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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

The US government has begun a federal shutdown after the Senate failed to agree on a new budget

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The last US shutdown happened in 2013 and lasted for 16 days

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Many government offices will close as federal law requires agencies to shut down if Congress has not allocated money to fund them.

National parks and monuments are also likely to face closure

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Will it be another 16 days? or much longer?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

"Schumer shutdown"

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Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer and his fellow Democrats blocked a bill that would have kept the government open - at least temporarily.

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So it down to these Democrats if there is a blame game

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By *uxinteriorMan
over a year ago

south west , continental

I wonder if it's a smoke screen for something else that's looming on the horizon!?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Them Democrats, they closed the US government to help illegal immigrants. (Dreamers)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I wonder if it's a smoke screen for something else that's looming on the horizon!? "

It happened twice under Obama, last time in 2013. It has happened several times in the past...particularly when the numbers are close in the senate. It’s the symptom of a crap system of government.

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By *uxinteriorMan
over a year ago

south west , continental

Well it does appear that US home priorities have been forgotten, the Democrats used their vote certainly to put a spanner in the works, I am still inclined to think that it's to take the heat off a much larger issue that's looming which could seriously harm the democratic party credibility.

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By *oo hotCouple
over a year ago

North West

It is a sign of the dysfunctional and divisive nature of American politics. The Republicans are also hypocrites considering that the last shutdown in 2013 was as s result of them demanding that Obamacare was repealed as a condition of supporting the budget.

That said, Republicans control Washington at the moment and they should have had the bill passed without fuss. I can’t help but think that last week’s alleged “shithole” comments have gone some way to harden attitudes towards supporting the Democrats demands.

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By *uxinteriorMan
over a year ago

south west , continental

Undoubtedly it had something to do with it, however can we be 100% certain that those comments were made?

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By *ercuryMan
over a year ago

Grantham

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By *uxinteriorMan
over a year ago

south west , continental

The senator that started the whole 'shithole' scandal has a proven track record of not being 100% honest.

But then politics is a messy game!

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By *ercuryMan
over a year ago

Grantham

The shutdown coincides with President Trump taking office exactly a year ago!

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

First time it's happened hen one party controls both Congress and the white house.

Well done trump..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Heard from friends living in and working in the US about this, range of economic lefties and more economic conservatives, all are saying this might be a good thing if it lasts for a year. A lower potential for bullshit being proposed and spouted by the baby in chief and both parties.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Them Democrats, they closed the US government to help illegal immigrants. (Dreamers)"

They shut it down to try to help Immigrants THAT was born there stop being so disingenuous...if your going to post at least give the real reason why....it effects 700.000 of them...wel done the democrats id say

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Them Democrats, they closed the US government to help illegal immigrants. (Dreamers)

They shut it down to try to help Immigrants THAT was born there stop being so disingenuous...if your going to post at least give the real reason why....it effects 700.000 of them...wel done the democrats id say "

yeh but nobody cares what you say

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Them Democrats, they closed the US government to help illegal immigrants. (Dreamers)

They shut it down to try to help Immigrants THAT was born there stop being so disingenuous...if your going to post at least give the real reason why....it effects 700.000 of them...wel done the democrats id say

yeh but nobody cares what you say"

As your hero Trump would say...your spinning fake news as per usual

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have to agree it is fake news.The Republicans need to be humble and compromise.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Them Democrats, they closed the US government to help illegal immigrants. (Dreamers)

They shut it down to try to help Immigrants THAT was born there stop being so disingenuous...if your going to post at least give the real reason why....it effects 700.000 of them...wel done the democrats id say

yeh but nobody cares what you say

As your hero Trump would say...your spinning fake news as per usual "

Really, is that fact? all illegal immigrants were born there, or do you mean they were "Brought" over as kids

there is a difference, so lets make it clear, YOU say they were born in USA

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire


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I have to agree it is fake news.The Republicans need to be humble and compromise. "

This..

No matter how much he stays up late in the night tweeting like a petulant child the facts are that his own party voted against him..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Them Democrats, they closed the US government to help illegal immigrants. (Dreamers)"

Yes, that would be the most stupid way of looking at it.

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead


" "Schumer shutdown"

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Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer and his fellow Democrats blocked a bill that would have kept the government open - at least temporarily.

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So it down to these Democrats if there is a blame game"

if there is a republican president.... and a republican led senate..... and a republican led house...... the last thing any republican can do is blame the democrats....

also remember there were also 5 republican senators that voted with the democrats on basically a 3 week fix!

this lies at the hands of trump when he basically blew up the bi-partisan agreement reached on immigration and the dreamers..... which led to the shithole countries comments!!!

the democrats want a fix for DACA and for CHIPs (child health insurance policy) a lot of republicans want no part of any immigration fix, and will shy away from chips bearing in mind it was their tax bill which caused the chips problem!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Them Democrats, they closed the US government to help illegal immigrants. (Dreamers)

They shut it down to try to help Immigrants THAT was born there stop being so disingenuous...if your going to post at least give the real reason why....it effects 700.000 of them...wel done the democrats id say

yeh but nobody cares what you say

As your hero Trump would say...your spinning fake news as per usual

Really, is that fact? all illegal immigrants were born there, or do you mean they were "Brought" over as kids

there is a difference, so lets make it clear, YOU say they were born in USA"

No THEY were born there thats why there NOT illegal dummy

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead


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No THEY were born there thats why there NOT illegal dummy"

actually older..... rarecask on this occasion is correct...

the kids that fall under DACA (dreamers) as kids that were brought to the US with their parents, but have basically known no other home than the US....

the problem the republicans is that because DACA kids are registered, have no criminal records, work and pay taxes and some even gone into the military (about 1,000 so far) they are productive people in society,

which is why the republicans are on the wrong end of a 90%-10% issue where people want DACA kids to have a path to citizenship....

what was proposed in the bi-partisan bill was that there be a path for daca kids to citizenship.. but there parents would be able to be naturalised so long as they have no criminal records....

that was what was shot down by trump....

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


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No THEY were born there thats why there NOT illegal dummy

actually older..... rarecask on this occasion is correct...

the kids that fall under DACA (dreamers) as kids that were brought to the US with their parents, but have basically known no other home than the US....

the problem the republicans is that because DACA kids are registered, have no criminal records, work and pay taxes and some even gone into the military (about 1,000 so far) they are productive people in society,

which is why the republicans are on the wrong end of a 90%-10% issue where people want DACA kids to have a path to citizenship....

what was proposed in the bi-partisan bill was that there be a path for daca kids to citizenship.. but there parents would be able to be naturalised so long as they have no criminal records....

that was what was shot down by trump...."

not totally correct Fabio, as you probably know!!

A person under daca, I wont say "kids" as someone in 20's or 30's is not a kid,

but having said that a person under DACA can only work if they have included a "EAD" with their DACA application, and as you know, it is only valid for 2 years

You will also be aware a DACA does not grant "LEGAL" Status

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"The shutdown coincides with President Trump taking office exactly a year ago! "

I think the actions of Turkey may change this, rather quickly

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By *LCCCouple
over a year ago

Cambridge


" "Schumer shutdown"

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Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer and his fellow Democrats blocked a bill that would have kept the government open - at least temporarily.

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So it down to these Democrats if there is a blame game"

Even though the republicans have a majority in both the house and senate? how do you work that one out?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"A shutdown falls on the President's lack of leadership. He can't even control his party and get people together in a room. A shutdown means the President is weak"

-Donald Trump 2013#TrumpShutdown

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire


" "Schumer shutdown"

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Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer and his fellow Democrats blocked a bill that would have kept the government open - at least temporarily.

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So it down to these Democrats if there is a blame game

Even though the republicans have a majority in both the house and senate? how do you work that one out?"

Breitfruitbat news said so..

and the meek and those with minds full of piffle who hail the one who is trump lapped it up like good folk..

in la la land it is thus ..

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire


"

"A shutdown falls on the President's lack of leadership. He can't even control his party and get people together in a room. A shutdown means the President is weak"

-Donald Trump 2013#TrumpShutdown

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Oops..

the fuckwit must surely have been misquoted..

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By *anejohnkent6263Couple
over a year ago

canterbury

big Donald could do all the jobs himself ....and still have time to play golf

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By *LCCCouple
over a year ago

Cambridge


"big Donald could do all the jobs himself ....and still have time to play golf"

He has spent more than 90 days playing golf in his first year. That's 3 months

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By *mmabluTV/TS
over a year ago

upton wirral

A very odd way to run a country

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By *oo hotCouple
over a year ago

North West


"

"A shutdown falls on the President's lack of leadership. He can't even control his party and get people together in a room. A shutdown means the President is weak"

-Donald Trump 2013#TrumpShutdown

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And that is an actual quote.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Them Democrats, they closed the US government to help illegal immigrants. (Dreamers)

They shut it down to try to help Immigrants THAT was born there stop being so disingenuous...if your going to post at least give the real reason why....it effects 700.000 of them...wel done the democrats id say "

Actually NOT for anyone born there. It’s for those who were brought in as children by illegal immigrant parents. Not the same thing at all....but still not good!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Them Democrats, they closed the US government to help illegal immigrants. (Dreamers)

They shut it down to try to help Immigrants THAT was born there stop being so disingenuous...if your going to post at least give the real reason why....it effects 700.000 of them...wel done the democrats id say

Actually NOT for anyone born there. It’s for those who were brought in as children by illegal immigrant parents. Not the same thing at all....but still not good!"

yes we all know that, apart from olderseekingyounger

Trump still has 7 years to find a way of getting them out.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Them Democrats, they closed the US government to help illegal immigrants. (Dreamers)

They shut it down to try to help Immigrants THAT was born there stop being so disingenuous...if your going to post at least give the real reason why....it effects 700.000 of them...wel done the democrats id say

Actually NOT for anyone born there. It’s for those who were brought in as children by illegal immigrant parents. Not the same thing at all....but still not good!

yes we all know that, apart from olderseekingyounger

Trump still has 7 years to find a way of getting them out."

I think you will find Trump is treating them in the same way...maybe do a bit of research

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By *oncupiscentTonyMan
over a year ago

Kent


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It happened twice under Obama, last time in 2013. It has happened several times in the past..."

And once under Jed Bartlet

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By *LCCCouple
over a year ago

Cambridge


"

It happened twice under Obama, last time in 2013. It has happened several times in the past...

And once under Jed Bartlet "

Shut it down!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Them Democrats, they closed the US government to help illegal immigrants. (Dreamers)

They shut it down to try to help Immigrants THAT was born there stop being so disingenuous...if your going to post at least give the real reason why....it effects 700.000 of them...wel

done the democrats id say "

You want me to say well done the democrats for shutting down the government, don't be so bloody silly.

Well at least after 3 days the DEMOCRATS BACK DOWN, they finally decide to stop playing games

Trump refuses to deal with their pathetic behaviour

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Them Democrats, they closed the US government to help illegal immigrants. (Dreamers)

They shut it down to try to help Immigrants THAT was born there stop being so disingenuous...if your going to post at least give the real reason why....it effects 700.000 of them...wel

done the democrats id say

You want me to say well done the democrats for shutting down the government, don't be so bloody silly.

Well at least after 3 days the DEMOCRATS BACK DOWN, they finally decide to stop playing games

Trump refuses to deal with their pathetic behaviour "

Funny how they never had a majority to do it...but somehow managed dont you think ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Them Democrats, they closed the US government to help illegal immigrants. (Dreamers)

They shut it down to try to help Immigrants THAT was born there stop being so disingenuous...if your going to post at least give the real reason why....it effects 700.000 of them...wel

done the democrats id say

You want me to say well done the democrats for shutting down the government, don't be so bloody silly.

Well at least after 3 days the DEMOCRATS BACK DOWN, they finally decide to stop playing games

Trump refuses to deal with their pathetic behaviour "

As this was an agreement between the senate Democrats and Republicans, what makes you think this had anything to do with Trump?

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By *andACouple
over a year ago

glasgow

Even the Curiosity Rover has stopped tweeting due to the shutdown

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire


"Them Democrats, they closed the US government to help illegal immigrants. (Dreamers)

They shut it down to try to help Immigrants THAT was born there stop being so disingenuous...if your going to post at least give the real reason why....it effects 700.000 of them...wel

done the democrats id say

You want me to say well done the democrats for shutting down the government, don't be so bloody silly.

Well at least after 3 days the DEMOCRATS BACK DOWN, they finally decide to stop playing games

Trump refuses to deal with their pathetic behaviour "

You forgot that some Republican's also voted against the administration too..

This has fuck all to do with Trump, he wasn't involved in the Republicans promising to look at the issues the Democrats (and some Republicans) are not happy with..

this has set a line in the sand on this and may come back to haunt Trump if he tries to twice those who are opposed to his idea's on the issues at hand..

and does he really want it again..?

Doubt it ..

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Them Democrats, they closed the US government to help illegal immigrants. (Dreamers)

They shut it down to try to help Immigrants THAT was born there stop being so disingenuous...if your going to post at least give the real reason why....it effects 700.000 of them...wel

done the democrats id say

You want me to say well done the democrats for shutting down the government, don't be so bloody silly.

Well at least after 3 days the DEMOCRATS BACK DOWN, they finally decide to stop playing games

Trump refuses to deal with their pathetic behaviour

As this was an agreement between the senate Democrats and Republicans, what makes you think this had anything to do with Trump?"

what part of "Trump refuses to deal with their pathetic behaviour" do you not understand

he took a side seat had no involvement,

that being said, he will ensure that a deal is found for these illegal immigrants which puts America First, not the "Illegal" immigrants.

He is the one who signs off on this, he will put America first.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Them Democrats, they closed the US government to help illegal immigrants. (Dreamers)

They shut it down to try to help Immigrants THAT was born there stop being so disingenuous...if your going to post at least give the real reason why....it effects 700.000 of them...wel

done the democrats id say

You want me to say well done the democrats for shutting down the government, don't be so bloody silly.

Well at least after 3 days the DEMOCRATS BACK DOWN, they finally decide to stop playing games

Trump refuses to deal with their pathetic behaviour

As this was an agreement between the senate Democrats and Republicans, what makes you think this had anything to do with Trump?

what part of "Trump refuses to deal with their pathetic behaviour" do you not understand

he took a side seat had no involvement,

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And as he himself said when he was still just a fat old man jeering from the sidelines.

“Problems have to be solved from the top,” Trump replies. “The president is the leader, and he’s gotta get everybody in a room and he’s gotta lead.”

Trump can talk the talk, but I guess his bone spurs prevent him from walking the walk.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Them Democrats, they closed the US government to help illegal immigrants. (Dreamers)

They shut it down to try to help Immigrants THAT was born there stop being so disingenuous...if your going to post at least give the real reason why....it effects 700.000 of them...wel

done the democrats id say

You want me to say well done the democrats for shutting down the government, don't be so bloody silly.

Well at least after 3 days the DEMOCRATS BACK DOWN, they finally decide to stop playing games

Trump refuses to deal with their pathetic behaviour

As this was an agreement between the senate Democrats and Republicans, what makes you think this had anything to do with Trump?

what part of "Trump refuses to deal with their pathetic behaviour" do you not understand

he took a side seat had no involvement,

And as he himself said when he was still just a fat old man jeering from the sidelines.

“Problems have to be solved from the top,” Trump replies. “The president is the leader, and he’s gotta get everybody in a room and he’s gotta lead.”

Trump can talk the talk, but I guess his bone spurs prevent him from walking the walk.

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You must be unaware of todays news;

THE DEMOCRATS BACKED DOWN

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Them Democrats, they closed the US government to help illegal immigrants. (Dreamers)

They shut it down to try to help Immigrants THAT was born there stop being so disingenuous...if your going to post at least give the real reason why....it effects 700.000 of them...wel

done the democrats id say

You want me to say well done the democrats for shutting down the government, don't be so bloody silly.

Well at least after 3 days the DEMOCRATS BACK DOWN, they finally decide to stop playing games

Trump refuses to deal with their pathetic behaviour

As this was an agreement between the senate Democrats and Republicans, what makes you think this had anything to do with Trump?

what part of "Trump refuses to deal with their pathetic behaviour" do you not understand

he took a side seat had no involvement,

And as he himself said when he was still just a fat old man jeering from the sidelines.

“Problems have to be solved from the top,” Trump replies. “The president is the leader, and he’s gotta get everybody in a room and he’s gotta lead.”

Trump can talk the talk, but I guess his bone spurs prevent him from walking the walk.

You must be unaware of todays news;

THE DEMOCRATS BACKED DOWN"

I am keenly aware of current events, which is how I know you're not.

That interpretation only holds true if you either don't read past the headlines, or are content to regurgitate whatever you're told.

But, that's an aside, I believe you were keen to lay this non victory at the feet of Donny, but can't quite explain why that is.

Care to try again?

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

Yep Trump sorted it out, just like he had the largest ever crowds attending the inauguration..

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead


"

You must be unaware of todays news;

THE DEMOCRATS BACKED DOWN"

no... i think you'll find the democrats managed to secure funding for the CHIPS program for the next 6 years... which means the poorest people children will at least have health insurance cover....

plus they got a commitment out of the republican leaders they will have a proper discussion with regards to DACA and in public for everyone to hear...... otherwise if they don't keep to that, it means we will be here again in 3 weeks time, and next time the republicans won't be able to pin anything on the democrats...

it is actually a super smart move because it means if nothing is agreed they will be 100% be able to point at the hardline republicans and trumps administration......

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

And Schumer has pulled any possibility for any kind of funding for Donny's border wall.

Now, any reasonable voter should be asking why Donny needs the US to pay for his monument to racism, as he was adamant that "Mexico was going to pay". But then again, any reasonable voter knows Donny is a lying sack of shit.

No, the real question is that there exists a mechanism to avert this shutdown, called reconciliation. But it was used late last year to pass a tax bill that's a big sloppy blowjob to the rich.

So,you have to ask of the GOP and Trump - was fellating their donor class worth a government shutdown?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"

You must be unaware of todays news;

THE DEMOCRATS BACKED DOWN

no... i think you'll find the democrats managed to secure funding for the CHIPS program for the next 6 years... which means the poorest people children will at least have health insurance cover....

plus they got a commitment out of the republican leaders they will have a proper discussion with regards to DACA and in public for everyone to hear...... otherwise if they don't keep to that, it means we will be here again in 3 weeks time, and next time the republicans won't be able to pin anything on the democrats...

it is actually a super smart move because it means if nothing is agreed they will be 100% be able to point at the hardline republicans and trumps administration...... "

Fabio, you are fully aware the agreement will be what is best for the usa and the Donald has to sign off on it

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead


"

it is actually a super smart move because it means if nothing is agreed they will be 100% be able to point at the hardline republicans and trumps administration......

Fabio, you are fully aware the agreement will be what is best for the usa and the Donald has to sign off on it"

and if it is a bipartisan deal that lets say gets 70-75 of the hundred votes in the senate (which i think is absolutely do-able because daca is a 90-10 issue with the general public).... and he then veto's it... then absolutely everyone will blame him for any shutdown!!!

it is actually almost smart of the senate (both dems and moderate republicans) that puts so much pressure on trump that he dare not say no.....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

it is actually a super smart move because it means if nothing is agreed they will be 100% be able to point at the hardline republicans and trumps administration......

Fabio, you are fully aware the agreement will be what is best for the usa and the Donald has to sign off on it

and if it is a bipartisan deal that lets say gets 70-75 of the hundred votes in the senate (which i think is absolutely do-able because daca is a 90-10 issue with the general public).... and he then veto's it... then absolutely everyone will blame him for any shutdown!!!

it is actually almost smart of the senate (both dems and moderate republicans) that puts so much pressure on trump that he dare not say no.....

"

Well, he might anyway. He's a spiteful shit.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"

it is actually a super smart move because it means if nothing is agreed they will be 100% be able to point at the hardline republicans and trumps administration......

Fabio, you are fully aware the agreement will be what is best for the usa and the Donald has to sign off on it

and if it is a bipartisan deal that lets say gets 70-75 of the hundred votes in the senate (which i think is absolutely do-able because daca is a 90-10 issue with the general public).... and he then veto's it... then absolutely everyone will blame him for any shutdown!!!

it is actually almost smart of the senate (both dems and moderate republicans) that puts so much pressure on trump that he dare not say no.....

Well, he might anyway. He's a spiteful shit."

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead


"

it is actually a super smart move because it means if nothing is agreed they will be 100% be able to point at the hardline republicans and trumps administration......

Fabio, you are fully aware the agreement will be what is best for the usa and the Donald has to sign off on it

and if it is a bipartisan deal that lets say gets 70-75 of the hundred votes in the senate (which i think is absolutely do-able because daca is a 90-10 issue with the general public).... and he then veto's it... then absolutely everyone will blame him for any shutdown!!!

it is actually almost smart of the senate (both dems and moderate republicans) that puts so much pressure on trump that he dare not say no.....

Well, he might anyway. He's a spiteful shit."

and then if he does that after a bill that got support from both sides.... people aren't going to blame dems, or senate republicans for the next shutdown in 3 weeks....

because they will say, "we tried, we got agreement but one person said no... and fingers will be pointed in just one direction!"

see.... and in the midterms the republicans will get crushed for the views of their "leader"...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I mean, you're not wrong. Anyone capable of performing any kind of political calculus would see refusing to sign any kind of agreement would be monumentally stupid.

But this is Trump, and if this wounds his fragile ego he absolutely will throw a tantrum. Because Trump is comically unfit for office.

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire


"I mean, you're not wrong. Anyone capable of performing any kind of political calculus would see refusing to sign any kind of agreement would be monumentally stupid.

But this is Trump, and if this wounds his fragile ego he absolutely will throw a tantrum. Because Trump is comically unfit for office."

Yes..

Can one be both comically unfit and dangerously unfit at the same time I wonder..

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

CLOSED

AGAIN

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By *vbride1963TV/TS
over a year ago

E.K . Glasgow


"CLOSED

AGAIN "

Watch this space he’s going for a hat trick .

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Nancy Pelosi can be one pain in the but

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead


"Nancy Pelosi can be one pain in the but"

cant blame nancy for this one.....

senate sent thru a 2yr spending deal... republican controlled house said nope.....

this one is one the house republicans.....

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By *illwill69uMan
over a year ago

moston

So Senate leader Mitch made a false promise last month to get an extra 28 days of government and now rather than the greatest deal-maker in the world admitting that the GOP's word like his is worth nothing its suddenly his idea to 'do a shutdown'.

I really hope the Dems really hold their nerve and make the GOP and Donny beg for a settlement. I think somewhere between 60 and 90 days will be enough to force Mitch to write an open letter of resignation where he accepts that the shutdown has been caused by his making false promises.

But then deep down I really am a bastard who likes making ultra right-wing liars feel the pain they inflict on others.

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead


"Nancy Pelosi can be one pain in the but

cant blame nancy for this one.....

senate sent thru a 2yr spending deal... republican controlled house said nope.....

this one is one the house republicans....."

actually... let me amend this slightly... this one will be one house republican senate... AND republican senator Rand paul, because he is the one who delayed the vote till 1am, it then passed 71-28...

so the house will get it today.....

see this is where pelosi is being smart...

she will either get DACA provisions placed into this bill.... in which case she wins.... or house republicans will likely take down the bill by themselves... in which case they become the fall guys... and she wins!!!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Nancy Pelosi can be one pain in the but

cant blame nancy for this one.....

senate sent thru a 2yr spending deal... republican controlled house said nope.....

this one is one the house republicans....."

who mentioned blame?

I never even mentioned an 8 hour speach

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead


"

who mentioned blame?

I never even mentioned an 8 hour speach"

the 8 hr speech was on a different debate, which was that there would be a clean daca bill brought before the house of which there had not been one so far...... it was nothing to actually do with the budget bill...

rand paul delayed the actual budget bill in the senate till 1am with a fillibuster.... which is laidend with all sorts of democratic goodies and spending which the republicans hate....vote then happened 71-28

got to the house... pelosi got yet another concession from paul ryan in that DACA is next big item dealt with and will be dealt with by the march deadline.....

passed the house... now off to the president to sign it....

house republicans will hate it for all the big spending committments especially after the silly people basically gave huge tax cuts to their donors....

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

All OPEN for Business again

.

Just signed Bill. Our Military will now be stronger than ever before. We love and need our Military and gave them everything — and more. First time this has happened in a long time. Also means JOBS, JOBS, JOBS

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central


"

who mentioned blame?

I never even mentioned an 8 hour speach

the 8 hr speech was on a different debate, which was that there would be a clean daca bill brought before the house of which there had not been one so far...... it was nothing to actually do with the budget bill...

rand paul delayed the actual budget bill in the senate till 1am with a fillibuster.... which is laidend with all sorts of democratic goodies and spending which the republicans hate....vote then happened 71-28

got to the house... pelosi got yet another concession from paul ryan in that DACA is next big item dealt with and will be dealt with by the march deadline.....

passed the house... now off to the president to sign it....

house republicans will hate it for all the big spending committments especially after the silly people basically gave huge tax cuts to their donors.... "

It's all about principled conservative action - borrowing and reducing taxation but criticising democrats if they do anything similar, even to a far smaller level. Fiscal prudence, enormous debt - it stacks up in addled right wing brains somehow.

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