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Obama Makes Sandwich Run, Says ‘There Is No Winning’ In Shutdown Fight
Monday, October 7, 2013 1:32 PM
NIKI2
Gettin' old, but still a hippie at heart...
Quote:With negotiations at a standstill, President Obama and Vice President Biden ventured outside the White House for lunch today, visiting a nearby deli to draw public attention to the government shutdown and urge Republicans to reopen the government. Obama, in shirtsleeves, and Biden, sporting his signature aviators, strolled out of the White House to cheers from surprised tourists and walked a few blocks down Pennsylvania Avenue to Taylor Gourmet, a sandwich shop that is offering a 10 percent discount to workers furloughed because of the shutdown. “Part of the reason we’re here is, we’re starving and the food here is great. The other part of it, though, is that right now this establishment is providing a 10 percent discount to all federal workers who are on furlough — plus a cookie — and that I think is an indication of how ordinary Americans look out for each other and aren’t obsessed with politics and aren’t trying to extract concessions out of each other,” the president told reporters and the crowd of diners at Taylor’s, before placing his lunch order. “Right now, the House of Representatives has the opportunity to do the exact same thing,” he said. “This shutdown could be over today…. If Speaker Boehner would simply allow that vote to take place, we can end this shutdown and a whole bunch of families, not just here in Washington, but all across the country, will have the certainty that a paycheck will be coming.” The president pushed back against an anonymous administration official who was quoted in The Wall Street Journal as saying the White House is “winning” the shutdown fight. “There is no winning when families don’t have certainty about whether they are going to get paid or not,” Obama said. “As long as they’re off the job, nobody’s winning.” The president picked up the tab today, which came to $21.56, before venturing outside to greet the large crowd excitedly gathered on the street. “Hang tough, Mr. President,” an onlooker reportedly told Obama. “You’re doing the right thing,” said another. http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2013/10/obama-makes-sandwich-run-says-there-is-no-winning-in-shutdown-fight/]
Monday, October 7, 2013 3:40 PM
AURAPTOR
America loves a winner!
Quote: The president pushed back against an anonymous administration official who was quoted in The Wall Street Journal as saying the White House is “winning” the shutdown fight. “There is no winning when families don’t have certainty about whether they are going to get paid or not,” Obama said. “As long as they’re off the job, nobody’s winning.”
Monday, October 7, 2013 4:06 PM
SHINYGOODGUY
Quote:Originally posted by AURaptor: Quote: The president pushed back against an anonymous administration official who was quoted in The Wall Street Journal as saying the White House is “winning” the shutdown fight. “There is no winning when families don’t have certainty about whether they are going to get paid or not,” Obama said. “As long as they’re off the job, nobody’s winning.” 'Pushed back' is a clever, spin doctor way of saying he's covering his ass after word got out to the public what they're REALLY saying behind closed doors. Pure 100% political theatre by Obama to compensate for the empty chair. Fathom the hypocrisy of a government that requires every citizen to prove they are insured... but not everyone must prove they are a citizen Resident USA Freedom Fundie " AU, that was great, LOL!! " - Chrisisall
Monday, October 7, 2013 4:12 PM
Monday, October 7, 2013 4:54 PM
STORYMARK
Monday, October 7, 2013 5:46 PM
CHRISISALL
Quote:Originally posted by Storymark: Except the tea bagger idiots are the evil men.
Monday, October 7, 2013 7:54 PM
Monday, October 7, 2013 8:05 PM
Quote:Originally posted by Niki2: What's most interesting of all, and very illuminating, is that when I was putting up threads about the possibility of the Republicans shutting down the government, does everyone remember Rap was right there, adamant that "the Republicans will not shut down the government".
Monday, October 7, 2013 8:50 PM
Quote:Originally posted by Storymark: Except the tea bagger idiots are the evil men. Even your own party is turning on zealots like you, rappy. Finally.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013 12:44 AM
JONGSSTRAW
Quote:Originally posted by AURaptor: Spare me this 'law of the land ' crap. It's a complete sham, against the will of the people, and everyone knows it.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013 6:03 AM
Quote:Originally posted by AURaptor: Quote:Originally posted by Storymark: Except the tea bagger idiots are the evil men. Even your own party is turning on zealots like you, rappy. Finally. I hope they think so. They're part of the inside the beltway, get-along-go-along Republocrats, like John " Just adore me! " McCain. Doing the right thing = being a zealot ? Fine. I'm down w/ that. Law of the land, huh ?? Why the 1 year delay on the employer's mandate then? That's not part of the law. No one even ASKED Congress if that could be amended. There was no discussion, no debate. Caesar Obamus just decreed it, and made it so. Same goes for the over 1000 special give aways / waivers, to friends and family ( politically speaking ) for businesses Barry likes or needs to stay in good favor ? Spare me this 'law of the land ' crap. It's a complete sham, against the will of the people, and everyone knows it. Fathom the hypocrisy of a government that requires every citizen to prove they are insured... but not everyone must prove they are a citizen Resident USA Freedom Fundie " AU, that was great, LOL!! " - Chrisisall
Tuesday, October 8, 2013 6:07 AM
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Tuesday, October 8, 2013 7:48 PM
WHOZIT
Thursday, October 10, 2013 11:41 PM
Quote:Originally posted by Storymark: A symbolic vote which made no difference.... versus causing an actual default and damaging the economy.
Quote: The fact that we are here today to debate raising America’s debt limit is a sign of leadership failure. It is a sign that the US Government cannot pay its own bills. It is a sign that we now depend on ongoing financial assistance from foreign countries to finance our Government’s reckless fiscal policies. Increasing America’s debt weakens us domestically and internationally. Leadership means that “the buck stops here.” Instead, Washington is shifting the burden of bad choices today onto the backs of our children and grandchildren. America has a debt problem and a failure of leadership. Americans deserve better.
Friday, October 11, 2013 9:21 AM
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