The mother of all no brainers

Brother Steven, writing on Powerline, in a post entitled "The GOP's Fiscal Reykjavik":

Most folks who recall the 1980s—or who have read chapter 10 of my book—will know that the climactic moment of Reagan’s Soviet diplomacy was the Reykjavik summit in October 1986, when Gorbachev offered huge concessions to the United States on nuclear weaponry, culminating in the central agreement to abolish all strategic nuclear weapons in 10 years.  But there was a catch: Reagan had to give up development of missile defense.  Reagan said “Nyet,” and the summit collapsed, amidst gloom and doom and near universal condemnation of Reagan for stubbornly refusing to yield on his silly missile defense idea.

Before long, however, it became clear that Reagan’s “stubbornness” (the history books will—already are—understand it as “statesmanship” rather than stubbornness) was the key to getting the Soviet Union essentially to capitulate on nearly all of Reagan’s terms, and fairly quickly, too.

The budget talks in search of a “grand deal” that apparently under way this weekend look like the fiscal equivalent of Reykjavik: Obama may well offer substantial reform of entitlements a decade down the road, in return for a GOP concession on taxes today.

And, of course, Speaker Boehner should do just what President Reagan did:  state simply, "This meeting is over," get up, and walk out.

You see, Socialism is okay when Bush/GOP is buying votes. Actually, it is unfair to compare Socialism to the corruption and devastation that was Medicare part D. Socialism is to the benefit of all the people or at least aimed at the greater good.

Of course Bush would write a blank check to the Pharm companies and charge it on the credit card along with the Iraq war. THE TREASURY HAS BEEN ROBBED

low tax rates for the rich DO NOT produce jobs..look at the Bush years for certified proof

Tax revenues are climbing twice as fast as the administration predicted in February, so fast that the budget deficit could actually decline this year.

The main reason is a big spike in corporate tax receipts, which have nearly tripled since 2003, as well as what appears to be a big increase in individual taxes on stock market profits and executive bonuses.

Um, ok Steve. I did not see your response (which was several days after mine..notice I didn't make any accusations of you "avoiding" a response).

Your republicans bill did exactly what I said...it was an act to provide tax credits for insurance coverage for high risk pools. The only thing I did not add was the act's limitation on abortion coverage through health insurance (I assume your fake libertarian views still support choice). The last 5 sections solely dealt with employer contributions.

Even Tom Colburn-R, said this act accomplished nothing (he supported HR 2520 instead, co-sponsored with Paul Ryan). Hell, I would have supported that act instead of HR 3400.

When bills are introduced that address the problem with those that cannot afford insurance at all on a month to month basis, rather than recieving a tax credit at the end of the year, I will pay attention. If a family cannot make ends meet, giving a tax credit really doesn't help.