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3. +1. I do not understand why all Democratic officials haven't stood on Capitol steps in primetime and explained

Sat Sep 20, 2025, 12:42 PM

Sep 20

why. Cut out all the trump is a POS yapping and explain facts. But they don't, and it's become frustrating.

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Should the government shut down? [View all] kentuck Sep 20 OP

That's what "they" said back in March gab13by13 Sep 20 #5

SHUT IT DOWN Burnnotice Sep 20 #2

Chuck Schumer went on Chris Hayes back in March gab13by13 Sep 20 #6

Except, the shutdown would not have saved our social safety net. Silent Type Sep 20 #10

Then the government stays shutdown. gab13by13 Sep 20 #11

Not so sure. Silent Type Sep 20 #13

Let the republicans explain it. Turbineguy Sep 20 #4

Believe me, Magats are prepared to explain it gab13by13 Sep 20 #7

I am all for... 2naSalit Sep 20 #9

Be ready to jump. bluestarone Sep 20 #12

Absolutely EnergizedLib Sep 20 #14

Keep it shut down until the midterms MichMan Sep 20 #15

I dont think we have anything to lose. Shut it down. 😢 MerryBlooms Sep 20 #16

No, it shouldn't berniesandersmittens Sep 20 #17