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please let it be so. You guys need to cave so hard, it's felt in China Pretzel_Warrior Sep 2013 #1
Don't hold back, tell us how you feel! LOL! Agreed, all. freshwest Sep 2013 #11
+1 Wait Wut Sep 2013 #26
That's how I roll..... :) Pretzel_Warrior Sep 2013 #37
+2~ sheshe2 Sep 2013 #64
I'm in China. It will be felt here. Chinese media is dreading this. Nanjing to Seoul Sep 2013 #78
I think the whole world is. The Nikkei was down over 300 last night Warpy Sep 2013 #79
What aspect concerns them most? TIA. freshwest Sep 2013 #81
How this will affect exchange rates and how it will affect current business deals. Nanjing to Seoul Sep 2013 #83
But but but what about Speaker Boehner? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Sep 2013 #2
If he has any sense left, he should be encouraging them. GreatCaesarsGhost Sep 2013 #12
Here ya go! Keep that economy running! freshwest Sep 2013 #17
that is an awesome animated GIF Pretzel_Warrior Sep 2013 #20
He's probably down the street at a bar Myrina Sep 2013 #21
Bingo Liberalynn Sep 2013 #45
He's a big fan... Sophiegirl Sep 2013 #74
He used to go to Bullfeathers when I was an undergrad back in 98-02. Chan790 Oct 2013 #93
If this guy was anything but repug, he'd be unfit for office. WCLinolVir Sep 2013 #60
That is awesome MFrohike Sep 2013 #86
Yes!!!!! Cooley Hurd Sep 2013 #3
I've got the beer Cali_Democrat Sep 2013 #9
nice G_j Sep 2013 #4
And they didn't think to do this last week because...? n/t winter is coming Sep 2013 #5
Apparently the moderates did not think this would go as far as it did, bolded part below... Tx4obama Sep 2013 #30
Wow. Talk about not understanding members of your own party. n/t winter is coming Sep 2013 #33
Put a spike in the tea party coffin right now upaloopa Sep 2013 #6
they better take back their party, else the brand wont be worth shit next election NightWatcher Sep 2013 #7
Their brand being worth shit is a GOOD thing for us. But the shutdown is a BAD thing. Tx4obama Sep 2013 #32
OT...to NightWatcher Sophiegirl Sep 2013 #75
the wild pitch to end the game was hilarious NightWatcher Sep 2013 #76
Yes it was! n/t Sophiegirl Oct 2013 #95
How many do they need. Are there any R's other than themselves who were already Squinch Sep 2013 #8
Dunno, but only 17 Republicans need to vote with the Dems for a majority. nt SunSeeker Sep 2013 #68
Seems like they only got 6 of the 17 Squinch Sep 2013 #77
They need 18 Republicans and 200 Democrats to sign a discharge petition. joshcryer Oct 2013 #92
Because they know that if the crazies shut the government down, the GOP is fucking TOAST next Nov. Warren DeMontague Sep 2013 #10
But how can they bring it to the house floor if Boehner won't do it? Cali_Democrat Sep 2013 #13
Hastert Rule is called a being a Stepford. Old Navy Sep 2013 #19
True. Boehner has broken the rule at least 3 times: Cali_Democrat Sep 2013 #35
Fuck the 'Baggers. It's past time to dump them as they are past their expiration date. Old Navy Sep 2013 #14
I wish them well. surrealAmerican Sep 2013 #15
Hopefully Robbins Sep 2013 #24
A spark of sanity among the teapuglicans? Ohio Joe Sep 2013 #16
But can they also force a vote to actually pass the Senate CR? Pretzel_Warrior Sep 2013 #18
They should set up a discharge petition voting ONLY the clean CR, and deal with the mess later. Old Navy Sep 2013 #22
Split the party! Yesssss!! Myrina Sep 2013 #23
My personal opinion is that they need to leave the GOP and caucus with the Dems or they are wasting factsarenotfair Sep 2013 #25
A clean bill, ONLY. Any other CR is more gaming. Damned no-good rat bastids. freshwest Sep 2013 #27
Exactly no side deals just clean Liberalynn Sep 2013 #47
Good. Well except for the frame job that aligns fucks like King as "moderate" TheKentuckian Sep 2013 #28
This message was self-deleted by its author woo me with science Sep 2013 #55
My thought as well. WTF? merrily Oct 2013 #91
So the savior in this situation is.... Peter King? johnd83 Sep 2013 #29
Discharge Petition kaiserhog Sep 2013 #31
So there are Republicans with an IQ >0 santamargarita Sep 2013 #34
Uh Oh, Mr. Speaker! bunnies Sep 2013 #36
That is the article I have been hoping to see. JDPriestly Sep 2013 #38
would like to see this story handmade34 Sep 2013 #39
It is the TOP headline on the front page of HuffPo at the moment Tx4obama Sep 2013 #41
Foaming At the Mouth Wingnuts VS Slightly Saner Right Wing Toadies. colsohlibgal Sep 2013 #40
And "Slightly" is exactly a good meaning when it comes to GOPers Iliyah Sep 2013 #54
Breaking: House to vote again (8PMish), moderates refusing to vote on anything but clean CR NightWatcher Sep 2013 #42
Peter King: 25 Republicans May Vote Against Taking Up Spending Bill With Obamacare Provision Tx4obama Sep 2013 #43
175 GOP lawmakers willing to vote for a continuing resolution without defunding/delaying Obamacare Tx4obama Sep 2013 #46
Good article. Let's hope he's right.. mountain grammy Sep 2013 #66
This reveals their actual strategy a2liberal Sep 2013 #67
Isn't the definition of insanity... Lobo27 Sep 2013 #44
Of course, that also goes with those who say "delay a yr, then they'll pass it." uppityperson Sep 2013 #50
Looks like Cruz's plan to boot King out of office is backing firing on him! Tx4obama Sep 2013 #48
Cruz is a nasty piece of s*** Iliyah Sep 2013 #57
This sick fuck needs to go. He's a dictator in the making. Pretzel_Warrior Sep 2013 #61
The Dem caucus should only participate if it is a straight no strings The Second Stone Sep 2013 #49
The Dem caucus WILL ONLY participate if it is a straight no strings attached clean CR Tx4obama Sep 2013 #51
This debacle might just win us back the house! MirrorAshes Sep 2013 #52
This is great news except for the AgingAmerican Sep 2013 #53
This is one civil war I couldn't be happier to see take place. Liberalynn Sep 2013 #59
Just 30 Out Of 233 House Republicans Actually Want The Shutdown Fight Tx4obama Sep 2013 #56
they are screwing America even at this very moment. continuing to add amendments Pretzel_Warrior Sep 2013 #62
Just 175 of them and one asshole speaker who is probably boozing it up. Iliyah Sep 2013 #63
Breaking: Some Republicans decided it's time to cover their asses. n/t ProSense Sep 2013 #58
They didn't revolt, goper's mandate bill passed Iliyah Sep 2013 #65
You said it Liberalynn Sep 2013 #69
Let the knives come out. roamer65 Sep 2013 #70
In what alternate universe is Peter King a "Moderate Republican"? MNBrewer Sep 2013 #71
Maybe they are comparing him to Steve King. n/t Gore1FL Sep 2013 #73
K&R DeSwiss Sep 2013 #72
A wise man. toby jo Sep 2013 #84
Only if they bring it to the floor will it mean anything. What is a moderate republican? lostincalifornia Sep 2013 #80
Wait. . .when did Peter King become a moderate? WTF is this???? Nanjing to Seoul Sep 2013 #82
Kick for sanity. sarcasmo Sep 2013 #85
"feverishly making calls" Yes, the republicans are riding to the rescue of America! NBachers Sep 2013 #87
It's not to late to change parties/go Independent and kiranon Sep 2013 #88
Somebody call the waaaahmbulance blkmusclmachine Oct 2013 #89
Moderate threat fizzles totodeinhere Oct 2013 #90
Moderate House Republicans… regnaD kciN Oct 2013 #94
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