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In reply to the discussion: This is no way to govern. [View all]ProSense
(116,464 posts)26. I really don't
"This is not a good deal, it simply gives the 'Pugs another chance to chip away, month after month, at the programs they don't like. So, they didn't take up the Obama offer of a chained CPI for SS, don't worry, the 'Pugs are getting at least two more cracks at it in the coming two months."
...think you even know what's in the deal. Sometimes just reciting the same tired opposition doesn't work.
On second thought: This bill includes no spending cuts.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022109603
Krugman's Perspective on the Deal
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022109580
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You just accused the President of an impeachable offense--manipulating the tax code for personal
msanthrope
Jan 2013
#22
I'm afraid this country has been governing this way off and on since the beginning of its existence
Pirate Smile
Jan 2013
#9
Then why did Obama and the Dems set up another contrived crisis just two months down the road?
MadHound
Jan 2013
#31
More purist nonsense from MadHound, the always-angry man. YAWN...ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ...
RBInMaine
Jan 2013
#17
You just accused the President of maniuplating the tax code for his personal gain. Prove what you
msanthrope
Jan 2013
#20
On most points, I agree...but there would have been a price for going over
LibertyBell7
Jan 2013
#37