And now for a different opinion

by: Carnacki

Wed Dec 08, 2010 at 11:13:35 AM EST

Let's just start out by saying "I HATE REPUBLICANS." I simply can not express how much it infuriates me that they are holding all this important legislation hostage for tax cuts for the super-rich. Despite the hissy fit about the small portion of Obama's presser yesterday in which he chided his critics (and while I agree with what he said there, for the most part, I can't help but wonder what he was thinking when he said it- you just knew it was going to infuriate the professional left), most of his presser was about the Republican perfidy and how he has to make the best out of this bullshit the Republicans are causing. Let's always remember who the problem is here. It isn't Obama. It is the Republicans and spineless Democrats in congress and the worthless blue dogs.

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But what happens if this is blocked? Are we under the impression the Republicans will just say "Ok. Let's move on to the other stuff." NAGA HAPPIN.

What is the plan to get just the middle class tax cuts extended? Pelosi, who I have decided is the hero of Capitol Hill, made sure a bill got out of the House last week and the Senate voted on that on Saturday and it died with only 53 votes in favor. What is the plan to get unemployment benefits extended for these millions of people? Jim DeMint and the nihilist/teahadist wing of the GOP doesn't even want that to pass even WITH the tax cuts for the rich.

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Personally, I'm cool with all the tax cuts expiring. I think taxes need to go up to start paying for our wars, our roads, our elderly, and our medical care, along with all our debt.

It is worth remembering that not too long ago Cole was a die-hard Republican.

Many of us are disappointed in President Obama -- I just unsubscribed from OFA -- but how do we push for the issues important to us to pressure our president without also resorting to bringing about our own downfall? I'm serious and I hope our serious thinkers (I'm looking at you el cabrero, etc.) weigh in.