New House Speaker may be necessary.
Genius? Genius?!!!
I thought we were looking for a solution. Not an "out".
This defines what the GOP does not understand. They weren't elected to find an out. They were elected to do the right thing!
And now is the time for them to do it. Pass a debt ceiling bill that raises the ceiling by a modest amount. And cuts spending by at least that amount -- loaded to the near future. And prioritizes spending in the event of a future failure to raise the debt ceiling.
Pass it. Send it to the Democrat Senate. Dare them to vote it down. Then dare the President to veto it.
Then, whether the Treasury defaults or the Social Security checks don't go out -- there will be only one party to blame. The Democrats!
The Republican House would've done their job. And they did it in a manner that most independent voters would understand, appreciate and support...because:
It was the right thing to do!
What the hell is wrong with these people?!
Cool I always wanted a king, I just didn’t see how it could be done, now I know. All you need to do isnjust have traitors in both houses, and a Aussie court.
On the other hand this may force Palin to make a move, or get out of the way. Can’t wait for the pressed tomorrow.
Why is it when I see stories like this it from the likes of Politico, NYT, AP or Rooters.
Remember in 2012, if there is anything left of the Constitutional Republic to save.
More debt is NOT an option.
John Boehner and Mitch McConnell are monumental disappointments. How do they think capitulation helps their party? All it does is give us four more years of Obama.
Genius my ass, it just shows how badly the republicans want to cave and continue spending. This is the same crap the republicans in the senate pull in the lame duck.
So win addition to defecating on the Constitution; will he also urinate on it?
Does he know know the words to his oath of office:
“Oath of Office
“I, (name of Member), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God.” .”
Boehner will cave. He’s so queer.
The GOP does not realize that the potential exists for Trials and Hangings on the Capitol Steps.
If Politico’s calling it “genius”, the plan is obviously a win for Obomba. The truly annoying thing is that the Republicans think they can abdicate their responsibility and not suffer any consequences. They truly are idiots if that’s the case.
Charles may be late to the point, but he’s here advocating the right thing for Boehner and the House to do:
And if too many GOP freshmen won’t go along with it, it’s time to whip them into agreement.
This is just wonderful.
I’m so thrilled to know that congress is willing to abdicate its fiscal responsibilities and empower the executive branch with the authority to saddle us with debt.
Wouldn’t surprise me if Boehner is testing the strength of his voice.
The Racket. They’re insulated from inflation with this debt increase....
Their goal: Durable Power of Attorney over every American.
(and they have part of it, through Vampire-Care.