tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334418121317915730.post4112419840109511044..comments2023-10-03T09:25:33.934-04:00Comments on Blog the Fifth: Garrett Votes for $1.5 Trillion Tax IncreaseUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334418121317915730.post-58116117290085106562007-11-12T13:58:00.000-05:002007-11-12T13:58:00.000-05:00Good points. I'd like to see the Dems allow more ...Good points. <BR/><BR/>I'd like to see the Dems allow more amendments to Bills. However, what made it partisan was that 15% tax rate and the fact the explosion of the AMT was the only way the second round of Bush tax-cuts could work without forcing us to borrow more.<BR/><BR/>This was the same package that provided foreign companies a competitive advantage through favorable taxing on hybrid bonds. In essence, this debate was the first salvo regarding that whole package of cuts.<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, the stand off for partisan gain will have a very real impact on taxpayers next year if they don't work something out in a hurry. And our District will suffer disproportionately. Garrett needs to stop introducing bills that will go nowhere, and sit down with the Dems and figure out a real solution.Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02690140025855698177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334418121317915730.post-48631317237424905882007-11-12T13:08:00.000-05:002007-11-12T13:08:00.000-05:00This bill was far too partisan to be passed..and p...This bill was far too partisan to be passed..and pointless since Senate won't touch it and President will veto it.<BR/><BR/>I don't like temporary fixes to anything so I'd probably vote against it. (then again I'm a Republcan, albeit a moderate)<BR/><BR/>You've got some good points, but the House Dems need to work on doing things bi-partisan if they want to get anything done. And the house Republicans need to work with them instead of bickering right back at them. <BR/><BR/>This is the ultimate vicious cylcle, Republicans did it to Dems in the past and Dems are doing it right back at them now...it's gotta stop somewhere.ESedlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16392181554662969184noreply@blogger.com