now they're just being assholes (not like they haven't been)

GOP’s Latest Fiscal Cliff Offer: Permanent Extension Of Bush Tax Cuts For The Wealthy
(Think Progress)
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They know this is not going to happen - and that the American public do not want it to happen and that it would be bad for the economy if it were to happen. So, to keep plugging away at this over & over is just stupid & asshole-ish. But, that's what repugs do best...