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In reply to the discussion: Check in here if you think NO DEAL before the New Year is a VICTORY [View all]WhoIsNumberNone
(7,875 posts)94. No deal beats a crappy deal
I'm not sure how much less crappy the deal will be if it comes after the new congress is in, but I'm prepared to gamble given the apparent shittiness of the deal we have brewing now...
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Check in here if you think NO DEAL before the New Year is a VICTORY [View all]
alcibiades_mystery
Dec 2012
OP
"There is no problem with Social Security that creating jobs in this country wouldn't solve."
mac56
Dec 2012
#148
Yes, yes, of course...but i mean that if we don't have a deal by January 1, that is a VICTORY
alcibiades_mystery
Dec 2012
#24
I just wanted to be clear that this thread is for those who would consider a Jan 1 No Deal a Victory
alcibiades_mystery
Dec 2012
#28
It wouldn't be a victory. OK. How about the best outcome of those available and possible now?
alcibiades_mystery
Dec 2012
#30
is anything other than a bad deal a possibility? If not, then No Deal would be a victory
alcibiades_mystery
Dec 2012
#47
No deals that cut safety nets. Go off the cliff and we will pick up those pieces we
rhett o rick
Dec 2012
#43
Victory, ultimately, would be equality, full employment, and the end of poverty
alcibiades_mystery
Dec 2012
#51
cliff! cliff! cliff! cliff! cliff! cliff! cliff! cliff! cliff! cliff! cliff! cliff!
wildbilln864
Dec 2012
#55
I hear it may cost a lot to win, and even more to lose. Therefore, you and me better spend some time
Warren DeMontague
Dec 2012
#65
No, it's not a victory, but it's the best possible option at this point.
woo me with science
Dec 2012
#78
It's a loss for those who will lose their food stamps and other benefits
One of the 99
Dec 2012
#125
God, I hope we don't get a deal. I am pretty resilient and can take losing my house.
renie408
Dec 2012
#164