Tag Archives: debt ceiling

Open Thread | The United States Becoming A Deadbeat…Next on the List?

Posted on February 12, 2025 by rikyrah

Trump says US may have less debt than thought because of fraud Reuters Jeff Mason and Andy Sullivan February 9, 2025 at 2:19 PM (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said his administration was examining U.S. Treasury debt payments … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | There Is No Such Thing As A ‘ Good Republican’.

Posted on September 23, 2021 by rikyrah

Kinzinger and Cheney both voted to shut down the government and default on our debts while also denying disaster relief aid. There are no good Republicans. — Matt Murphy (@MattMurph24) September 22, 2021 Periodt. They don’t exist. And, unlike the … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | Ok, the Month From Hell Begins….

Posted on September 5, 2017 by rikyrah

From Martin Longman: The Month From Hell Has Arrived by Martin Longman September 1, 2017 It’s happened. The Republicans’ month-from-hell has arrived. It’s the month I coined a meat-grinder. And it’s going to get off to the slowest of starts … Continue reading →

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Video| President Obama News Conference with Reporters

Posted on October 8, 2013 by rikyrah

PBO to GOP: LIFT THESE THREATS & LET’S GET DOWN TO WORK

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President Obama: Debt limit non-negotiable, will not cave to GOP ‘extortion’ demands

Posted on September 18, 2013 by rikyrah

President Obama Speaks with Business Leaders on Debt Ceiling, Economy

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Video | President Obama Press Conference – Q & A On Debt Ceiling

Posted on January 14, 2013 by rikyrah

WE ARE NOT A “DEADBEAT NATION.” More to come.

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Congratulations On Underminding The Country, Republicans!

Posted on June 2, 2012 by rikyrah

Martin Bashir sums it up here: Recall this? Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell Sabotage: The Story Behind The Republican Party’s “Top Political Priority”… When are folks going to get it; that the REPUBLICAN PARTY has been hijacked by racist nutjobs & … Continue reading →

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Michele Bachmann Really IS As CRAZY As She Appears: Would Vote “NO” On Debt Ceiling,Then Would Fight to Regain America’s Triple A Credit Rating

Posted on August 9, 2011 by rikyrah

                  UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE-SERIOUSLY? Now check out this latest asinine nonsense from Bachman: From The Hill Bachmann: Obama should call Congress back from recess By Michael O’Brien – 08/09/11 07:35 AM ET President Obama should call Congress back … Continue reading →

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John Boehner Walks on Debt Ceiling Talks; Prepared to Take Down a Nation for The Rich

Posted on July 22, 2011 by SouthernGirl2

MSNBC WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Friday night that House Speaker John Boehner was “walking away” from negotiations to the nation’s debt ceiling and avert financial catastrophe. Still, Obama said he was expecting congressional leaders from both parties at … Continue reading →

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VIDEO | Congresseman Ted Deutch Spins The GOP’s WHEEL Of MISFORTUNE:

Posted on July 20, 2011 by rikyrah

                                                                       Rikyrah  Americans, what does your Wheel of fortune look like?  Take a moment and create your own futures. 

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