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2naSalit

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9. I am all for...

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Sat Sep 20, 2025, 01:30 PM

Sep 20

Ending the funding of this corrupt regime.

My concern is that shithead47 and cronies will assume emergency powers and fuck us all in the face before xmas.

Somebody talk me off the ledge, please.

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

'... it will be blamed on the Democrats...' Don't obey in advance. cbabe Sep 20 #1

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

SHUT IT DOWN Burnnotice Sep 20 #2

+1. I do not understand why all Democratic officials haven't stood on Capitol steps in primetime and explained Silent Type Sep 20 #3

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 saw Schumer in front of podium yesterday saying Dems want to negotiate, yellow dahlia Sep 20 #8

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