New Unemployment Claims Rise "Unexpectedly"

[Gaspar]

They won't in any case.  It'd be harmful for them politically.  "damn the torpedos"

No, it wouldn't. 

They aren't facing any political pressure.  They simply have to make difficult choices.  The can has been kicked as far as they are willing to let it go.  The pressure is now on the administration, and it seems from the president's most recent comments that he is willing to entertain some of the options that were "off limits" just a few months ago.  His most recent comments indicate that meaningful cuts will be discussed. 

I am very hopeful.  A victory in the direction of reason will be a victory for both sides.

[Townsend]

No, it wouldn't. 

They aren't facing any political pressure.

(Spit take)

They simply have to make difficult choices.  The can has been kicked as far as they are willing to let it go.  The pressure is now on the administration, and it seems from the president's most recent comments that he is willing to entertain some of the options that were "off limits" just a few months ago.

Apparently, per NPR, the same can be said of the other side.  Maybe there will be room to move however, they'll claw and spit all the way so the unwashed masses will believe they fought tooth and nail for them.

I am very hopeful.  A victory in the direction of reason will be a victory for both sides.

I'll leave that one.

[Gaspar]

Interestingly enough, within the debate and coverage to follow you will hear another new term "Revenue Positive Measures."  It turns out that the focus groups frowned on the administrations most recent term "Spending Offsets."

The spending train is about to hit the wall, and at this point new taxes will cause a backlash that the economy cannot absorb.  There are only two choices.

1. Fix the problem.
2. Kick the can.

The republicans, at least for now, are unwilling to kick the can. That may indeed change to some extent with negotiation and compromise, but the President has little wiggle room, and an increasing number of Americans now realize that.  So there is this mad struggle (as usual) to change terminology, and alter measurement criteria.  I just don't think that redefining the problem is going to work for President Obama this time.

[guido911]

Who precisely are the unwashed masses T that you are referring to?

[Townsend]

That may indeed change to some extent with negotiation and compromise, but the President has little wiggle room, and an increasing number of Americans now realize that. 

Once the ceiling is raised that increasing number of Americans will go on washing their cars and bitching about their chosen sports team.

The "they" will think of something else to rile us up about and use that for the next soap box.

I'm hoping something good can come out of this but it won't.  The 24 cycle will get bored and the next generation of politicians will take up another cause.

[Townsend]

Who precisely are the unwashed masses T that you are referring to?

I was wondering when your pain killer fog would lift a little.

I expect nothing of consequence from you.

[guido911]

I was wondering when your pain killer fog would lift a little.

I expect nothing of consequence from you.

Ah, wattah matta, can't answer the question? Because as I understand the definition of "unwashed masses" or the "great unwashed", they are the uneducated and uninformed.

[Townsend]

as I understand the definition of "unwashed masses" or the "great unwashed", they are the uneducated and uninformed.

Have you seen Palin audiences or the people waiting in line to get into the Anthony trial?

[Gaspar]

Have you seen Palin audiences or the people waiting in line to get into the Anthony trial?

Were they fainting?

[Townsend]

Were they fainting?

Only after the verdict.  Those are perfect people for the "they" to rile.

[guido911]

Have you seen Palin audiences or the people waiting in line to get into the Anthony trial?

Yes, and I have seen/heard people like this too.

But oh, they aren't the great unwashed.

[Townsend]

Oh good, more videos.

[guido911]

Oh good, more videos evidence of your dooshy hypocrisy.

fify.

[Townsend]

Anyway, nice talking to you Gaspar.

Sorry the thread crapper had to jump in here and waste our time.

Clean up on aisle 9.  Someone's got Guido's head squeezin's all over the place.

[guido911]

Anyway, nice talking to you Gaspar.

Sorry the thread crapper had to jump in here and waste our time.

Clean up on aisle 9.  Someone's got Guido's head squeezin's all over the place.

As usual, taking his ball and going home. Par for the course, quitter.