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President Trump advocates for Government shutdown in September
- Thread starter Tripon
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Donnie is so used to bullying his way in business that it's all he seems to know. Unfortunately for him (but fortunately for us), the bully pulpit as president is something that needs to be used sparingly to be effective. He uses it for bloody everything and its lost all impact.
That's one thing Mcconell has flat out said no to.
Glitchesarecool
Member
So, exactly what he's doing right now with the moderates.
streetsahead123
Banned
He knows he still has to work if there's a shutdown right? It doesn't apply to the president
That's exactly what this is
Abstrusity
Member
I love the return of sassy Democrats. If we can get the party to fight, bleed the GOP for every step, we might well fix this shit.
TheOohChild
Member
Shutdown
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Border Wall
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Border Wall
A Serious Man
Member
Dealmaker Donald discovers democracy difficult, dreams of dictatorship.
It absolutely will. Although I can't figure out what else the term could mean. But I'm sure we'll be enlightened.
Given how quotations turned "wiretapped" into "possibly legally acquired some surveillance info on associates of mine during conversations they were had with foreign agents", I can imagine "shutdown" will become something like "responsibly negotiate a compromise that meets my needs without risking a government shutdown"
BronsonLee
Member
You ever think Spicer just wakes up, turns on his phone, sees the tweet, and just goes back to bed
Herr Schwarz
Banned
Yeah, plus not just impotent sass. He's working on the Russian Trump connection, he's literally working on it
Rebel Leader
THE POWER OF BUTTERSCOTCH BOTTOMS
He wakes up, checks phone ,see tweet, plays switch
Smiles and Cries
Member
Why can't they stop this guy from Tweeting?
Trump makes me feel sorry for the GOP, they have their work cut out for them with this guy.
Trump makes me feel sorry for the GOP, they have their work cut out for them with this guy.
The real reason he smokebombs out of pressers and is always late - needs to get back to Zelda!
ArkhamFantasy
Member
Watching Trumps awful negotiating skills get exposed in real time is a real treat. It was his entire selling point for president.
He's been there for a while. He can't get anything he wants past the House as it is.
The legislative filibuster is still in place and McConnell isn't getting rid of it anytime soon. He wants to maintain GOP control and given what the House wants to do to healthcare, allowing that shit past them will kill them in the midterm.
n00bsauce87
Member
welp, there goes my 401k (yes it may be only a blip, hopefully). The markets aren't gonna like that kinda talk
OriginofHysteria
Banned
Isn't advocating something that would be harmful to American Citizens considered treason?
If that was the case, every Republican in favor of killing coverage for pre-existing conditions would be already on their way to jail.
SymbiantXenos
Member
Lots of golfing to do in September.
evilromero
Member
Whatever happened to never taking a vacation while in a office?
TheOfficeMut
Unconfirmed Member
Don't want to make a different thread but does anyone have good book recommendations that concern important political events and ruled cases in this country, as well as its inner workings and all things I should know? I don't think I'm nearly as privy to how my country operates as I should be.
Yep. As Rubens do Amaral (Brazilian writer/journalist) once wrote sardonically concerning certain politicians: "they're convinced that in politics there's only one shame: to lose".
Triggerhappytel
Member
He needs a few weeks off to do some golfing!
Hahaha trying to force the filibuster nuke on McConnell.
Do it, you fucking moron. Let the American people really see that your party has no real solutions for anything but your wealthy benefactors.
I've basically come to embrace this view. It's the only way.
Do it, you fucking moron. Let the American people really see that your party has no real solutions for anything but your wealthy benefactors.
I've basically come to embrace this view. It's the only way.
His ego wont allow him to quit
I am sure Pence is working out how to offer a graceful exit to Trump so he can become president instead. would not be surprised if the rest of the GOP are in on this too. prolly don't want to impeach him tho
Gai Murakumo
Member
"We need more time off, oh but still pay us our benefits and 6 figures tax payers". Are you joking. I really hate when governments try to do the whole shutdown thing. It has happened a couple of times here in Canada where the government in power at that time prorogue (ends current parliamentary session) Parliament early to avoid either a election or other things. Pieces of legislature or bills that could help the citizens of the country are either put on hold or are forgotten entirely because of it.
BlackLagoon
Member
PASS MY BUDGET OR THE COUNTRY GETS IT!!!!
Common Knowledge
Member
He just can't get past those introductory shrines.
Not actually quit, just fully give the reins over to others behind the scenes
BronsonLee
Member
We'd probably know about it before he did
RPGCrazied
Member
He really wants to be a dictator. Not even hiding it anymore. We need to impeach this fucker already.
Does he even know what a shutdown even means? Probably thinks he won't have to do anything and go back to playing golf and ruining companies.
Does he even know what a shutdown even means? Probably thinks he won't have to do anything and go back to playing golf and ruining companies.
I always figured he had to medicated to hell and back to deal with that, either that or illicit drugs. Maybe both, I'd have to go for both if I were him.
The Jackdog
Member
the worst part about this to me?
if obama said it, fox news would have a fucking situation room dedicated to covering king obama trying to seize power by shutting down america
if obama said it, fox news would have a fucking situation room dedicated to covering king obama trying to seize power by shutting down america
Those Phantom Thieves are really slacking