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NVMojo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-29-05 09:49 PM Original message |
Snow urges Congress to raise debt limit (almost in default!) |
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Vincardog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-29-05 09:51 PM Response to Original message |
1. Yo conservatives GET IT? |
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NVMojo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-29-05 09:59 PM Response to Reply #1 |
7. True fucking story!!! |
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HysteryDiagnosis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-29-05 09:54 PM Response to Original message |
2. When in America, do as the Romans did. Stooooopid. nt. |
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NMDemDist2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-29-05 09:54 PM Response to Original message |
3. again? already? they just did that a few months ago |
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high density (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-29-05 09:56 PM Response to Original message |
4. I'm sure many Americans wish they could just arbitrarily lift their "debt |
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lumpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 11:15 AM Response to Reply #4 |
15. No kidding ! |
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bahrbearian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-29-05 09:58 PM Response to Original message |
5. Raygun proved Deficts don't matter,,, We've got a booming |
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RUMMYisFROSTED (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-29-05 09:58 PM Response to Original message |
6. $30,000 per American. $50,000 per taxpayer. |
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no_hypocrisy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-29-05 10:07 PM Response to Original message |
8. Gee, why don't they cancel the permanent tax cuts & keep the debt limit? |
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brokensymmetry (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-29-05 10:25 PM Response to Original message |
9. We're at 8 trillion now... |
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Toucano (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-29-05 10:34 PM Response to Original message |
10. "vitually and annual rite"??? Not quite. |
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Thor_MN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-29-05 10:42 PM Response to Original message |
11. * has borrowed more than the first 42 presidents combined |
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Nomen Tuum (396 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-29-05 11:16 PM Response to Original message |
12. The Borrow and Spend Republicans will DROWN US in RED INK! |
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lovuian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-29-05 11:30 PM Response to Original message |
13. of course they will default so they can STEAL Social Security |
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ecoalex (718 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 11:10 AM Response to Reply #13 |
14. So China own the U.S. now? |
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NVMojo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 11:53 AM Response to Reply #14 |
16. yep, China owns us. And Amerikans wonder why they have our jobs! |
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Javaman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 11:55 AM Response to Original message |
17. What I find interesting is this: |
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ecoalex (718 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 05:19 PM Response to Reply #17 |
18. So much for National Security >Asshats |
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Bush_Eats_Beef (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:00 PM Response to Original message |
19. US government warns it's running out of cash |
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Deja Q (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:00 PM Response to Reply #19 |
20. China warns US government its gonna want its money back. |
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ixion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:01 PM Response to Reply #20 |
58. yeah, and don't forget the japanese... |
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fasttense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:01 PM Response to Reply #20 |
74. Hmmm, maybe that is why Immigration has made it so much easier for |
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tularetom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:00 PM Response to Reply #19 |
21. Running out? Just print more. |
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NanceGreggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:00 PM Response to Reply #21 |
23. And with the price of heating oil these days ... |
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Ezlivin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:00 PM Response to Reply #21 |
25. Nazi Germany - Our new role model |
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KansDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:01 PM Response to Reply #21 |
56. And we have all those new designs and colors for large bills! |
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RagingInMiami (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:00 PM Response to Reply #19 |
22. Of course that won't stop Idiot Shrub from giving more tax breaks |
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philb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:00 PM Response to Reply #22 |
33. Haven't you heard; immediate tax breaks would bring in the money needed |
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converted_democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:00 PM Response to Reply #19 |
24. It scares me to think about the future of our nation. n/t |
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Nite Owl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:00 PM Response to Reply #19 |
26. And he announces this now? |
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Wordie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:00 PM Response to Reply #19 |
27. K&R |
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Bush_MUST_Go (378 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:00 PM Response to Reply #27 |
32. Good thing Congress voted themselves pay raises, BEFORE it was too late... |
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Straight Shooter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:00 PM Response to Reply #19 |
28. Didn't Congress recently give itself a raise? |
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Earth_First (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:00 PM Response to Reply #19 |
29. Does this fall under the "Economy is booming" category? |
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C_U_L8R (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:00 PM Response to Reply #19 |
30. No sh*t Sherlock |
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AspenRose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:00 PM Response to Reply #19 |
31. You know, if Democrats were into fear mongering like the GOP |
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Vinca (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:00 PM Response to Reply #19 |
34. Running out of money? That's not a problem for Bushco. |
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Cerridwen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:01 PM Response to Reply #19 |
35. Does that mean they have to shut down the "war?" |
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TheBaldyMan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:01 PM Response to Reply #35 |
59. flame warning - nationalise Halliburton,Bechtel and KBR ... |
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Seansky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:01 PM Response to Reply #19 |
36. This one must be shared with all "conservatives" and asked where |
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Mugsy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:01 PM Response to Reply #19 |
37. Another tax cut anyone? |
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Uncle Joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:01 PM Response to Reply #19 |
38. Investment Tip #1 |
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bemildred (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:01 PM Response to Reply #19 |
39. Well, why don't they print some more? nt |
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Deja Q (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:01 PM Response to Reply #39 |
46. Because they want to keep inflation only steadily rising? |
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Surya Gayatri (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:01 PM Response to Reply #19 |
40. Is this the beginning of a downward |
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Olney Blue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:01 PM Response to Reply #19 |
41. Quick! Time to cut taxes! |
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Xenotime (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:01 PM Response to Reply #19 |
42. John Snow is *'s pawn.. |
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Deja Q (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:01 PM Response to Reply #19 |
43. Will this affect the social security program, which is safe until 2017? |
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cosmicdot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:01 PM Response to Reply #43 |
65. I think you're on the right track re Social Security ... |
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cliss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:01 PM Response to Reply #19 |
44. Now the puzzle pieces fit together. |
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Selteri (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:01 PM Response to Reply #19 |
45. Duh! NM |
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FSogol (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:01 PM Response to Reply #19 |
47. Uh oh, if we run out, how will * and Dick funnel money to their cronies? |
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Earth_First (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:01 PM Response to Reply #19 |
48. Makes you wonder if this isn't all part of "The Plan" |
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Zorra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:01 PM Response to Reply #19 |
49. Republicans are the big government, borrow and spend party. |
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CoffeeCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:01 PM Response to Reply #19 |
50. Oh Darn! I guess we have to cancel the war! |
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williesgirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:01 PM Response to Reply #19 |
51. Write to Senators/Reps we need to stop funding the war in Iraq, not raise |
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MadHound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:01 PM Response to Reply #19 |
52. Let's see here |
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Sandpiper (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:01 PM Response to Reply #19 |
53. Reagan's most lasting legacy |
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BikeWriter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:01 PM Response to Reply #19 |
54. Quick, invade Iran and Syria! |
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jsamuel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:01 PM Response to Reply #19 |
55. SHIT! |
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lovuian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:01 PM Response to Reply #19 |
57. This is the same thing that Poppy did then Clinton came in |
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stepnw1f (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:01 PM Response to Reply #19 |
60. They Are Putting WE the PEOPLE in a Hole on Purpose |
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shanti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:01 PM Response to Reply #19 |
61. of course they are, that's the plan |
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KansDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:01 PM Response to Reply #19 |
62. Gripe all you want, it won't do a damn thing... |
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Miss Chybil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:01 PM Response to Reply #19 |
63. The bathtub's full enough to start drowning our government, now. |
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Ariana Celeste (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:01 PM Response to Reply #19 |
64. Maybe I just don't understand economics, |
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Mugsy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:01 PM Response to Reply #64 |
70. "No more borrowing" unless cap lifted. |
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Ariana Celeste (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:01 PM Response to Reply #70 |
73. Thanks, that helps a bit |
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Maestro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:01 PM Response to Reply #19 |
66. Stop spending money in Iraq. |
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Megahurtz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:01 PM Response to Reply #19 |
67. Running out of cash? |
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BamaBecky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:01 PM Response to Reply #19 |
68. K & R |
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MasonJar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:01 PM Response to Reply #19 |
69. Immediately retract the new pay raises for Congress and cut the |
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progressivebydesign (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:01 PM Response to Reply #19 |
71. And people actually vote REPUBLICAN????? |
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ozymandius (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:01 PM Response to Reply #19 |
72. Just rolls off the tongue: eight-point-one-eight TRILLION damn dollars. |
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pinniped (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-30-05 06:48 PM Response to Reply #19 |
75. Snowjob should be fired, he doesn't do shit over there. |
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