Boehner actually gave a good speech, I'm shocked....

[steve2470]

He urged the R's to vote yes on bailout, despite possibly losing their re-election. I *think* he actually was sincere.

Color me shocked.

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http://play.rbn.com/play.asx?url=cspan/cspan/wmlive/cspan1v.asf&proto=mms?mswmext=.asx

[thewiseguy]

1. He gave a very strong speech.

This vote separates men from the boys.

[VolcanoJen]

2. If Boehner can give a speech without breaking down into tears...

... then it's a good day for Boehner. ;-)

He's more concerned about Eric Cantor (R-VA) challenging him for Minority Leader than he is about fixing one damned thing in Washington. Boehner is an embarrassment for Ohioans.

[Zynx]

3. I think he meant it too. It didn't sound like Boehner's normal B.S. that I hear all the time.

[Kurt_and_Hunter]

4. My thought was "The crisis is so bad that even wing-nuts are putting country ahead of politics"

When House wing-nuts act for the good of the nation you KNOW it's a serious situation.

Actual patriotism is not something they come to easily.

[ShortnFiery]

6. No, the Wingnuts and Corporate Democrats are joining forces with the BushBotBorg.

It's filthy ... disgusting. :nuke:

[Silent3]

17. Yes, it's always a conspiracy...

...and an endlessly suspicious nature is the greatest wisdom. Never let 'em fool you! :eyes:

[scheming daemons]

5. A vote for the bailout is a vote FOR the country, at the expense of their careers.....

And anybody who votes for it should be commended..... but they won't. Their opponents will use it against them.


But that's ok... they would have saved the country.

[ShortnFiery]

11. Oh bullshit! They are mostly millionaires and this is just a GAME to them. eom

[thewiseguy]

12. Yes this is a trap!

[tekisui]

7. I think the scenarios laid out in those closed door meetings

are shockingly desperate, and can't be allowed.

This isn't a good bill, but something is needed. I wish they could have fixed it the right way the first time. Who knows if the corrections will ever be made.

[Zynx]

8. Frankly I would be proud to lose my seat to stand up to phoney populism.

[Kurt_and_Hunter]

10. very good line!

[Lint Head]

9. It's because the chickens have come home to roost for the Republican

failures and he has to admit it. This is serious shit! The criminals in the White House have destroyed the nation and it is obvious.
When criminals are caught red handed they have to tell the truth. There is nothing honorable in what Boehner has said. He had to be convinced by the tragic circumstance his party has put out precious country in. :dem:

[grantcart]

13. well I am speechless if I hadn't read it at DU I would not have believed it

[blogslut]

14. He came thisclose to tearing up

They sure do want this bailout passed.

I wish I had a better understanding of this stuff, but I don't. I get the overview but not the particulars. Ultimately I think the bailout is designed to quell panic and help prevent bank runs. Other than that, I got nuthin'.

[steve2470]

15. voting by electronic means now..... nt

[TexasObserver]

16. yes, top GOP leadership came out FOR the bill, but the GOP is voting 2-1 AGAINST

Now they'll run against us for passing it.