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DJ13

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2. Theres an odor about that statement

Reply to DonViejo (Original post)

Wed Dec 26, 2012, 05:51 PM

Dec 2012

Coming on the last day before the mythical "cliff", its kinda suspicious.

Especially considering past statements a few months back that the limit wouldnt be here until March next year.

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DO NOY PAY nykym Dec 2012 #1

Theres an odor about that statement DJ13 Dec 2012 #2

Or ... its a smart move to force a deal on the debt ceiling now, rather than have JoePhilly Dec 2012 #4

Here we go again with the mindless debate about the debt ceiling. America is sick and the ladjf Dec 2012 #3

Might be smart to have that fight now, rather than in 2-3 months. JoePhilly Dec 2012 #5

I wasn't quibling about the timing of the debate but, rather, that there is a debate at all. ladjf Dec 2012 #8

no arguement there. JoePhilly Dec 2012 #9

Thats called "tightening the screws" Paulie Dec 2012 #6

5 days' notice? Igel Dec 2012 #7