Politics is a world of uncertain acts and results but very certain convictions. Obama, as a rather contradictory guy (Gitmo, Iraq), might be seen as a guy without real opinions but it is more likely these areas are just outside the set of his real interests.
Two very revealing quotes:
1. When asked by ABC's Charlie Gibson if he would support higher capital gains tax rates even if they raised less revenue than lower rates. Mr. Obama said yes. (2008)
2. When he spoke of his plans to eliminate coal as an energy source, he was not unaware of the implications. He said as a result, "energy cost would necessarily skyrocket."
Taxes do not just raise revenue, energy do not just provide power. There are bigger concepts at stake here. And people, their families, lives and comforts must be sacrificed to them.
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