Let's get fuckin real

[boston bean]

The republicans are only threatening to not raise the debt ceiling. There is no way that it won't get raised.

Any compromise taking that threat seriously is just a big performance of kabuki theater, to sell the little guy down the river.

[Davis_X_Machina]

1. I think we should follow the advice...

...of renowned macroeconomist Dr. Egon Spengler. "There's definitely a very slim chance we'll survive..."

[boston bean]

2. are you assigned to me tonight?

nice to meet you.

[Davis_X_Machina]

4. I've been on here since the winter of '01, back when we had real threats...

...to the future of the Republic, and am just trying to maintain some level of perspective.

[spooked911]

5. same threats are still here

national security wise, Obama is as horrible as Bush

[Davis_X_Machina]

6. Well, that's why the ballot's there, and as long as it is...

..knock yourself out. In most states, there'll be more than two choices.

[lumberjack_jeff]

3. The cuts to social security to avoid that hypothetical outcome will be very real. n/t

[SoutherDem]

7. The Republicans will give in if Obama holds fast but...

the tea party may not, i am not sure, can the debt ceiling be raised if NO tea party neanderthals vote for it? I welcome people to answer, I really don't know.