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Diknak October 14th, 2013 12:19pm

(video in comments) Just before the shutdown, the House changed the rule for calling for a vote on a bill. Previously, any sitting member could call for a vote, now only Boehner can. Do you think this shutdown was planned?

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comppete Las Vegas
10/14/13 2:16 pm

It was anticipated by the Republicans. It was planned by the Democrats. Namely, Reid and Obama.

pisomojado
10/14/13 1:31 pm

Well, the GOP certainly had been talking about it well ahead of time.

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Jungle in the dog house
10/14/13 1:25 pm

Of course it was planned. The WH and the lib congress shoved obamacare down our throats. Now the con house is fighting back.

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akgoat UniversityofAlaska
10/14/13 2:45 pm

I wouldn't say "shoved" when the majority of America wants healthcare reform and the SCOTUS upheld the law. But you keep believing whatever keeps you angriest.

JiveYoungKing The Banter Boy
10/14/13 11:18 am

It was planned years ago. The Koch brothers and a couple other crazy people got together and thought this plan up. Idk if it was so down to a tee like when and what not...

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CTYankee!!! Connecticut
10/14/13 11:06 am

Kind of hard to believe it was not planned

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Zod Above Pugetropolis
10/14/13 10:49 am

When I started using the word "hijacked" two weeks ago to describe what the tea people faction and their hangers-on have done to our democratic process, this is an example of what I mean.

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DunkinFrunk Austin area, Texas
10/14/13 10:31 am

Yes I do. Politicians are trying to destroy our freedoms, way of life, and set up a two tier nation. Them and us.

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presleyc5 tejas
10/14/13 10:14 am

Wow! Seems pretty planned to me. This is disgusting!!

Diknak Ohio
10/14/13 5:20 am

The house now has enough votes to pass a budget but Boehner won't call for a vote.

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Mattwall1
10/14/13 6:01 am

Something smells fishy.

akgoat UniversityofAlaska
10/14/13 10:22 am

Is it because you are near the ocean @matt?