Stalemates

Meanwhile, the 'to do' list inside the beltway grows longer due to political stalemates, which is frustrating -- especially when the issues on the table come with high stakes that could drastically change the lives of everyday Americans. ❋ Robert Steele (2010)

The Post editorial board also weighed in on the matter in late 1995: "The responsible answer in the event of any more federal government shutdowns or budget stalemates is legislation that would let the city government obligate its own revenues equal to the lowest existing spending level previously authorized." ❋ Unknown (2011)

The events of 2010 and 2011 that have led to near stalemates between the legislative and executive branches will receive the judgment of history in due time. ❋ Steve Garcia (2011)

When gov't revenues go up the Congress stalemates on how to spend it and spending growth slows (the 90's) ... when revenues go down spending seems to increase because it is perceived as an 'emergancy'. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Instead, Bayh cited his frustration over congressional stalemates, including Congress 'recent failures to pass a new jobs bill and set up a bipartisan commission to tackle the debt and deficit. ❋ Unknown (2010)

You might even wind up with stalemates, where every time one group gets together and manages to pass a law, the other gets together the votes to repeal it. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Queen Rania says despite stalemates and setbacks in the decades-old quest for peace in the Middle East, there should be no defeatist attitudes among those pressing for a viable solution to the conflict. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Andrew Cuomo and lawmakers on Monday headed into legislative overtime after failing to find their way out of stalemates on gay marriage, rent laws and other contentious issues. ❋ Jacob Gershman (2011)

Congressional stalemates appear to have been the norm in 2011, which included the budget deficit fight in the summer of 2011. ❋ Ebong Eka (2012)

In Madagascar, the flurry of diplomacy that intensified in March appears aimed not only at bringing back democracy, but also showing that painstaking consultation—rather than Western-backed military confrontation—is the key to unlocking the continent's stalemates. ❋ Peter Wonacott (2011)

There are many possible reasons to be offered for the policy stalemates and rancorous debates that precede them. ❋ Les Francis (2011)

Its wars with India have ended either in stalemates or defeats. ❋ Sadanand Dhume (2011)

Beyond jobs, Detroit struggles with decaying infrastructure, middle-class flight, drained municipal resources, political stalemates, and failing schools. ❋ Arianna Huffington (2011)

The action ended the latest in a series of partisan stalemates that have driven Congress's approval ratings to an all-time low. ❋ Janet Hook (2011)

And with that, we've got political posturing and political stalemates to increase anxiety. ❋ Daisy Maxey (2011)

These political stalemates have increased the nation's sense of dissatisfaction with Washington. ❋ Ebong Eka (2012)

But donor fatigue is fast setting in against his government, which has been troubled by political stalemates and popular unrest that has stalled rebuilding efforts since he took office in May. ❋ Ingrid Arnesen (2012)

1. It looked as if he was going to make a dominating win, but his opponent managed a clever stalemate. Better than a [full out] loss. 2. The Starcraft game dragged on for 2 hours, until Bob ran out of [ore] but Tom still had a [resource] base going. It was just a matter of time from there. ❋ Kenthar (2004)

[Person 1]:"Dude, you've got a stalemate" [Person 2]:*[Cries]* ❋ Lissiebeth (2007)

1. [Jeanne] & George were having a [hell of a time] heavy petting, but the night took a turn for the worse when their passionate attempts to make love resulted in the ever-frustrating [stalemate]. 2. Rich and Deb were each trying their best to will themselves to orgasm, but after 20 minutes of mindless awkward and slightly painful humping, they agreed they had reached a stalemate, turned on Seinfeld, and called it a night. ❋ Pam Light (2005)

I feel a strange [pressure on] my rectum because I reached a [stalemate] in the bathroom in order to make it to class [on time]. ❋ Boohole Pluggin (2010)

"bro i am totally planning on stalemating Kelly" "[whoa man] [why not] do some playing first that sounds [unhealthy]" ❋ Kirito_tendicula (2014)

Theo: John, you looking to jam tonight? John: [Yeh man]. Been [stressin'] all day. Theo: [Ayt], well call Jim and tell him to bring Stevie along with him. John: Ah man no! Forget that then, Jim's alright but why Stevie? He's become a Stalemate. ❋ Quantum_Q (2009)

Me: I hate playing [Human chess]!! when its at a [stalemate] it feels so damn [akward]! ❋ KGtheBEAST (2009)

Jeff pulled a stalemate on [Jenny] last night, and she [threw] up [on him]. ❋ Chad And Jeff (2007)

I had to miss class today because [the poop] [stalemate] I was in lasted [20 minutes]. ❋ Katie12 (2015)

Guy (sat at home on computer) : "I can't add her, I've only spoken to her twice!" Girl (on iphone) : "Should I add him? Or [will he] think I'm a [desperate hoe]?" Guy : "shit its a [facebook stalemate]" ❋ Lestyboy16 (2009)