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U.S. AAA credit rating DOWNGRADED for first time in history after Obama's debt deal
Daily Mail UK ^ | Aug 6, 2011

Posted on 08/06/2011 7:57:29 AM PDT by KeyLargo

U.S. AAA credit rating DOWNGRADED for first time in history after Obama's debt deal

Unprecedented move will send shockwaves globally S&P cuts long-term credit rating from AAA to AA+ Borrowing costs for consumers and government to rise Comes after Obama signed bill to reduce fiscal deficit

By Daily Mail Reporter

Last updated at 1:08 PM on 6th August 2011

The U.S. has lost its top-notch AAA credit rating from Standard & Poor's in an unprecedented reversal of fortune for the world's largest economy.

S&P cut the long-term U.S. credit rating by one notch to AA+ on concerns about the government's budget deficits and rising debt burden.

The huge move is likely to raise borrowing costs eventually for the U.S. government, companies and consumers. Investor concern: S&P cut the long-term U.S. credit rating by one notch to AA+ on concerns about the government's budget deficits and debt burden

Investor concern: S&P cut the long-term U.S. credit rating by one notch to AA+ on concerns about the government's budget deficits and debt burden

‘The downgrade reflects our opinion that the fiscal consolidation plan (falls) short of what, in our view, would be necessary to stabilise the government's medium-term debt dynamics,’ an S&P spokesman said. What the downgrade means

(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...


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To: baddog 219

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=W4hfdaC7eL4#at=53


41 posted on 08/06/2011 9:46:52 AM PDT by marbren (I do not know but Thank God God knows)
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To: Revel

Hey in the end Obama had final say, he could have vetoed it, so it lays firmly and squarely at his door.


42 posted on 08/06/2011 9:47:14 AM PDT by sunmars
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To: KeyLargo

43 posted on 08/06/2011 9:47:25 AM PDT by Winged Hussar (http://moveonpleasemoveon.blogspot.com/)
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To: Revel

No, Boehner’s bill was Cut, Cap, BBAmmendment. This one had the fingerprints of Reid, Obama, McConell.


44 posted on 08/06/2011 9:48:43 AM PDT by expatpat
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To: Revel

Go research all of the headlines of Obama CELEBRATING the debt Deal

http://www.theatlanticwire.com/politics/2011/08/obama-celebrates-debt-deal-one-michelles-favorite-burger-joints/40794/


45 posted on 08/06/2011 9:49:58 AM PDT by Dubya-M-DeesWent2SyriaStupid! (It is possible to both promote Palin and support Bachmann at the same time, ya know.)
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To: Revel

It is Obama’s to own.

There will now be a challenger to Obama. If Obama gets to a podium and spouts his partisan hackery on Mon he may be impeached.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-08-06/s-p-downgrade-may-cloud-obama-re-election-bid-even-as-it-damages-congress.html


46 posted on 08/06/2011 9:54:59 AM PDT by Dubya-M-DeesWent2SyriaStupid! (It is possible to both promote Palin and support Bachmann at the same time, ya know.)
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To: Iron Munro

47 posted on 08/06/2011 9:57:48 AM PDT by Dubya-M-DeesWent2SyriaStupid! (It is possible to both promote Palin and support Bachmann at the same time, ya know.)
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To: KeyLargo

So who will be held accountable...

Thats the great thing about ducking leadership....the buck stops nowhere...

or better yet our Politician in chief will stop the buck at the door of his opponents...

No wonder America is on a trajectory of decline.


48 posted on 08/06/2011 10:14:35 AM PDT by Typical_Whitey (Ask a liberal to explain how tax increases create jobs in America)
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To: KeyLargo
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49 posted on 08/06/2011 10:27:30 AM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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To: KeyLargo; NFHale; stephenjohnbanker; sickoflibs
This, my friends, is how Congress operates... and is why, from time to time, all of the monkeys need to be REPLACED AT THE SAME TIME

*public service* was not meant to be a career...!!!

50 posted on 08/06/2011 10:35:26 AM PDT by Gilbo_3 (Gov is not reason; not eloquent; its force.Like fire,a dangerous servant & master. George Washington)
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To: KeyLargo

“U.S. AAA credit rating DOWNGRADED for first time in history after Obama’s debt deal”

Yep, this is the first squawk from the golden goose as Bammy & Company eviscerate it to reach those last hard to reach golden eggs for one final round of redistribution before the goose gives up the ghost for good.


51 posted on 08/06/2011 10:36:52 AM PDT by catnipman (Cat Nipman: Vote Republican in 2012 and only be called racist one more time!)
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Thanks obama.............you stupid zipperhead. Who are you going to deflect this boner on?


52 posted on 08/06/2011 10:47:36 AM PDT by Sarajevo (Is it true that cannibals don't eat clowns because they taste funny?)
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To: KeyLargo

I hope Speaker of the House John Boehner and senate minority leader Mitch McConnell are happy, they betrayed us and failed to do their duty for NOTHING!


53 posted on 08/06/2011 11:25:16 AM PDT by Monorprise
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To: Jack Hydrazine
Video....


54 posted on 08/06/2011 11:34:21 AM PDT by Chaguito
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To: KeyLargo

55 posted on 08/06/2011 12:05:55 PM PDT by for-q-clinton (If at first you don't succeed keep on sucking until you do succeed)
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56 posted on 08/06/2011 12:43:16 PM PDT by devolve (. . . . . . . . . . . . Fat & Furious - Burger & Fries Queen*s 1700+ calorie lunches . . . . .)
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To: KeyLargo
This, my friends, is how Congress operates..."

That is weird because going through the description it also sounds like the ghetto mentality of attacking anyone that tries to improve their lot in life by "acting too white". they are unable to break out of the ghetto because their own friends and relatives pull them back down.

57 posted on 08/06/2011 1:06:49 PM PDT by oldbrowser (They're socialists don't call them liberals)
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To: baddog 219

He is getting his wish , taking us all downtonothing , so he can become. The king


58 posted on 08/06/2011 1:28:03 PM PDT by Deetes (God Bless the Troops)
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To: Dubya-M-DeesWent2SyriaStupid!

Progressives ponder primary for Obama

By Michael Stone,
Democrat Examiner

Some progressives are pondering the wisdom of supporting a primary challenge to President Barack Obama.

Consider:

Friday the Daily Caller reported Ralph Nader is “almost 100 percent certain” Obama will face a primary challenger.
Last week members of the Progressive Caucus of the California Democratic Party (CDP) passed a resolution in support of a Democratic Party Presidential Primary challenge to President Obama.
Also last week, beloved progressive and Independent Senator Bernie Sanders suggested a primary challenge for Obama would be a good idea:

http://www.examiner.com/democrat-in-national/progressives-ponder-primary-for-obama?render=print#print


59 posted on 08/06/2011 2:21:36 PM PDT by KeyLargo
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