Fiscal Cliff

Post by **KHONDAHM** » October 3, 2013, 5:01 am

There hasn't been a budget because Senate Minority Leader (Republican) Mitch McConnell has blocked it repeatedly. Then has the hutzpah to now ask "Where is the budget?". It's that kind of forked-tongue wickedness and lies which has us where we are today. Republican supporters are either in on it or they are ridiculously stupid and gullible morons to continue to vote such idiots into office over and over again.

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/0 ... 20621.html

Post by **FrazeeDK** » October 3, 2013, 8:24 am

KD.... x'actly so but I'd have to include most of both parties who've sat in their long term incumbencies for decades.. They see things one way, the Washington way..

Post by **bumper** » October 3, 2013, 9:07 am

That's simple only one guy to fire. Those who create the stumbling blocks should not re elected. Unfortunately he is not from my district.

A correction on my part $174.000 a year not a month. And as far as I remember that's for life, that's minimum wage.

I have never n made that much o money in a year. But, then I was expected to do my work.

Post by **Jing Jing** » October 3, 2013, 10:19 am

In all likelyhood the Secretary of the Interior ordered the barricades, but they will blame some staffer in bfusa. Where did the money come from to erect the barricades?The money should be taken out of the Secretary's salary. The Republican Party has offered to pay to keep the memorial open

Post by **parrot** » October 3, 2013, 12:47 pm

JJ " The Republican Party has offered to pay to keep the memorial open"

Close the government but keep the memorial open......how republican!

Post by **LoveDaBlues** » October 3, 2013, 2:56 pm

Jing Jing wrote:In all likelyhood the Secretary of the Interior ordered the barricades, but they will blame some staffer in bfusa. Where did the money come from to erect the barricades?The money should be taken out of the Secretary's salary. The Republican Party has offered to pay to keep the memorial open

The Memorial IS OPEN although technically closed. It was closed for a few minutes until some light barricades were moved to the side. NO ONE has been reported as having been there and having to leave without being able to tour the site.

Wow.......800,000 out of work thanks to the Republicants; USA losing roughly 100 million a day.....and the Republicants making a big deal out of a short delay.

Does anyone really believe the police were going to knock some old veterans out of their wheelchairs and put the cuffs on em?

C'mon get real....talk about grasping at straws......what clowns.

Post by **LoveDaBlues** » October 3, 2013, 3:06 pm

parrot wrote:JJ " The Republican Party has offered to pay to keep the memorial open"

Close the government but keep the memorial open......how republican!

Ted Cruz has finished reading "Green Eggs and Ham" so he has plenty of time on his hands and he volunteered to man the front gate. However, he was rejected as not being qualified and instead has been assigned to the closed National Zoo where he continues to shovel nonsense with amazing speed and ability.

Post by **KHONDAHM** » October 4, 2013, 2:47 am

It is this sort of general public ignorance and stupidity that has made our democracy the dysfunctional banana republic it is today. These are Americans who vote.

I am proudly American, but it scares the shyt out of me that we are essentially running the world and are "entrusted" with the power to blow it up anytime we want. It seems we are going to start by blowing up the global financial system. I don't know what's after that, but it may be time to practice duck and cover drills...

Post by **Jing Jing** » October 4, 2013, 7:13 am

Americans traveling to France to pay their respects at the Normandy American Cemetary were turned away because of the federal government shutdown.

Mean spirited government!

Post by **jackspratt** » October 4, 2013, 9:36 am

Jing Jing wrote:Americans traveling to France to pay their respects at the Normandy American Cemetary were turned away because of the federal government shutdown.

Mean spirited government!

Remind us all again - who shut down the government?

Post by **bumper** » October 4, 2013, 2:24 pm

And the beat goes on and on and on:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-10-0 ... rease.html

Post by **bumper** » October 5, 2013, 7:33 am

VA Benefits:

hehill.com/blogs/floor-action/house/326483-veterans-affairs-spending-bill-passes-house-goes-to-senate

Post by **KHONDAHM** » October 5, 2013, 9:35 am

bumper wrote:VA Benefits:

thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/house/326483-veterans-affairs-spending-bill-passes-house-goes-to-senate

That's DOA. Dems have already stated they are not going to allow Republicans to cherry-pick. This latest effort is pure theater. Republicans continue to play the same games.

Post by **bumper** » October 6, 2013, 7:58 am

I see they past retroactive pay. Pentagon employees have been ordered back to work

Post by **KHONDAHM** » October 6, 2013, 8:35 am

By all accounts, the onus is on Republicans as far as public sentiment is concerned. Dems just need to fold their hands and wait for House Republicans to figure out they are going to have to pass the Senate bill.

If I were O, after attending to other affairs, I'd be playing golf, shooting hoops, or spending more quality time with the girls as it all plays out.

Post by **parrot** » October 6, 2013, 2:42 pm

Blame it on the Cubans.....no, blame it on the Canadians. No, again. Blame it on Ted Cruz. Mawreen Dowd gives a view of the US Capital in the year 2084.
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/06/opini ... wanted=all

Post by **rick** » October 6, 2013, 5:06 pm

Cannot wait to see who gets the film rights..... oh sorry Bollywood couldn't care less about what happened..... maybe China.

Post by **bumper** » October 7, 2013, 6:22 pm

You know I think it's time the U.S Congress reviews article one of the Constitution. It clearly states it there job to pay the bills. all the President can do is accept it or veto it. His veto can be over ridden. This entire thing falls squarely on Congresses shoulders. To bad they can't read there on laws.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxing_and_Spending_Clause

Post by **Stantheman** » October 8, 2013, 1:28 am

Bumper, shame on you for asking Congress to read the Constitution, don't you know that is what the have lobbyist for, to tell the Congressman what their lobby thinks the Constitution and other laws say.

Post by **bumper** » October 8, 2013, 7:27 am

President says he will accept a short term measure

http://news.yahoo.com/white-house-open- ... nance.html