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In reply to the discussion: Obama Sticks To His Guns [View all]SoCalDem
(103,856 posts)18. Once the "cliff/curb/speed-bump" has been crossed, all things are negotiable
things like the cpi.
That's the quirky part of our system..laws are never REALLY "permanent" laws.. They can (and do) change things and make the changes retroactive if they like..
What needs to happen is for us to somehow hold onto the senate & perhaps challenge ....really challenge.. some of the odd-duck republican congresspeople..in '14.. The last 2 years of this administration could actually get something gone if that happens..
If we lose the senate and they also keep the house.. we are toasted, butter-side-down.
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Yes. It is an old boy's club. These press conferences are just for our entainment.
BlueStreak
Dec 2012
#42
sure is, because we need a vote to see how they are voting, then hold them accountable for it.
SugarShack
Dec 2012
#3
It is TPM's headline on their front page. Not Obama's word choice or the OP's. nt
DevonRex
Dec 2012
#22
I don't think we'll see the real list until after Boehner is re-elected Speaker on Jan 3.
BlueStreak
Dec 2012
#21