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Stinky The Clown

(67,817 posts) Fri Sep 27, 2013, 04:00 PM Sep 2013

After Obama's comments just a few minutes ago, what do you think are the chances of a shutdown?

Obama didn't say anything specifically and certainly I do not blame him if there is a shutdown, but he sure sounded as if he thinks it will happen.

What do you think?

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After Obama's comments just a few minutes ago, what do you think are the chances of a shutdown? (Original Post) Stinky The Clown Sep 2013 OP

Actually pretty good. I would say 75%. There is no downside for the GOP until swayne Sep 2013 #1

I think Obama sort of gave signals he would put entitlement programs doc03 Sep 2013 #2

I the president gives them anything other than a pile of shit... Bonhomme Richard Sep 2013 #3

swayne

(383 posts)

1. Actually pretty good. I would say 75%. There is no downside for the GOP until

Reply to Stinky The Clown (Original post)

Fri Sep 27, 2013, 04:03 PM

Sep 2013

it gets to the point that Sociai Security checks DON'T go out or a terrorist mishap is allowed to happen because of lack of funding.

doc03

(35,362 posts)

2. I think Obama sort of gave signals he would put entitlement programs

Reply to Stinky The Clown (Original post)

Fri Sep 27, 2013, 05:00 PM

Sep 2013

but not Obamacare on the table. I think the Republicans will walk out of this with cuts in SS and Medicare or perhaps a delay in Obamacare.

Bonhomme Richard

(9,000 posts)

3. I the president gives them anything other than a pile of shit...

Reply to Stinky The Clown (Original post)

Fri Sep 27, 2013, 05:21 PM

Sep 2013

then I'm done.

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