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Old Aug 1st 2011, 07:09 AM   #1
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The president says it is so. A deal is done. This should be cause for much celebration in the kingdom of DC. Except it is not.

Everyone seems bent out of shape. A GOP senator threatens a filibuster. A Dem is encouraging a march upon the White House. Romney hates the deal. And just what is a "Satan Sandwich"?

OMG - if everyone is unhappy it may be a good compromise.

And in unrelated news...the Feds may have a lead on DB Cooper.

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And just what is a "Satan Sandwich"?
It's what they put in Happy Meals.
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And just what is a "Satan Sandwich"?
it's what three gay guys make on Fire Island.
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Old Aug 1st 2011, 07:29 AM   #4
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I don't really think gay guys doing it is a Satan sandwich. I just hate Matt's sanctimonious BS and I couldn't think of anything realting to scarves. I shold've just called him a snobby ******* and been done with it.
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The president says it is so. A deal is done. This should be cause for much celebration in the kingdom of DC. Except it is not.

Everyone seems bent out of shape. A GOP senator threatens a filibuster. A Dem is encouraging a march upon the White House. Romney hates the deal. And just what is a "Satan Sandwich"?

OMG - if everyone is unhappy it may be a good compromise.

And in unrelated news...the Feds may have a lead on DB Cooper.

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I like the D.B. Cooper story, just for the distraction.
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It's going to either die or get severely mauled in the House.
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if everyone is unhappy it may be a good compromise.
With divided government, the best you can hope for is something nobody really likes, but enough members of Congress will vote for (and the President will sign).

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I'm not totally convinced this is over.
It won't be until the vote is taken and the President signs it. Remember, this needs 60 votes in the Senate.
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It won't be until the vote is taken and the President signs it. Remember, this needs 60 votes in the Senate.
No kidding? I would have never guessed.
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I like the D.B. Cooper story, just for the distraction.
There are some similarities. Both have a hijacking. Both have a bailout. Neither will be solved soon.
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The Onion pretty much nails it: Democrats, Republicans Celebrate Pitiful Excuse For Common Ground
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