“Boehner told Republicans that “there is a path” to cut spending and raise the debt ceiling, but it will require his party to accept sacrifices, according to two sources who heard his message.”
What sacrifices exactly, Speaker Boehner?
They think we are stupid with no memory.
When, ever, has a promised “spending cut” ever happened?
Raising the debt limit has an immediate effect. Raising taxes is done by statute. But the budget, per the Constitution, is annual, so a spending cut “ten years from now” has no standing.
‘Caveman’ Boehner scares me. I am afraid he is going to give all obamma wants, which will help obamma re-election campaign. Boehner will then declare victory, saying sacrifices had to be made by both parties, but he was able to get the better deal. Anything less that total victory is a loss.
That would be CCB. And it didn't fail in the Senate. It wasn't voted on - it was tabled.
DeMint said last week that he thought CCB could pass this week.
I think that's where we're headed. CCB. McConnell will peel a handful of Dems and voila.... on to the desk for either a signature or a veto. That's what I'm talkin' about.
0bama’s annual debt is $1,500 Billion per year
Pelosi offers 250 Billion of savings per year.
I guess Pelosi, Schumer, Durbin, Biden plan to make up the difference from their own stash.
The devil is definitely in the details. I just went over to Huffington Post to see the kooks reaction. They are equally split between anger, dismay, and absolute freak out with 0zer0 and Reid. They see this, especially no taxes, as a complete cave to the Repubs and the Tea Party. We just need to keep holding firm and pouring it on until they are completely defeated at their own Waterloo.
There is no reason for Republicans to sacrifice. We are always the ones who sacrifice. Someone needs to tell Boehner to QUIT TALKING. The person who loses in a negotiation is the one who RUNS HIS MOUTH. The only statement the Speaker should make is this. “ The House has detailed and passed its written plan and it was tabled in the Senate. We eagerly await the White House and the Senate’s written plans.” END OF STATEMENT. STFD STFU. Damnation. Why do they have to keep flapping their yap?
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FOX said Biden was in attendance. I figure he was sitting at the far end of the table while picking his nose and drawing pictures on the polished tabletop with his “picking finger”.