We may be witnessing the fall of the GOP right before our eyes right now BUT

[jimlup]

it may be coming at a very grave cost. I'm getting scared as hell that they are gonna do it and default on the debt.

Can someone talk me down?

[yourout]

1. Sadly the only thing between us and a huge train wreck is enough Republicans coming to their......

senses and forcing Boehner to bring things to a vote.

[Warpy]

7. And if they do, they know the billionaires are going to make sure

they are primaried out, even if it means a Democrat will get the seat.

[Wounded Bear]

2. I wish I could talk you down....

But it really looks like them winning is more important to them than the health of the nation.

The only hope I see right now is that their rich donors stand to lose tons of money if they crash the global economy. There are already reports of rich donors having buyers' remorse. I doubt the Koch Bros are in that club, though.

[lonestarnot]

4. That's the only thing that will be something to see, Richie Rich lose his collective ass!

[1000words]

3. Been said time and time again about both Parties, at some point.

All that defines this nation is dependent upon the push and pull of two parties. Neither side wants the other to disappear. Trust me.

[Recursion]

8. The Whigs and Federalists did

Though that was a while ago

[flamingdem]

5. Wall Street won't allow it

and we'll see the limits of their power very soon. The teahadists may not heed their threats.

[ladjf]

6. or the downfall of the U.S. nt

[4bucksagallon]

9. Just wait for the VA to stop functioning and sending out checks or SS to stop and......

these guys will cave. How will the T'Baggers get around if they can't charge their taxpayer subsidized motorized scooters.

[jimlup]

10. Well you guys failed miserably

I'm still pretty convinced that the sky is falling. This debt limit thing is bad shit. The world is going to start doubting the credit rating of the United States. This is going to affect every single dollar in our economy.

[randome]

11. If Chief Justice Roberts can do the right thing for health care...

...I think enough Republicans will, too, and Boehner's hand will be forced.
[hr][font color="blue"][center]Treat your body like a machine. Your mind like a castle.[/center][/font][hr]

[gejohnston]

12. If they go the way of the Whigs, who will replace them?

the Libertarians? I don't think the cost is that great, and I don't think we will default.

[ChairmanAgnostic]

13. nope. cannot do it.