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2. they can't really do that without the presidency in that time frame.

Reply to global1 (Original post)

Thu Nov 6, 2014, 11:30 AM

Nov 2014

my real fear is losing the white house in 2016. if that happens, republican will undoubtedly keep both houses of congress as well, along with the supreme court.

*that* is a recipe for some major, major damage to the american economy.

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My Fear Is That The Rethugs Will Do Something To Tank The Economy Between Now & 2016...... [View all] global1 Nov 2014 OP

Me, too, very close to retirement. WTF will they do to sabotge it all? CurtEastPoint Nov 2014 #1

they can't really do that without the presidency in that time frame. unblock Nov 2014 #2

Put it in t-bills Mc Turtle says no government upaloopa Nov 2014 #3

I hope . . . Brigid Nov 2014 #7

Well I think he wants to win the presidency in upaloopa Nov 2014 #8

Problem: If that happens, it will be a republican bill with republican votes. DetlefK Nov 2014 #4

We Have A Dem In The WH Now That They Manage To Blame Everything That Happens On... global1 Nov 2014 #6

If history is the guide then your fear is well founded. nt ladjf Nov 2014 #5