Archive for July, 2011

Ugh. Not now, Al.

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Ugh.  Not now, Al.

“Ugh. Not now, Al.”

– Everybody

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House Dems Calling for 14th Amendment Remedy

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Rep. James Clyburn of South Carolina, a member of the Democratic leadership, said he told fellow Democrats that Obama should both veto any House GOP plan for a short-term extension of the debt ceiling and invoke the 14th amendment, which says that the validity of the nation’s public debt “shall not be questioned.”

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Wednesday Open Thread

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The Wednesday edition of your semi-daily open thread.

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Delusional

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Senate Republicans discover majority rule. They are so adorable, bless their hearts.

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The GOP Caucus

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This just in:

Cantor then tells Boehner that as chief he should just order the freshman to work harder. Boehner admits that even if he called a meeting, the group would agree to five minutes of work and then “wander off to go hunting.”

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The One Honest Republican – Donald Trump

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Except for Barack Obama, there is nobody left in the country who thinks that the Republicans are negotiating in good faith. Everyone knows that the Republicans are simply out to create mayhem in the hope that Obama gets left holding the bag when the economy progresses from gutter to cliff, to chasm. Everyone knows it, but nobody will say it – nobody that is except for Donald Trump.

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Finally A Pledge That Republicans Don’t Like

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70 House Republicans signed a document called “A Pledge From America” that they’ve already violated.

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Progressive Happy Hour Tonight. End of the World Next Week.

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Progressive Happy Hour Tonight.  End of the World Next Week.

Good news… we haven’t been sold out by our President yet. (or again). Bad News…. which means the end of the world, and the collapse of the US economy, is imminent. So, you need a cool refreshing summer drink. Then join us this evening for a Progressive Happy Hour at Join at 7 p.m. at the Firestone Roasting House’s patio at 110 South West Street on Wilmington’s Riverfront.

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Late Night Video — No Banker Left Behind

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Idiot Children Run the GOP

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Now they want to make sure Obama pays Social Security, Soldiers and makes sure bond holders are not adversely impacted in the event of a default. I don’t think they know what the word “default” means.

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One Step Closer to Oblivion: Obama Removes 14th Amendment Option

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The White House said on Tuesday that the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution was “not available” to President Barack Obama to avoid the August 2 deadline to raise the U.S. debt ceiling.

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Tuesday Open Thread

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The Tuesday edition of your semi-daily open thread.

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What Do The Teabags Really Want?

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They want a default. They want an explosive, “Mad Max” end to history in order to validate all their hatred, racism and pessimism. This comment from a TPM commenter nailed it – and in so doing, explains why it is eventually going to be a 14th Amendment solution, or bust.

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