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Bluenorthwest

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5. Such skill this Obama has! He sacrifices his entire reputation to gain nothing.

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Fri Apr 5, 2013, 01:08 PM

Apr 2013

As bargains go, it ain't very grand.

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Obama Budget Is Dismissed by G.O.P. and Attacked by Left [View all] octoberlib Apr 2013 OP

He sold us out and they mock him anyway. WHAT a "grand bargain." forestpath Apr 2013 #1

Who actually drafts and passes a budget and appropriation BumRushDaShow Apr 2013 #4

+1 tridim Apr 2013 #9

Why don't you ask Obama since HE is the one negotiating with congress. forestpath Apr 2013 #147

He's been selling Carolina Apr 2013 #34

+1 n/t whathehell Apr 2013 #44

It's like Charlie Brown trying to kick the football Cali_Democrat Apr 2013 #2

It is, but you have Charlie and Lucy reversed. tridim Apr 2013 #11

I'm thinking that too. backscatter712 Apr 2013 #98

thanks for getting it, tridem.. Michael Tomasky among others think Cha Apr 2013 #129

Same sh*t, different day. GoCubsGo Apr 2013 #3

Such skill this Obama has! He sacrifices his entire reputation to gain nothing. Bluenorthwest Apr 2013 #5

Where does this leave the GOP? Solindsey Apr 2013 #6

He is NOT entitled Glitterati Apr 2013 #12

Yet you can afford an internet connection. Itchinjim Apr 2013 #13

How do you know that? Glitterati Apr 2013 #15

Yet you can afford Starbucks. Itchinjim Apr 2013 #68

I don't have to buy anything Glitterati Apr 2013 #70

He is probably a wealthy leach because he lives indoors and has a phone too Dragonfli Apr 2013 #22

Just making an observation about Itchinjim Apr 2013 #67

No, an ASSumption Glitterati Apr 2013 #72

I don't know you, but I apologize for the RW troll and it's FOX meme that you have it too easy. Dragonfli Apr 2013 #85

No need Glitterati Apr 2013 #90

I'm sorry, too. onpatrol98 Apr 2013 #126

HA! If they would just THINK about jobs Glitterati Apr 2013 #127

Circle, Itchinjim Apr 2013 #110

This message was self-deleted by its author Glitterati Apr 2013 #117

Brilliant! like all of your cunning perceptive observations thus far Dragonfli Apr 2013 #119

Don't you have a hair fire to put out? Itchinjim Apr 2013 #123

One thing is clear, your hair can't be on fire, It is shoved to far up.... Dragonfli Apr 2013 #125

You made an observation, a judgement and promoted a Fox classic all in one post, Well Done! Dragonfli Apr 2013 #79

+1...nt SidDithers Apr 2013 #145

You do realize libraries have Internet for public use. The poster could live near a college, Arcanetrance Apr 2013 #102

Thanks for the lecture newbie. Itchinjim Apr 2013 #105

Anytime old timer Arcanetrance Apr 2013 #108

Well I ain't a newbie and......... socialist_n_TN Apr 2013 #132

And her complaint that she can't afford meds Itchinjim Apr 2013 #136

I smoke e-cigs Glitterati Apr 2013 #137

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Why are you giving Congress a pass BumRushDaShow Apr 2013 #14

Because they've done NOTHING yet Glitterati Apr 2013 #18

I see. You have no problem with Boehner and McConnell holding their collective breath until Skidmore Apr 2013 #27

It's HIS fucking proposal Glitterati Apr 2013 #29

Once again - research how a bill becomes a law. BumRushDaShow Apr 2013 #36

He's playing with my LIFE Glitterati Apr 2013 #46

Do you understand that they are not going to accept anything, even Skidmore Apr 2013 #41

Do you understand this is LIVES he's using Glitterati Apr 2013 #45

And Rs are not betting on failure? Skidmore Apr 2013 #48

Beside the point Glitterati Apr 2013 #50

God, you're obtuse. Skidmore Apr 2013 #53

No, I'm not Glitterati Apr 2013 #55

I understand timdog44 Apr 2013 #51

He's GIVING AWAY the midterms Glitterati Apr 2013 #52

I disagree and hope you are wrong. timdog44 Apr 2013 #91

Didn't happen when he gave away Single Payer Glitterati Apr 2013 #93

I don't think he would have gotten a majority of Dems timdog44 Apr 2013 #114

We'll never know, will we? Glitterati Apr 2013 #118

He is doing no such thing BumRushDaShow Apr 2013 #31

The HELL he's not Glitterati Apr 2013 #32

Watch CSPAN to learn how a bill (or budget) becomes a law. n/t BumRushDaShow Apr 2013 #39

No need Glitterati Apr 2013 #54

Wrong BumRushDaShow Apr 2013 #138

Good luck with that Glitterati Apr 2013 #139

2014 will not be like 2010 BumRushDaShow Apr 2013 #143

Yeah, we'll see Glitterati Apr 2013 #144

Spouting "Blue Dogs" is a non-substantive response BumRushDaShow Apr 2013 #146

"I'm not thrilled with Obama's fiscal cliff proposal, but it's not a benefit cut" whathehell Apr 2013 #49

maaaaybe because it is HIS proposal, not theirs? Dragonfli Apr 2013 #24

Because this is the PRESIDENT'S budget were talking about now,... socialist_n_TN Apr 2013 #133

What Obama is doing is PROTECTING your lives from the wolves on the Right. Solindsey Apr 2013 #17

Joined by Nancy Pelosi Glitterati Apr 2013 #19

Protecting us by threatening seniors? becoming known as the party that wants to cut SS Dragonfli Apr 2013 #25

Boner JUST said he wants MORE cuts to SS and rejected Obama's proposal. Solindsey Apr 2013 #43

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Holy fucking bizzaro world. n/t L0oniX Apr 2013 #62

So sorry to learn of what you've been Carolina Apr 2013 #35

Thank you Glitterati Apr 2013 #38

You and I would hope that would be the case, but it doesnt look like it will. stevenleser Apr 2013 #28

At least the voters will know ... dawg Apr 2013 #7

^^^This^^^ truebrit71 Apr 2013 #10

well put, dawg Carolina Apr 2013 #40

"led by President Obama and Democrats" n2doc Apr 2013 #8

The media? The worst spin I've seen by far is right here on DU. tridim Apr 2013 #21

With the help of the media, the haters on both sides are getting what they dream about... kelliekat44 Apr 2013 #16

Take your pick in Apologists Bingo: 99Forever Apr 2013 #23

The media proposed cuts to SS? I thought it was Obama Dragonfli Apr 2013 #26

both sides of what aandegoons Apr 2013 #124

This was a serious mistake by President Obama and the administration. stevenleser Apr 2013 #20

On the contrary, it was a genius political move. One of the 99 Apr 2013 #33

So the dems are going to take to the podium.... NCTraveler Apr 2013 #47

No, they'll say they tried to compromise as the people wanted. tridim Apr 2013 #56

They tried to compromise what? NCTraveler Apr 2013 #58

The public wants generic compromise by a huge margin. tridim Apr 2013 #60

Seniors, who vote in large numbers, do not want social security.... NCTraveler Apr 2013 #66

Are you aware that most seniors vote Republican? tridim Apr 2013 #69

Not ALL Glitterati Apr 2013 #75

Obama just saved SS and Medicare. tridim Apr 2013 #78

Suuuuuurrrrre, he did Glitterati Apr 2013 #80

Seniors went for Romney 56 - 44. NCTraveler Apr 2013 #87

No, we need them all to vote for the party that supports SS and Medicare. tridim Apr 2013 #89

The party threatening to CUT SS and Medicare will not be seen as "supporting it" Dragonfli Apr 2013 #96

Yes, they are Glitterati Apr 2013 #92

As a non-senior I will not write any of you off. NCTraveler Apr 2013 #95

I'll understand it after it happens. When he makes an issue of their absolute obstruction. JHB Apr 2013 #86

Won't happen Glitterati Apr 2013 #94

I see that, you see that, but others always think the same movie... JHB Apr 2013 #97

Sadly, you're right. Glitterati Apr 2013 #104

You make a good point... onpatrol98 Apr 2013 #134

Bwahahahahahahahahahahahaha! Glitterati Apr 2013 #57

Keep dreaming G. tridim Apr 2013 #61

You'll see Glitterati Apr 2013 #64

What did he give away again? SS got cut? Medicare? What? tridim Apr 2013 #71

No it's not Glitterati Apr 2013 #73

We all need the ACA badly. tridim Apr 2013 #83

Yeah, I'm sorry Glitterati Apr 2013 #84

Whatever. tridim Apr 2013 #88

If you are a Senior on SS then you have Medicare notadmblnd Apr 2013 #99

Survivor benefits Glitterati Apr 2013 #100

You don't get survivor benefits unless you have minor children notadmblnd Apr 2013 #109

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PROOF Glitterati Apr 2013 #116

I didn't say you couldn't get partial benefits if you are 60 notadmblnd Apr 2013 #122

No, I did not lie. notadmblnd Apr 2013 #120

You are a liar Glitterati Apr 2013 #121

Calm down. notadmblnd Apr 2013 #135

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I have a suspicion that there is not enough time in the day notadmblnd Apr 2013 #141

If it was theater, the Pres needs a new act demwing Apr 2013 #74

Same script he used when he gave away Single Payer. Glitterati Apr 2013 #76

I hope that is scarcasm....after this you might see the lowest Dem turnout for a midterm in a..... yourout Apr 2013 #131

"mistake"? or revelation? n/t L0oniX Apr 2013 #65

It's not quite over yet. Toure' just said on MSNBC that octoberlib Apr 2013 #77

Looks like the GOP is at it again jmowreader Apr 2013 #30

Pretty clear that the president knows that the right will dismiss all offers... peace13 Apr 2013 #37

These hissy fits happen that often? Solindsey Apr 2013 #82

Not one word about how pissed they are that the Repthugs dismiss all... peace13 Apr 2013 #103

Honestly, I think it is because the hysterical people are posers notadmblnd Apr 2013 #101

Oh bull. Union Scribe Apr 2013 #107

So he's looking like a villain for nothing. Awesome strategy. Union Scribe Apr 2013 #106

Only looking like a villan to 20 percent peace13 Apr 2013 #148

"Attacked by Left" Deservedly so. 3rd Way triangulation is a loser. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2013 #42

"Attacked by Left" No. Main stream Dems. Fucking NYT reframe shit. n/t L0oniX Apr 2013 #59

I know freaking Rethugs in my family who don't even support Chained CPI Liberalynn Apr 2013 #111

A man who walks in the middle of the road upaloopa Apr 2013 #81

Something very odd about him and the way he thinks. Peregrine Took Apr 2013 #112

And so ends another episode of Hair-on-Fire Undeground. JoePhilly Apr 2013 #115

He's a Phlem Apr 2013 #128

SS "reform" has been on his agenda since the beginning. Goes back to '97 and the Clintonites, who leveymg Apr 2013 #130