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In reply to the discussion: So... cuts to unemployment aid and food stamps [View all]uponit7771
(90,336 posts)53. They know ... It's a common winger meme to I absolve congress of blame for
...any of this shit...
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Actually, yes one does negotiate with hostage takers, unless you want dead hostages
jeff47
Jan 2014
#13
What was the outcome when Republicans shut down the government last year
MannyGoldstein
Jan 2014
#15
Yeah, because they didn't try to separate the food stamps part from the agricultural subsidies.
jeff47
Jan 2014
#135
Every Loss makes us Weaker. Every Loss Forces Our Side to Compromise Even More
AndyTiedye
Jan 2014
#208
Bulllllllllllllshit! "We" just sit around and bitch and spout winger memes...sounds like straight
uponit7771
Jan 2014
#46
And executive order can solve that problem. Bush sure had no problem using it.
sabrina 1
Jan 2014
#17
An executive order to appropriate funds for food stamps and unemployment?
Cali_Democrat
Jan 2014
#19
You are saying he should disregard the constitution? What constitutionally permissable
kelly1mm
Jan 2014
#47
Yes, I am saying he is just threatening. He can do small things alone, but nothing
kelly1mm
Jan 2014
#51
He can declare an emergency just as if it was a NATURAL disaster rather than a manmade
sabrina 1
Jan 2014
#90
Well, I used to think they couldn't overturn the Constitution but now I know better. They
sabrina 1
Jan 2014
#104
I haven't seen you complain about the NSA. Maybe I'm mistaken but airc, you have been a
sabrina 1
Jan 2014
#107
Well, you could bother to read my other reply to you in this thread - post 100. (nt)
jeff47
Jan 2014
#108
My exact thought. Murder ok. Food for the needy? No can do, it's unconstitutional!
GoneFishin
Jan 2014
#185
The Constitution only matters when it presents an obstacle to helping the people
TheKentuckian
Jan 2014
#153
Some things are yes or no, no in between . It is either unconstitutional or not. It is not
kelly1mm
Jan 2014
#168
Granted, my point remains the same. Perhaps you have some flexibility in areas I'm less quick to
TheKentuckian
Jan 2014
#197
He can declare an emergency. If they can overturn the Constitution to spy on the American
sabrina 1
Jan 2014
#98
Looks like he's going to do it. The phone meta program has now been declared unconstitutional so
sabrina 1
Jan 2014
#158
Why does he have to come up with such proposals? Are you suggesting that the
rhett o rick
Jan 2014
#136
I am not convinced that the WH is working very hard to save American jobs. In fact the TPP
rhett o rick
Jan 2014
#144
Only wingers on mixed boards have been claiming Obama has been acting outiside of
uponit7771
Jan 2014
#44
The only opinion you have, Sid, is you don't like Manny. We get it. We just don't care. Go watch....
marble falls
Jan 2014
#93
Obama never ever had a controlling majority of progressives in congress like fdr had
uponit7771
Jan 2014
#50
I see, it's just a common Obama = dictator meme that allows conservatives to abslolve themseles from
uponit7771
Jan 2014
#113
Seems to describe your position very well too. You flake on the side of power though.
TheKentuckian
Jan 2014
#157
So it's my job to bring a friend to the polls? How about the candidate gives the
A Simple Game
Jan 2014
#112
Poor analogy. I see no difference between eating crap and eating food that tastes like crap.
A Simple Game
Jan 2014
#167
I never scream there is "no liberal on the ballot" because there usually is.
A Simple Game
Jan 2014
#195
Left-leaning moderates stayed home because they realized they'd voted for another Republican
Doctor_J
Jan 2014
#173
So your argument is left-leaning moderates are so radical they were upset by a moderate. (nt)
jeff47
Jan 2014
#182
In 2010, We Got Outspent up to 4:1 (possibly much more) Because of Citizens United
AndyTiedye
Jan 2014
#206
Like I said 'great minds think alike'. How often have I said 'we need an FDR or an LBJ
sabrina 1
Jan 2014
#33
You mean they should go along with TPP, KeystoneXL, school corporatization, and "deficit reduction"?
Doctor_J
Jan 2014
#174
No I mean go along with raising the minimum wage...ending the pay gender gap...
VanillaRhapsody
Jan 2014
#177
Reagan managed to change the face of the US (for the worse) with a R minority.
El_Johns
Jan 2014
#55
"The Democratic-controlled Senate had passed a bill with $400 million in annual food stamp cuts."
ProSense
Jan 2014
#70
I think it is a real fucking stretch to say Obama would be liberal if the Dems controlled Congress.
djean111
Jan 2014
#78
And the beat goes on. Progressives Brace For Disappointment On Trade Policy.
totodeinhere
Jan 2014
#125
Military, farm subsidies, oil company subsidies, ultralow taxes on the wealthiest...
MannyGoldstein
Jan 2014
#170
I know it. Trillions of dollars and hundreds of thousands of budget items, and every single
GoneFishin
Jan 2014
#192