Just listened to McCain talk about debt ceiling and he was definitely leaning in the direction of Obama/Reid compromise. After hearing his ramblings, I am glad Obama is POTUS, because John Judas McCain would trade the conservative values and the Republican party for 30 pieces of silver. Had McCain won in 2008 he would have destroyed the Republican party.

If only McCain would of picked Lieberman. That would of been good for the country. Screw the Republican party. If the R's drifted any more to the right, how could you tell?

(07-27-2011 08:28 PM)Machiavelli Wrote:  If only McCain would of picked Lieberman. That would of been good for the country. Screw the Republican party. If the R's drifted any more to the right, how could you tell?

The democrats have drifted so far left if they go much further they'll be rightwingers.

(07-27-2011 08:21 PM)THE NC Herd Fan Wrote:  

Just listened to McCain talk about debt ceiling and he was definitely leaning in the direction of Obama/Reid compromise. After hearing his ramblings, I am glad Obama is POTUS, because John Judas McCain would trade the conservative values and the Republican party for 30 pieces of silver. Had McCain won in 2008 he would have destroyed the Republican party.

Wrong that video is out of context and McCain was quoting an opinion piece that he disagreed with.

Lets see if the Republicans in the House can pass ANYTHING constructive on the deficit. Who is Obama supposed to be negotiating with if the GOP Speaker cannot speak for the caucus. Its not painting a picture of a GOP that can govern. Might I suggest you guys just make Allen West or Michelle Bachmann Speaker of the House if that's who can actually speak for the GOP in Congress. The House of Representatives has managed to pass exactly 12 laws that have become law. That's it. Why not just pay for the bill that has already been run up? Since when is it considered 'conservative' to not pay ones bills?

You don't get to dictate all the terms if you only hold one House of Congress.

(07-27-2011 10:09 PM)Tom in Lazybrook Wrote:  Lets see if the Republicans in the House can pass ANYTHING constructive on the deficit. Who is Obama supposed to be negotiating with if the GOP Speaker cannot speak for the caucus. Its not painting a picture of a GOP that can govern. Might I suggest you guys just make Allen West or Michelle Bachmann Speaker of the House if that's who can actually speak for the GOP in Congress. The House of Representatives has managed to pass exactly 12 laws that have become law. That's it. Why not just pay for the bill that has already been run up? Since when is it considered 'conservative' to not pay ones bills?

You don't get to dictate all the terms if you only hold one House of Congress.

Well, you do actually.

The House has the ability to dictate spending.

The Senate has the ability to dictate appointments to judiciary and ratify treaties.

The House does hold all the cards here if they choose to play them.

(07-27-2011 08:40 PM)SuperFlyBCat Wrote:  

(07-27-2011 08:21 PM)THE NC Herd Fan Wrote:  

Just listened to McCain talk about debt ceiling and he was definitely leaning in the direction of Obama/Reid compromise. After hearing his ramblings, I am glad Obama is POTUS, because John Judas McCain would trade the conservative values and the Republican party for 30 pieces of silver. Had McCain won in 2008 he would have destroyed the Republican party.

Wrong that video is out of context and McCain was quoting an opinion piece that he disagreed with.

I was talking about the Fox interview where he was luke warm at best to the idea of cutting 1%/year for the next 6 years. He definitely wants to give ground to the democrats and never said new taxes are out of the question.