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Volaris

(10,260 posts)
36. And if he (Cantor) screws that coup up by even a 17 vote threshold,
Wed Jan 2, 2013, 01:52 AM
Jan 2013

that Gavel goes back to Pelosi, most likely. And then they (the GOP House Majority) really WILL get nothing for the next 2 years.

To hell with the naysayers (there's always the next outrage). Take that, REPUBLICANS! nt gateley Jan 2013 #1
Booyah! Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2013 #7
I have no problem with his style, Never have never will! sheshe2 Jan 2013 #2
Teahadists are plotting now. ellisonz Jan 2013 #3
I agree. But they are targeting GOP. Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2013 #9
The GOP turning to shit doesn't really help us. ellisonz Jan 2013 #11
And DNC will make sure it is known as the Kantor Debt Default Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2013 #15
I think you overestimate the level of news consumption of the average mid-term election voter. ellisonz Jan 2013 #18
You seem to be confusing debt ceiling and deficit reduction deal Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2013 #21
"When the new aspects of Obamacare kick in, it will change deficit picture a lot. For the better." ellisonz Jan 2013 #23
And if he (Cantor) screws that coup up by even a 17 vote threshold, Volaris Jan 2013 #36
This is my hope Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2013 #38
"You get nothing" Recursion Jan 2013 #4
I agree. Reelection done. Hard ass Obama is here! Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2013 #8
That's how I see it too madokie Jan 2013 #79
But He Said He Will Not Negotiate With THIS Congress Again On The Debt Ceiling...... global1 Jan 2013 #5
; ) good one! Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2013 #28
In a day or two and a new Congress takes their seats. coldbeer Jan 2013 #31
I was thinking exactly the same thing when I heard it! BlueCaliDem Jan 2013 #56
Typical lawyer railsback Jan 2013 #57
Yes, the war expenses have already been incurred. postulater Jan 2013 #6
Exactly. Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2013 #12
Then why wasn't the debt ceiling increase part of this current bill TXDem72 Jan 2013 #10
Love his style.. Cha Jan 2013 #13
I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE (nt) Recursion Jan 2013 #14
Lol. Love that photo. Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2013 #16
Cool, Calm and Collected! That's our PBO. sheshe2 Jan 2013 #19
AND, he's sayin'.. Cha Jan 2013 #26
So what's he going to do instead ? n/t PoliticAverse Jan 2013 #17
Let them default or watch them shut up and Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2013 #22
"I will not extend Bush Tax cuts for 250k and above" Report1212 Jan 2013 #20
Really? Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2013 #24
Full context: mzmolly Jan 2013 #29
Thanks for the context Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2013 #30
You're welcome. mzmolly Jan 2013 #71
Link(s)? nt SunSeeker Jan 2013 #44
LOL!! He has caved on nearly every issue he has faced and you take his word on this? bowens43 Jan 2013 #25
Social security? Untouched. Taxes? Raised. Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2013 #27
Some folk don't do reality well uponit7771 Jan 2013 #35
What color is the sky on your world? nt. OldDem2012 Jan 2013 #58
You really believe he won't negotiate? CranialRectaLoopback Jan 2013 #32
Provide full quote Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2013 #33
Too much effort CranialRectaLoopback Jan 2013 #42
Campaigning on and offering that as his opening Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2013 #43
see it is NOT a PROMISE Skittles Jan 2013 #50
Debt ceiling is the next corporate media buzzword Mosaic Jan 2013 #34
oh yes Skittles Jan 2013 #51
Work for the WH much? blkmusclmachine Jan 2013 #37
Never have. Would like to Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2013 #41
WhAt's wrong with working for the White House? Iggo Jan 2013 #53
Nonsensical rhetoric BlueStreak Jan 2013 #39
That is bullshit Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2013 #40
Nothing to fear but a 22 trillion dollar legacy.... humbled_opinion Jan 2013 #45
Again, that is obviously not on him Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2013 #47
Not on him... than on who? humbled_opinion Jan 2013 #49
On Bush, GOP House, and a giant recession Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2013 #54
The government cannot attack the debt by itself. JDPriestly Jan 2013 #70
I think so too JustAnotherGen Jan 2013 #72
I agree with all of that. And the time to have done that was during "the cliff" BlueStreak Jan 2013 #74
Absolutely, and he just screwed up his best opportunity to deal with in ways that are consistent BlueStreak Jan 2013 #73
You are definately paying attention... humbled_opinion Jan 2013 #77
And tighter rules on tax shelters BlueStreak Jan 2013 #78
Open up a can of 14th Amendment on their ass! nt SunSeeker Jan 2013 #46
Haha. Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2013 #55
I have no problem with style but I do wonder humbled_opinion Jan 2013 #48
Probably so he can get something done Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2013 #52
I fully trust President Obama to do the right thing jsr Jan 2013 #59
Such as Banning insurance companies from denying coverage Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2013 #62
I hope he sticks with that statement. JDPriestly Jan 2013 #60
EXCELLENT POINT Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2013 #63
Honestly, does anyone take this statement seriously? YayArea Jan 2013 #61
Yes. They had him over a barrel in 2011. Not now. Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2013 #64
Translation: "I will renegotiate raising the debt ceiling." budkin Jan 2013 #65
He'll negotiate taxes and sequestration--but not debt limit Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2013 #67
what does that statement mean? It seems to me it means he won't try to raise the ceiling the HiPointDem Jan 2013 #66
He will let the repukes threaten to default on national debt Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2013 #68
can you link me to something? that's a lot of reading into, if it's all based on the first short HiPointDem Jan 2013 #69
He shouldn't... Jeff In Milwaukee Jan 2013 #75
Might be a stupid question, but here goes. 99Forever Jan 2013 #76
It works like this. Repukes say "we won't raise debt ceiling unless Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2013 #80
Thanks for explaining ... 99Forever Jan 2013 #81
Eyes you have but you do not see Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2013 #82
Wowzer... 99Forever Jan 2013 #83
Yes Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2013 #84
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