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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Republicans Are Blowing Up Negotiations Because Boehner Is Weak & Republicans Are Crazy [View all]savalez
(3,517 posts)11. You think so?
That would be fantastic if Boner lost the Speakership. I hope you're right.
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Republicans Are Blowing Up Negotiations Because Boehner Is Weak & Republicans Are Crazy [View all]
TomCADem
Dec 2012
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I believe this whole "negotiating" thing is nothing but elaborate Kabuki theatrics
Texin
Dec 2012
#1
Obama put SS on the chopping block. He showed his intentions. He can't unshow them.
forestpath
Dec 2012
#2
Food stamps?!? Oh, that makes it all better. Like hell chained CPI is the "best deal we can get."
forestpath
Dec 2012
#8
Probably. They're all under the impression that everything would go according to plan.
reformist2
Dec 2012
#20
I don't think the Republicans can get their shit together well enough to agree to anything.
bemildred
Dec 2012
#9
I believe that Cantor and his Teabagger freaks have but Boehner in a bind. No matter where he goes,
Liberal_Stalwart71
Dec 2012
#5
It won't matter who the GOP speaker is. They do not want to work with the President. Period.
AlinPA
Dec 2012
#44
Not denying that. Just suggesting that Cantor is more dangerous and despicable.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Dec 2012
#45
Boehner's Plan B is a joke. Balanced?? Tax rate increases on over $ 1 million while also
Filibuster Harry
Dec 2012
#27