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Am I the only one who is terrified? [View all] redstatebluegirl Oct 2013 OP
Yes I am quite concerned gopiscrap Oct 2013 #1
I hope that, despite the public announcements, the President is willing to Swede Atlanta Oct 2013 #114
Me too gopiscrap Oct 2013 #129
yes Chaco Dundee Oct 2013 #157
I don't think you are alone by any means. el_bryanto Oct 2013 #2
Not the only one shenmue Oct 2013 #3
Expect nothing, then one is never disappointed. It's just stuff, our lives are just stuff lonestarnot Oct 2013 #4
"The most dangerous creation of any society is the person who has nothing to lose". Zorra Oct 2013 #27
How many have pigliCONs put into that position? lonestarnot Oct 2013 #29
everybody is afraid. that is their goal. that's what makes the GOP terrorists. magical thyme Oct 2013 #5
This is what I think meadowlark5 Oct 2013 #18
I think PBO plans to invoke 14.4 at 12:01 am on 10/17 underthematrix Oct 2013 #33
Question if the president invoked the 14th... Lobo27 Oct 2013 #46
I expect it could go to the supreme court magical thyme Oct 2013 #102
And that is why using the 14th Amendment and/or a trillion $ coin will not be a full solution. kelly1mm Oct 2013 #106
it will be a full solution once it all falls out.... magical thyme Oct 2013 #145
It is not a question of whether it "could go" to the SCOTUS... Swede Atlanta Oct 2013 #116
I think they are more the party of the 1% than the party of the teabaggers magical thyme Oct 2013 #126
The question is whether the case would be dismissed. merrily Oct 2013 #148
I hope so too LukeFL Oct 2013 #136
I wonder if this would be impeachable. tofuandbeer Oct 2013 #42
Why would it be impeachable? JDPriestly Oct 2013 #54
Your argument sounds very reasonable to me. Enthusiast Oct 2013 #138
Thanks for the clarity. Which puts in sharp focus this cheap minority party drama. ancianita Oct 2013 #147
I agree that conviction is unlikely because a 2/3 Senate vote is not possible. merrily Oct 2013 #149
thanks!! so clear BlancheSplanchnik Oct 2013 #158
even if it was rdking647 Oct 2013 #58
Yeah, I didn't think the GOP would accomplish it, but I know they've been tofuandbeer Oct 2013 #65
If it can be dragged into the 2014 election Politicalboi Oct 2013 #73
Nope tavalon Oct 2013 #120
"Impeachable" is whatever a majority of the House decides is impeachable . . . markpkessinger Oct 2013 #69
I hope the Repugs think it is . sendero Oct 2013 #94
I agree.... go west young man Oct 2013 #135
They will look like even greater fools. Enthusiast Oct 2013 #139
I would fucking dare the Teahadists to try and Impeach Obama DearAbby Oct 2013 #45
They crossed the line from terrorists to traitors burnsei sensei Oct 2013 #144
Thank you. You speak for many of us out here. leveymg Oct 2013 #6
I think what bothers me the most is redstatebluegirl Oct 2013 #8
actually the corporations and money people are freaking out too arely staircase Oct 2013 #11
I hope they are placing calls to Boehner, Cantor, McConnell Proud Liberal Dem Oct 2013 #84
I blame the Republicans. This 'both sides' crap just does not apply in this case. Bluenorthwest Oct 2013 #12
+1 dionysus Oct 2013 #134
That's where we differ.. I know that President Obama and his Admin Cha Oct 2013 #95
I love your new avatar, Cha! sheshe2 Oct 2013 #111
Hey sheshe! Thought I'd Cha Oct 2013 #113
The Admin, they are doing everything in there power to stop this Cha. sheshe2 Oct 2013 #115
Since the teaparty rephucks won't do it unless the ACA Law of the land is Cha Oct 2013 #118
I have read some pros and cons on using the 14th. sheshe2 Oct 2013 #122
Isn't it fun to watch the boys playing on the playground? tavalon Oct 2013 #121
I am very concerned as well nt maryellen99 Oct 2013 #7
Americans would be better off if we all started screaming! k&r polichick Oct 2013 #9
I have been calling all my reps and senators redstatebluegirl Oct 2013 #10
I was thinking that maybe people should start visiting those gerrymandered... polichick Oct 2013 #14
We'd all need to carry pitchforks. I doubt that would go over too big. Frustratedlady Oct 2013 #15
Capitol police would shoot us dead if we carried anything even remotely resembling Jamastiene Oct 2013 #96
Everyday scares the hell out of me. Marrah_G Oct 2013 #13
This statement of yours, I think is a reality for too many Americans. CrispyQ Oct 2013 #24
I agree Marrah_G Oct 2013 #26
Check to check is how 840high Oct 2013 #98
Marrah BelgianMadCow Oct 2013 #141
You are not alone. Triana Oct 2013 #16
I'm terrified as well Metro135 Oct 2013 #17
We got this!!!!! Cryptoad Oct 2013 #19
Really? Just who is 'we'? SammyWinstonJack Oct 2013 #31
We be the Democratic Party,,,,,,, nt Cryptoad Oct 2013 #70
I have been on DU more the past few weeks trying to make sense of all of this. redstatebluegirl Oct 2013 #20
You are not alone oldandhappy Oct 2013 #21
I could use one, thanks! redstatebluegirl Oct 2013 #22
It is a crazy scary time all over. Voice for Peace Oct 2013 #25
I make $70k a year... awoke_in_2003 Oct 2013 #23
You are not alone. mnhtnbb Oct 2013 #28
Welcome to corporate America. Kermitt Gribble Oct 2013 #30
I'm beyond terrified. factsarenotfair Oct 2013 #32
We're with you girl... thatgemguy Oct 2013 #34
In 2014 let's see how many fail to the polls underthematrix Oct 2013 #35
The debt ceiling default is coming - Cruz would have it no other way Faygo Kid Oct 2013 #36
You are right, they want it all. Every last dime. CrispyQ Oct 2013 #55
You only have to kiss them goodbye if you sell LondonReign2 Oct 2013 #87
I agree. Can't imagine how terrifying to have no safety net at all........ joanbarnes Oct 2013 #37
Why can't these backward uneducated people who elect these redstatebluegirl Oct 2013 #38
I think it is not only cultural issues maryellen99 Oct 2013 #68
I found this OldEurope Oct 2013 #39
If the pubs do that the stock market will take a big hit AAO Oct 2013 #40
Be brave. kentuck Oct 2013 #41
I am also terrified. RebelOne Oct 2013 #43
I hear you, RebelOne. So many in the same boat, tens of millions. The stress would kill many quick. freshwest Oct 2013 #80
No. I just had my worst week ever at my clinic. kestrel91316 Oct 2013 #44
We have really pulled in the spending. redstatebluegirl Oct 2013 #47
In the late 90's early 2000's my father... Lobo27 Oct 2013 #48
Scared here, too. graywarrior Oct 2013 #49
Hugs to you, I know how that feels. redstatebluegirl Oct 2013 #52
No, you are not alone. And what is happening is extremely unfair. maui902 Oct 2013 #50
This is an attempt to overthrow our democratic system. AAO Oct 2013 #60
Call your rep's office. Especially since they're red. BlueToTheBone Oct 2013 #51
K&R oxymoron Oct 2013 #53
Certainly not alone dickthegrouch Oct 2013 #56
sounds like my life noiretextatique Oct 2013 #76
im also scared rdking647 Oct 2013 #57
We are going to go through this on an annual basis for years to come. Better get used to it. dkf Oct 2013 #59
Gee thanks.... redstatebluegirl Oct 2013 #62
I've been jumping at every one of these incidents for the last 4 years since Lehman. dkf Oct 2013 #63
... handmade34 Oct 2013 #61
Angry is the appropriate response tavalon Oct 2013 #123
Creativity is the antidote to fear duhneece Oct 2013 #64
Join with your neighbor. Create a neighborly co-op tavalon Oct 2013 #124
You are so right....ORGANIZE duhneece Oct 2013 #160
I am a widow living on Social Security alone, just getting by if I juggle bills. Paper Roses Oct 2013 #66
Yes, I know what you are going through. RebelOne Oct 2013 #75
we hear you Paper Roses Skittles Oct 2013 #83
Most older Boomers are even worse off than you are Warpy Oct 2013 #67
You said it well, Warpy. Paper Roses Oct 2013 #74
"retirement which is in the market and bonds" BelgianMadCow Oct 2013 #71
personally, more pissed hopemountain Oct 2013 #72
Not terrified but planting edible roody Oct 2013 #77
i am not terrified. barbtries Oct 2013 #78
Being scared will not change the stakes. If the Democrats, for hypothetical argument, lostincalifornia Oct 2013 #79
You're not the 1%. You don't matter to the people who control your life. nt valerief Oct 2013 #81
I hear you redstatebluegirl Skittles Oct 2013 #82
Me too. Im freaked out about it but at the same time I think its going to work out.. DCBob Oct 2013 #85
I think the feeling of insecurity is very widespread Yo_Mama Oct 2013 #86
I completely understand! redstatebluegirl Oct 2013 #88
Yes - you now have to be in the top 10 or at least 15% to have any security Yo_Mama Oct 2013 #89
Not terrified... yet. MyshkinCommaPrince Oct 2013 #90
This country was in trouble when Geroge Bush Jr was given the office... yuiyoshida Oct 2013 #91
Times like this.. PasadenaTrudy Oct 2013 #92
It really is tough out there. Very scary. ThingsGottaChange Oct 2013 #93
We're all in this together shanti Oct 2013 #130
If it were me, I would get my money out of stocks & be damned careful about bonds as well. Jackpine Radical Oct 2013 #97
+1 CountAllVotes Oct 2013 #154
2nd Post Stryke Oct 2013 #99
Welcome to DU handmade34 Oct 2013 #105
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Oct 2013 #100
The more people are scared, the bigger "compromise" (assfucking) theyll accept NoOneMan Oct 2013 #101
I'm 100% with you. This keeps me awake at night for real. cheapdate Oct 2013 #103
I want to clarify that I'm not afraid of default so much as that President Obama will capitulate to magical thyme Oct 2013 #104
Agree. He must not capitulate. Be not afraid - the kiranon Oct 2013 #108
In 2005, after another questionable and uncontested election, bvar22 Oct 2013 #107
I think this is by design Lonr Oct 2013 #109
I agree with this assessment Skittles Oct 2013 #110
The Republicans are Terrorists, and yet the DC DEMS treat them like equals. blkmusclmachine Oct 2013 #112
I'm scared out of my wits lanlady Oct 2013 #117
No, you aren't the only one and yet, tavalon Oct 2013 #119
''What you resist, persists.'' ~Carl Jung - K&R n/t DeSwiss Oct 2013 #125
I will be 64 this week TNNurse Oct 2013 #127
those 12 hour shifts get harder and harder Skittles Oct 2013 #133
Happy Birthday! Jackpine Radical Oct 2013 #159
Happy Birthday TNNurse Oct 2013 #162
Not retiring anytime soon. Jackpine Radical Oct 2013 #163
No, me too Politicub Oct 2013 #128
I'm nervous, but not scared. I refuse to be scared of these fools. mountain grammy Oct 2013 #131
The Hard times ltheghost Oct 2013 #132
Ok, so you're not the poorest JNelson6563 Oct 2013 #137
Thank you Julie BelgianMadCow Oct 2013 #142
Stay strong friend! JNelson6563 Oct 2013 #161
This message was self-deleted by its author Alkene Oct 2013 #140
everyone feeling same.. MichaelKelley Oct 2013 #143
As one 100% reliant on a federal pension with annabanana Oct 2013 #146
I am so very sorry for your troubles and hope that default does not add to them. merrily Oct 2013 #150
Terrified CountAllVotes Oct 2013 #151
Anyone who is not afraid isn't paying attention liberal N proud Oct 2013 #152
Terrified is how they want us. merrily Oct 2013 #153
you should be Chaco Dundee Oct 2013 #155
I called my Representatives office again this morning. redstatebluegirl Oct 2013 #156
Not the only one. ladyVet Oct 2013 #164
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