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Gang of Six closes in on deficit deal (Saxby Chambliss: Ryan’s plan needs to hike taxes to work)
The Hill ^ | 04/12/11 | Alexander Bolton

Posted on 04/12/2011 7:30:56 AM PDT by Qbert

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1 posted on 04/12/2011 7:31:06 AM PDT by Qbert
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It shouldn’t surprise anybody though. He has pulled this same stunt before. Somebody needs to discipline him. I was really upset when, after the ‘08 election, Palin went to GA to campaign for him in his runoff election. I hope she’s watching this.


2 posted on 04/12/2011 7:33:17 AM PDT by definitelynotaliberal (.)
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Now think back to the Christmas Grand Compromise with Obama over the taxes. RINO Mitch McConnel was crowing about how his brilliant plan took tax hikes off the table this year. What a joke the RINOS are.


3 posted on 04/12/2011 7:34:32 AM PDT by screaminsunshine (Democrats have spent...More than the Republicans have.)
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More gags. Great. And Chambliss has turned out to be nothing more than a first class RINO.


4 posted on 04/12/2011 7:35:35 AM PDT by Virginia Ridgerunner (Sarah Palin has crossed the Rubicon!)
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I doubt Chambliss will get her support after this.

I believe she said that Paul Ryan’s plan is a good start, but in fact needs to go even further.


5 posted on 04/12/2011 7:37:02 AM PDT by Qbert ("The best defense against usurpatory government is an assertive citizenry" - William F. Buckley, Jr.)
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Where in the article does Chambliss say the words you attribute to him in your modified headline?


6 posted on 04/12/2011 7:40:11 AM PDT by Cincinatus (Omnia relinquit servare Rempublicam)
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“Now think back to the Christmas Grand Compromise with Obama over the taxes. RINO Mitch McConnel was crowing about how his brilliant plan took tax hikes off the table this year. What a joke the RINOS are.”

Exactly.

And you know if Chambliss and his crew are in support of this, there are a lot more RINOs out there ready to back it.


7 posted on 04/12/2011 7:41:58 AM PDT by Qbert ("The best defense against usurpatory government is an assertive citizenry" - William F. Buckley, Jr.)
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“I believe she said that Paul Ryan’s plan is a good start, but in fact needs to go even further.”

With lack of vision like this, Palin is fading fast. Bachmann is the new lead philly.

They should be hyping Rand Paul’s plan. Ryan is just another establishment bench warmer. We need outsiders, willing to be bold, brash and once and for all stand up for the American Taxpayer instead of themselves. Which is one reason why in the end Trump ain’t all that bad. if it comes down to it


8 posted on 04/12/2011 7:45:04 AM PDT by wilco200 (11/4/08 - The Day America Jumped the Shark)
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Never mind. It's not really in this article; it's here.
9 posted on 04/12/2011 7:45:58 AM PDT by Cincinatus (Omnia relinquit servare Rempublicam)
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I'm no fan of Kathleen Parker but she does make a good point in her current column:

"Republicans may have made a strategic error by digging in their heels for so little. A hint for future reference: When your opponent resorts to taunting and mockery, you're winning"


10 posted on 04/12/2011 7:46:13 AM PDT by Iron Munro ("Our country's founders cherished liberty, not democracy." -- Ron Paul)
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“Where in the article does Chambliss say the words you attribute to him in your modified headline?”

Here (I had to condense it for space):

“Chambliss on Monday called Ryan’s plan unworkable because it cuts spending drastically but does not raise taxes, something Democrats say must be part of any long-term deficit reduction package, according to Bloomberg News.”

Tax increases are also a fundamental part of the Gang of Six plan (unlike Ryan’s plan). Heritage, I believe, has a great side-by-side comparison of the two plans showing this.


11 posted on 04/12/2011 7:46:18 AM PDT by Qbert ("The best defense against usurpatory government is an assertive citizenry" - William F. Buckley, Jr.)
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If Saxby Chambliss is involved in this plan you can count on it being a loser. He could not find his azz with both hands. He and Isakson are the twin RINO’s of GA. Its like a prison sentence. We cannot get rid of them. Chambliss championed and voted for the Food Safety Act. Thats all you need to know about this azz clown. He was all on board the ammnesty train until everyone started screaming and yelling at him. He has not got the sense God gave a goose. Have you ever heard him speak? He sounds like he has alzheimer’s. There is no Democrat sponsored piece of legislation he doesn’t like.


12 posted on 04/12/2011 7:46:36 AM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped.)
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With lack of vision like this, Palin is fading fast... Which is one reason why in the end Trump ain’t all that bad. if it comes down to it”

Well, what’s Trump’s plan then?


13 posted on 04/12/2011 7:51:53 AM PDT by Qbert ("The best defense against usurpatory government is an assertive citizenry" - William F. Buckley, Jr.)
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ahhh, Spring, and the predictable return of the Swallow, Baseball, and the GOP Tax Raiser...


14 posted on 04/12/2011 7:57:06 AM PDT by Buckeye McFrog
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“With lack of vision like this, Palin is fading fast... Which is one reason why in the end Trump ain’t all that bad. if it comes down to it” Well, what’s Trump’s plan then?”

What's Trump's plan then? Well, when I saw the posting stating that Trump would consider running as an independent if he did not win the GOP ticket my Poopie Detector started pinging. So, I am wondering that the best way to ensure an Obama win? Pull some of the votes away from the GOP ticket, that's how. So, maybe the Born Again Birther and Born Again Right to Life'r has another conspiracy going.... LOL !

15 posted on 04/12/2011 8:03:39 AM PDT by snoringbear (Government is the Pimp,)
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I am also waiting on Trump’s plan. If it’s a namby-pamby cluster like Ryan’s then he is off my list.

I say use Rand Paul’s plan and shut down the government until it is accepted.

There will be riots but oh well.


16 posted on 04/12/2011 8:11:26 AM PDT by RadiationRomeo (Step into my mind and glimpse the madness that is me)
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Where the hell is the growth? Why aren’t the Republicans out there screaming from the roof tops that the way to increase government revenues (as if it really needed more but I digress) is through growing the economy. We need pro-growth policies like cutting the corporate tax rates. Sure, close some loop holes to justify it. Indeed this is an opportunity for Republicans to distinguish themselves from the democrats.

As for Mr. Chambliss, if he comes out with a plan calling for tax increases, he just ended his career. Tax increases in this economy, with the government printing money like they are (inflation, the cruelest tax of all). What a dope this guy is. Does anyone have the number for his office?


17 posted on 04/12/2011 8:36:27 AM PDT by FlipWilson
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With "friends" like these...

Exactly. What my Senator has yet to figure out is this is not a battle about how the government pays its bills. It's about what the role and scope of government should be. If Saxby doesn't get that, he doesn't deserve re-election. From his comments, he doesn't get it.

18 posted on 04/12/2011 8:52:07 AM PDT by mort56
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“Where the hell is the growth? Why aren’t the Republicans out there screaming from the roof tops that the way to increase government revenues (as if it really needed more but I digress) is through growing the economy.”

You’re absoutely right, of course. But they’re not listening. They have their highly-paid insiders (Karl Rove, Trent Lott-types) advising them and I’m afraid they simply don’t care what Conservatives say. The advisers rig their internal polls and tell the leadership to play small ball, and figure they can take Conservatives for granted.

The Tea Party is going to have to highjack the Republican party.


19 posted on 04/12/2011 9:02:41 AM PDT by Qbert ("The best defense against usurpatory government is an assertive citizenry" - William F. Buckley, Jr.)
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Grassely and the corn liquor crowd would sell their grandma and grandchildren for 50cents more a bushel.


20 posted on 04/12/2011 9:13:20 AM PDT by org.whodat
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