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124. Linky, please, to your evidence of Obama "caving", as opposed to sitting them down

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Wed Oct 2, 2013, 01:13 PM

Oct 2013

and then coldly telling them to go pound sand?

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The cave begins...Obama invites the republicans for a meeting. [View all] Safetykitten Oct 2013 OP

I sure hope not. hamsterjill Oct 2013 #1

It's very simple. He can't back down. If he does democracy ends that day. It means this is a Katashi_itto Oct 2013 #52

I totally agree with you. hamsterjill Oct 2013 #64

The bombs are on the way to Damascus Renew Deal Oct 2013 #2

Thank you! Kber Oct 2013 #6

They'll get their war on, one way or another. SammyWinstonJack Oct 2013 #17

Nailed it...nt SidDithers Oct 2013 #27

SK is going to start WWIII! zappaman Oct 2013 #85

Link? Jeff In Milwaukee Oct 2013 #3

The meeting is about the debt ceiling ProSense Oct 2013 #4

Oh...so like they will be in bubbles that will not allow converstaion off topic...got it. Safetykitten Oct 2013 #5

Who suggested that? Boehner is trying to combine the issues. ProSense Oct 2013 #8

Not getting into a circular worship-fest/propaganda message thingy with you. Safetykitten Oct 2013 #11

Well, you apparently had no idea that the two issues were separate ProSense Oct 2013 #18

So what do you predict the outcome will be? snooper2 Oct 2013 #109

No, you'll just carry on hating intaglio Oct 2013 #123

Yup. nt AtomicKitten Oct 2013 #141

Really?? About the debt ceiling? Really? Are_grits_groceries Oct 2013 #56

Yes, really. That ProSense Oct 2013 #67

Well, this is on the WSJ's front page: Are_grits_groceries Oct 2013 #91

The debt ceiling that he says he won't negotiate on? AgingAmerican Oct 2013 #115

Better not, he'd set the Democratic Party back 50 years. Scuba Oct 2013 #7

Hopefully not. TDale313 Oct 2013 #9

Good move by Obama. He needs Raven Oct 2013 #10

Why? Why does he need to even talk to them? What's the worst that can happen? Safetykitten Oct 2013 #14

Because he is the POTUS and serves ALL the people? Lucinda Oct 2013 #23

+1 Tree-Hugger Oct 2013 #43

You nailed it...! mikeysnot Oct 2013 #54

+100. n/t obnoxiousdrunk Oct 2013 #84

Oh my sharp_stick Oct 2013 #99

You mean Wall Street, neoliberal policymakers, and billionaires? duffyduff Oct 2013 #103

He wasn't elected to implement GOP policies AgingAmerican Oct 2013 #119

+1 000 000 000 kestrel91316 Oct 2013 #126

Thank you. n/t Adsos Letter Oct 2013 #131

A shutdown that extends into November. politicat Oct 2013 #39

The place to change that isn't the conference table.... daleanime Oct 2013 #70

Another CPI sacrificial offer? L0oniX Oct 2013 #65

Possibly. Safetykitten Oct 2013 #75

possible not Sheepshank Oct 2013 #95

+ 1..... dhill926 Oct 2013 #15

If he agrees to anything other then a clkean bill, it's a cave. there is nothing to talk about. bowens43 Oct 2013 #57

you hope so your Obama complainfest can continue right? VanillaRhapsody Oct 2013 #79

Well yes. I thought that was the point all along. A clean bill, we are moving goalposts again? Safetykitten Oct 2013 #86

Yes, we should draw conclusions HappyMe Oct 2013 #12

Right on time with the negativity Pretzel_Warrior Oct 2013 #13

Really? republicans? Shame them? Is that a joke? Safetykitten Oct 2013 #19

It is telling that no one here is saying "No way Obama will cave!" nt Logical Oct 2013 #16

Yes, we all know how this plays out. Safetykitten Oct 2013 #21

You seem to know something I don't. NCTraveler Oct 2013 #26

I would imagine the OP consulted this -- HappyMe Oct 2013 #44

The past is prologue AgingAmerican Oct 2013 #122

Yes, that's what Boehner is doing ... Bryn Oct 2013 #127

This individual said they know how it is going to play out. NCTraveler Oct 2013 #135

I imagine many people do not put much faith into their own powers of prophecy LanternWaste Oct 2013 #55

Quite a few have on this and other threads since this stupid one Pretzel_Warrior Oct 2013 #71

Our favorite ACA-hating concern troll has returned! From September 2012 geek tragedy Oct 2013 #20

Thanks. Safetykitten Oct 2013 #22

+1...nt SidDithers Oct 2013 #32

Nmmmm poster was wrong about Romney and Obamacare, but I should believe he/she is right about this? Old and In the Way Oct 2013 #45

Not sure how the OP hasn't been banned yet. geek tragedy Oct 2013 #46

Yes, as a far left Democrat that I am, you may want to bring that up more. Safetykitten Oct 2013 #59

Who just happens to talk exactly like a Tea Partier. nt geek tragedy Oct 2013 #68

Well you certainly don't troll as an ignorant Republican teabagger, that's for sure. Old and In the Way Oct 2013 #69

Why, thank you. Very nice compliment. Safetykitten Oct 2013 #76

Whooooosh! Tree-Hugger Oct 2013 #117

You're completely full of s--t. I can say that now. Neener neener neener. kestrel91316 Oct 2013 #130

Yeah, right. pnwmom Oct 2013 #132

+1...nt SidDithers Oct 2013 #72

Great catch! zappaman Oct 2013 #90

OP has now been TS'd maddezmom Oct 2013 #94

emilyg? nt geek tragedy Oct 2013 #98

No idea maddezmom Oct 2013 #100

!!! zappaman Oct 2013 #89

Wow. A perfect zero in accuracy. MineralMan Oct 2013 #93

See profile--a troll who voted for McCain in 2008 nt geek tragedy Oct 2013 #97

Gone where the goblins go, below, below, below. MineralMan Oct 2013 #104

It's a tricky situation for lock steppers quinnox Oct 2013 #24

the things that you obsess over Kolesar Oct 2013 #78

+1,000,000 nt Andy823 Oct 2013 #112

No kidding. nt Bobbie Jo Oct 2013 #138

If he meets with GOPers to even chastise them, he is bad? If he does not, he is good? He can't win. uppityperson Oct 2013 #25

And the ODS continues...nt SidDithers Oct 2013 #28

US meets with Japanese Emperor on USS Missouri, caving is inevitable nt geek tragedy Oct 2013 #35

+1 000 000 000 kestrel91316 Oct 2013 #133

I'm hoping the republican deathmongers don't budge, and then Obama smacks them down with an EO Zorra Oct 2013 #29

What if it's the repubs who are caving? bigwillq Oct 2013 #30

In front of Wall Street bankers? You kidding? Even they are not that stupid. Safetykitten Oct 2013 #36

You writing about these folks: DonViejo Oct 2013 #73

Yes, we all know how Wall Street is loyal to one side. Check the clock for their loyalty of the Safetykitten Oct 2013 #80

Actually they own BOTH political parties. n/t duffyduff Oct 2013 #107

That is a more likely scenario /nt lostincalifornia Oct 2013 #42

heh. SammyWinstonJack Oct 2013 #49

yea, let's shit on the president before he does anything....go for it. spanone Oct 2013 #31

Past is prologue. Are_grits_groceries Oct 2013 #33

This should be fun Beearewhyain Oct 2013 #34

Here we go again. Andy823 Oct 2013 #37

I wouldn't be so sure. This is the President's second term. Why would he destroy his landmark lostincalifornia Oct 2013 #38

Quick! Panic! Before it's too late! Orrex Oct 2013 #40

Lol jberryhill Oct 2013 #60

How do you know it's a cave? Lex Oct 2013 #41

Seriously? Can't we give him more than 3 seconds Rex Oct 2013 #47

making up shit again Sheepshank Oct 2013 #48

They aren't repealing the ACA and no way they won't raise the debt ceiling. Tommy_Carcetti Oct 2013 #50

I think the ACA willbe fine...it's the "little" stuff that is a concern. Me as concern troll. Safetykitten Oct 2013 #53

You just said nothing. Kolesar Oct 2013 #88

Nonsense.. I think the strategy here is to begin to divide the crazies from the not so crazies. DCBob Oct 2013 #51

10 demensional chess again? Looks like spelunking to me..... bowens43 Oct 2013 #61

It doenst take a chess genius to see what the problem is. DCBob Oct 2013 #66

Think that just maybe your being a wee premature here? JHB Oct 2013 #58

Adult in the Room bpj62 Oct 2013 #62

I don't think so. kentuck Oct 2013 #63

premature ejaculation. no it's not a cave. cali Oct 2013 #74

Flame bait tradition on a flame bait thread Kolesar Oct 2013 #83

I NEVER agree with you, but I think this is a perfect response to the OP. ROFL kestrel91316 Oct 2013 #136

Umm.. vdogg Oct 2013 #77

LOL! zappaman Oct 2013 #81

Maybe he'll put them in "time out" KansDem Oct 2013 #82

Yes, the pessimism begins, too, as always. MineralMan Oct 2013 #87

Bye bye troll! zappaman Oct 2013 #92

That one took long enough sharp_stick Oct 2013 #101

About dam time! Rex Oct 2013 #108

Long overdue. Makes one wonder if they should have a bot feature to cross reference geek tragedy Oct 2013 #110

I hope they have something like that. Rex Oct 2013 #111

That was a quick one sharp_stick Oct 2013 #96

As cynical as I am about his dealings, it's a bit early for cries of defeat. PeteSelman Oct 2013 #102

Previously banned anti-Obama troll who voted for McCain in 2008. ProSense Oct 2013 #105

Sweet! HappyMe Oct 2013 #121

Fucking awesome... SidDithers Oct 2013 #106

Concern Troll Goes Back in the Cave DarthDem Oct 2013 #113

Oooohh.. How scary.. conversation.. Much better to stamp your feet and hold your breath... Decaffeinated Oct 2013 #114

And you're done... Rex Oct 2013 #116

Another troll banished back to their Cave nt geek tragedy Oct 2013 #118

Yes! Buh-bye! Lolol Pretzel_Warrior Oct 2013 #120

Linky, please, to your evidence of Obama "caving", as opposed to sitting them down kestrel91316 Oct 2013 #124

I believe that is exactly what Obama is doing right now Rex Oct 2013 #128

Oh, the hater troll is dead!!! YAYYYYYY!!!!!! kestrel91316 Oct 2013 #125

Tweet from Obama just now: Kingofalldems Oct 2013 #129

Yes, and troops are on the ground in Libya, the bombs are on their way to Damascus, Arkana Oct 2013 #134

I miss the unrec button Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Oct 2013 #137

GD is looking better by the minute. LadyHawkAZ Oct 2013 #139

BANNED!!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!! BUH BYE!!!!!! NYC_SKP Oct 2013 #140

!!! AtomicKitten Oct 2013 #143

But WHY isn't this freak's thread locked? MoonRiver Oct 2013 #146

If he doesn't open up dialogue with the children the arthritisR_US Oct 2013 #142

Posting on your swan song thread makes it easier to find. nt msanthrope Oct 2013 #144

Mind if I join you? DevonRex Oct 2013 #148

One of the posters that caused me to walk away from DU for a time. ieoeja Oct 2013 #145

Wishful thinking on your part LordGlenconner Oct 2013 #147