Ryan Blames GOP on Democratic Scare Tactics

[Eddie Teach]

Chris Lee, who resigned last year after a shirtless photo he posted in a personal ad on Craigslist surfaced.

So shirtless on a magazine cover is ok for a Congressman, but shirtless in personal ads is out. Got it.

[Jacob]

We'll keep putting off fixing the problem until the problem forces us to do otherwise.

What do you guys figure the "the problem forces us to do otherwise" scenario is?

[HVC]

We'll keep putting off fixing the problem until the problem forces us to do otherwise.

What do you guys figure the "the problem forces us to do otherwise" scenario is?

Probably a real second depression. that'll fix it for a little bit after.

[MadImmortalMan]

We'll keep putting off fixing the problem until the problem forces us to do otherwise.

What do you guys figure the "the problem forces us to do otherwise" scenario is?

A situation that severely undermines the demand for US Treasuries and restricts the government's ability to issue debt. Then cash flow dries up and more government shutdowns happen. A crisis of confidence essentially.

[KRonn]

We'll keep putting off fixing the problem until the problem forces us to do otherwise.

What do you guys figure the "the problem forces us to do otherwise" scenario is?

One scenario by some, such as the leading Dem and Repub on Obama's first debt commission is that the entitlements, without reform, are going to cost so much by about 2020 that we'll be forced to take drastic measures, maybe even the programs going belly up. I think that's mainly Medicare, but also Social Security is in for a bumpy ride a bit further along.

That debt commission had some good ideas, at least to begin the debate. But IMO both parties are hesitant to move on anything. They find it easier to wait for the other side to make a move then bash, scare (elders especially) and do all they can to make political gain. Again, both parties do this ad nauseum.

[Faeelin]

Chris Lee, who resigned last year after a shirtless photo he posted in a personal ad on Craigslist surfaced.

So shirtless on a magazine cover is ok for a Congressman, but shirtless in personal ads is out. Got it.

There are rumors that the people he was messaging were transgender prostitutes.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/02/25/chris-lee-transgender-women-craigslist_n_828476.html