First of all, the modern G.O.P. fundamentally does not accept the legitimacy of a Democratic presidency — any Democratic presidency. We saw that under Bill Clinton, and we saw it again as soon as Mr. Obama took office.
This is from a guy claiming that the Republicans are crazy. As what was pointed out before, the Republicans are rejecting tax increases, not the raising of the debt limit. Obama insists upon raising taxes. He won't accept a short term debt limit increase. Who's making ultimatums? If the Republicans pass a short term bill to raise the debt limit, will he veto it? Or one with modest cuts only? Wouldn't that be crazy if he did?
Also, isn't it a bit crazy to insist that there will be a default when there won't be if a debt limit increase doesn't occur. It would only be a partial shutdown. The rhetoric is getting pretty thick. If they aren't careful, they are going to provoke a fight from some folks who aren't looking for one.
No comments:
Post a Comment