Oh what will the Republican Party do now.

Nuggler

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According to the CBC the govt. is gonna open, and the debt ceiling is gonna be raised again. Just now read it, and we know we can trust the CBC.

Surprise surprise.
 

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The GOP is in serious trouble, they went to the wall and Obama beat them and
he looks reasonable the Republicans sacrificed their reputation at the expense
of the respectable people in the Republican Party. It is nothing short of a real
cases and fiscal conservatives don't need their nonsense anymore.
You keep saying the same thing but never answer why living within ones mean is a bad thing.
 

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From what I can gather from the morning news, their dilemma has been postponed for about 90 days. A little early to break out the champagne isn't it?

Face it the Republicans lost big time and now the GOP is going to
turn on itself. Some might be happy about this actually its not a
good thing. Both sides need to have a strong and cooperative
system to operate with positive results. America is in serious trouble,.
Any bets Obama will chose immigration next? Nice divided issue.
If the Republicans chose to stick to their original position all those
immigrant votes will be mobilized and it would be even worse for the
GOP because immigration is an emotional issue not a monetary one.
This is just getting started. And Obama is right, Obamacare should
not be on the table period

I think to report accurately they lost the battle - reality and belt tightening has been postponed for 90 days. Why is it people have such a hard time wrapping their minds around "you can't spend money you ain't got"? It's a very simple concept.............beans and macaroni for the next little while!
 

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You keep saying the same thing but never answer why living within ones mean is a bad thing.


For those that live in a world where the expectation is that gvt is the all-knowing and all-seeing provider of a lifestyle, there is no such thing as living within your means.

These are the same people that believe the electricity comes from a switch on the wall and natural gas originates from a thermostat beside the furnace.
 

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Is that what they told you?

Nope- It was how they disappeared after failing to stop OCare - Then when asked the way forward, they had no plan
Right from the mouths of Republicans how Cruz, Rubio and the other one led them down the road with no plan.
Promises and rhetoric of "he will cave" but again no plan when he did not.

Now we will see if each side can negotiate cuts to programs and increases in revenues.
 

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For those that live in a world where the expectation is that gvt is the all-knowing and all-seeing provider of a lifestyle, there is no such thing as living within your means.

These are the same people that believe the electricity comes from a switch on the wall and natural gas originates from a thermostat beside the furnace.
Yes but Grumpy appears smarter than that.
 

captain morgan

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Nope- It was how they disappeared after failing to stop OCare - Then when asked the way forward, they had no plan
Right from the mouths of Republicans how Cruz, Rubio and the other one led them down the road with no plan.
Promises and rhetoric of "he will cave" but again no plan when he did not.

Now we will see if each side can negotiate cuts to programs and increases in revenues.

They did have a plan. It was based on curtailing the Democrats out of control spending and acquisition of debt.

In the end, the ONLY thing that the Dems accomplished is a few months of deferrals in paying their bills and doing something other than printing more cash and borrowing more money to pay for things that generate no long-term return.

The message here is that this entire circumstance is far too complicated such that a comprehensive and well-thought plan is not going to be the result of a couple of guys solving this problem over a few beers
 

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Any bets Obama will chose immigration next?

And if he does? The GOP will vote no outright. This was about tacking on de-funding the ACA to the budget. Obama and the Dems said you can't do that.

I hope he does choose it next... that will squash his momentum.

They did have a plan. It was based on curtailing the Democrats out of control spending and acquisition of debt.

Hurray! Now the US can go even more into debt! What a victory!

You keep saying the same thing but never answer why living within ones mean is a bad thing.

The Democrats are successfully building a solid base of voters who are 100% dependent on government for all their needs. Not just basic needs but leisure as well. Everything provided with plenty of room to exploit a welfare system that is so easily manipulated and open to fraud. A fully funded middle class lifestyle for doing nothing but vote.
 

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So after all the fuss, the Democrats still got exactly what they wanted.

And the Republican party now has their lowest approval rating in recorded history.


Democracy has prevailed.
 

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And if he does? The GOP will vote no outright. This was about tacking on de-funding the ACA to the budget. Obama and the Dems said you can't do that.

I hope he does choose it next... that will squash his momentum.



Hurray! Now the US can go even more into debt! What a victory!



The Democrats are successfully building a solid base of voters who are 100% dependent on government for all their needs. Not just basic needs but leisure as well. Everything provided with plenty of room to exploit a welfare system that is so easily manipulated and open to fraud. A fully funded middle class lifestyle for doing nothing but vote.


Sadly, that's the future of America. Modified, low-info voters that speak walmart. Grim brother, very grim.