US Government Shutdown

[Darkballs]

So they don't support this bill because of something that happened 4 months ago

Lol at telling Trump he needs to pass a budget. You do understand how that looks coming from you

Lol at saying the Dreamers have to be part of this bill

You are such a hack.

Straight Neocon Liberal hack

You can't be this thick.

CHIP has, and has had, bi-partisan support since it was rescinded by Republicans. They could have put forth CHIP renewal at any point and it would have passed. They didn't, because they wanted to attach it to a shitty budget and then try to make the asinine claim that democrats didn't support it.

Republicans promised a clean vote on DACA. Again, another issue that has bi-partisan support. They gave their word that if democrats would sign onto the world's shittiest tax plan, they would in exchange offer up a clean DACA bill. They lied. Democrats are right in finally (should have been done sooner) calling republicans out son such blatant hypocrisy and dishonesty.

The republican party controls the WH, the House, and the Senate. They've had all year to work on and propose a budget. They wait till the 11th hour to backtrack on every promise, and cry foul when called on it.

No one except the most partisan of hacks could put this at the feet of the party which lacks power.

 

[Farmer Br0wn]

The Government has shut down.

We're all still here. The world didn't come to an end just because we're making due with slightly less government.

Have a Merry Shut-down everyone!

 

[Fluffernutter]

No AFN

 

[Law Talkin’ Guy]

I have trouble reconciling America’s status as GOAT country when you guys have such a dysfunctional government.

 

[franklinstower]

These shutdowns can often be a good thing.

It shows people that the sky won't fall on their heads if we have just a little less government than we did the day before.

Sure-- as long as the shutdown is only a few days and all the services are retroactive.......

 

[aitkenmike]

You have to ignore the history to make this hypocrisy on Schumer's part.

That's a GOP specialty. That's like GOP 101 right now.

 

[VivaRevolution]

Why is there no discussion on the nearing government shutdown?

Have people mentally checked out? Is the threat of a shutdown so common that people are numb to the idea of it actually happening? Almost like having a silent nihilistic/anarchical hope that it will actually shutdown?

Well it seems like you are about to get your wish, because reports are saying that it is likely.



https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/jan/18/government-shutdown-congress-trump-deadline

What do you think will happen if it shuts down?

Unfortunately, no one is organized, and no people power really exists, the people are convinced they are powerless until it is time to vote again, where most will choose between 2 candidates, that are the illusion of choice.

 

[VivaRevolution]

I have trouble reconciling America’s status as GOAT country when you guys have such a dysfunctional government.

Best government money can buy.

 

[Joe Wong]

Best government money can buy.

Best government Russian collusion can buy!

 

[Panmisiek]

Title says all, even Europe dont have governments 'shutting down'

 

[Easy The Great]

Should be an annual purge IMO. Take out all the low life government mooching scum who are nothing more than a waste of good air.

 

[Letssnuggle]

Geesh....Democrats continue their stupid #resistance at the expense of our national guard getting paid.

 

[Easy The Great]

Time to Purge

 

[all caps]

 

[cincymma79]

All I know is this was the most racist thing you could do a few years ago

 

[SBJJ]

That's wrong. The problem is that CHIP should have been funded long ago. It expired at the end of September.

There have already been 3 stop gap funding measures. Why hasn't Trump gotten a budget passed?

This has gotten completely ridiculous. This is all political bullshit, and it's coming from Trump and the Republican party.

They let CHIP expire. They rescinded DACA and removed the protections for Dreamers. They did all this to hold Dems hostage on a bullshit budget. The Republicans have absolutely proven not to be reasonable, or trustworthy partners in negotiations. The Democrats would be insane to agree to another funding stop gap with no protections for the Dreamers. A problem, as I already noted, caused by Republicans.

Time to actually work together and come up with legislation that is an actual compromise. The Republican Party's governance has been atrocious so far.

CHIP is in the bill. The Dems voted against it

Your idea of working together is your side getting everything it wants and the other side, one in power getting nothing

 

[Diamond Jim]

 

[Farmer Br0wn]

Sure-- as long as the shutdown is only a few days and all the services are retroactive.......

And a Merry Shut-Down to you sir!

 

[Farmer Br0wn]

I wonder if Muller's team is still getting paid?
<Lmaoo><Lmaoo><Lmaoo>

 

[Fawlty]

Should be an annual purge IMO. Take out all the low life government mooching scum who are nothing more than a waste of good air.

Purge what lol? This doesn't seem to be what you think it is.