Obama's moment of truth is fast approaching..

[samrock]

IF he gives in the republican demands and rolls over and either makes the Bush tax cuts for the top 2% permanent ( I can't believe even he is that much of a milk toast), or ( more likely) extends those cuts for 2 years he will have shown that James Carville was correct and he will be done in my eyes.. IF instead he holds the republicans feet to the fire and quietly remind them that if they do not take his deal before years end., then next year with the republicans in charge of the house they and the senate will NEVER be able to come together and there will be no tax cut for the next tw oyears and they will have shown they would rather care for the interests 2% of the American public than 98%...

[rug]

1. His moment of truth came and went last December 1.

[samrock]

2. Uh what happened last December 1st?

I don't remember

[jonnyblitz]

4. That's when he gave his "terra terra terra" West Point war

escalation in Afghanistan Speech.

[CrispyQ]

3. For me, his moment of truth came when he said we should look forward.

Now the smug little prick, that used to be the pResident, is making millions bragging about torturing people. :grr:

[Uben]

5. Moment of truth?

I wouldn't define his decision like that, but to each his own. I definitely think the tax cuts for the top 2% should not be extended. But, I can see where the cuts for the rest of us could not be allowed to expire. I don't know the dollar figure, but if any large sum being used to buy goods is suddenly halted, it would act like an anti-stmulus and would likely have a huge impact on the economy. So, it's a risk to let them expire because now that the ass-wipes have taken the house, introducing a bill to replace the tax cuts (or any other stimulus)for the 98% may not pass. Who would benefit the most if the economy took another dive and was depressed come election time in 2012? Hmm?

While extending the cuts for the 2% greatly increases the deficits, it would not be unsurmountable. So, is it worth the gamble on the economy to not compromise, or should he compromise and enhance the chances of winning in 2012? And, if he compromises, he looks more willing to be amiable to republicans, which may entice more independents!

This is the kind of stuff strategists mull over while we sit here and armchair quarterback.