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93. sorry but if you vote for teabaggers who say

Sun Oct 13, 2013, 10:19 AM

Oct 2013

I will shut down the government, and then they do exactly that, then no I have literally no sympathy for you when you have a problem with the shutdown.

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For those delighting in the GOP meltdown, please remember [View all] Le Taz Hot Oct 2013 OP

This is a good point. Arkansas Granny Oct 2013 #1

MSNBC just did a story on tourist towns that are losing berni_mccoy Oct 2013 #2

There's an article in our local paper today about the effect in NC mountain towns mnhtnbb Oct 2013 #7

Considering the fact that the assclown that started this shutdown beaglelover Oct 2013 #48

What an idiotic and insensitive thing to say. NealK Oct 2013 #49

sorry but among all the towns in the country which richly deserve to have had that happen dsc Oct 2013 #75

Sorry but what that poster said was: NealK Oct 2013 #82

true he was imprecise dsc Oct 2013 #85

Incredible. The lack of empathy on this board is fucking amazing sometimes. cordelia Oct 2013 #91

sorry but if you vote for teabaggers who say dsc Oct 2013 #93

ridiculous! DrDan Oct 2013 #57

Well isn't that empathic of you. That freshman congress critter from NC--Meadows--is a result mnhtnbb Oct 2013 #58

Dear beaglelover: NuclearDem Oct 2013 #60

Hmm my jury comment got trucated.. Flying Squirrel Oct 2013 #65

Well, that's going to win friends and influence enemies of the Dem Party. sabrina 1 Oct 2013 #70

Well said. NealK Oct 2013 #83

I don't get why people don't understand this. Well said, sabrina 1. cordelia Oct 2013 #92

Wow? fuck that you. Starry Messenger Oct 2013 #76

While we're at it we should blame everyone in Ohio for Boehner. Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2013 #84

+1 n/t NealK Oct 2013 #95

There are Arizona towns ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2013 #9

I live on the west side of Rocky Mtn. Natl Park mountain grammy Oct 2013 #37

ok..lets not overblow this beachbum bob Oct 2013 #3

You don't know that it's a short term event. randome Oct 2013 #6

".. small perspective".. as in Cha Oct 2013 #79

How can it be overblown that we have to swallow the crammed down Mira Oct 2013 #23

"It wasn't a problem for me therefore it shouldn't be a problem for anyone"??? MH1 Oct 2013 #34

Welll said. NealK Oct 2013 #52

We do daybranch Oct 2013 #4

I have pointed that out in many threads, it did need its own OP. Good post! Rebellious Republican Oct 2013 #5

Its absolutely devistating. grantcart Oct 2013 #8

But doesn't that point to ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2013 #10

there is literally no 'skin in the game'. Just a typing a few letters and then starting a self grantcart Oct 2013 #12

Exactly ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2013 #25

So what are you actually asking of people? That we fold to the Republicans? Bluenorthwest Oct 2013 #11

I don't think so. It may be in reaction to sentiment like this: grantcart Oct 2013 #13

Ah. One poster with no recs at all is what this is about? Bluenorthwest Oct 2013 #18

NO! Le Taz Hot Oct 2013 #21

Putting words in my mouth is unacceptable aggression. Bluenorthwest Oct 2013 #26

I think it is a sentiment that you can see in various posts and replies, but not that blatant. grantcart Oct 2013 #41

How the HELL did you get that from my post? Le Taz Hot Oct 2013 #14

I asked you what specfic actions you wanted from others, I pointed out that I have been Bluenorthwest Oct 2013 #24

Some friendly advice ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2013 #33

Excellent advice. That is my experience also with that one. nt. MH1 Oct 2013 #36

I speak from experience ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2013 #39

+1 treestar Oct 2013 #64

You are the poster that calls me 'he/she' repeatedly. Seem to follow me around to do so. Bluenorthwest Oct 2013 #87

To be honest ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2013 #90

I am a union man as well... Rebellious Republican Oct 2013 #35

What impression? I simply asked for specifics, what does the OP want others to do? Bluenorthwest Oct 2013 #89

Say what? Rebellious Republican Oct 2013 #94

gop meltdown--they still own wisconsin dembotoz Oct 2013 #15

Yes, they need to self-destruct at state levels. Beartracks Oct 2013 #20

You are absolutely correct TxDemChem Oct 2013 #16

You're Right. However..... chuckstevens Oct 2013 #17

+1. n/t Laelth Oct 2013 #22

+ 2. BlueCaliDem Oct 2013 #31

A very good point. To add another point of view, folks, please remember, Seeking Serenity Oct 2013 #19

The GOP still had leaders then. They don't now. randome Oct 2013 #28

But the Republican Party wasn't in decline then. caseymoz Oct 2013 #42

We remember because most of us are suffering some of those consequences but if we do not stop jwirr Oct 2013 #27

no delight. Obama is correct, that is why people agree with him - not "winning" Justice Oct 2013 #29

The only people who are hoping that the debt ceiling wont be raised are the delusional right wingers Snake Plissken Oct 2013 #30

Your pic wins the thread. Brigid Oct 2013 #44

This situation is scary, to me RainDog Oct 2013 #32

Well, we still have the Constitution/Bill of Rights. Oh, wait a minute... blkmusclmachine Oct 2013 #66

What's happening now is what the GOP has been pushing for openly since 1980. freedom fighter jh Oct 2013 #38

Worst than that . . . caseymoz Oct 2013 #40

I am an unpaid hostage hootinholler Oct 2013 #43

I'm very sorry Southside Oct 2013 #77

True but keep in mind rock Oct 2013 #45

Very good post. Grateful for Hope Oct 2013 #46

Eggs and omelets. backscatter712 Oct 2013 #47

I would rather not lose my house, my savings, my ability to function... ScreamingMeemie Oct 2013 #51

Watching that vote come down today chilled my blood. ScreamingMeemie Oct 2013 #50

the damage to GOP has been done, and most here are begging for this to be over Pretzel_Warrior Oct 2013 #53

I am not happy at the shutdown. I am happy watching the GOP implode, however. Drunken Irishman Oct 2013 #54

K&R n/t NealK Oct 2013 #55

Have not hit button yet nadinbrzezinski Oct 2013 #56

there has been too much "compromise" noiretextatique Oct 2013 #59

I agree that this is gong to be hard. But I also don't think that means we should Squinch Oct 2013 #61

K & R historylovr Oct 2013 #62

K&R... awoke_in_2003 Oct 2013 #63

FYI, contractors don't get back pay IronLionZion Oct 2013 #67

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Oct 2013 #68

Like in any war their will be casualties but the side with the fewer casualties wins. 4bucksagallon Oct 2013 #69

Our feelings don't matter to the Republicans and don't make The Second Stone Oct 2013 #71

I can't speak on behalf of my employer... but I do know this. mwooldri Oct 2013 #72

This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague Oct 2013 #73

Good point davidpdx Oct 2013 #74

I am a (VERY) small business owner oldtime dfl_er Oct 2013 #78

hey, what happened to your post count? Pretzel_Warrior Oct 2013 #80

Remember also, that this "shock doctrine" is taking all attention, delrem Oct 2013 #81

Yes, real people are being hurt. 99Forever Oct 2013 #86

After reading some of the comments, Le Taz Hot Oct 2013 #88