I stayed up until 4AM this morning working to meet a deadline,

[hedgehog]

so I missed the morning's events.


But, is it possible The Rock Obama is back?

http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/the-rock-obama/1167716/

[AmericaIsGreat]

1. Not really, no

Sorry to disappoint.

[CakeGrrl]

2. Upshot: The deadline to get something done is Aug. 2, and

he gave Boehner a "death hug" by saying he's a good man who wants to do what's in the best interest of the country.

:evilgrin:

He did not hint about what would be done if the Republicans didn't do a deal by the deadline.

Also: SS is NOT adding to the deficit problem, but wants to take the opportunity to shore it up for the long term NOW rather than having to re-build political steam to deal with it later.

[woo me with science]

3. Some play by play here...

and I'm sure the transcripts will be up soon.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=439&topic_id=1463156&mesg_id=1463156

[CakeGrrl]

4. Well, that's ONE perspective.

Seriously, that thread started out expecting nothing and is all about spinning it the worst way. Come on.

[woo me with science]

5. Actually, it contains a great many direct quotes as the conference progressed.

Where is your OP with your perspective?

[abelenkpe]

6. You stayed up until 4 am to meet a deadline?

Wish our leaders could say the same.

[ClarkUSA]

7. Yes, The Rock Obama is back. Quotes --->

Barack Obama came out all guns blazing today as he warned millions of Americans could lose their jobs if a debt limit agreement is not reached. The President raised the stakes on volatile negotiations with Republicans as the countdown clock moved to just three weeks away from the deadline. He issued a forceful ultimatum that there will be no deal on raising the much-debated debt limit if Republicans won't compromise.

"I don't see a path to a deal if they don't budge. Period,’ he said to political opponents, accusing Republicans of a ‘my way or the highway’ posture.

Asked whether or not he would veto legislation temporarily increasing the debt ceiling, he said: ‘I will not sign a 30-day, 60-day or 90-day extension.’
‘This is the United States of America,' he said, ahead of the August 2 deadline. 'We don't manage our affairs in three-month increments.'

Read more: http://tinyurl.com/69sy6my