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In reply to the discussion: Obama is Finally Free [View all]maddiemom
(5,106 posts)45. The past SIX years.
The concept of the "loyal opposition" grew obsolete with Carter, evolved into open warfare with Clinton, and became unhinged hatred with Obama. Like any cornered, dying animal, the Republican party has turned mindlessly vicious, caring nothing for the good of those they're elected to represent. The few remaining sane minds among them are turned on at showing the least sign of reason. It will take a longer time to return to reasoned government, if not already too late. I'm pushing seventy and can remember when there were many sane and well-meaning Republicans. I'd like to live long enough to see their return. If not, their very deserved demise as a party.
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They actually had 60+ votes to end debate on the budget bill, no nuclear option was needed
PoliticAverse
Dec 2014
#51
don't forget TPP. Free to sell out sovereignty to United Corporations of the Globe
magical thyme
Dec 2014
#16
There were 2 government shutdowns over budget fights during Clinton's terms.
PoliticAverse
Dec 2014
#60
I do not agree that Obama is seeking to torment back the folks that tormented him for 6 years.
Fred Sanders
Dec 2014
#29
"challenges to leaders in his own party on the budget". Bailing out the corrupt
grahamhgreen
Dec 2014
#43