Are the Republicans deliberatly attempting to hurt the economy in order to regain the Presidency?

[Dawson Leery]

For the record: Republican = Tea Party

[47of74]

1. Of course they are

They cannot stand the idea of a black Democrat as President. At least 90% of the teabagger opposition is racism, despite whatever bullshit said teabaggers spout.

[fascisthunter]

2. The Presidency and the Whole System of Government

[yardwork]

3. Yes, plus they want to get their hands on social security and make everybody buy private insurance.

It's a two-fer.

[RKP5637]

4. The republican party is the "Terrorist Party," so I have no doubt they

will do whatever it takes to ruin Obama and they will take the country down if necessary.

[nadinbrzezinski]

5. Does the sun rise in the East?

[unblock]

6. i voted "yes" only because there's no "no shit, sherlock" option.

[Kablooie]

7. Their only priority is getting rid of Obama.

[grahamhgreen]

8. Of course. Every negotiation they get him to sign off on is designed to do the same.

[Horse with no Name]

22. Thank you.

Because that IS exactly the truth.

[customerserviceguy]

9. You forgot "Hell, yes"

but I went for "yes", just the same.

[OwnedByFerrets]

10. Really? Isnt that too obvious for a poll?

[Bobbie Jo]

11. Of.Course.They.Are.

Lie, Cheat, Steal. By any means necessary....

[pansypoo53219]

12. yes should be duh!

nt

[Courtesy Flush]

13. Not just politicians

Republican executives are holding back on allowing a recovery. They intend to reward us for voting for their candidates, just as they currently punish us for voting against them.

If Obama loses next November, there will be an avalanche of hiring.

[butterfly77]

18. If they do the damage ...

they have done to this country can never be repaired in many ways no matter how many jobs they give. Many will never forget and when or if they do regain power it isn't going to be pretty for many of them,who only care about POWER...

They have damaged many lives in the process I guess they think they will go and enjoy all of their riches and everyone will forget.

They really believe that the people can't see what they are doing and will blame Obama sure people will blame Obama for not fighting hard enough but,we all know, even their base that they only care about the rich and caused many of the problems in this country.

[Kahuna]

35. I agree 100%. Businesses are making record profits. Yet they

refuse to hire.

[Motown_Johnny]

14. Yes, some are. Others are just to stupid to know that they are doing harm

Why doesn't anyone ask for an example of when their policies worked? They won't be able to give any example of an economic downturn being helped by cutting spending and taxes on the wealthy.

[toddwv]

15. I say no.

This isn't just about the presidency. They are going for a bigger target. This economic downturn which was precipitated by Republican economic policies is exactly what they were hoping for. It pretty much gives them a carte blanche to fire shots at whatever social programs they want.

Since the MSM is primarily in the hands of a few corporate powers, they also get to set the message.

The Republicans aren't just playing for the keys to the White House, they are want the whole shebang.

[blkmusclmachine]

16. Is water wet?

[rhett o rick]

17. It depends on the definition of "is". nm

[MyshkinCommaPrince]

19. Some of them...

Some of them certainly seem to support the idea, and it would seem to fit in with the behavior they've shown us over many years. Since the idea has been stated publicly by their side, however, I'm paranoid enough to wonder what else they really hope to accomplish. Surely they wouldn't reveal the whole, big plan. What's the deeper agenda?

[reformist2]

20. Hell, I don't think *they* even know what they're doing anymore.

All I can tell is that they are brainlessly following this no-new-taxes-ever mantra, even though half of them know it's crazy. They all signed Grover's pledge and now they can't get out of it. They are like lemmings going over a cliff.

[Vehl]

21. No doubt about it nt

[FreakinDJ]

23. How does the Corp Media miss this

[alfredo]

24. they want to bring down the economy to force us to

abandon social programs, privatize services/infrastructure, and sell off public lands.

[BNJMN]

25. They set it up, or at least accentuated the crisis, before Bush was even out of the office. n/t

[CaliforniaPeggy]

30. Welcome to DU, BNJMN!

I hope you enjoy the conversations!

:hi:

[BNJMN]

31. Thank you.

Nice to be among like minded people.
Appreciate the 'welcome'.
:D

[libodem]

26. Of Course

Waddah you nutz?

[CleanGreenFuture]

27. Nope. The Puppet Masters can manipulate the office at will. What is happening

is the rich elite plutocracy are emplacing a feudalistic society shed of the old, the sick, and the weak of body and mind, served by those of able body and mind.

[Raine]

34. Yup totally agree with you. nt

[slay]

28. Yes

and Obama is not fighting back nearly hard enough - but yes they are.

[guitar man]

29. Is a frog's ass watertight?

You bet they are, they'd sell their own mothers to the circus to bring down Obama. And as an added bonus, anytime the middle class takes a fucking their rich ass buddies benefit somehow. :grr:

[burrowowl]

32. Do you think so!

they wouldn't do that, they serve the PEOPLE!!

dripping with

:sarcasm: :sarcasm: :sarcasm:

[deacon]

33. They need him to fail and stated that. Compare job gains and losses since the GOP took the House.n/t

[pampango]

36. Yes, which shows they are worried about 2012 thus the need for a "game changer" like

a default. They may not be sure which party would be hurt more politically by a default, but they know that have to take a chance or their chances are not good.