​The classical Republican approach is to say you know what makes America so great is our great corporations. And if we just clear the decks so that corporations can be more successful and give them more money, and make it easier for them to succeed. Well, then we will do even better on the world stage. I don't happen to subscribe to that ( Read more... )

Obama: I'll give you most of what you want. Just give me a bit of what I want.
Boehner: No.

Obama: Okay, I'll give you even more of what you want, because I really, really want this deal. Just give me a bit of what I want to save face.
Boehner: No.

Obama: Okay, I'll give you even more of what you want, plus I'll rip the Democratic Party in two, ( Read more... )

80% of us thought it was more likely than not there would be a government shutdown.

But unless something like 14000 votes suddenly appearing happens, it looks like it's not going to happen. But there is still hope! We can all watch another game of chicken soon when the bill to raise the debt limit which must be passed comes up soon.

Update: Hmmm ( Read more... )

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