Posted on 07/15/2011 10:23:00 AM PDT by quesney
President Obama on Friday kept up the pressure on Republicans to agree to revenue increases in a deal to raise the debt ceiling, claiming 80 percent of the public supports Democrats' demand for tax increases.
"The American people are sold," Obama said. "The problem is members of Congress are dug in ideologically."
Throughout the press conference, Obama blasted Republicans for ignoring what he said is the will of the American people by rejecting tax increases that would balance out spending cuts in a debt package.
"This is not an issue of salesmanship to the American people," Obama said. "I hope [Republicans are] not just listening to lobbyists and special interests ... I hope they're listening to the American people as well," Obama said, citing "poll after poll" showing Republican voters, as well as Democrats, believe in taking "a balanced approach" — including both increased revenues and spending cuts in a plan to cut the deficit.
Obama repeated his warning that the country is "running out of time" to avert a financial “Armageddon.”
"We should not even be this close on a deadline," Obama said. "This is something we should have accomplished earlier."
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Hanson: Demagoguery 101 http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/271383/demagoguery-101-victor-davis-hanson
I’d love to know where he pulled that figure from...other than the obvious orafice.
Must be nice living in La La land.
“I think it’s easy to understand why most Americans don’t have a lot of time to focus on ‘What is a debt ceiling?’” said Carney in response. “I mean, honestly, did anybody in this room – before they had to cover issues like this – have any idea what a debt ceiling was? Any understanding of the fact that a vote by Congress to increase our ability to borrow was simply a vote to allow the United States of America to pay the bills it incurred in the past?”Today based on this poll, the American people are geniuses. What a difference a day makes.
Obama-speak: increased revenue = higher taxes. Who’s NOT for increased revenue? (But not for more taxes...Obama-speak, and the masses believe him...sad but true.)
Especially when you channel Josef Goebbels.
I was in the car listening on the radio to this lying, poor excuse of a president. I can tell you I wanted to hurl. I was disgusted.
“The problem is members of Congress are dug in ideologically.”
No. The problem is that liberals, socialists, and communists, including the one sitting in the White House, are dug in ideologically.
There are lies, DAMN LIES and the words coming out of Bammy’s mouth!
Well, I guess that just about proves that Zero still snorts coke.
Well, I guess that just about proves that Zero still snorts coke.
That is correct. Conservatives have never changed on taxes.
80% of people White House polled want higher taxes.
Fixed it!
“....claiming 80 percent of the public supports Democrats’ demand for tax increases?”....
YOU GIANT SACK OF SOCIALIST S*!T!.....
80% of the American people will look at this headline and go “what a maroon!”.
He appears desperate.
” 80% of Americans want higher taxes “
AS long as somebody else getting clipped.....
This megalomaniac is so full of his own sh!t it's oozing out of his pores.
The same 80% who support ObamaCare — the voices in his head.
Obama thinks 80% of Americans are masochists I guess.
What a character!!
Certainly is probable cause to take blood for a test
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