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In reply to the discussion: A government shutdown will suck [View all]quinnox
(20,600 posts)23. Exactly. But why do I get the feeling Obama will be only too eager to give in and make a deal
with these republican terrorists, a deal that will end up harming the poor and most vulnerable.
What a change that would be, if Obama instead stood firm for once, and it was the republicans who had to "give in".
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Absolutely. Just like with terrorists, give them an inch and they'll take a mile.
Kablooie
Sep 2013
#6
I'd love it if the Prez issued an EO keeping the government open in the name of National Security
Zorra
Sep 2013
#9
I don't understand. Can you explain? I know Nancy is celebrating her wedding anniversary,
Liberal_Stalwart71
Sep 2013
#12
Oh, I think I read that. I think it's time for me to go to bed as well. I drank too much.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Sep 2013
#15
PBO either personally or via DNC/WH spokesperson needs to hammer away the theme of NO NEGOTIATIONS..
steve2470
Sep 2013
#20
Conservatives are selfish, nasty, regressive people that infiltrate politics like parasites.
Dragonfli
Sep 2013
#22
Exactly. But why do I get the feeling Obama will be only too eager to give in and make a deal
quinnox
Sep 2013
#23
"Our party must stop thinking that further emaciation is a 'reasonable compromise',
Dragonfli
Sep 2013
#25