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In reply to the discussion: I did not vote for a "Grand Bargain" [View all]argiel1234
(390 posts)126. Unfortunately we probably will
I continue to read here that Obama must compromise with racists and greedy sociopathic repukes, and that there is nothing we can do about it so we must accept it.
Now, how much more shit are people willing to swallow is the pertinent question.
And the answer seems to be quite a bit more shit
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3 things that I didn't vote for: 1) Grand Bargains; 2) expanded ME wars; 3) more "free-trade"
AnotherMcIntosh
Nov 2012
#184
"Did I cover all the lame and pathetic talking points?" Respectfully, I think that you overlooked
AnotherMcIntosh
Nov 2012
#45
The only reason it sounds 'iffy' is because you've listened to too many republicans.
HiPointDem
Nov 2012
#147
no, when you say someone is entitled to something it means they're entitled to it.
HiPointDem
Nov 2012
#187
I'm not worried about the RW noise machine. I'm worried about the 3rd-wayers.
AnotherMcIntosh
Nov 2012
#181
Argh! You and I agree far more than we disagree, but this meme drive me fucking crazy.
Egalitarian Thug
Nov 2012
#89
No, it isn't. Treasury bonds are the only mechanism that exists to create new money, period.
Egalitarian Thug
Nov 2012
#96
Being disagreeable is just fine, it's what makes this board worth coming to.
Egalitarian Thug
Nov 2012
#103
That is correct, and you're also right that this is not the place for that discussion.
Egalitarian Thug
Nov 2012
#97
If there are no loans, and no one is borrowing any money, then to whom are
Common Sense Party
Nov 2012
#177
We are redeeming bonds previously sold, mostly through the issuance of new bonds and
Egalitarian Thug
Nov 2012
#180
I'm amazed that anyone coming off this nasty election cycle desires to find common
Bluenorthwest
Nov 2012
#13
Absolutely true! For years, I've been at war with that pseudo-reasonable truism,
Raksha
Nov 2012
#146
well, that's why I thought it important to discuss before the election here and elsewhere
stupidicus
Nov 2012
#16
Well, they seem as rigidly intractable as any people I have ever encountered.
FredStembottom
Nov 2012
#135
Raising the Medicare eligibility ag= mass murder on a scale never even conceived by Al Qaida
eridani
Nov 2012
#122
I am not saying Obama is a bad guy. I am saying the time to say this is BEFORE
cthulu2016
Nov 2012
#31
You say "I think Pres O and crew will protect Medicare, et al, as well as SSI."
AnotherMcIntosh
Nov 2012
#39
Then write your President, Representative, and Senators. I had no illusions. I voted for the
still_one
Nov 2012
#30
+1....fully expect to be somewhat disappointed but the alternative was to hideous to ponder.
yourout
Nov 2012
#104
I did not vote for a "Grand Bargain" nor did I vote for another "Free-Trade" agreement
AnotherMcIntosh
Nov 2012
#33
I didn't either. Still doesnt mean we are going to get the votes in the House for what we want.
stevenleser
Nov 2012
#34
I voted to keep the Dems in the Majority and they better act like it and NOT talk with rePUKES!!!
underoath
Nov 2012
#35
There is no cliff, this is just another another cap resolution dressed u pto scare people that don't
Egalitarian Thug
Nov 2012
#172
Gen X will be able to do pay as you go. Gen Y is another demographic lump like baby boomers
eridani
Nov 2012
#130
I must have missed it...on MY ballot were Romney, Obama, and 2 or 3 minor candidates....
George II
Nov 2012
#54
My vote was to keep Romney from burning this country to the ground. President can do whatever he
AtheistCrusader
Nov 2012
#64
I don't think there would have been as many republicans voted into congress in 2010...
rwsanders
Nov 2012
#65
hear hear! and your 'note' shouldn't be necessary, yet sadly is to stop any negative comments back
Divine Discontent
Nov 2012
#72
A deficit reduction deal, yes. A 'grand bargain' involving entitlements, no.
cthulu2016
Nov 2012
#80
And then, as the 1st Amendment provides, you tell them what you were voting for
cthulu2016
Nov 2012
#82
Then let them bargain with the Military Budget which is destroying this country
sabrina 1
Nov 2012
#107
Btw, the people did not elect a Republican Congress. That is Republican math you're
sabrina 1
Nov 2012
#125
Obama should punt this to the next Congress where Dems are a bit stronger.
limpyhobbler
Nov 2012
#110
You're not sure "why anybody might believe that Obama will suddenly go left"? The answer, I suggest
AnotherMcIntosh
Nov 2012
#124
I agree with your second part, but the first part gives me a reason to pause.
AnotherMcIntosh
Nov 2012
#129
I pushed mysellf to vote for Obama again & my worry was because of the "Grand Bargain" he might do.
KoKo
Nov 2012
#118
That is right wing talking point horseshit--that same damned garbage that I first heard in college--
eridani
Nov 2012
#131
Let the tax cuts expire and the ill advised sequester the same folks cheered kick in.
TheKentuckian
Nov 2012
#137
Let the so-called fiscal cliff, a boogyman created by both parties, happen.
rudycantfail
Nov 2012
#161
How can you possibly think Kudlow and his type give a damn about payroll taxes?
BainsBane
Nov 2012
#160
Helps more than robbing my Social Security and adding years of desperate prayer
TheKentuckian
Nov 2012
#167
Relax...if we can get the GOP to bargain, we might actually get something done
Taverner
Nov 2012
#166