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42. K&R

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REPORT: Boehner Tells House Members That GOP Lost Badly, And That They Can't Afford Debt Showdown [View all] xchrom Nov 2012 OP

Good! They got their -sses kicked TVet Nov 2012 #1

but they will continue their blustering phoney worrying about the deficit while using terms like charmay Nov 2012 #2

Then we must use "retirement and health care" as opposed to "entitlements." CBHagman Nov 2012 #8

Let's also use the term "paid benefits" for SS and Medicare because that's what they are. nt brush Nov 2012 #13

I will be shocked if he quietly acquiesces on the tax issue. trouble.smith Nov 2012 #3

He's scared sh*tless about 2014. Good. Freddie Nov 2012 #4

This sounds like more doublespeak to me. drm604 Nov 2012 #5

He's throwing a piece of meat Le Taz Hot Nov 2012 #17

So America is no longer ending if Obama passes a single bill? FSogol Nov 2012 #6

i believe he will be forced into retirement in 2014 Heather MC Nov 2012 #19

They should be arrested for what they have already done oldbanjo Nov 2012 #21

I thought this was coming. DCBob Nov 2012 #7

Both his and Cantor's states Anthony McCarthy Nov 2012 #9

Was Eric Cantor trying to throw gasoline on Boner during the call? Did Cantor SDjack Nov 2012 #10

I wonder if Cantor was the "thorn in the side" described flamingdem Nov 2012 #34

I'll believe it when I see it. bunnies Nov 2012 #11

How soon we forget Cantor's ambitions... ReRe Nov 2012 #29

Same here. If Boner doesn't become an american and work for the best interests of the country, then bluestate10 Nov 2012 #33

Top tax rate increase. Period. Full stop. End of conversation. alcibiades_mystery Nov 2012 #12

Boehner's days as speaker are numbered. Teabaggers will kick him out and put in a more fervent AlinPA Nov 2012 #14

I don't think there are enough 'Baggers in the cacucs to oust him anymore.. Volaris Nov 2012 #22

There are not enough moderates left in the GOP House to fill a Chevey van. Boehner is not a AlinPA Nov 2012 #36

2 choices. Let *ush tax cuts expire. Taxes up accross the board. Tax $250,000+ @ Clinton rates. Tigress DEM Nov 2012 #15

subdued and dark Osiris Neits Nov 2012 #16

No, because I too feel that rush of joy I've been waiting to feel for far too long. classof56 Nov 2012 #25

Boner knows if it wasn't for the post 2010 election Gerrymandering the Rs would have Botany Nov 2012 #18

We need to be ready when Obama serves up our SS to compromise. Dustlawyer Nov 2012 #20

You have to actually connect to these people theaocp Nov 2012 #24

They need to get over their SCVDem Nov 2012 #23

Boehner should take a stand, tell Grover Norquist to jump over the cliff. Thinkingabout Nov 2012 #26

He's throwing up pieces of solid food...I'll beleive him Tutonic Nov 2012 #27

Actions will speak louder than words Progressive dog Nov 2012 #28

Much as it pains me to say this... Jeff In Milwaukee Nov 2012 #30

Disagree.... magical thyme Nov 2012 #31

President Obama can't pass legislation in the House. Boehner can. Jeff In Milwaukee Nov 2012 #32

He can't pass anything. Paulie Nov 2012 #35

Again, when President Obama lets the Bush tax cuts expire and the MIC gets their budget cuts magical thyme Nov 2012 #37

after last week, there is no TEA party really. they were the biggest losers in 2012. trouble.smith Nov 2012 #38

60% of republicans now agree with them. They still hold the House hostage...however magical thyme Nov 2012 #39

They can agree all they want. They're all powerless and inefectual now. trouble.smith Nov 2012 #41

I don't like it hfojvt Nov 2012 #40

K&R one_voice Nov 2012 #42