Mideast Discussion: Mideastern Budget Amendment

[tmthforu94]

Well, the vote has narrowly failed. It's especially disappointing, as Senator Ben indicated he would have switched his vote had he known it would be the deciding vote.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Indeed.  I expect to support the new bill, although I wish we could get a higher number.

[Oldiesfreak1854]

Hey guys, if this fails, let's pass this bill next session:

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The bolded part is the only section I support. If the Governor gets a mansion, I demand one too.


Also, how the hell would you use up $250 billion on one statue of yourself?!?!?

That's the beauty of it - we can make it as much as we want.

I was thinking around 20 stories tall, made of gold...no, platinum.

I demand a share of the pie. -_-

 I want $10 billion allocated for a statue of myself in St. Louis.

And while you're at it, why not set aside $20 billion for a statue of me somewhere in Michigan (maybe Detroit)?    Haha, just kidding.  What would classify as an emergency under this bill?

[Kitteh]

As a compromise, what if we raise the limit to 115% or 120%? Not quite as much as what the Left wants (125%) but still ok and maybe able to swing a few votes.

[Talleyrand]

As a compromise, what if we raise the limit to 115% or 120%? Not quite as much as what the Left wants (125%) but still ok and maybe able to swing a few votes.

115% would be fine with me, although 110% would be preferable.

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

As a compromise, what if we raise the limit to 115% or 120%? Not quite as much as what the Left wants (125%) but still ok and maybe able to swing a few votes.

115% would be fine with me, although 110% would be preferable.

I'd definitely support 120%, or even 117%. 

[tmthforu94]

As a compromise, what if we raise the limit to 115% or 120%? Not quite as much as what the Left wants (125%) but still ok and maybe able to swing a few votes.

115% would be fine with me, although 110% would be preferable.

I'd definitely support 120%, or even 117%. 

I figured 115% would be OK with you since you once proposed 113%. We'd be getting pretty petty if we oppose 115% but pass 117%. But then again, that's what happened with 110% or 113%...

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

As a compromise, what if we raise the limit to 115% or 120%? Not quite as much as what the Left wants (125%) but still ok and maybe able to swing a few votes.

115% would be fine with me, although 110% would be preferable.

I'd definitely support 120%, or even 117%. 

I figured 115% would be OK with you since you once proposed 113%.

I didn't propose it, you did and I made a one-time offer in the spirit of compromise and as a good-will gesture (although I admittedly could've been more clear that it was a one-time only offer).  It was rejected, so here we are

[Talleyrand]

115% is a clean-looking and decent compromise. I wouldn't support 120%, and 117% would get my very reluctant support.

Senator X, if we increased the debt ceiling a little bit, would you be okay with 115%?

[Gass3268]

I could support 117%. This is a compromise compared to the 125% that was originally proposed by the governor.   

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

115% is a clean-looking and decent compromise. I wouldn't support 120%, and 117% would get my very reluctant support.

I proposed 117% because 117.5% is splitting the difference between 125% and 110%.  That seems fair to me.

[Talleyrand]

117% would be fine, but no higher. And the debt ceiling should go no higher than $75 billion. How's that?

[Kitteh]

117% would be fine, but no higher. And the debt ceiling should go no higher than $75 billion. How's that?

177% is just a weird number. It's splitting hairs at this point but 115% is easier to calculate.

[Talleyrand]

117% would be fine, but no higher. And the debt ceiling should go no higher than $75 billion. How's that?

177% is just a weird number. It's splitting hairs at this point but 115% is easier to calculate.

I agree 115% would be preferable.

Obviously 177% is a just a weird number.

[tmthforu94]

117% would be fine, but no higher. And the debt ceiling should go no higher than $75 billion. How's that?

177% is just a weird number. It's splitting hairs at this point but 115% is easier to calculate.

^^^

And actually, there was a strong backing for a completely balanced amendment. So the "perfect compromise" between the two would technically be 115%. Those favoring a higher number actually benefit from this.

[Talleyrand]

I would oppose a completely balanced amendment for reasons I stated earlier, relating to gameplay and emergencies.

[TJ in Oregon]

This thread reads sort of like an auction.

Do all of you really care whether it's 110%, 113%, or 117%!?

I think you've all been watching too much Pawn Stars

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

This thread reads sort of like an auction.

Do all of you really care whether it's 110%, 113%, or 117%!?

I think you've all been watching too much Pawn Stars

You win.

[Kitteh]

This thread reads sort of like an auction.

Do all of you really care whether it's 110%, 113%, or 117%!?

I think you've all been watching too much Pawn Stars

You win.

[tmthforu94]

This thread reads sort of like an auction.

Do all of you really care whether it's 110%, 113%, or 117%!?

I think you've all been watching too much Pawn Stars

Thank you.

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

This thread reads sort of like an auction.

Do all of you really care whether it's 110%, 113%, or 117%!?

I think you've all been watching too much Pawn Stars

Thank you.

Of course, this just as easily applies to you Governor

[tmthforu94]

This thread reads sort of like an auction.

Do all of you really care whether it's 110%, 113%, or 117%!?

I think you've all been watching too much Pawn Stars

Thank you.

Of course, this just as easily applies to you Tmth

I was fine with 110%. I then proposed 115% to try to put this all to rest, since 3% lower was just too much for you to bear. I'm not the one waffling between 113% or 117% or 150% etc. etc. - I think this whole thing is completely petty and ridiculous.

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

This thread reads sort of like an auction.

Do all of you really care whether it's 110%, 113%, or 117%!?

I think you've all been watching too much Pawn Stars

Thank you.

Of course, this just as easily applies to you Tmth

I was fine with 110%. I then proposed 115% to try to put this all to rest, since 3% lower was just too much for you to bear. I'm not the one waffling between 113% or 117% or 150% etc. etc. - I think this whole thing is completely petty and ridiculous.

I'm not waffling on anything and you know it  And people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones, either neither side is being petty and ridiculous or both are.  117% is a fair compromise.  

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

This thread reads sort of like an auction.

Do all of you really care whether it's 110%, 113%, or 117%!?

I think you've all been watching too much Pawn Stars

Thank you.

Of course, this just as easily applies to you Tmth

I was fine with 110%. I then proposed 115% to try to put this all to rest, since 3% lower was just too much for you to bear. I'm not the one waffling between 113% or 117% or 150% etc. etc. - I think this whole thing is completely petty and ridiculous.

I'm not waffling on anything and you know it  And people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones, either neither side is being petty and ridiculous or both are.  117% is a fair compromise.  

You were ok with 113%, and I've agreed to go as high as 115% (from my ideal 100%).  Any higher above 115% and I vote NAY.

[🐒Gods of Prosperity🔱🐲💸]

The percent deficit can be overridden, so 110% or 120% it's all the same. The more significant issue is having a fixed debt limit written into the constitution.