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In reply to the discussion: Dodd-Frank push-out provision: Volcker rule already makes it unnecessary [View all]freshwest
(53,661 posts)20. Hi, ucrdem. A party based on helping the vulnerable and poor doesn't shut down government, because:
The current system still keeps people alive (transport, public order, healthcare for some, general order that enables the movement of necessities such as food to most people), and you can't let that all go at once without damage. And the president is responsible for keeping the current system functioning.
That's from Muriel. And that is what Obama is charged with saving. Those who are not on the edge don't have any problem with shutting it down. It is their luxury and they won't die because of it.
That's from Muriel. And that is what Obama is charged with saving. Those who are not on the edge don't have any problem with shutting it down. It is their luxury and they won't die because of it.
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ucrdem
Dec 2014
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And they're acting like goddamn fools, if they think repealing this crucial part of their law
alcibiades_mystery
Dec 2014
#6
Don't worry everybody: they just want to eliminate the push out rule because it's a compliance
alcibiades_mystery
Dec 2014
#11
No, it's one down one to go. They apparently had to get rid of two provisions. The GOP has
okaawhatever
Dec 2014
#10
Hi, ucrdem. A party based on helping the vulnerable and poor doesn't shut down government, because:
freshwest
Dec 2014
#20
Do I have to be poor in order to understand that hundreds of thousands lost their jobs
neverforget
Dec 2014
#23
Do you have sympathy for those who will not be able to pay their rent in January with a shut down?
freshwest
Dec 2014
#24
Precisely fresh.. the President is trying to avoid a Shutdown like the goPhucks caused in 2013..
Cha
Dec 2014
#25