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A modest proposal for how President Obama should respond to Boehner (from a historical perspective) (Original Post) Fozzledick Oct 2013 OP
I don't believe there is a historical precedent for this frazzled Oct 2013 #1
I didn't think I would have to explain it... Fozzledick Oct 2013 #3
You know, when Roger West of the Justice Department responded to one of Orly Taitz's filings msanthrope Oct 2013 #4
When the time comes Turbineguy Oct 2013 #2

frazzled

(18,402 posts)
1. I don't believe there is a historical precedent for this
Sun Oct 6, 2013, 02:07 PM
Oct 2013

Not for failing to raise the debt ceiling. It would be the first time ever.

This makes the Gingrich shutdowns of the 90s look like child's play. This time it's sheer derangement.

 

msanthrope

(37,549 posts)
4. You know, when Roger West of the Justice Department responded to one of Orly Taitz's filings
Sun Oct 6, 2013, 02:24 PM
Oct 2013

with "Nuts!" he ended up having to explain it to her, too.

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