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House passes temporary extension of Bush-era tax cuts 277-148
The Hill ^ | December 16, 2010 | Russell Berman and Mike Lillis

Posted on 12/16/2010 9:30:45 PM PST by Second Amendment First

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To: Second Amendment First

THERE ARE NO TAX CUTS!

Now really cut taxes!

Lower corporate taxes, lower ALL individual taxes, eliminate the capital gains tax, eliminate entirely the inheritance tax and lessen government regulations and restrictions.

Then stand back, further back or the American economic bull will trample you.

The only problem is this obvious solution, even though it works, does not empower the government.


61 posted on 12/17/2010 6:34:42 AM PST by reaganator
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To: Gipper08
Perhaps you can explain why this is a good deal.it let Obama off the mat, we cave on unemployment,

True.

is the full of pork and subsidies,

Different bill, there was a standalone tax cut extension plan (passed), and a tax cut extension plan wrapped into an Omnibus spending bill (defeated and abandoned by Reid).

it is only temporary,

True.

it allowed a vote on don’t ask don’t tell,

Completely different bill.

the ratification of the start treaty,

Completely different bill.

and potential passage of the dream act.

Completely different bill.

62 posted on 12/17/2010 6:36:29 AM PST by Lazamataz (Only 19 days of Democrat fascism left!)
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To: No Socialist
Whatever happened to Algore’s lockbox?? Hee Hee.

It was frozen shut by Global Warming.

63 posted on 12/17/2010 6:37:43 AM PST by Lazamataz (Only 19 days of Democrat fascism left!)
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To: erlayman
"The estate tax break, which will cost $68 billion in lost tax revenue, has little economic impact because it mostly affects the already affluent, who are less likely to spend their tax savings.

Those savings could be in the form of investments which will help drive the economy or as deposits which become incremental capital for the banks to lend. Unless the "affluent" stuff all of their savings in the mattress. Even then, I'd rather have it stuffed in a mattress than given to Congress to spend on such economic "stimulus" as African junk washing.

64 posted on 12/17/2010 6:51:47 AM PST by coaltrain (Obama's a Harvard lawyer like Elvis was a Black Belt)
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To: coaltrain

$68 billion in lost revenue.

With that logic, some must think all the money and property out in the private sector economy that the government does not take is “lost revenue”.

The money in my wallet is lost revenue to the government.

It is my money, earned money, that best kind.


65 posted on 12/17/2010 7:00:24 AM PST by reaganator
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To: Lazamataz

uh you understand that there is only so much time in a lame-duck right? And that the rats could not move on to other items unless they got a deal on taxes?


66 posted on 12/17/2010 7:06:35 AM PST by Gipper08 (www.travishankins.com...a real CONSERVATIVE)
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To: Lazamataz

I agree. While I would prefer to NOT extend the unemployment benefits, the tax cuts need to be kept in place or better yet, lowered more! But it’s a start


67 posted on 12/17/2010 7:08:46 AM PST by southernindymom
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To: Southack
House Democrats revolted over the pact, decrying the president for capitulating on one of his party’s signature domestic priorities: ending the Bush tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans.

Bush's fault -- he's still driving the lefties nuts.....

68 posted on 12/17/2010 7:12:19 AM PST by expatpat
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To: OldNavyVet

“Democrats have no idea as to how wealth is created.”

Socialists think wealth is immoral.


69 posted on 12/17/2010 7:13:04 AM PST by DBrow
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To: Second Amendment First

Trollses there are on this thread, yess.


70 posted on 12/17/2010 7:31:29 AM PST by Gasshog (going to get what all those libs asked for, but its not what they expected.)
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To: onyx

[Michele Bachmann and Joe Wilson vote NO!]

So did Moran, the Senator-elect from KS! That is exactly how I would have voted.


71 posted on 12/17/2010 7:35:54 AM PST by KansasGirl
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To: Second Amendment First
277-148

Not nearly as close as we were led to believe from the so-called outraged democrats.

Pussies. LOL!

72 posted on 12/17/2010 7:41:21 AM PST by prairiebreeze (Proudly celebrating CHRISTMAS!)
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To: KansasGirl

I noticed his name, also. I looked twice,because of the other guy from VA with same name. How is it that he’s already seated?


73 posted on 12/17/2010 7:51:07 AM PST by onyx (If you truly support Sarah Palin and want on her busy ping list, let me know!)
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To: Shannon

Yeah, I’d say that’s more like a paper cut.


74 posted on 12/17/2010 7:59:13 AM PST by Constitution Day
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To: Gipper08
"Perhaps you can explain why this is a good deal."

I didn't write or even think that it is a good deal. It is however, probably the best deal available with the current minorities in both houses of Congress.

Ronald Reagan was successful in politics whereas Barry Goldwater was not, even though there philosophies were very similar. Until neoconservatives learn to be more persuasive with their arguments, they will forever suck hind teat.

75 posted on 12/17/2010 8:20:16 AM PST by Buffalo Head (Illigitimi non carborundum)
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To: Lazamataz

This mess will never get straightened out until we go into a full depression and everyone living on credit iw wiped out!


76 posted on 12/17/2010 8:34:18 AM PST by dalereed
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To: Hoodat

I would, but that 2% combined with the first raise my husband has gotten in three years will just about cover the 75% increase in insurance costs we’re facing for 2011....


77 posted on 12/17/2010 8:43:51 AM PST by Eepsy
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To: Hoodat

Big Whoop. It will now be subject to the Fed and State ax.


78 posted on 12/17/2010 9:11:08 AM PST by Shady (LIBERTY is NOT a Four Letter Word.)
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To: dalereed
Republicans are a bunch of sell out socialist bastards!!!!

As a small business owner and one of the "evil RICH people" (even though I'm not a millionaire) this will help my business which is already taxed to death. If taxes go any higher I'm going to A) lose customers B) shut down.

So for me this was a good bill. Yay for the evil rich 1%!!!

79 posted on 12/17/2010 9:18:06 AM PST by Dengar01 (Go Blackhawks!!! Go Bears!!!)
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To: Dengar01

Good...then you won’t mind if conservatives work for a 10% across the board tax CUT in 2011, would you? Eliminate the death/estate tax, as well?


80 posted on 12/17/2010 9:20:00 AM PST by who knows what evil? (G-d saved more animals than people on the ark...www.siameserescue.org.)
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