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SoutherDem

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14. I remember the good ole days of Tip O'Neal

Reply to JoePhilly (Reply #11)

Thu Jun 7, 2012, 05:27 PM

Jun 2012

He and Reagan had their issues but they did work together. I didn't always liked the compromises, but they did compromise.

I also, remember Clinton allowing the government to shut down. Which was a risk but worked.

Now we have gridlock. Is it time for another shut down?

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Why no fight? [View all] tomkoop Jun 2012 OP

I agree with you on Reid and the Congressional Democrats BlueCaliDem Jun 2012 #1

Reply to BlueCali aspirin28 Jun 2012 #2

Welcome to DU! shcrane71 Jun 2012 #4

You are wrong. They had a filabuster proof majority for about 14 weeks. JoePhilly Jun 2012 #5

Thank you for pointing that out. SoutherDem Jun 2012 #7

A lot of people don't and will bash the ones who point it out. Thanks for the link. freshwest Jun 2012 #9

The problem is that Obama does not know how to use his authority JDPriestly Jun 2012 #12

You may want to take a civics class. JoePhilly Jun 2012 #13

Romney made the same claim as you did just the other day emulatorloo Jun 2012 #8

Welcome to DU aspirin. Vincardog Jun 2012 #10

Welcome tomkoop! shcrane71 Jun 2012 #3

I am not disagreeing with you nor agreeing SoutherDem Jun 2012 #6

Saw your response to my other post ... JoePhilly Jun 2012 #11

I remember the good ole days of Tip O'Neal SoutherDem Jun 2012 #14

Good question. JoePhilly Jun 2012 #15

"How is your life going w/o money?" ellisonz Jun 2012 #16