Soooo, why does everyone think that this checkmate maneuver

[CAG]

today somehow makes things final? What's to prevent boner and turtle from changing positions tomorrow, the next day, the day after that, etc?

[gkhouston]

1. Absolutely nothing. In fact, it would be very unlike them *not*

to come up with a new piece o' crap each day.

[Parker CA]

2. Also curious. Haven't seen anything that makes this debate appear anywhere near finished. nt

[former9thward]

3. There is nothing final until there is an agreement.

There is no agreement on anything at this point. Plus even after an 'agreement' there has to be a favorable vote in both Houses of Congress. Until then there is nothing.

[Quixote1818]

4. I am guessing Wall Street told Republicans to cool it in no uncertain terms! nt

[Demeter]

5. I think they just run out the clock and watch the train wreck

then we can put them all in prison...for treason

[StarburstClock]

6. It's a propaganda show for gullibles

There are always gullibles.

[Demeter]

8. There aren't even gullibles paying attention, though

It's hot, it's July...

[monmouth]

7. The baggers want their SS checks too..n/t

[Kahuna]

9. I dunno. I just saw a clip of mcconnel on LO, and he seemed very

close to tears. Poor lamb.

[European Socialist]

10. All I know is that Obama is willing to punch the hippie.

But I'm still rooting for him.

[Hydra]

11. Because it's seen as a "Turning point"

In the battle. I'm not seeing it that way because we all knew the Repubs were bluffing. They basically said they were...but just the possibility that they wouldn't allowed them a significant amount of power.

I don't like this "compromise" they floated today. It sounds like they get what they want and can claim they fought it...like the Romneycare.

[malaise]

12. Wall Street has warned them

They are PWNED! :rofl:

[TheKentuckian]

14. Which was a known factor.

[Raine]

13. I can't figure it out either, to even allow SS/Medicare

to be used as a chip is going to end up biting Americans in the ass eventually.

I guess I need some of whatever those so blissfully and arogantly happy are smoking. :hippie: It must be some super powerful shit to put them into such an alternative universe :crazy: