Perhaps you can explain why this is a good deal.it let Obama off the mat, we cave on unemployment, is the full of pork and subsidies,it is only temporary, it allowed a vote on don’t ask don’t tell, the ratification of the start treaty, and potential passage of the dream act. principle is one thing but the politics says Obama and Reid slaughtered us over this deal.
True.
is the full of pork and subsidies,
Different bill, there was a standalone tax cut extension plan (passed), and a tax cut extension plan wrapped into an Omnibus spending bill (defeated and abandoned by Reid).
it is only temporary,
True.
it allowed a vote on don’t ask don’t tell,
Completely different bill.
the ratification of the start treaty,
Completely different bill.
and potential passage of the dream act.
Completely different bill.
I didn't write or even think that it is a good deal. It is however, probably the best deal available with the current minorities in both houses of Congress.
Ronald Reagan was successful in politics whereas Barry Goldwater was not, even though there philosophies were very similar. Until neoconservatives learn to be more persuasive with their arguments, they will forever suck hind teat.