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39. I agree with Ed.

Reply to PennsylvaniaMatt (Original post)

Tue Jan 1, 2013, 02:11 AM

Jan 2013

...and to all the Ed Schultz haters, I like him.

He has a spine.

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Ed Schultz: "This Is A Big Win For The Democrats" [View all] PennsylvaniaMatt Jan 2013 OP

And now, Ed Schultz shall be thrown under the bus n/t RomneyLies Jan 2013 #1

Ed Schultz has always been 'under the bus' as in road grime. eom Purveyor Jan 2013 #3

definitely wasnt alot of love for Ed on DU iamthebandfanman Jan 2013 #37

Most of the opposition is speculation about the supposed lack of leverage on the next issue alcibiades_mystery Jan 2013 #2

true, people should be complaining about the tax cuts for the rich hfojvt Jan 2013 #26

$9 billion a year IS small BeyondGeography Jan 2013 #4

If passed, don't we go through it again in 60 days? WorseBeforeBetter Jan 2013 #5

Speculation about the next issue alcibiades_mystery Jan 2013 #12

Yes, proactive rather than reactive. WorseBeforeBetter Jan 2013 #15

Yes! The Pubs are aiming to get ttheir way when the debt ceiling napi21 Jan 2013 #55

Agree 100% aaaaaa5a Jan 2013 #6

Agreed! PennsylvaniaMatt Jan 2013 #8

thanks for your analysis, aaaaaa5a.. Cha Jan 2013 #14

Unless this deal is passed by the Senate, House, and signed by the president in about 14 minutes... W_HAMILTON Jan 2013 #18

I dunno iamthebandfanman Jan 2013 #41

Frame of reference DreWId Jan 2013 #48

Ed is genuine. I trust him. DMacTX Jan 2013 #7

Ed has a TV show... W_HAMILTON Jan 2013 #9

I dont see us with zero leverage in 2 months. DMacTX Jan 2013 #13

lol W_HAMILTON Jan 2013 #22

Sequestration cuts discretionary defense. Largely exempts entitlements. reACTIONary Jan 2013 #29

I agree. This is what negotiation looks like. jillan Jan 2013 #10

I think Obama did a pretty decent job of negotiating here Brigid Jan 2013 #11

$400K is about the same as $250K after COL adjustments.... fadedrose Jan 2013 #16

Hey Ed sellitman Jan 2013 #17

I think a lot of the bickering over income is based on what region of the country you live in. aaaaaa5a Jan 2013 #19

You can't be serious TiberiusB Jan 2013 #53

Thanks for the report from Ed, PennMatt.. Tweet re: what Biden said to Senate Dems.. Cha Jan 2013 #20

You're Welcome! That is awesome from Joe Biden! PennsylvaniaMatt Jan 2013 #24

A couple of Tweets from Ed.. He's sounds all happy.. Cha Jan 2013 #33

120,000 posts? WilliamPitt Jan 2013 #31

Hi I'm Cha and Cha Jan 2013 #32

Check the Lounge. WilliamPitt Jan 2013 #35

'Ed' is a MSNBC butt kisser... TheProgressive Jan 2013 #21

It's better to get half a loaf a bread in order to avoid starvation CheapShotArtist Jan 2013 #51

I am guessing that the tax cuts that Schultz gets from the deal hfojvt Jan 2013 #23

Yeah, gutting the estate tax is a huge win. /sarcasm oxymoron Jan 2013 #25

Worse than the new 400/450k tax ceiling, actually TiberiusB Jan 2013 #56

Thanks Ed. Happy New Year, PennsylvaniaMatt. freshwest Jan 2013 #27

Happy New Year to you also, freshwest! PennsylvaniaMatt Jan 2013 #30

Ed Schultz is a DLC/Blue Dog troll! bluestateguy Jan 2013 #28

This is AMAZING!!! It could have been MUCH worse!!! MannyGoldstein Jan 2013 #34

Actually, I was thinking $500,000. These days it's not all that much money. Wondering if Obama was judesedit Jan 2013 #36

Good grief! Sophiegirl Jan 2013 #38

I agree with Ed. SoapBox Jan 2013 #39

I like him too. What in the world is wrong with DUers who put him down? juajen Jan 2013 #47

I like Ed too. The longer he's been doing this, the more he's met the people, and the better he's Sparky 1 Jan 2013 #58

For 800 Billion you get nothing, but ... CranialRectaLoopback Jan 2013 #40

This. Nailed it. n/t Jack Sprat Jan 2013 #45

I'm waiting for all the One of the 99 Jan 2013 #42

You're late to the party--it has already began. CheapShotArtist Jan 2013 #50

For a minute there--actually, a few hours thinking Obama would cave. Left Coast2020 Jan 2013 #43

I still have a big worry. Kablooie Jan 2013 #44

The fact we got any tax increases is a win KingFlorez Jan 2013 #46

What? TiberiusB Jan 2013 #57

Between him and Bernie Sanders democrattotheend Jan 2013 #49

If Ed is on board, I'm satisfied LadyBirdJohnson Jan 2013 #52

I'm still less concerned with income taxes JoeyT Jan 2013 #54

As I said in another thread, Revolutionary Girl Jan 2013 #59