A Deal on Tax Cut Extensions and Unemployment?

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So, finally this ridiculous argument is going to come to some sort of resolution. So, why am I still unhappy about it? Mostly because the arguments and rhetoric being used simply don't hold up to any kind of reason or logic. Somehow, Republicans voting against extending tax cuts to the middle class was sold as voting for them. Somehow, even though everyone knows that any extension of the tax cuts will lard billions or trillions onto the debt, they're doing it anyway. And not just for the middle class, but even millionaires and billionaires who certainly don't need it.

Mostly, I'm disenheartened that if Republicans are in charge--even if their numbers aren't overwhelming--they get what they want. And if Democrats are in charge--even if their numbers are overwhelming--Republicans still get what they want. Democrats are terrible at messaging. They're terrible at selling their own accomplishments. And they're terrible at punching holes in the tissue paper-thin arguments from the right.  I still believe that Democratic ideals and policies are best for the country. But will we ever get to see them implemented? Why on earth are Democrats scared of cartoon characters like John Boner Boehner and Mitch McConnell? And finally, how is it that the Obama/Pelosi/Reid triumvirate has been sold as this iron-fisted, policy steam train, rolling over Republicans? It just hasn't happened.

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Tax Cut Deal: White House, GOP Leaders Close To Agreement



President Barack Obama announced "a framework for a bipartisan agreement" Monday night over the impending expiration of the Bush tax cuts. . .
 
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