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[Snake]

The most I'd give him is that he probably *expected* them to be shitlords but really hoped they wouldn't. The man [still] isn't as polarized as most of us, after all.

We all expected the GOP to be shitlords. The problem is that we found they are worse. Shitmarquesses or perhaps even shitdukes.

 

[Black Mamba]

since this deal is going to fail, it means we get milk price hikes too, yes? it was a part of the Senate fiscal deal.

fun times ahead...

 

[Link]

since this deal is going to fail, it means we get milk price hikes too, yes? it was a part of the Senate fiscal deal.

fun times ahead...

I thought that was separate?

 

[PhoenixDark]

I thought that was separate?

Pretty sure it was an amendment.

 

[eBay Huckster]

We all expected the GOP to be shitlords. The problem is that we found they are worse. Shitmarquesses or perhaps even shitdukes.

God help us the day they finally metamorphose into shitkings

 

[B-Dubs]

since this deal is going to fail, it means we get milk price hikes too, yes? it was a part of the Senate fiscal deal.

fun times ahead...

No we adverted the dairy cliff already. Farm Bill extension and whatnot.

God help us the day they finally metamorphose into shitkings

If this isn't them being shitkings already then I have no desire to see what that would be like.

 

[Chumly]

Unbelievable that we can have a bipartisan bill pass the senate and hyper partisan house wont even bring it up to vote. Boehner better get control of his caucus.

 

[jamesinclair]

since this deal is going to fail, it means we get milk price hikes too, yes? it was a part of the Senate fiscal deal.

fun times ahead...

Dairy cliff averted.

But the Hurricane Sandy rebuild america fund?

Senate passed it, if House doesnt, no money to fix what was destroyed.

 

[slit]

since this deal is going to fail, it means we get milk price hikes too, yes? it was a part of the Senate fiscal deal.

fun times ahead...

I don't think that happens right away anyway.

 

[PhoenixDark]

Unbelievable that we can have a bipartisan bill pass the senate and hyper partisan house wont even bring it up to vote. Boehner better get control of his caucus.

He could end this right now by calling a vote. But he won't.

Which is why it's time to give them one last shot at a clean tax bill, then press nonstop on tv, speeches, etc

 

[Link]

Pretty sure it was an amendment.

Well, damn. Time to stock up on milk. Milk doesn't go bad, right?

 

[eBay Huckster]

If this isn't them being shitkings already then I have no desire to see what that would be like.

If you think that's a horrifying thought, imagine if they were shitemperors (over more than just the US)

 

[B-Dubs]

Dairy cliff averted.

But the Hurricane Sandy rebuild america fund?

Senate passed it, if House doesnt, no money to fix what was destroyed.

They still haven't passed that? Motherfuckers! Shitkings indeed!

 

[Rubenov]

Any inside info somewhere on what's going on at the meeting right now?

 

[cartoon_soldier]

Dairy Cliff has not been averted btw since that was a part of the deal too I believe.

 

[Chumly]

He could end this right now by calling a vote. But he won't.

Which is why it's time to give them one last shot at a clean tax bill, then press nonstop on tv, speeches, etc

Which is even more pathetic that it would pass if they brought it to a vote. Dems better get ready to hammer the shit out of republicans over this.

 

[Black Mamba]

WASHINGTON -- A potential doubling of milk prices will be averted as part of the compromise that White House and congressional bargainers reached on wide-ranging legislation to avert the "fiscal cliff," a leading senator said late Monday.

Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., told reporters that negotiators had agreed to extend portions of the expired 2008 farm bill through September. She said that includes language keeping milk prices from rising, but excludes other provisions like energy and disaster aid for farmers.

Stabenow said she considers the slimmed-down extension to be "Mitch McConnell's version of a farm bill." She was referring to the Senate Republican leader from Kentucky, who she said forced bargainers to accept the version of the farm bill that appeared in the deal.

The Senate measure would raise income taxes on single earners with annual incomes above $400,000 and married couples with incomes above $450,000. It would also block spending cuts for two months, extend jobless benefits for the long-term unemployed, prevent a 27 percent cut in fees for doctors who treat Medicare patients and prevent a spike in milk prices.

HuffPo and CBS. The milk thing is part of the fiscal cliff bill.

 

[bodyofanamerican]

Any inside info somewhere on what's going on at the meeting right now?

Not too sure how seriously to take this, but:

Robert Costa ‏@robertcostaNRO
Source inside room says GOP caucus still debating amendments and options. Lots of members speaking up. Votes tonight? Source says 50-50

Robert Costa ‏@robertcostaNRO
Source inside the caucus mtg tells me that RSC group is clashing (lightly) with moderates. Tempers aren't hot, just debating, source says

 

[PhoenixDark]

house will whip spending cut amendment. If it gets 218, they'll move it. If not, up and down on senate passed bill

https://twitter.com/feliciasonmez/status/286247367659884544

Will spending cuts get 218? Dunno how big the tea party/conservative bloc is.

 

[Officerrob]

https://twitter.com/feliciasonmez/status/286247367659884544

Will spending cuts get 218? Dunno how big the tea party/conservative bloc is.

I'm pretty sure they can't get 218

 

[Black Mamba]

haha, so the GOP leaders got a bit scared if they're willing to bring it up for a vote.

I guess they were hearing all the backlash?

Only question is if they have 218 for spending cuts, which they could since they're stupid.

Daniel Newhauser ‏@dnewhauser
Rep John Fleming (La) said sentiment in GOP mtg now is to pass senate bill as is, maybe with mostly Dem votes. Realize they're beat

OH SHIT

 

[Officerrob]

If House Republican conference couldn't provide 218 votes for $1 million tax threshold WITH spending cuts, how can they for an amended Senate bill?

 

[Dr. Pangloss]

They are all on record for voting for the Ryan budget several times. I'm sure they can get 218 true believers.

 

[Amir0x]

Confirming what is being said on CNN now...

they will whip to see if they can get 218 votes with amendments; if not they will get up/down vote on Senate Bill even if majority Dem votes.

This is going to be fucking entertaining.

 

[PhoenixDark]

please oh please get 218

 

[Officerrob]

please oh please get 218

It's not going to happen, LaTourette sounds defeated on CNN

 

[Link]

It's not going to happen, LaTourette sounds defeated on CNN

Yep, sounds like he indirectly said he'd vote for it, too.

 

[ivysaur12]

Who were the 8 senators that voted no? I know that Rubio and Paul didn't vote for it.

 

[thefro]

Yep, sounds like he indirectly said he'd vote for it, too.

I'd guess a majority of the GOP will actually end up voting for it (even if they're mad about it).

 

[Amir0x]

Who were the 8 senators that voted no? I know that Rubio and Paul didn't vote for it.

Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.)
Sen. Tom Carper (D-Dela.)
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa)
Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah)
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.)
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.)
Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Ala.)
Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa)

 

[cartoon_soldier]

I'd guess a majority of the GOP will actually end up voting for it (even if they're mad about it).

If I had to guess once the final Dem vote tally is in, many will switch votes.

 

[Qazaq]

NM

 

[Link]

I'd guess a majority of the GOP will actually end up voting for it (even if they're mad about it).

It's looking that way, but I never underestimate Republican stubbornness.

 

[The Librarian]

https://twitter.com/daveweigel/status/286253888649166849

 

[Amir0x]

what kind of cuts are they trying for? Come on, I want juicy details daveweigel! This is already almost more entertaining than election season

 

[Black Mamba]

what kind of cuts are they trying for? Come on, I want juicy details daveweigel! This is already almost more entertaining than election season

Probably cutting meals on wheels again.

SabrinaSiddiqui: Rep. John Fleming just said there are enough Rs who support Senate bill to pass it with Dems without any amendment

 

[thefit]

https://twitter.com/daveweigel/status/286253888649166849

Didn't they already warn them that this kind of shit was a non starter on the Dem side? The fuk.


Oh and funny story some asshole in a BMV chased me a bit on the freeway on my home yesterday screaming and hollering due to my Obama stickers. asshole.

 

[B-Dubs]

https://twitter.com/daveweigel/status/286253888649166849

and here we go....

 

[el retorno]

https://twitter.com/daveweigel/status/286256124972388352

@daveweigel
Paul Ryan has been laughing off reporter Qs all day. When asked if he'll back the deal: "I'm just looking for the score" for the UW game

serious people

 

[ivysaur12]

@LukeRussert
Most members I've spoken to don't think there are 217 #GOP votes for amended #fiscalcliff bill being whipped. We'll see.

el oh el

 

[el retorno]

el oh el

would then they put up the original bill?

 

[slit]

https://twitter.com/daveweigel/status/286256124972388352


serious people

Well, at least he's got his priorities in order.

 

[TacticalFox88]

https://twitter.com/daveweigel/status/286256124972388352


serious people

Never knew Ryan could be such a troll.

 

[PhoenixDark]

https://twitter.com/daveweigel/status/286256124972388352


serious people

He should head to the White House, I'm sure Obama is watching the game too

 

[Measley]

Never knew Ryan could be such a troll.

 

[Aaron Strife]

would then they put up the original bill?

That seems to be the plan... But who knows what will happen? Nothing in this whole negotiation has gone as planned, really.

 

[FyreWulff]

Seriously the House Republicans are truly fucking nuts. I thought I could never underestimate how nuts they are, but here we are.

If I had the skill, I'd just make a GIF of that scene in Matrix Reloaded where Morpheus is watching the Nebucwhatever burning but put "GOP" on top of it.

Party is fucking dead

 

[ClovingWestbrook]

House back in session on CSPAN

 

[jamesinclair]

https://twitter.com/daveweigel/status/286253888649166849

Can we stop posting links to twitter, without any actual content?

Going back and forth on a phone is a major PITA.

 

[GhaleonEB]

What really cracks me up about the situation is, Boehner punted this straight over to McConnell and Reid to solve. They did, with a deal that got a 92-8 vote. Now Boehner's not happy with the lifeline they threw him. You can't make this shit up.