I agree with your logic but politically many dems are terrified to tax us more because of 2010 election ala 93-94. That is what is making it fun to watch. Watch Ed Schulz on MSNBC from Air America 6 pm EST rant and rave about weak kneed democrats on this issue.
We know taxes will go up in 2011 automatically. Health reform? I bet anyone $1 that Obama will not get his ‘cover everyone bill’. He may get something less and call it a down payment.
Obama would call a beheading a "down payment" on a weight loss plan. Look! You lost 8 lbs!