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OldBaldy1701E

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1. He will not be seen as even accepting that the Democratic Party exists.

Reply to Dulcinea (Original post)

Wed Sep 24, 2025, 09:10 AM

Wednesday

They don't want to negotiate.

They want it to all shut down so that they can blame us for it.

We need to take the lead and demand that the other side come in good faith for discussions, or be ready with a blitzkrieg of media showing that this is the rethug's fault.

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The government shutdown deadline is a week away. Neither party is backing down. [View all] Dulcinea Wednesday OP

He will not be seen as even accepting that the Democratic Party exists. OldBaldy1701E Wednesday #1

No. Shut it down. The current government is doing way more harm than good Mr.WeRP Wednesday #2

Oh, I agree. OldBaldy1701E Thursday #5

Shut it down. marble falls Wednesday #3

SHUT.IT.DOWN. Skittles Wednesday #4