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In reply to the discussion: Let’s Not Make a Deal - By PAUL KRUGMAN [View all]grahamhgreen
(15,741 posts)37. They are bullies kind of like terrorists - you don't negotiate with them, you stand up to them.
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I agree. Obama needs to stand his ground - take the case to the American people. - n/t
Jim__
Nov 2012
#5
We all need to back him up. At least weekly calls to congresscritters reminding them of the mandate.
redqueen
Nov 2012
#9
Obama is a born deal-maker. It's in his blood. Krugman's pleading will fall on deaf ears. nt
Romulox
Nov 2012
#20
Obama don't get it. R's are "right-wing authoritarian" and want to be told what to do...
grahamhgreen
Nov 2012
#25
They are bullies kind of like terrorists - you don't negotiate with them, you stand up to them.
grahamhgreen
Nov 2012
#37
The "sequester" will make the Repugs cry uncle before we do - they will cave.
reformist2
Nov 2012
#33