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babylonsister

(172,764 posts) Sat Oct 5, 2013, 12:46 PM Oct 2013

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"... So we sit here until they figure out they fuckin' lost." [View all]

http://politicalwire.com/archives/2013/10/05/extra_bonus_quote_of_the_day.html

Extra Bonus Quote of the Day

"This mess was created by the Republicans for one purpose, and they lost. People in my district are calling in for Obamacare -- affordable health care -- in large numbers. These guys have lost, and they can't figure out how to admit it... So we sit here until they figure out they fuckin' lost."

-- Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA), quoted by Slate, on when the government shutdown will end.

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"... So we sit here until they figure out they fuckin' lost." [View all] babylonsister Oct 2013 OP

Slightly more straightforward than BeyondGeography Oct 2013 #1

That'll probably remain the most astonishing quote from this whole fiasco. (nt) Posteritatis Oct 2013 #9

A set of steak knives. Ikonoklast Oct 2013 #11

Nah, a complimentary Aerows Oct 2013 #12

"Coffee is for CLOSERS!" Ikonoklast Oct 2013 #14

LMFAO Aerows Oct 2013 #15

Third place--you're fired. Pretzel_Warrior Oct 2013 #29

We need to give them the third place prize Trekologer Oct 2013 #43

I know exactly what it'll be jmowreader Oct 2013 #18

Thanx for playing and you get a year's supply of Rice a Roni Botany Oct 2013 #38

Obama has the right idea - Go for a stroll Brother Buzz Oct 2013 #2

Obama can go anywhere and get cheered while Republicans get booed by their own base. Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2013 #37

They are desperate and have nothing more to lose. The only hope is that rhett o rick Oct 2013 #3

Sure, but how many 'decent' Republicans seem to be left these days? Short supply. IrishAyes Oct 2013 #5

None Aerows Oct 2013 #13

When you put it that way it sounds like parenting. Bosso 63 Oct 2013 #4

That reminds me (sorry!) IrishAyes Oct 2013 #7

And once again . . . Brigid Oct 2013 #16

Natural consequences (within reason), is the best teacher. Bosso 63 Oct 2013 #17

Funny! No, don't worry, I had a little more sense than that. IrishAyes Oct 2013 #21

Kids say the strangest thing at that age NickB79 Oct 2013 #30

I don't know what she'll become, but it will be amazing. Congrats! IrishAyes Oct 2013 #34

Green dinosaurs are big fat chili thieves. MynameisBlarney Oct 2013 #36

what a wonderful story gristy Oct 2013 #28

He said fuck? Yeow, this is getting tense. JaneyVee Oct 2013 #6

I like this guy!! Barack_America Oct 2013 #8

K & R Iliyah Oct 2013 #10

Technically that's right jmowreader Oct 2013 #20

In a nutshell, yes..... Rebellious Republican Oct 2013 #19

Thank you very much Half-Century Man Oct 2013 #35

Your welcome. I thought it was very appropriate. Rebellious Republican Oct 2013 #41

k and r SHRED Oct 2013 #22

we already lost. daybranch Oct 2013 #23

Waiting for new f-bomb outrage on RW media in 3... 2... 1... Beartracks Oct 2013 #24

Oh, oh please let them highlight this quote. Barack_America Oct 2013 #26

Here's the link to Slate Kennah Oct 2013 #25

Love my congressional delegation! cilla4progress Oct 2013 #27

I love Jim McDermott blogslut Oct 2013 #31

Shame there's no criminal penalties bluedeathray Oct 2013 #32

Unfortunately, dysfunction works for them. I suspect the longer it lasts the better it works. HereSince1628 Oct 2013 #33

The DC Terrorists are owned by the 1%. blkmusclmachine Oct 2013 #39

Knr alfredo Oct 2013 #40

Maybe they'll settle for destroying John Boehner. tclambert Oct 2013 #42