michael perelman wrote: >> >> I think I know what the grand bargain will be. Obama will be a hero >> >> to the left by marginally increasing taxes on the people who earn more >> >> than $250,000. Then you will cave on Social Security and Medicare >> >> while bragging about his dedication to progressive causes. Also, in >> >> the name of reforming taxes, he will close the loophole on tax breaks >> >> that the middle class relies on by, for instance current collecting >> >> taxes on medical insurance provided by employers.
Max Sawicky wrote: >> > Bullhocky. If he does that virtually every leftish group will cry foul. >> > Will >> > not happen. me: >> what power do these groups have when the DP and the GOP unite to >> promote a program? Max Sawicky wrote: > Power is a different question. They don't have much. Power is crucial in politics. One reason for these groups' lack of power is that the DP's leadership knows that they will support the DP as long at it's seen as the lesser of two evils.They're not like "swing voters" to be courted. -- Jim Devine / "Segui il tuo corso, e lascia dir le genti." (Go your own way and let people talk.) -- Karl, paraphrasing Dante. _______________________________________________ pen-l mailing list [email protected] https://lists.csuchico.edu/mailman/listinfo/pen-l
