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• Boehner lays down his marker on debt ceiling

  Thu Jan 6, 2011
  • Hey cookie, they voted for military action. They did not vote to keep the wars off the books or turn it over to private contractors.

• First thoughts: Now what?

  Thu Jan 6, 2011
  • Air Force, would you answer a question for me? Its an honest question asked in an attempt to understand where you are coming from. What does the phrase "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" actually mean to you?

• First thoughts: Now what?

  Thu Jan 6, 2011
  • Sure, DBO. I live in Kentucky, work in the power generation and distribution field. Grew up poorer than dirt in Louisiana. Have a technical degree, upper middle class, over 60 years old, have a hard time expressing myself with the written word but will always try. Wish I had your quick wit.

• First thoughts: Now what?

  Thu Jan 6, 2011
  • I can't believe it. Maybe JS1 has seen the light. Did she just admit that she was an unreasonable person? She really did! She never understood the mess that Obama inherited but look at her give Boehner a mile wide pass.

• First Thoughts: What GOP control of the House means (and doesn't)

  Wed Jan 5, 2011
  • The majority wanted a public option in the healthcare overhaul but we didn't get . Dropped it trying to get more Republican support. Is that doing the will of the people? Honestly, I think some of you are so busy idolizing the rich that you are not paying attention.

• Issa's letter to business groups

  Tue Jan 4, 2011
  • Issa will not get far in his investigations of the financial meltdown.

• Issa's letter to business groups

  Tue Jan 4, 2011
  • Nice facts if thats what they are, but still short of an answer, how many rigs left the Gulf? I'll give you a clue - zero. So are just spouting crap?

• Issa's letter to business groups

  Tue Jan 4, 2011
  • See Paul has problem with distinguishing between making an immature mistake and having a criminal past. For instance, the story of ex-Gov. Daniels college days marijuana arresst is a non-issue because he did not become a pot-head but instead, learned his lesson and went on to a productive life.

• Issa's letter to business groups

  Tue Jan 4, 2011
  • Hey bob, how many drilling platforms left the Gulf in the wake of the spill and drilling moratorium? You seem to know so much about it, I'm sure you could enlighten us all with a precise number? Or maybe you're just another loudmouth spouting crap to sound important?

• Rahm can run

  Tue Jan 4, 2011
  • I take it Albany is a suburb of Chicago?