Sat Dec 22, 2012, 10:26 AM
bigtree (49,212 posts)
Boehner asks what he gets for $800b. Obama: "You get nothing."Last edited Sat Dec 22, 2012, 11:02 AM USA/ET - Edit history (3)
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tweeted by, Mike O'Brien @mpoindc (@NBCNews and @NBCPolitics) "My final offer is this: nothing." MT @politicalwire Boehner asks what he gets for $800b. Obama: "You get nothing." http://pwire.at/VWenjs How the Fiscal Cliff Talks Stalled The Wall Street Journal has a behind-the-scenes look at how the fiscal cliff negotiations faltered. "Mr. Obama repeatedly lost patience with the speaker as negotiations faltered. In an Oval Office meeting last week, he told Mr. Boehner that if the sides didn't reach agreement, he would use his inaugural address and his State of the Union speech to tell the country the Republicans were at fault." At one point, Boehner told the president, "I put $800 billion on the table. What do I get for that?" Replied Obama: "You get nothing. I get that for free." read more: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324731304578193770576333616.html 
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 Boehner asks what he gets for $800b. Obama: "You get nothing." (Original post) |
bigtree | Dec 2012 | OP |
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Response to JoePhilly (Reply #1)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 10:30 AM
2. But I've got a Golden Ticket.
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Response to bigtree (Reply #3)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 05:26 PM
67. Pres.Obama is Willy Wonka & John Boehner is Augustus Gloop.
Response to JaneyVee (Reply #2)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 03:49 PM
samsingh (10,337 posts)
132. the repugs are worth nothing
Response to JoePhilly (Reply #1)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 11:35 AM
monmouth3 (1,053 posts)
20. I was thinking more like Michael Corleone in the Godfather to the Senator from Nevada. "You get
Response to monmouth3 (Reply #20)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 12:59 PM
DefenseLawyer (8,398 posts)
35. Does this mean the Speaker is going to have a dead hooker problem in the near future? n/t
Response to DefenseLawyer (Reply #35)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 01:47 PM
monmouth3 (1,053 posts)
49. HA! You never know...n/t
Response to DefenseLawyer (Reply #35)
Sun Dec 23, 2012, 09:32 AM
Botany (36,027 posts)
110. Maybe w/ a horse head in the bed too.
Response to DefenseLawyer (Reply #35)
Sun Dec 23, 2012, 08:49 PM
backscatter712 (19,787 posts)
130. I was wondering about that myself!
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Response to monmouth3 (Reply #20)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 01:57 PM
52. Not to nitpick. Only because The Godfather II is maybe the only sequel I liked more
Response to monmouth3 (Reply #20)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 09:46 PM
82. Me too! I was thinking Vito Corleone with Johnny Fontaine's manager when Boehner
Response to monmouth3 (Reply #20)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 10:18 PM
JDPriestly (37,711 posts)
84. There is nothing amazing about the President's statement.
Response to monmouth3 (Reply #20)
Sat Dec 29, 2012, 12:32 AM
bluestate10 (8,567 posts)
147. Yes, that is a more exact analogy. nt
Response to One of the 99 (Reply #32)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 12:59 PM
CatWoman (67,961 posts)
36. exactomundo
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Response to One of the 99 (Reply #32)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 01:50 PM
monmouth3 (1,053 posts)
51. Perfect..n/t
Response to svpadgham (Reply #96)
Tue Dec 25, 2012, 04:16 PM
Panasonic (2,921 posts)
137. Huge huge fan of UHF.
Response to JoePhilly (Reply #1)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 01:49 PM
Sunlei (2,209 posts)
50. President Obama has the patience of a saint. I would have given Boehner something to cry about!
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Response to Sunlei (Reply #50)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 09:06 PM
81. You're right. Very patient. He's going to keep insisting that SS be cut until Boehner accepts it.
Response to AnotherMcIntosh (Reply #81)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 11:24 PM
Hekate (21,206 posts)
88. You're really a piece of work
Response to Hekate (Reply #88)
Sun Dec 23, 2012, 12:10 AM
94. If he supports cutting SS with chained-CPI, shouldn't you? Why so unhappy about it?
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Response to AnotherMcIntosh (Reply #81)
Sun Dec 23, 2012, 08:24 AM
Sunlei (2,209 posts)
106. Not a cut for low income with the exemptions. The Romneys of the world will miss
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that $100 off their guaranteed ss check won't they?
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Response to Sunlei (Reply #50)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 03:24 PM
131. Yea like call in all his bar tab debts
Response to JoePhilly (Reply #1)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 02:02 PM
graywarrior (57,008 posts)
55. LOLOLOLOLOL!
Response to JoePhilly (Reply #1)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 07:21 PM
75. Nope. More like this. (Warning: Earworm ahead!)
Response to Brickbat (Reply #75)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 11:40 PM
90. And this is the song Boehner can cheer himself up with...
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Response to Brickbat (Reply #75)
Thu Dec 27, 2012, 09:40 AM
140. That is likley the best thing ive seen this year.
Response to bigtree (Original post)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 10:33 AM
FSogol (16,002 posts)
4. Hey Boehner, You'll take nothing and like it!
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Response to FSogol (Reply #4)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 10:39 AM
bigtree (49,212 posts)
6. Prez's definitely not taking any shit from the oompa-loompa man
Response to bigtree (Reply #6)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 11:44 AM
BlueStreak (3,744 posts)
23. Oh puh-leese. We know the rest of the story already
Response to Demeter (Reply #29)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 01:15 PM
42. You mean if Obama becomes MORE of a Democrat than Ronald Reagan?
Response to Buzz Clik (Reply #44)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 02:24 PM
58. "the agenda of the extreme left" ???
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You mean something like THIS?
"In our day these economic truths have become accepted as self-evident. We have accepted, so to speak, a second Bill of Rights under which a new basis of security and prosperity can be established for all—regardless of station, race, or creed.
Among these are: *The right to a useful and remunerative job in the industries or shops or farms or mines of the nation; *The right to earn enough to provide adequate food and clothing and recreation; *The right of every farmer to raise and sell his products at a return which will give him and his family a decent living; *The right of every businessman, large and small, to trade in an atmosphere of freedom from unfair competition and domination by monopolies at home or abroad; *The right of every family to a decent home; *The right to adequate medical care and the opportunity to achieve and enjoy good health; *The right to adequate protection from the economic fears of old age, sickness, accident, and unemployment; *The right to a good education. All of these rights spell security. And after this war is won we must be prepared to move forward, in the implementation of these rights, to new goals of human happiness and well-being."-- FDR You mean THAT "Extreme Left" Agenda? Please note that FDR species the above as Basic Human RIGHTS to be OWNED and Administered by our Government of the People and NOT as Commodities to be SOLD to Americans by For Profit Corporations. At one time, not so long ago, voting FOR the Democrat was voting FOR the above Values. THOSE were Mainstream-Center Democratic Party Values. Some of us here STILL fight for those values. They are NOT "Extreme Left". There IS no "Extreme Left" in the USA. ---bvar22 A Mainstream-Center FDR/LBJ DEMOCRAT now labeled an "Extreme Leftist" in today's New Democrat Centrist Party I haven't changed. I want a party that will STAND UP for Working Americans." ---Paul Wellstone 
photo by bvar22 Shortly before Sen Wellstone was killed You will know them by their WORKS, not by their rhetoric, promises, or excuses. Solidarity99! |
Response to Buzz Clik (Reply #68)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 11:41 PM
BlueStreak (3,744 posts)
91. What in the world?
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Response to Buzz Clik (Reply #97)
Sun Dec 23, 2012, 08:34 AM
BlueStreak (3,744 posts)
107. Maybe you would be more comfortable here: http://www.freerepublic.com
Response to Buzz Clik (Reply #97)
Sun Dec 23, 2012, 01:09 PM
121. If the words of FDR sear your flesh so deeply,
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....then you DO "need some asshole telling (you) this shit".
If you believe there IS an "Extreme Left Wing" in the Democratic Party, then you DO "need some asshole telling (you) this shit" . The fact that YOU view Mainstream-Center FDR/LBJ Democrats as "The Extreme Left Wing" tells us everything we need to know about you and where YOU stand on the Political Spectrum. I want a party that will STAND UP for Working Americans." ---Paul Wellstone
photo by bvar22 Shortly before Sen Wellstone was killed You will know them by their WORKS, not by their rhetoric, promises, or excuses. Solidarity99! |
Response to Buzz Clik (Reply #68)
Sun Dec 23, 2012, 12:46 PM
AllyCat (7,513 posts)
118. Really? This is right-wing? I think you are on the wrong forum.
Response to bvar22 (Reply #58)
Sun Dec 23, 2012, 12:13 AM
mattclearing (9,642 posts)
95. Thank you for standing up for progressive values.
Response to mattclearing (Reply #95)
Sun Dec 23, 2012, 12:58 PM
119. I believe that particular poster...
Response to BlueStreak (Reply #23)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 11:26 PM
Hekate (21,206 posts)
89. Another one. It's just amazing.
Response to bigtree (Original post)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 10:35 AM
jwirr (20,905 posts)
5. You get the satisfaction of knowing that our nation is in better condition than before. That is what
Response to jwirr (Reply #5)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 10:48 AM
bigtree (49,212 posts)
7. he'll get no satisfaction
Response to bigtree (Original post)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 10:48 AM
democrattotheend (7,442 posts)
8. So much for the president being spineless
Response to democrattotheend (Reply #8)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 10:53 AM
bigtree (49,212 posts)
10. I know, right?
Response to bigtree (Reply #10)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 10:58 AM
democrattotheend (7,442 posts)
12. At least, not as much as they demanded
Response to democrattotheend (Reply #8)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 08:40 PM
80. +1000
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I love my President! He has the GOP by the short hairs!
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Response to bigtree (Original post)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 10:52 AM
Comrade_McKenzie (2,526 posts)
9. That's what I voted for.
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Response to bigtree (Original post)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 10:55 AM
ProSense (98,059 posts)
11. People don't realize
Response to ProSense (Reply #11)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 11:53 AM
democrattotheend (7,442 posts)
26. They also don't realize that what is said publicly is not what goes on behind the scenes
Response to ProSense (Reply #11)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 01:58 PM
53. They don't need votes from Democratic members of the House
Response to customerserviceguy (Reply #53)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 03:21 PM
60. The 98% who will have to pay much more in taxes are the ones
Response to ProSense (Reply #11)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 07:28 PM
freshwest (31,244 posts)
76. I love the consequences for them:
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Last edited Sat Dec 22, 2012, 07:57 PM USA/ET - Edit history (1) 1. The tax cuts expire.
2. Sequestration ($1 trillion Budget Control Act), which includes $500 billion in defense cuts, automatically kicks in. http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022054555#post14 This is what will happen automatically. Tax cuts expire and destroy the deficit. Half a trillion in defense cuts, and it won't be a political gambit - they agreed to it, because of the sacred deficit. This will be first real cut to the MIC in my lifetime and a move to a peacetime economy. The deficit that they want paid off by those who have no money to pay, so that the only thing they have left to pay with is their lives. That is wrong and should not be happening. To the GOP, Tea Party and Libertarians, worshippers of Ayn Rand, yes. To Democrats it will never be. This accomplishes two essential things that these people resisted all year long. Yes, their time may be over with, which is why their media is going to continue to promote armed rebellion. Because war is their only solution to everything, that and the fossil fuel industry is how they became wealthy beyond any need and their method for creating winners and losers: 
Thanks to Whovian who used that graphic in a thread: http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=2033923 And many thanks to jtuck004 who gave me some links identifying this group: http://public-accountability.org/2012/12/operation-fiscal-bluff/ http://www.ips-dc.org/reports/executive_excess_2012 The CEO Campaign to "Fix" the Debt: A Trojan Horse for Massive Corporate Tax Breaks http://truth-out.org/speakout/item/12955-the-ceo-campaign-to-fix-the-debt-a-trojan-horse-for-massive-corporate-tax-breaks Those are good reads there. This is a big loss for them but they still have plenty of money. The Koch brothers also figure into this, and their shill Grover Nordquist promises to unleash what he calls Tea Party Two because of Obama's resisting. Koch wealth grew from $7.5 billion to $50 billion in 7 years ripping us off w/ oil speculation 
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2011/09/21/324969/forbes-koch-brothers-now-worth-50-billion/?mobile=nc This is worth a read and is from a thread posted by RepublicansRZombies . The last post explains what is happening. The Koches and their followers resist taxes and they brainwashed a generation to think it's evil to fund government. But there is never an end to having to pay. Read the words of AZ Progressive: This is the Koch Brother's TAX on the American people They've peddled the ultimate reverse robin hood scheme, taxing the American people at the pump through oil speculation, making $43 billion dollars in the process and putting undeserved hardship on Americans (which is what Republicans love to do.) http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021276224 This is all shades of what Eisenhower warned us of over half a century ago, of wealthy oil men who he called few and stupid, who he didn't believe would be able to take over the GOP. He was wrong. The GOP resisted every bill the president asked for in his first few years, with demands he agree to the Keystone pipeline in any budget deals, or personhood riders. He did neither and they will be mounting another 2010 campaign from 2013 thorugh 2014. This battle is ours to lose. |
Response to freshwest (Reply #76)
Sun Dec 23, 2012, 12:02 AM
93. "Tax cuts expire and destroy the deficit." You're kidding, right?
Response to mostlyconfused (Reply #93)
Sun Dec 23, 2012, 12:35 AM
freshwest (31,244 posts)
100. I actually described three things which will destroy the deficit, without dividing, undersand?
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Response to mostlyconfused (Reply #93)
Sun Dec 23, 2012, 10:57 AM
115. Yes, that is the Koch Bros. official talking point
Response to jpak (Reply #115)
Sun Dec 23, 2012, 05:18 PM
KansDem (24,314 posts)
126. Let's try it and see...
Response to mostlyconfused (Reply #93)
Sun Dec 23, 2012, 05:47 PM
128. After WW2, Republican President Dwight Eisenhower...
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...stated that the RICH had a Patriotic Duty to help pay down the War debt from WW2 (which IIRC, was an even greater percentage of the GDP than now).
*He set the Top marginal rate at 91% *Minimum Capital Gains were +25% *undertook MASSIVE Government Spending Programs targeting the Working Class (JOBS, Infrastructure, Housing, and Education). These 3 things combined to produced the Largest, Wealthiest, and MOST Upwardly Mobile Working Class the WORLD had ever seen, AND sparked an Economic BOOM that generated enough REVENUE to Pay Down the Deficit in 15 years. JFK then lowered the Top marginal rate to 71%. I don't care WHAT Fox News says, Lets try THAT again! I want a party that will STAND UP for Working Americans." ---Paul Wellstone
photo by bvar22 Shortly before Sen Wellstone was killed You will know them by their WORKS, not by their rhetoric, promises, or excuses. Solidarity99! |
Response to bigtree (Original post)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 10:59 AM
WCGreen (44,911 posts)
13. Think about this; why was the WSJ the conduit for this information....
Response to customerserviceguy (Reply #56)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 04:00 PM
WCGreen (44,911 posts)
63. Yea, well, this wouldn't be getting out unless president Obama wanted it to get out...
Response to WCGreen (Reply #63)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 04:14 PM
64. I'm sure there was somebody in that room
Response to WCGreen (Reply #63)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 10:03 PM
83. the WSJ lies all the time. Where have you been?
Response to appacom (Reply #83)
Sun Dec 23, 2012, 09:28 AM
WCGreen (44,911 posts)
109. On the editorial page....
Response to bigtree (Original post)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 11:10 AM
LonePirate (1,642 posts)
14. This is the type of news I like to wake up to in the morning.
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Response to bigtree (Original post)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 11:14 AM
The Magistrate (80,503 posts)
15. I Would Like To Think This Reporting Is Accurate, Sir
Response to The Magistrate (Reply #15)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 11:19 AM
bigtree (49,212 posts)
16. I think you got that just right, Magistrate.
Response to The Magistrate (Reply #15)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 11:23 AM
grantcart (38,728 posts)
17. Two points
Response to bigtree (Original post)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 11:24 AM
18. It's always, "What's in it for me?"
Response to bigtree (Original post)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 11:35 AM
19. I'd like to think that the next sentence after "You get nothing" is...
Response to mwooldri (Reply #19)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 01:46 PM
LiberalFighter (31,071 posts)
48. And when corporations send jobs overseas that means less taxes from workers.
Response to bigtree (Original post)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 11:36 AM
democrattotheend (7,442 posts)
21. Here are some more excerpts from the article
Response to democrattotheend (Reply #21)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 11:54 AM
27. it's a very good, long article
Response to Enrique (Reply #27)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 01:22 PM
meow2u3 (13,850 posts)
45. The article is behind a paywall. Does someone have excerpts?
Response to meow2u3 (Reply #45)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 03:42 PM
Pirate Smile (27,526 posts)
62. If you google the headline, usually one of the links to it lets you in behind the pay wall. I don't
Response to democrattotheend (Reply #21)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 11:00 PM
tblue37 (11,693 posts)
85. My favorite line:
Response to democrattotheend (Reply #21)
Sun Dec 23, 2012, 04:17 AM
103. Prez is done playing games with these clowns.
Response to bigtree (Original post)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 11:39 AM
22. "What do I get for my uber wealthy 1% masters
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Response to flamingdem (Reply #22)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 11:45 AM
democrattotheend (7,442 posts)
24. That's a good way to put it
Response to democrattotheend (Reply #24)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 02:01 PM
Cha (124,347 posts)
54. That's just an ignorant
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Response to bigtree (Original post)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 12:40 PM
DefenseLawyer (8,398 posts)
33. I want a hamburger, no a cheeseburger. I want a hotdog. I want a milkshake.
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Response to bigtree (Original post)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 01:10 PM
siligut (10,976 posts)
38. Finally faced the fact that the GOP are selfish
Response to bigtree (Original post)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 01:11 PM
frylock (19,035 posts)
40. fuck you. pay me.
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Response to bigtree (Original post)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 01:13 PM
ellie (5,167 posts)
41. hahahahahahahahaha
Response to bigtree (Original post)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 01:16 PM
lumberjack_jeff (24,489 posts)
43. "...and make me a sandwich."
Response to bigtree (Original post)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 01:34 PM
47. Great comeback by Obama. I'm sure the article is an interesting read but............
Response to George II (Reply #47)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 02:23 PM
DonViejo (4,449 posts)
57. See comment #24, above. nt
Response to bigtree (Original post)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 05:24 PM
Kahuna (26,403 posts)
66. But..but..but..Obama's a wuss!
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Response to bigtree (Original post)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 06:20 PM
patrice (47,277 posts)
69. BO is making the 1% start paying for their OIL WARS. nt
Response to patrice (Reply #69)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 06:33 PM
Kahuna (26,403 posts)
70. Not to mention making them pay for trying to take him down these past four years..
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This makes me very happy.
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Response to Kahuna (Reply #70)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 06:43 PM
patrice (47,277 posts)
71. Me too! It's been HARD to watch & scarey too! I could figure some of it out, but NOT enough.
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Response to patrice (Reply #71)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 07:19 PM
Kahuna (26,403 posts)
73. Merry Christmas, Patrice..
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Response to OldRedneck (Reply #74)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 08:03 PM
Blue_In_AK (37,715 posts)
77. Um, maybe an unfortunate metaphor right at the moment.
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Response to bigtree (Original post)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 08:16 PM
grahamhgreen (9,785 posts)
78. We have no ideas what these deals are!
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"The president told him he could choose one of two doors. The first represented a big deal. If Mr. Boehner chose it, the president said, the country and financial markets would cheer. Door No. 2 represented a spike in interest rates and a global recession."
We know the bit about financial markets is likely wrong. 
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Response to bigtree (Original post)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 11:17 PM
Hekate (21,206 posts)
87. Hubby handed me the WSJ article this a.m. and laughed
Response to Hekate (Reply #87)
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 11:50 PM
Cha (124,347 posts)
92. Thanks for the anecdote, Hekate~
Response to Cha (Reply #92)
Sun Dec 23, 2012, 01:39 AM
Hekate (21,206 posts)
101. Now that put a smile on my face
Response to Hekate (Reply #87)
Sun Dec 23, 2012, 12:29 AM
98. Chuck Colson worked for Nixon, not LBJ. And you attribute such a vulgar quote to LBJ?
Response to AnotherMcIntosh (Reply #98)
Sun Dec 23, 2012, 10:20 AM
bigtree (49,212 posts)
111. LBJ said much worse
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Response to bigtree (Reply #111)
Sun Dec 23, 2012, 01:05 PM
120. What you say is besides the point. The issue is whether LBJ or Colsen said that.
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Response to AnotherMcIntosh (Reply #98)
Sun Dec 23, 2012, 01:19 PM
122. LBJ might as well have said it. After all, it is indisutable that LBJ
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Last edited Sun Dec 23, 2012, 01:20 PM USA/ET - Edit history (1) said, “I never trust a man unless I've got his pecker in my pocket.”
thinkexist.com/quotes/lyndon_b._johnson/ |
Response to coalition_unwilling (Reply #122)
Sun Dec 23, 2012, 01:40 PM
123. No. What is falsely being attributed to LBJ (a Democrat) is the exact opposite of what he said
Response to bigtree (Original post)
Sun Dec 23, 2012, 12:32 AM
budkin (3,086 posts)
99. He needs to crush some balls, not try to compromise with these repugnant a-holes
Response to proReality (Reply #104)
Sun Dec 23, 2012, 07:12 AM
eShirl (11,919 posts)
105. seriously, you've NEVER heard/read the press refer to any presidents as "Mr...." ?
Response to proReality (Reply #104)
Sun Dec 23, 2012, 10:34 AM
112. It's not just President Obama they call "Mr...."
Response to boxman15 (Reply #112)
Sun Dec 23, 2012, 11:17 AM
bigtree (49,212 posts)
116. I've always understood the usage to be a step up from just using their last name
Response to bigtree (Original post)
Sun Dec 23, 2012, 10:36 AM
lonestarnot (71,133 posts)
113. Not even one fucking peanut!
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Response to bigtree (Original post)
Sun Dec 23, 2012, 02:35 PM
aint_no_life_nowhere (18,936 posts)
125. I would have offered Boner a nice embroidered lace hankie
Response to bigtree (Original post)
Sun Dec 23, 2012, 08:47 PM
129. So Boehner thought it a poker game of equals?
Response to bigtree (Original post)
Mon Dec 24, 2012, 08:13 PM
134. Boner will awake Xmas morn to find a lump of coal in his stocking.
Response to bigtree (Original post)
Tue Dec 25, 2012, 04:03 PM
CountAllVotes (11,835 posts)
136. You tell them Mr. President!
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& recommend!!
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Response to bigtree (Original post)
Wed Dec 26, 2012, 08:14 AM
grahamhgreen (9,785 posts)
138. He gets no cuts for Big war.
Response to bigtree (Original post)
Fri Dec 28, 2012, 05:20 PM
145. Go cry yourself to sleep bohner.
