Under Another Name: $900 Billion and Counting

First, I am not one of those liberals angry over extending those Bush tax cuts for rich people. Lets look at some facts: in Oregon "rich people" (those making over $250K 0r so) actually pay more (in magnitude) in taxes than any other group. Widely more.

So it all depends how you slice and dice it. Their percentage might be smaller. But they pay a great deal.

But I am one of those unhappy with Obama's negotiating with the Rs. Basically caving and giving them everything they asked for! Nice, come to my party and eat all my cake. Well that was nice. Maybe my sisters wanted some too, but I forgot about them for the time being.. They are sisters so they'll forgive and forget, right?

Is it possible to negotiate with both Republicans and Democrats at the same time? How about shuttle diplomacy. Sounds like a state department core competency. Can they help here, in navigating the territorial waters between the blue coasts and the red central part of the countries (sorry - I meant only one country)..

But! Its not over. Christmas is coming and the tree must be decorated!
So kiddos (and your kiddos beyond that), it will be nice when you pay off your share of the $900B (plus whatever decorations get added this week). Hey! That is even more than the first Stimulus!