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In a political role reversal Friday, House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) warned that Congress risks severely harming the economy and exacerbating the unemployment crisis if it fails to raise the national debt ceiling in the next four weeks.
"While some think we can go past August 2nd, I frankly think it puts us in an awful lot of jeopardy, and puts our economy in jeopardy, risking even more jobs," Boehner told reporters at his weekly Capitol briefing.
His statement comes as a quiet rebuke to members of his own party who've argued that smacking against the ceiling -- or even defaulting briefly on the debt -- poses no great risk to the economy.
I think you are over compensating.
Boehner: Failing To Raise The Debt Limit Puts Economy In Great Jeopardy | TPMDC
In a political role reversal Friday, House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) warned that Congress risks severely harming the economy and exacerbating the unemployment crisis if it fails to raise the national debt ceiling in the next four weeks.
"While some think we can go past August 2nd, I frankly think it puts us in an awful lot of jeopardy, and puts our economy in jeopardy, risking even more jobs," Boehner told reporters at his weekly Capitol briefing.
His statement comes as a quiet rebuke to members of his own party who've argued that smacking against the ceiling -- or even defaulting briefly on the debt -- poses no great risk to the economy.
Interesting that he makes these comments now. Thoughts USMB?
he knew it all along. or at least his economic advisors did.
it's coming down to the wire.he knew it all along. or at least his economic advisors did.
Oh I'm sure he knew it all along, just like they all do in Congress. What I'm wondering is why he is saying this now.
it's coming down to the wire.
it's coming down to the wire.
Do you think that means the GOP (or least the leadership) will accept the concessions that President Obama has offered up?
As we used to say in middle school, "No sh*t Sherlock!"
it's coming down to the wire.
Do you think that means the GOP (or least the leadership) will accept the concessions that President Obama has offered up?
it's coming down to the wire.
Do you think that means the GOP (or least the leadership) will accept the concessions that President Obama has offered up?
Yes, the 'so-called' leadership will cave.....and woe on them. Many of us will be just as pissed off at them as we were the D's.
The House (who controls the $$) is controlled by Republicans...........they don't need to give a damn inch............
I have many credit cards that raise my 'limit' every year........do I run right out and spend it because I can??????????????? FUCK NO.
Its called responsibility.
I say, not only DO NOT RAISE THE CREDIT LIMIT, I say LOWER it (to at least Clinton years).....and let the chips fall where they may.
We're Americans.........we'll deal with it......
Get the damned fed out of our pockets and watch this country revive itself within a year.
As we used to say in middle school, "No sh*t Sherlock!"
That exactly what I said. This idiot is holding us hostage again so his corporate and uber rich friends wont have to pay.
Here is the deal, say raising taxes on the uber rich wont create jobs, but cutting medicare and SS will?
Fuck republicans are dumb. They really are.
Seems as though he is admitting the facts that we cannot stop the spending fast enough. And we must stop the spending......
Boehner: Failing To Raise The Debt Limit Puts Economy In Great Jeopardy | TPMDC
In a political role reversal Friday, House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) warned that Congress risks severely harming the economy and exacerbating the unemployment crisis if it fails to raise the national debt ceiling in the next four weeks.
"While some think we can go past August 2nd, I frankly think it puts us in an awful lot of jeopardy, and puts our economy in jeopardy, risking even more jobs," Boehner told reporters at his weekly Capitol briefing.
His statement comes as a quiet rebuke to members of his own party who've argued that smacking against the ceiling -- or even defaulting briefly on the debt -- poses no great risk to the economy.
Interesting that he makes these comments now. Thoughts USMB?
As we used to say in middle school, "No sh*t Sherlock!"
That exactly what I said. This idiot is holding us hostage again so his corporate and uber rich friends wont have to pay.
Here is the deal, say raising taxes on the uber rich wont create jobs, but cutting medicare and SS will?
Fuck republicans are dumb. They really are.
Your hatred of R's is noted by your avi.
Quit drinking the partisan class warfare kookaid for a minute and educate yourself as to the reality of where we are today.
As an 'r' I can....but you can't.:
In case you haven't noticed ......We're broke.
