Pop quiz, hotshots. [View all]

[Chichiri]

You're the President. The leaders of Congress, which has a recent history of insane obstruction and of opposing everything you do simply because they hate you personally, a history which is becoming increasingly reflected in the public perception of Congress and of the opposition party in general, comes to you in public dialogue and says the following:

We would like you to give us demands X, Y and Z. We hope you will, because wouldn't it be a shame if we failed to raise the debt ceiling, thus destroying the global economy?

What is your best response?

8 votes, 2 passes | Time left: Unlimited
	You have correctly inferred my spinelessness. Here are the things you've asked for. See you when we do this again in six months.
	0 (0%)
	If you try it, I will mint a trillion dollar coin to pay down the debt, thus raising questions about my seriousness.
	0 (0%)
	If you try it, I will issue promissory notes which I have no legal obligation to pay, thus raising questions about my trustworthiness.
	0 (0%)
	If you try it, I will invoke my interpretation of the 14th Amendment to spend money anyway, thus raising questions about my willingness to follow the Constitution.
	0 (0%)
	Please proceed, gentlemen.
	8 (100%)
	2 DU members did not wish to select any of the options provided.
Show usernames Disclaimer: This is an Internet poll