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alp227 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-03-11 10:07 PM Original message |
Debt-reduction supercommittee talks appear to be at an impasse |
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thecrow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-03-11 10:24 PM Response to Original message |
1. So maybe we need an Ultra Mega Supreme Supercommittee? |
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subject (23 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-03-11 11:00 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. lol |
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quakerboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-04-11 12:11 AM Response to Reply #1 |
5. The committee chosen by the supercommittee? |
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PSPS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-03-11 11:10 PM Response to Original message |
3. Gee, what a big surprise. The outcome is a foregone conclusion anyway. |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-04-11 02:43 AM Response to Reply #3 |
8. Did I miss the Congressional vote, signed by the President, agreeing to automatic cuts? |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-04-11 11:37 AM Response to Reply #8 |
18. It was the bill that raised the debt ceiling in August |
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UpInArms (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-04-11 07:43 AM Response to Reply #3 |
11. welcome to the United States of Kenya! |
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closeupready (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-04-11 11:10 AM Response to Reply #3 |
15. Yes, that way, nobody in that den have to lose face voting the 'wrong' way. |
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Kablooie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-04-11 11:12 AM Response to Reply #3 |
17. Except the automatic cuts don't start till next year so the deadline is not a deadline. |
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Little Tich (187 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-03-11 11:11 PM Response to Original message |
4. It seems as if Republican intransigence is becoming chronic. |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-04-11 02:40 AM Response to Reply #4 |
7. Oh, there's been plenty of compromise. Too much, I'd say. |
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jeff47 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-04-11 08:12 AM Response to Reply #4 |
12. Oh no, they'll come to an agreement. |
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red dog 1 (307 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-04-11 12:55 AM Response to Original message |
6. "Stolid" From Latin "Stolidis"..."Dull, Stupid" ...Yep, that's the 6 Republicans all right! |
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dmosh42 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-04-11 05:04 AM Response to Original message |
9. Set up to fail! |
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RUMMYisFROSTED (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-04-11 07:41 AM Response to Original message |
10. As planned. nt |
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indypaul (896 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-04-11 10:44 AM Response to Original message |
13. Just how does one negotiate with |
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closeupready (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-04-11 11:08 AM Response to Original message |
14. Nonsense. This is just part of the script they've been given. At 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 23, |
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Kablooie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-04-11 11:11 AM Response to Reply #14 |
16. Shhh. That's top secret. |
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JimWis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-04-11 12:35 PM Response to Original message |
19. So they are at an impasse. Why am I not surprised. |
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