@Jstoner64 This all happened because voters overwhelmingly opposed shutdown & blamed GOP for it. Tainted everything.
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Replying to @DavidMDrucker
@DavidMDrucker That's where I place most blame on House GOP; inability to articulate and sell the scenario. Ryan, best chance, was a ghost.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @Jstoner64
@Jstoner64 problem is voters were predisposed to hate this. Cruz was main spox (he's not House R) & still voters never liked.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @DavidMDrucker
@DavidMDrucker not to belabor, but majority dislikes O'care, never heard from Rs that shutdown entails 17% and that Default an impossibility1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @Jstoner64
@Jstoner64 of course: Prob is O'care hate never translated into defund/shutdown support.Nvr. And default is possible & most Rs believe that.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @DavidMDrucker
@DavidMDrucker on Average, monthly Revs 10x Debt service, not to mention ability to make deal with Fed Holdings. Default voluntary.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @Jstoner64
@Jstoner64 Default is real if markets say it's real. AND no one who understands govt finances agrees w/ you. I mean nonpartisan types.3 replies 1 retweet 0 likes -
Replying to @DavidMDrucker
@DavidMDrucker It's not rocket science. The Revs surpass Debt Service 10:1...and then there's the fact the the Fed holds $2 Trillion.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @Jstoner64
@Jstoner64 Let's assume you're right. Because I'm fine w/ that: Then there is no leverage on the debt ceiling to negotiate anything.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @DavidMDrucker
@DavidMDrucker the White House's leverage was in fear mongering. The House would have been wise to dispel & slow the pace.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
@Jstoner64 And one point: If scare mongering works & markets tank, then the whole thing is real, even if academically doesn't have to happen
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