CBO report on the stimulus

[Danzig]

this is the best part of the debate today. truly an example of democracy in action:

'Obama said he is not sure that Democrats can "bridge the gap" with the GOP to reach a compromise on the plan, and he strongly suggested that Democrats will try to pass a sweeping overhaul without GOP support by using controversial Senate budget rules that would disallow filibusters.'

those pesky republicans. no worry about filibustering here. this way, we can get what's good for us without delay. makes me proud to be an american. way to go barack!


then, there's this:

And yet, even as he pleaded for cooperation — "actually a discussion, and not just us trading talking points" — he insisted on a number of Democratic points and acknowledged agreement may not be possible. "I don't know that those gaps can be bridged," Obama said.


see, bipartisanship in action. it's fantastic. after all, he certainly is showing that altho he recognizes there should be compromise, there is certainly none necessary in this particular case from him or his party. he knows this because he's so smart. i mean, some people, less intelligent, might think that he would better produce compromise if he actually showed some willingness to give on some points, in order to achieve others, but he knows better.