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In reply to the discussion: "This is a brilliant tactical move on the president’s part. And Republicans know it." [View all]cheapdate
(3,811 posts)You might prefer to ignore that, or you might choose to scoff at it or dismiss it. But to anyone paying attention, this was a big deal because it starts to break the back of the Grover Norquist stranglehold over this country's fiscal policy. That's an incredible accomplishment from a brilliant president. Not only is it a hugely consequential accomplishment for handing the Norquist Republicans their first defeat in 20 years but the increased revenue is on the order of $100 billion which can be used to strengthen the country and the agenda of the Democratic Party.
Obviously, no one owns the term "liberal" and you're free to define it however you want and to make the claim Barack Obama isn't liberal. But the term does have a traditional meaning. Over and over again the administration has taken strong action in support of traditional liberal concerns; from voting rights, to GBLT rights, to protecting the rights of religious minorities.
His record is not perfect. He's not as liberal or progressive as me. His ethics and mine are far apart in many areas.
Anyway, carry on. You were saying the president has no intention to tax the wealthy, prefers to cut benefits for older Americans, and he's not a liberal.