Sen Reid Could Still Do The Right Thing Tomorrow

stopbush

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Tue Aug-02-11 01:29 AM
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Sen Reid Could Still Do The Right Thing Tomorrow

He could get the Ds in line and tell them to vote against the deal. That would force one of two scenarios:

1. Congress passes a clean debt ceiling bill and Obama signs it. That won't happen because Cantor already told the House to go on their 5-week, taxpayer-funded vacation. Which leaves,

2. Obama invokes the 14th amendment to raise the debt ceiling. Or,

3. Obama could do the right thing on his own - veto the bill if it passes the Senate, then invoke the 14th amendment.

Too bad none of that's going to happen.

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LLStarks

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Tue Aug-02-11 01:30 AM
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1. The right thing to do is follow through with his deal. nt

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gateley

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Tue Aug-02-11 01:31 AM
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2. Agree. nt

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stopbush

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Tue Aug-02-11 01:34 AM
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4. What about revenues? Reid said today that "his deal" allowed for revenues to be

Edited on Tue Aug-02-11 01:34 AM by stopbush

part of the mix once the Gang of 12 gets involved, but Cantor and Boner have gloated today that absolutely no revenues will be considered going forward. That's NOT the deal Reid thought he was signing on to.

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DearAbby

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Tue Aug-02-11 01:33 AM
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3. Don't hold your breath...n/t

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demgrrrll

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Tue Aug-02-11 01:40 AM
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5. Please read the extreme liberal blog I think he nails it.

http://extremeliberal.wordpress.com/2011/08/01/blame-the-victim-our-economy-shouldnt-have-worn-that-short-skirt-and-low-cut-blouse/

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MADem

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Tue Aug-02-11 01:53 AM
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7. Thanks for that--it's an excellent analysis!! nt

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highprincipleswork

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Tue Aug-02-11 04:22 AM
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8. Nails what?

If that guy is even vaguely Liberal, it doesn't show in his language or attitude.

I would reckon he's not. So, why would we herald his message?

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MADem

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Tue Aug-02-11 01:51 AM
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6. That's not going to happen. This thing is a done deal. No "scenario forcing" to follow. NT

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divvy

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Tue Aug-02-11 04:29 AM
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9. A Meteorite could strike the Statue of Liberty Tomorrow too ......

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