Posted on 12/22/2012 11:41:14 AM PST by Sub-Driver
Obama: I Met Republicans Halfway On Taxes, More Than Halfway On Spending
THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Over the last few weeks I've been working with leaders of both parties on a proposal to get our deficit under control, avoid tax cuts -- or avoid tax hikes on the middle class, and to make sure that we can spur jobs and economic growth -- a balanced proposal that cuts spending but also asks the wealthiest Americans to pay more; a proposal that will strengthen the middle class over the long haul and grow our economy over the long haul.
During the course of these negotiations, I offered to compromise with Republicans in Congress. I met them halfway on taxes, and I met them more than halfway on spending. And in terms of actual dollar amounts, we're not that far apart.
As of today, I am still ready and willing to get a comprehensive package done. I still believe that reducing our deficit is the right thing to do for the long-term health of our economy and the confidence of our businesses. I remain committed to working towards that goal, whether it happens all at once or whether it happens in several different steps.
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“... and I met them more than halfway on spending...”
Oh wow! I thought this HAD to be satire....
[snip] At one point, according to notes taken by a participant, Mr. Boehner told the president, "I put $800 billion [in tax revenue] on the table. What do I get for that?" "You get nothing," the president said. "I get that for free." [/snip]
As was said to Schultz in “Stalag 17”:
droppen Sie dead!
“This guy is nothing but a sociopath with a cult following of losers.”
The only reason he “pushed off” his tax plan was so he could play class warfare in an election year.
Perhaps it would be best for the capitulators to have done so in 2010 instead of 2012.
My prediction is they will come up with a “deal” in between Christmas and New Years — when they think we the sheeple aren’t paying attention.
That’s DC for you. Really time to have a new Speaker who’s an unashamed conservative. The RINOs are destroying the GOP.
Barack the Kenyan is a flippin’ liar.
“I Met Republicans Halfway On Taxes, More Than Halfway On Spending”
We can talk modest tax increases for those earning over $10 milllion/year after federal spending has been certified to have decreased for the previous two consecutive years, by an independent auditor. Further, the Federal reserve will be fully audited, and any attempt by the Fed and the President to provide “back door” off budget funding through debt monetization or other such trickery will be considered a felony punishable by 25 years in prison. Further, any citizen will be given automatic standing to file suit against the President and the Fed governor if they violate the terms of the spending cut agreement or conspire to do the same.
Of course, not going to happen. There simply will be no reductions in federal spending until staunch constitutionalists are elected as a majority in Congress and the Senate. Furthermore, there is absolutely no control or accountability over what the Fed does.
Hey traitor!
Shut your lying GOB.!
President Wimpy, “I’ll gladly cut spending tomorrow
for a tax increase today.”
More propaganda from the affirmative action White House.
When the “Won” makes a proclamation , it is so!
Will he perform yet another miracle and feed the whole country with his 12 loaves. Please do it Saint Obama!
Well after 4 years, really 6 years since the dems took over the house and senate Jan 2007 and started the spending. The exit pols from the election claimed 60% of the electorate, according to the "media", blamed Bush for the economy!!
The Kenyan trash; the vulture of Islam; is telling the truth. May we live to defecate on his grave.
The Kenyan trash; the vulture of Islam; is telling the truth. May we live to defecate on his grave.
And even those "cuts" would merely be attenuations in the projected increases, according to what is known (in Washington-speak) as "baseline budgeting"...
Say what you mean.
Liar in Chief...
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Boo Hooner met himself half way. Obama was arrogant and dictatorial and will go down in history as a tyrant,
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