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rbixby

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4. Well he does kind of speak the truth

Reply to bigtree (Original post)

Fri Jan 4, 2013, 05:24 PM

Jan 2013

But the blame will be pinned squarely on him and his party if it happens. I certainly don't want it to happen, but this is a game of chicken that they can either A. Lose by raising the debt ceiling, or B. Lose by not raising it.

Sucks to be them, but hey, its not like they didn't put themselves in this situation willingly.

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