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In reply to the discussion: White House Sequester Moves Puzzle Allies [View all]Cali_Democrat
(30,439 posts)1. I've said it before and I'll say it again
Obama is one of the worst negotiators of all time. The flight delays were a huge card that could have been played, instead Obama just tears it up, lights it on fire and it can never be used again.
Many poor Americans can't even afford to fly.
So Congress gets their punctual flights as they head off for vacation and rounds of golf, but programs like meals on wheels and head start are still getting the axe.
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To me, it means something positive to be a democrat(small 'd') but doesn't mean much
byeya
Apr 2013
#24
Hey - Latka had a heart of gold and never stopped to weigh the difference between doing good
djean111
Apr 2013
#4
Exactly! He knew they wanted this fixed. They handed him an ace and instead of playing it
sabrina 1
Apr 2013
#18
Yep, his base are the unwitting pawns, on board for every sacrifice play. n/t
whatchamacallit
Apr 2013
#27
Perhaps the President does not know or understand the difference between compromise and capitulation
enjoyingyourpeasyet
Apr 2013
#6
GWB has degrees from Harvard and Yale is there some point you are trying to make?
enjoyingyourpeasyet
Apr 2013
#32
I admit that I am confused as to who is doing, and not doing, what regarding the huge mess.
OneGrassRoot
Apr 2013
#8
Why should this surprise anyone? When Obama proposed SS cuts that spoke louder
forestpath
Apr 2013
#22