[sickoflibs]

RE :” Supporters may hope this rightward shift was only a matter of political tactics, but I think Obama has at last revealed his sincere convictions. If he wins a second term, he will be free to strike a truly rotten “grand bargain” with Republicans—“pragmatic” compromises that will destroy the crown jewels of democratic reform. The president has done grievous damage to the most vulnerable by trying to fight the GOP on its ground—accepting the premise that deficits and debt should be a national priority. He made the choice more than a year ago to push aside the real problem—the vast loss and suffering generated by a failing economy.”

Just so you understand their problem with this bill, libs/progressives want no cuts except in defense, another huge stimulus bill (esp with the economy tanking) and tax increases on ‘the rich’ tp pay for it and they want Obama to fight for these things scorched earth.

What these libs dont understand is something that Rush also incorrectly predicted last year, Obama may be liberal but he wants re-election more than anything. Being tied to Democrats limits Obamas options, he still has to play his base to keep them voting but he cant possibly give them what they want and still have a chance of getting re-elected and he knows this.

[stephenjohnbanker]

” What these libs dont understand is something that Rush also incorrectly predicted last year, Obama may be liberal but he wants re-election more than anything. Being tied to Democrats limits Obamas options, he still has to play his base to keep them voting but he cant possibly give them what they want and still have a chance of getting re-elected and he knows this. “

I don’t know if Obama really wants a second term. He STOLE so much money that he may be wild to spend some of it.

[calcowgirl]

Just so you understand their problem with this bill, libs/progressives want no cuts except in defense, another huge stimulus bill (esp with the economy tanking) and tax increases on ‘the rich’ tp pay for it and they want Obama to fight for these things scorched earth.

Thanks for the recap.

I hesitated to ask what the author might mean by "the crown jewels of democratic reform."

[Marine_Uncle]

Carter, Clinton. Same deal. Cut defense spending to cover for the lame, blind and halt, and I might add the perfectly healthy who depend on free checks each month. As well as the huge federal projects such as building construction, and every damn conceivable way to piss money away on totally useless projects that in no way bolster the infrastructure in the reality of things, other then increasing the size of the federal government.
And the Russians and Chinese wait patiently. For the big downfall to come to be in the future.