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In response to "And the nightmare continues: GOP seeks 1 week extension to hold off shutdown. -- (link)" by loosilu

but I thought they wouldnt back down. -- nm

Posted by tRuMaN (aka Truman) Apr 7 '11, 07:07

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they're not - znufrii Apr 7, 07:12 8
- so a one week extension isnt backing down? - tRuMaN Apr 7, 07:15 7
  - I'd say it's much more of a strategic move. "We gave them a bill to go one more week and make sure the military's funded" would play awfully well during a shutdown. -- nm - Ender Apr 7, 07:18 3
    - possibly, but maybe not. especially since its tax season. -- nm - tRuMaN Apr 7, 07:22
    - in other words, "we gave them a bill that gets us what *we* want. how could they possibly object to that?" -- nm - znufrii Apr 7, 07:22 1
      - "Give us $100." ".... ok, fine." "Not good enough! We want $200!" -- nm - Don Homer Apr 7, 07:23
  - not when it's as loaded with extensive cuts and political measures unpalatable to the Democrats, while fully funding the Pentagon for the remainder of - znufrii Apr 7, 07:17 2
    - Pretty much the sticking point right now is the BS riders (abortion, the environment, etc.). It's not about the deficit at all for many of these - Don Homer Apr 7, 07:22 1
      - to the extent that it is, they've pretty much won that fight. - znufrii Apr 7, 07:23

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