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CreekDog

(46,192 posts) Mon Oct 7, 2013, 04:54 AM Oct 2013

When the next CR expires, the Republicans can demand the minimum wage be lowered

or else they will shut down the government.

When the CR after that expires, the Republicans can demand that abortion is outlawed, or they will shut down the government

When the CR after that expires, the Republicans can demand that no environmental reviews are done by the government, or they will shut down the government.

When the CR after that expires, they can demand that Obama not fill the Democratic seats on the Federal Election Commission with Democrats or they will shut down the government.

When the CR after that expires, they can demand that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 be amended to not include race as a protected class, or they will shut down the government.

When the CR after that expires, they can demand that Harry Reid resign his Senate seat or they will shut down the government.

When the CR after that expires, they can demand that President Obama and Joe Biden resign their offices or they will shut down the government.

etc. etc.

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When the *next* CR expires, the Republicans can demand the minimum wage be lowered (Original Post) CreekDog Oct 2013 OP

I think they can hold their breath, kick their heels on the floor, and this time.... Hekate Oct 2013 #1

Republicans will cave. They are not brave, bold or strong.......... 4bucksagallon Oct 2013 #2

I think you have this figured out. Their are many items..... wandy Oct 2013 #3

Hekate

(90,770 posts)

1. I think they can hold their breath, kick their heels on the floor, and this time....

Reply to CreekDog (Original post)

Mon Oct 7, 2013, 05:20 AM

Oct 2013

.... not get diddly squat. We're all going to get hurt from their tantrum, but this time I really think it's over for them.

Unfortunately, we know they'll try again, like the spoiled brats they are. But they've gone too far... To hell with them.

4bucksagallon

(975 posts)

2. Republicans will cave. They are not brave, bold or strong..........

Reply to CreekDog (Original post)

Mon Oct 7, 2013, 06:08 AM

Oct 2013

Shutdown #17: Clinton v. Gingrich, the Second: Baseline Boogaloo

When did it take place? Dec. 5, 1995 to Jan. 6, 1996
How long did it last? 21 days
Who was president? Bill Clinton
Who controlled the Senate? Republicans, 53-47; Bob Dole was majority leader
Who controlled the House? Republicans, 235-198; Newt Gingrich was speaker
Why did it happen? Republican leaders demanded that the White House propose
What resolved it? Republicans caved, basically...............

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2013/09/25/here-is-every-previous-government-shutdown-why-they-happened-and-how-they-ended/
That from a RW rag.

wandy

(3,539 posts)

3. I think you have this figured out. Their are many items.....

Reply to CreekDog (Original post)

Mon Oct 7, 2013, 07:14 AM

Oct 2013

on the GOP wish list and it would be difficult to predict what the next whim will be.
It will not be sudden and unexpected.
Like the ACA's "death panels" and "household visits", the demand will be proceeded by an intensive PR campaign.

The demand to eliminate the Dept. of Education for example would start with Limbaugh and the like pointing out how expensive teachers unions are. Fox would begin showing 'news' of the dangers of public schools even going as far as using school shootings to illustrate that non union schools could afford to have armed guards.
When "public outcry" and sufficient buying power reach a tipping point then the debt ceiling will be approved after we "negotiate" for the elimination of the DOE.

Naturally the PR campaign for other items you mentioned and more will be occurring concurrently. The next point of "negotiations" will be selected on the simple bases of "public opinion" and the readiness of the money base to execute that element of the coup.

The ACA may be only a convenient excuse to wage the first battle in how this government works.

Yes, I know this sounds a little Glenn Beckish, still history shows that every time we fold, the GOP will be back for more.

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