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In response to "they're not" by znufrii

so a one week extension isnt backing down?

Posted by tRuMaN (aka Truman) Apr 7 '11, 07:15

seems like it is, even if its a small backdown.

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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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