The Debt Ceiling Deadline

[twcclassics]

Either I'm the only one here who doesn't support the Republicans in anything, or I grossly overestimate my intelligence when it comes to fiscal matters.  Either way, I'm not bringing politics into this forum anymore.

Unless you can backup your claims, I'd say it's the second one. Although I'd substitute the word "intelligence" with "knowledge."

[Eric]

It's posts like this that make me want to leave this forum altogether.

[toxictwister00]

This congress (both democrats and republicans) has to be the most pathetic congress in the history of all mankind. What's the point of even having them? We could put flowerpots in their seats and progress would still move at the same pace. Sad, very, very, sad. It doesn't make sense that they drag their feet because they rather carry on pity childish fights with eachother worse than my 5 years old niece does than to work together to get the economy moving.

[twcclassics]

This congress (both democrats and republicans) has to be the most pathetic congress in the history of all mankind. What's the point of even having them?

Republicans in the house have passed lots of job-creating bills and budgets. Harry Reid refuses to put them up for a vote.

It's posts like this that make me want to leave this forum altogether.

Eric - It's nothing personal. I actually like you. But you can't just throw out statements like that without backing it up.

[Eric]

I once made a political thread in this forum and was rebuked for it.  Yet others make political threads, and yet I still end up getting rebuked in the end.

I've never supported anything any Republican has done, and I never will.

[Mr. Rainman]

My last statement, and then I'm through here (at least, that's what I'm telling myself). You can take one side, Republican or Democrat, but let's face it, Tavores is right. With this Congress, you can't pin the blame on only one party. The Democrat-controlled senate has been as stubborn as a mule, and even as a Democrat, I'm not thrilled with Harry Reid. The Republican House, however, has also been just as stubborn, if not more, by rejecting several bills Obama has put forth. In addition, the Republicans have friction within their own party, especially between Boehner, one of the more moderate Republicans out there, and the far-right members of the party. Both houses of Congress are a total mess.

My point is that no matter which way you look at it, both parties are at fault. I consider myself a Democrat, but I'd be fooling myself if I thought the Republicans were entirely to blame for the political fiasco this year.

[phw115wvwx]

The reality is that we need to stop pointing fingers and start learning how to work together.  We have a huge mess on our hands, and everyone is trying to blame the other side for power and positioning in the next election.  From my perspective, I don't think either party has the right answer as they are so extremely opposite of one another.  I believe we need to look in the middle of these extremes for new ideas, compromises, and sacrifices that everyone will have to take to make things work for the greater good of everyone.  I'm even seeing some evidence of the deep polarization in this country right here in this forum, and it deeply bothers me.  I certainly don't have the answer to solve this debt crisis, but I wish we could all work together for once.

[twcclassics]

If politicians actually did their job by defending the Constitution, we wouldn't be in this situation. In fact, we wouldn't have any of the problems we currently have. Unfortunately, most of them are just in it for the power. So they answer to campaign donors, not the people. The idea of "working together" is a nice thought, but it's not possible. At least not currently. What we need to do is throw out those who are just in it for the power, and elect/re-elect those who are in it for the people. Re-elect the bums and we'll get what we deserve. Oh, and if you think things are bad now, do a little research on the election of 1800. Supporters of John Adams said that "murder, robbery, rape, adultery, and incest will be openly taught and practiced, the air will be rent with the cries of the distressed, the soil will be soaked with blood, and the nation black with crimes" if Thomas Jefferson was elected.

[Mr. Rainman]

Well, it was inevitable, but it finally happened. Our national debt is now 100% of our GDP and still rising.

[twcclassics]

Well, it was inevitable, but it finally happened. Our national debt is now 100% of our GDP and still rising.

Hasn't it been that way for a few weeks now? A friend posted this on Facebook last night. I think it's worth posting here.

DEBT LIMIT - A GUIDE TO AMERICAN FEDERAL DEBT MADE EASY.

[TWCC_DJK5555]

Now we understand why Warren Buffet has been sucking up to Obama.   

Warren Buffett cleans up after Keystone XL

[Pop Light Brown]

I call them the Demadon'ts and the Republican'ts. Both parties suck.

Time to go like Great Britain and allow all parties to run in every election with no strings attached.

[TampaMillTWC88]

The Democrats often annoy me because they don't show the support to their President that they should, and they don't have the guts to stand up to the poison and lies spewed by the GOP.

[twcclassics]

The Democrats often annoy me because they don't show the support to their President that they should, and they don't have the guts to stand up to the poison and lies spewed by the GOP.

Are you serious? I guess you don't watch the news because Dems lie for the president ALL THE TIME!! It's quite entertaining. Debbie two names is always good for a laugh. I too, though, get frustrated when my party doesn't stand up to the lies. Some do, but most don't. I don't get it.