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Obama vs. Obama
The Weekly Standard ^ | 1:21 AM, Jul 11, 2011 | STEPHEN F. HAYES

Posted on 07/11/2011 5:46:33 AM PDT by Hunton Peck

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Subtitle: Not long ago, Obama warned that raising taxes in a struggling economy is "the last thing you want to do."

A couple of months ago, The Standard publiushed a column by Victor Davis Hanson titled "Obama vs. Obama", about Zer0's conflicting statements on foreign policy. This is a different column, but the title could apply to any of dozens of pairs of 0bama policy positions.

1 posted on 07/11/2011 5:46:37 AM PDT by Hunton Peck
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To: Hunton Peck

The Republicans had better not fold on this.

NO NEW TAXES!!

NO TAX INCREASES!!!

CUT THE SPENDING!!!

ELIMINATE 0BAMAO-CARE!!


2 posted on 07/11/2011 5:48:48 AM PDT by Westbrook (Having children does not divide your love, it multiplies it.)
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To: Hunton Peck

He’s out of money that’s why


3 posted on 07/11/2011 5:50:01 AM PDT by yldstrk (My heroes have always been cowboys)
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To: Westbrook

“The Republicans had better not fold on this!”

If they do, what would most likely happen?

Just asking a serious question.

Thanks.


4 posted on 07/11/2011 5:51:27 AM PDT by ripley
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To: Hunton Peck
ZERO vs ZERO
Heads I win - Tails you loose. . . .
It a no win situation . . . . . . .
5 posted on 07/11/2011 5:53:46 AM PDT by DeaconRed (Put me in Coach, I'm ready to Play! ! ! !)
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To: ripley

> If they do, what would most likely happen?

You and I will be paying more taxes when we can least afford it.

The people who buy our products or pay our paychecks will also be paying more taxes.

That means they will have to do more with less and you and I will lose business or perhaps even lose our jobs.


6 posted on 07/11/2011 5:58:04 AM PDT by Westbrook (Having children does not divide your love, it multiplies it.)
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To: Hunton Peck
Barky speaks with forked tongue
7 posted on 07/11/2011 5:59:02 AM PDT by Eric in the Ozarks (Eh ?)
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To: Hunton Peck
It’s a curious position, given the anemic economic growth and rising unemployment.

I think Obama would love to put the Republicans into another "read my lips" debacle. The tax increases will never result in another trillion in revenue. This is Obama playing politics imo.

9 posted on 07/11/2011 6:11:09 AM PDT by MulberryDraw ( Where's the democrat budget? What's the plan?)
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To: Hunton Peck
"So why the change?"

Actually, Obama has been extremely consistent, over the years. His goal: REDISTRIBUTION.

He sees every crisis as a means to further his goal. Of course, his goal is shared by few of the electorate, so he must hide it. His only inconsistencies come from hiding his true agenda, not from pursuing it.

10 posted on 07/11/2011 6:18:37 AM PDT by norwaypinesavage (Galileo: In science, the authority of a thousand is not worth the humble reasoning of one individual)
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To: Hunton Peck
All politicians bob and weave but Obama stands alone in his ability to make statements that are poles apart from his actions. Then he'll look you in the eye and lie some more.
11 posted on 07/11/2011 6:24:10 AM PDT by JPG (Sarah is ready to rock 'n roll!)
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To: Hunton Peck

You guys and gals refuse to get it!!! POTUS Obama and his Democrat ilk is out to destroy the American economy and the nation of America with it. Every move he makes, foreign or domestic is planned to lull Americans into a false sense of trust and security. The exact opposite is true. Whether it is the economy, jobs Libya, Iraq, Afghanistan, Egypt, Israel, Yemen, The Sudan, etc., he positions the USA into a failing or in harm’s way stance as a motive & matter of his planned destroy America mantra. Too bad the American public is asleep at the wheel!!! Obama, you can fool some of us, but....not all of us!!! We are onto your game of America’s destruction!!!! Hopefully, November, 2012 will witness the end of your political career as the American people massively vote you and your cronies out of office!!!


12 posted on 07/11/2011 6:25:02 AM PDT by JLAGRAYFOX
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To: Hunton Peck
And it’s even more curious considering that Obama himself has warned about the deleterious effects of raising taxes in a struggling economy.

I think Mark Halperin was right about both of them.

13 posted on 07/11/2011 6:41:59 AM PDT by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all -- Texas Eagle)
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To: Hunton Peck

If I were going to increase taxes I would start with:. all the federal tax shelters and government (Federal, state local) subsidies given to the Government employees (particularly politicians), News and entertainment industries. Entertainment includes movies, television, all art forms (no non-profit organizations cover for “artists” and “news” providers.e.g., NPR, PBS, etc ), sports (including government funded/subsidized stadiums and forums).
Just dreaming.


14 posted on 07/11/2011 6:49:26 AM PDT by BilLies (Whose your daddy: Frank Marshall Davis?)
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To: Hunton Peck

Obama is an extortion king. We need to label it for what it is and quickly.


15 posted on 07/11/2011 6:49:31 AM PDT by nolongerademocrat ("Before you ask G-d for something, first thank G-d for what you already have." B'rachot 30b)
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To: Hunton Peck
Obama vs. Obama

To the death!

16 posted on 07/11/2011 6:51:45 AM PDT by the invisib1e hand ("America will cease to be great when America ceases to be good." -- Welcome to deToqueville.)
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To: Voter#537
Surrounded by senior advisors.....

Obama makes a critical decision....

Heads I win....

Tails you loose.

17 posted on 07/11/2011 6:54:48 AM PDT by spokeshave (Obamas approval ratings are so low, Kenyans are accusing him of being born in the USA.)
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To: ripley

If the repubs fold they will have one less voter (speaking for myself). If a Rino is nominated I will stay home.


18 posted on 07/11/2011 7:06:02 AM PDT by vanilla swirl (We are the Patrick Henry we have been waiting for!)
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To: Westbrook

Thanks for the reply.

If the Repubs let the Democrats have their way, the Press will blame the Republicans for the increases in everything and other negative effects.

If the Repubs stand up and oppose the Democrats, the Press will blame the Republicans for the increases in everything and other negative effects.

So, what will the electorate do in the face of that?

They will of course vote Democrat because it’s always the Republican’s fault. (Thank you Mr. Alinsky.)

IMHO


19 posted on 07/11/2011 10:25:41 AM PDT by ripley
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To: Westbrook

Thanks for the reply.


20 posted on 07/11/2011 10:58:16 AM PDT by ripley
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