Sequestration

[Rastus]

Anybody else get the feeling we are being set up?

Everybody throughout the political spectrum is whining big time about it. Congress calls it bad, but takes no responsibility for it.

I would assume there will be a last minute law that repeals it, or an executive order that nullifies it. Then pass the blame.

Shitstorm coming, don't you think? And we will be left with something worse.

 

[theevilsharpie]

I would assume there will be a last minute law that repeals it, or an executive order that nullifies it.

I doubt it. Sequestration is a golden opportunity to cut spending across the board while dodging responsibility for the cuts. Expect more of it.

 

[Ryan]

I doubt it. Sequestration is a golden opportunity to cut spending across the board while dodging responsibility for the cuts. Expect more of it.

Exactly - Republicans will let it go because it will prevent them from violating their "no new taxes" pledge.

 

[Agent11]

The whole situation is pathetic.

 

[Thump553]

Republicans forced sequestration to happen because they wouldn't compromise one inch on raising the deficit cap, it was their way or the highway. Now they are trying to blame Obama and Congressional Dems for it (a favorite theme of Linda McMahon, GOP candidate for Senate here). Obama should continue to hold their feet to the fire on this and the Bush tax cuts.

Although I bet at least a 90% chance that if all the Bush tax cuts do expire enough GOP will sign onto a retroactive bill later restoring them for all but the ultra-rich.

 

[Pens1566]

If it is allowed to happen, watch the unemployment rate skyrocket.

 

[Brutus04]

I doubt it. Sequestration is a golden opportunity to cut spending across the board while dodging responsibility for the cuts. Expect more of it.

Them assholes are already talking about "extending" it to March...not to interfere w/elections no doubt. The fucks can't even complete a budget for Christ's sake.

 

[Jhhnn]

The whole situation is pathetic.

Of course it is, being a function of Repub dishonesty.