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In reply to the discussion: Obama Sticks To His Guns [View all]Lordquinton
(7,886 posts)39. Didn't say it was one
I said that both metaphors were inappropriate given the context, can't take one out of context but not another. Regardless, the issue at hand is that the President is (apparently) not letting the reps just have everything, and anything they want, I hope he takes it further than that and proposes a new deal with less concessions than the previous and loudly makes them counter it with proposals.
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Yes. It is an old boy's club. These press conferences are just for our entainment.
BlueStreak
Dec 2012
#42
sure is, because we need a vote to see how they are voting, then hold them accountable for it.
SugarShack
Dec 2012
#3
It is TPM's headline on their front page. Not Obama's word choice or the OP's. nt
DevonRex
Dec 2012
#22
I don't think we'll see the real list until after Boehner is re-elected Speaker on Jan 3.
BlueStreak
Dec 2012
#21