Bid to break debt impasse faces new obstacles

[el_em_en_oh]

(Reuters) - A Republican proposal to cut the U.S. deficit faced delay and stiff opposition on Wednesday, raising the risk of a debt default and a ratings downgrade as the clock ticks toward a deadline less than a week away.

ENTIRE ARTICLE:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/07/27/us-usa-debt-idUSTRE7646S620110727

[teko]

I have always been impressed that presidents never talk badly about other presidents. Why? Because they have been there and experienced it for themselves. I honestly wonder sometimes why anyone would want to go thru what Obama has had to put up with for 400thou a year.

I like Obama, and I do think he is doing the best job that he can do and I will be voting for him again. Not looking like much else to choose from and I dont like the antics of the gop. They are divided amonst themselves and appear to be on a sinking ship.

[brice1967]

The title of the article says it all.  These politicians can't even get out of their own way to allow anything to work.  They'll keep messing around and try to pull something off right before the primary and then both sides will take credit...... just guessing, though.

[adgal]

We were commenting on that the other day.  He does look like he has aged a great deal.  You know, I still love the guy.  No matter how anyone feels about his leadership skills, I think you have to admit he took the role of President during an extremely difficult time in the US.  Moreso then some others in your history?  At least that is my opinion.  I do believe he has the US best interests at heart and although I know many don't agree with how he has handled things, I do believe he is giving it his best shot.  I feel badly for him.  

I sure hope this issues gets resolved quickly.  Countdown is on.

[el_em_en_oh]

All I can say is, MAN... BO's looking old, old, old.

Seriously, look at the picture of him and tell me that you don't think he looks like he's aged 20 years since taking office.

From what I remember, he didn't have gray hair when he took office. Now look at him (the main picture in the above article).

Then again, I think ALL presidents go through that. Look at before and after pictures of all the presidents. It's a seriously stressful job (I guess;-).

Check it out. Just found this: http://society.ezinemark.com/us-presidents-before-and-after-leaving-white-house-77365b01475e.html