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16. You know what he'll do

Thu Jan 19, 2023, 09:55 PM

Jan 2023

"If you want the debt ceiling increased, Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, WIC, AFDC, Obamacare, and SSI all have to be on the table."

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America Hit Its Debt Limit, Raising Economic Fears [View all] brooklynite Jan 2023 OP

When the stubborn and stupid control a branch of the government... GreenWave Jan 2023 #1

It's gonna get worse. Way worse. Initech Jan 2023 #14

Hope all you capitalistas are paying attention EYESORE 9001 Jan 2023 #2

If they're like Paul Singer, they're now looking at ways to cash in peppertree Jan 2023 #4

what is fafo? AllaN01Bear Jan 2023 #9

Fuck around and find out EYESORE 9001 Jan 2023 #12

FAFO for "Fuck Around and Find Out" raccoon Jan 2023 #15

Notice to rich men who want to stay that way Warpy Jan 2023 #3

Ugh. Why oh why didn't we deal with this in the lame duck session?? moose65 Jan 2023 #5

First thing, suspend the salaries of members of Congress their staff and offices question everything Jan 2023 #6

i was going to say that. AllaN01Bear Jan 2023 #8

Strap in Bayard Jan 2023 #7

dont forget the credit ratings as well. AllaN01Bear Jan 2023 #11

One year ago Putin's Russia defaulted for the 1st time since WWI NullTuples Jan 2023 #10

What you gonna do , Kevin, you are the speaker. republianmushroom Jan 2023 #13

You know what he'll do jmowreader Jan 2023 #16

Repukes would rather throw the country under the bus sakabatou Jan 2023 #17