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DJ13

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4. Im still not sure he understands that yet

Reply to Ash_F (Reply #2)

Wed Oct 2, 2013, 03:33 PM

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Obama 'exasperated' over government shutdown, warns we're 'in trouble' [View all] Playinghardball Oct 2013 OP

Then exercise the 14th amendment to raise the debt ceiling, and let the chips fall what they may lostincalifornia Oct 2013 #1

If the country DOES default, Obama might be impeached for not upholding the Constitution. Kablooie Oct 2013 #37

Lesson: Don't bend over backwards for the Republican party /nt Ash_F Oct 2013 #2

Im still not sure he understands that yet DJ13 Oct 2013 #4

He would not be alone. Ash_F Oct 2013 #8

lesson... stillcool Oct 2013 #10

The Democrats started cowering in front of the right long before they lost the house. Ash_F Oct 2013 #11

i think we lost the house stillcool Oct 2013 #16

Now is the time to fight Ash_F Oct 2013 #17

And why did they vote for republicans? DireStrike Oct 2013 #36

This is an idealistic lesson at best Phlem Oct 2013 #24

14th Amendment mrchips Oct 2013 #15

Not liking the sound of this durablend Oct 2013 #3

And that is why having a spine is so critical...... Swede Atlanta Oct 2013 #23

Good. mac56 Oct 2013 #5

I feel for the President on this. Liberalynn Oct 2013 #6

regardless of whether or not the Repubs are attempting to rebrand it azurnoir Oct 2013 #7

Do not ever give into blackmailers--I hope Obama has leaned this by now emsimon33 Oct 2013 #9

“I think this time’s different,” jberryhill Oct 2013 #12

About fucking time he acted like a democrat - TBF Oct 2013 #13

"And if they’re willing to do it now, they’ll be willing to do it later.” They_Live Oct 2013 #14

^^This. A million times, this Rob H. Oct 2013 #26

President Obama should start applying HEAT Upping the Bet. bvar22 Oct 2013 #18

Hear, hear! 1000words Oct 2013 #29

YES! Utopian Leftist Oct 2013 #30

no negotiation joshcryer Oct 2013 #35

I know many will disagree … 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2013 #46

I think this means he will stay firm Shireling Oct 2013 #19

President Obama is right. Jamastiene Oct 2013 #20

this sentence says it in a nutshell and tells me he'll continue to hold the line: magical thyme Oct 2013 #21

Boy, now *this* is the President I like hearing! Earth_First Oct 2013 #22

How's that Bipartisanship working for you Phlem Oct 2013 #25

One small quibble: The country has been in trouble for quite some time. 1000words Oct 2013 #27

True Phlem Oct 2013 #28

Half my family income sulphurdunn Oct 2013 #31

"And if they’re willing to do it now, they’ll be willing to do it later.” .......... wandy Oct 2013 #32

So much for bipartisanship, and 11-Dimensional Checkers. blkmusclmachine Oct 2013 #33

When can we start calling this a coup? alfredo Oct 2013 #34

Right now. Damn. They should arrest those Congressmen for treason to the USA. Kablooie Oct 2013 #39

I think if the drag this out and add it to the debt ceiling, we should start pushing for prosecution alfredo Oct 2013 #43

given that we haven't started calling the Bush Era a coup yet, I doubt it. olddad56 Oct 2013 #40

We can use his actions and the actions of the Republicans to show a pattern. alfredo Oct 2013 #44

Geez. We might get a revolution but this time coming from Wall Street instead of Main Street. Kablooie Oct 2013 #38

None of this shit is the end of the world.... olddad56 Oct 2013 #42

“I think this time’s different" DCBob Oct 2013 #41

"This time" the shutdown happened. joshcryer Oct 2013 #47

Really fucking sick and tired of this president being blamed for everything!! Liberal_Stalwart71 Oct 2013 #45