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Dems have never used extortion, right? Recall which party invoked he nuclear option.Sure, it is saying no to extortion. What the republicans are trying to do is use extortion to pass a law they can not pass without extorting it into law. The only ones angry will be those who are disappointed that extortion didn't work for them.Is Obama prepared to own the shutdown due to his veto?Do you have the votes to override a veto?No the GOP is the majority party. When Dems were the majority they were like "fuck 'em, we've got the votes." Now the GOP is the majority. Fuck you, we've got the votes.The Republicans get the blame because people know it's what they do, throw a tantrum and threaten to shut down the government. If the Dems are filibustering, it's because Reps are trying to get Obama to swallow a poison pill. If they want a deal passed, they need to negotiate with the Dems, NOT play chicken. You'd think by now they'd know history isn't on their side.The GOP has a bill they can pass and Democrats are blocking it and the GOP is responsible? Wow, what are you smoking?