Uh, oh. I knew it. It was just a matter of time...Obama puts himself in position to "cave."

[swayne]

Something told me that his "standing firm" was too good to be true.

[cthulu2016]

1. Body language? Tarot? What are you referring to?

[swayne]

2. This....

Obama Invites Hill Leaders To Talk Debt Limit

President Barack Obama invited Congressional leaders to the White House to discuss raising the federal debt limit on Wednesday, the Wall Street Journal reported.

The Treasury Department announced Tuesday it was executing final emergency measures before it must raise the debt ceiling on Oct. 17. House Republicans are considering merging negotiations on the debt limit with a continuing resolution to re-open the shuttered government.

“We’re pleased the president finally recognizes that his refusal to negotiate is indefensible," a spokesman for House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) said in a statement. "It’s unclear why we’d be having this meeting if it’s not meant to be a start to serious talks between the two parties.”

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/obama-invites-hill-leaders-to-talk-debt-limit

[dorkzilla]

3. This means he's getting ready to cave? n/t

[unblock]

4. well if boner says so it must be true.

?

[Andy823]

5. Bullshit!

I hate it when this kind of BS gets posted. Meeting to talk is what needs to be done, and until the "FACTS" come out, this kind of talk is just not called for.

[Pretzel_Warrior]

6. There is a large contingent of neurotic posters on DU

And there are always the trolls.

[H2O Man]

7. The OP seems

to confuse two distinct (though related) issues.

[BeeBee]

29. But...but...but...

Obama's a warmonger! He's going to bomb Syria! He's worse than Bush!

Sarcasm, if it's really needed.

[bigwillq]

8. How do you know Obama is caving?

[HappyMe]

9. I would imagine you consulted this --

http://magic8ballonline.com/8ball/

to come to such a conclusion.

[KittyWampus]

20. thanks for the link. This thread wasn't a total waste of my time.

[HappyMe]

22. I am glad to be of service.

[leftynyc]

10. Calm down, Camille

Before you get the vapors, perhaps you should hear what he has to say.

[brooklynite]

11. I'm sorry - only one neurotic conspiracy theory post allowed at a time...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023766940

[MineralMan]

23. The author of that OP is no longer in the building.

It is a sign, I believe, that indicates danger. Such signs should be observed carefully by travelers along this road.

[maddezmom]

26. Nether is the OP of this one

[MineralMan]

30. Oopsie!

[JustAnotherGen]

24. Oh lord

That was quick. I saw another one but I think I trashed it.

[sharp_stick]

12. The Term "Go Fuck Yourself"

seems to be coming to my lips. I'm not quite sure why but I really really seem to have a difficult time not using the term "Go Fuck Yourself" in this thread.

Perhaps someone can help me out here? Why do I want to say "Go Fuck Yourself"?

[whttevrr]

15. Tourettes?

Do you have tourettes?

It's ok, pre-existing conditions are covered!

[sharp_stick]

18. That must be it n/t

[BumRushDaShow]

13. Unrec

[Rex]

14. But there is no indication of what is going to happen yet!

Just calling it like you see it?

[whttevrr]

16. Is Tourettes Contagious?

I suddenly want to cough out CKe..sockpuppet.. aheck, cek

[displacedtexan]

31. Not contagious.

But is it triggered by the distinct smell of bullshit? I'll email my Kaiser-Permanente doctor (because that's how we do employer-based healthcare here in SF), and I'll ask. And, for the record, "Obamacare" is not going to do away with my 100% health insurance plan, nor is it going to replace my brother's Retirement insurance and/or make his Social Security contribution increase.

[zappaman]

17. LOL!

[Demo_Chris]

19. Wait and see. He has to at least appear open to discussion. nt

[MineralMan]

21. Oh, for pete's sake. Here's the deal:

You do not have the necessary credentials to predict this stuff, I'm sure.

So, why do it?

[JustAnotherGen]

25. How did you jump to that conclusion?

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/03/us/politics/congress-budget-battle.html?_r=0

“The president will urge the House to pass the clean C.R. to reopen the government, and call on Congress to act to raise the debt ceiling to pay the bills we have already incurred and avoid devastating consequences on our economy,” an administration official said.

Invited were Speaker John A. Boehner, Republican of Ohio; Representative Nancy Pelosi of California, the House Democratic minority leader; Senator Harry Reid of Nevada, the majority leader; and Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the Republican leader.

Also on Wednesday, the House will vote on bills to reopen national parks and museums, restart veterans’ programs, finance medical research, pay the National Guard and Reserves, and cover services in the District of Columbia.

The Republicans suffered embarrassing losses on Tuesday night when three bills — to finance veterans’ programs, national parks and museums, and services in Washington — failed to get the two-thirds majority required to pass under fast-track procedures.

Not for nothing - but that meeting is three against two . . . and Nancy being the Nancy I respect - that's actually 10 against 2. She gets into things for longevity and distance. If I'm Reid and Obama I'm happy that fierce tiny woman is on my side.

[HappyMe]

27. Tombstoned!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=profile&uid=272794





A shout out to MIRT.

[LAGC]

34. That wasn't MIRT, that one came straight from the top.

[pinboy3niner]

37. Straight from Skinner

Absolutely good call.

[Arkana]

28. Lots of low-post counters going apeshit today, it seems.

[pinboy3niner]

32. Well, that went well

[TeeYiYi]

33. Wow..."Cave" is the new 'scare word' in "scare quotes"...

...SCARY.

TYY

[Warren DeMontague]

35. Cave?

Yeah, right.

[JaneyVee]

36. Womp womp.