July 22, 2004
It's Cynicism All the Way Down
This may be one of the most cynical ploys in US politics I ever read about. And I read a lot.
New York Times, White House Helps Block Extension of Tax Cuts: The White House helped to block a Republican-brokered deal on Wednesday to extend several middle-class tax cuts, fearful of a bill that could draw Democratic votes and dilute a Republican campaign theme, Republican negotiators said
In other words, the only reason Bush & Co. support tax cuts is to use them as a wedge issue. Give them the tax cuts they ask for bipartisanly, they not only lose interest, but scupper it.
Fortunately, if recent polls are to be believed, President Lincoln was a better judge of the American character than PT Barnum.
Update: Apparently, PT Barnum may never actually have said that there’s a sucker born every minute.
Posted by Michael : July 22, 2004 12:49 AM | Politics: US | TechnoLinks
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They only want to help the middle class if it buys them bigger benefits for the rich. Can't help the middle class without getting something for the base.
Posted by: GeorgeMundstock at July 22, 2004 10:25 AMI think you meant "scuttle," not "scupper."
Posted by: grytpype at July 22, 2004 10:45 AMNah, scupper's cool.
Posted by: praktike at July 22, 2004 02:10 PM