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In reply to the discussion: Obama on MTP: 'Let's just say it: The Republicans are the problem' [View all]Kennah
(14,451 posts)57. You have to cut him some slack here
He is still trying to broker a deal, and hopefully one that doesn't fuck over Social Security. Calling them Teabilly Fucksticks right now will not get them to the table, although I honestly don't see the GOP coming to the table at all. Once we go off the cliff, perhaps they'll be a bit more willing to deal.
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Not centrist-- they refuse to accept what used to be fairly extreme right-wing positions.
Marr
Dec 2012
#3
What was the first thing to clue you in after all these years Mr President?
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2012
#7
Ronald Reagan wouldn't be able to win a GOP primary for a local race, let alone President
PennsylvaniaMatt
Dec 2012
#22
Ronald Reagan wouldn't be able to win a GOP primary for a local race, let alone President
AlbertCat
Dec 2012
#35
Just a wild guess, he's referring to those of us who don't want him to throw
forestpath
Dec 2012
#16
Thanks for pointing this out for those of us who didn't see the interview.
senseandsensibility
Dec 2012
#17
FYI, you can get a podcast app for your pc or phone and download MTP for free.
cui bono
Dec 2012
#60
And we found his letter to Santa when he was a toddler asking to make him POTUS to destroy SS. Yup!
freshwest
Dec 2012
#54
Exactly! Not only reject "centrist" policies, but rejecting THEIR OWN policies.
mountain grammy
Dec 2012
#21
Why would McConnell do that? He already said the only one who could solve this is PBO. n/t
cui bono
Dec 2012
#61
Never, but the media is owned by conservatives, so we have to go to the UK to find out...
freshwest
Dec 2012
#56
Spot on, and EXACTLY what I have been saying for YEARS and YEARS in this forum
BanTheGOP
Dec 2012
#52