If there is not at least >$300B in cuts in 2012, it’s totally bogus.
“Reid countered that House Republicans claimed the same savings windfall when they passed their budget earlier this year.”
Touche’
If this is the case then Reid should be proud of himself for stopping the potential fraud, not emulating it.
I wish the republicans would grow a pair and just let the government shut down on the O’s birthday imaculation.
It may not raise taxes, but it doesn’t cut spending in any real way, consisting mostly of Reid-scored defense cuts from wars that Obama is ending. Also, although it may not explicitly raise taxes, it doesn’t stop the expiration in 2013 of the Bush tax levels.
“Obama, meanwhile, will address the nation at 9 p.m. EDT”
Another BOHICA speech...cripes.
Let me guess; the Reid plan allows Obama to continue his unprecedented deficit spending at a rate of $133 billion per month for the remainder. In return, Obama promises to cut spending beginning with year 2020. Does that sum up the Reid plan?
Then they will close all income tax loopholes and people will not be able to afford their homes because he will be sure to close the mortgage interest deduction. And already over regulated businesses will be seriously wounded! I trust this guy as much as I would trust a very hungry tiger in a shopping mall! Spending cuts are ignored? Hold tight, Boehner! In fact, let’s go back to Paul Ryan’s proposal!
Fees and insurance fines/premiums for Deathcare will not be stated as taxes. And taxes will not be identified as revenue ‘enhancements.’
All he Marxist Kenyan cares about is a plan that extends past the 2012 elections. His only concern is to make sure his gravy train continues. PIGS!
Ultimatum?
ULTIMATUM?
I hope Bohner sticks his foot up Barry's rear end!
FUBO!! No deals! Just cut, baby, cut!!
Office of the Speaker
H-232 The Capitol
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-0600
Fax: (202) 225-5117
U.S. Capitol Switchboard, (202) 224-3121
Alright! Alright! We won't raise taxes. Just give me my next deficit spending fix. Please! Please! Before I start climbing the walls and swinging from the refters
(Sob)
Obama addressing the nation again? He addresses us more often than the post office, but says nothing useful at any time.
I propose an amendment to whatever plan is adopted: If the deficit goals (audited by independent non-government entity) and spending cuts are not met we hold special elections within 30 days for all Senate & House reps.
“”particularly $1 trillion or so in savings claimed by troop cuts in Iraq and Afghanistan over the coming decade.””
Charles Krauthammer said tonight that we might as well say we can cut $20 billion by not storming Normandy beaches again...