1. I would rather have
A. Military spending cuts
B. Tax increases
2. I would trade 2% cuts in medicare PROVIDER reimbursements for an equal dollar value in military spending cuts.
A. Yes
B. No
3. I think we should cut:
A. a few % of discretionary spending that does not go toward the poor such as crop subsidies and corporate welfare.
B. there is no discretionary spending that is wasted
4. I think we should reform taxes so:
A. We lower tax rates for everyone, but close loopholes so corporations and the wealthy pay the same amount they would pay if the Bush tax cuts were repealed, however, in a fairer and easier to understand system.
B. We should just let the Bush tax cuts expire so everyone's taxes, including those in the middle class, go up.
5. I think Barrack Obama, Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid have:
A. Done a poor job framing the debate, but are now giving the republicans lots to cheer about on the surface, but if you dig into the details the Democrats got a good deal from a very bad situation. It is similar to the last Government shut down cuts that turned out to be fake.
B. Decided to throw in a great negotiating hand and give the Republicans all they wanted because they are either stupid or secretly in league with the Koch brothers.
6. I think declaring that this is a great defeat and the President a failure is:
A. self defeating and unrealistic. Bernie Sanders isn't going to get elected any time soon and its not clear what he could accomplish if he were.
B. A critical strategic plan. By ignoring the substantial accomplishments of the last two year, I can undermine and ultimately weaken the Democrats so much that the Republicans gain a supermajority and the White House. However, the Perry revolution will eventually yield a USA much like Texas with very low education levels, racial disharmony and good BBQ. I really really like BBQ, so its a win.