It's not just taxes: Obama defends his credibility, says of his Democrat critics, "People will have the satisfaction of having a purist position and no victories for the American people."

In his speech, he criticized his own base for being "sanctimonious" purists.

Did he expect that would somehow satisfy us?

Btw, His speech was one of the most sanctimonious rants I've ever heard.

While I admire President Obama's wisdom in understanding the value of compromise, I absolutely despise what's going on.

The Republicans and Democrats are two sides of the same coin. When the Republicans run the White House, the Democrats seize Congress and try to prevent the Republicans from being able to do what they want. When the Democrats take over the White House, the Republicans seize Congress and try to prevent the Democrats from doing what they want. It seems like it's a long standing game where very rarely does one side actually get enough power to actually DO anything. And when they do, they squander the opportunity...it's terrible.

Look at Health Care Reform, somehow despite controlling both the Legislative & Executive Branch the only Reform we got is basically a mandate that we all must now purchase Insurance. What kind of crap is that?

Now the Republicans are back to playing the game as usual "Give us what we want, or we'll block everything." One thing the article got right was this quote:

Obama was so determined to show his toughness, in fact, that he compared Republicans on Tuesday to hostage-takers willing to do serious harm. To Americans

Unfortunately, it seems like the Democrats are even worse. Unlike the the Republicans throwing temper tantrums, the democrats seem almost apathetic most of the time. They rarely have the spine to actually stand up to the Republicans and do something.

Why not let the tax cuts expire? As was already suggested elsewhere on reddit(I can't remember who said it) Have someone write up a new bill containing cuts for the poor & middle class. Maybe even add in a provision for another Unemployment Extension. Title it the "Obama Tax Cut & Stimulus plan" or something. Then when the republicans try and block it they can throw a shit fit and ask "Why are the Republicans blocking tax cuts that would benefit millions?" Do something other than just constantly conceding to them.

"Democratic" critics, unless you're a teabagger.

And just what victories has Bush44 brought to us? All it seems that he is doing is removing the velvet gloves that Bush43 had left on.