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In reply to the discussion: We can't afford any more of Obama's Grand Bargains. [View all]last1standing
(11,709 posts)14. Not likely since Wyden's plan doesn't mention infrastructure.
And it's still a bad plan. Being "slightly more progressive" than the current tax structure isn't much of an improvement. I like Wyden but some of his plans are definitely not good. That's why I wouldn't support him in a presidential campaign.
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I think most of us remember Obama saying he had to move right for the republicans.
last1standing
Jan 2014
#38
The 'Grand Bargain' in the ACA occurred during the negotiations that took place . . .
markpkessinger
Jan 2014
#43
If you're only accepting "officially branded" grand bargains, you're right.
last1standing
Jan 2014
#59
Lol! Yes, my "bizarre hatred" of being sold out time and time again is the problem.
last1standing
Jan 2014
#64
So Bernanke's $85 BILLION per month to the bankers started under Bush?
cherokeeprogressive
Jan 2014
#69
The FED is an independent agency, so Obama again has nothing to do with it
Progressive dog
Jan 2014
#70
Sequestration. Bush tax cut extension. The permanent tax cuts. The current budget.
TheKentuckian
Jan 2014
#23
the only positive news is that the batshit crazy wing of the House republicans...
mike_c
Jan 2014
#32
We've moved from voting for the lesser of evils to the greater of incompetents.
last1standing
Jan 2014
#34
You want politics more to your liking? Then start pushing people you like into local government,
struggle4progress
Jan 2014
#46
Why do people like yourself always smugly assume no one else is politically active?
last1standing
Jan 2014
#47
It's only "purile" to those who want the center-right policies Obama's pushing.
last1standing
Jan 2014
#54
This is such a disingenuous post, coming from a "centrist" such as yourself. nt
Romulox
Jan 2014
#63
I made no claims about whether you have ever made a phone call or canvassed
struggle4progress
Jan 2014
#55
That's a very odd reaction: you say years of organizing has paid off where you live -- but then
struggle4progress
Jan 2014
#78
Um ... the Third Way folk have never been big on grassroots organizing
struggle4progress
Jan 2014
#79
Obama Grand Flaw - He Believes That Corporations Are Honest Negotiators And Worthy Stakeholders
cantbeserious
Jan 2014
#52
Well he has to represent SOMEONE, and since it isn't us it might as well be the wealthy. nt
Demo_Chris
Jan 2014
#56