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jfz9580m

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77. That really sucks

Mon Nov 10, 2025, 01:54 AM

Nov 10

It's very frustrating I had a great federal contracting job which was a remote job I was employed for 3 and half years up until April when DOGE axed the contract for the company I worked for. It was very bittersweet because the job I had was one I truly enjoyed and loved and it was the best job I had in my adult life from a satisfaction point of view. I loved going to work everyday and interacting with my colleagues in meetings. We had a great work culture going on in the department of the government I was contracted for. On top of that before Trump won the election back in early 2024 my company announced that they had renewed their contract with government for the next 6 years. We were going to have guaranteed employment for 6 years until DOGE and the Orange bastard took it away.

Jobs like those are the best. And clearly as with a lot of this stuff, it has nothing to do with anything but politics.

personally affected by their caving twice this year. First with losing my employment and now I'm on the verge of losing my insurance. This is why I'm not willing to compromise with some of these DUers who are supporting this move by the Democrats. It's easy for them to say this is a good move when they haven't been affected by it.

I totally hear you. I do hope things get better for you soon. I am really sad at genuinely valuable govt jobs being axed (probably to be replaced by some sort of shitty, malfunctioning DOGE AI).

MAGA has definitely destroyed America. This is a shitty aftermath to last week’s elections.

I was talking to another DUer earlier (herding_cats) who may lose coverage for cancer care. And you lost your job and now potentially your insurance. That is so wrong. What was the point of the whole shutdown then?

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The crashout on DU over the shutdown resolution is really over the top [View all] Wanderlust988 Nov 9 OP

Declare victory? WTF? Now that's a winning strategy... NewHendoLib Nov 9 #1

Seems to work well enough for the new American Nazi Party! (formerly AKA Republicans) Jack Valentino Nov 9 #27

between a rock and a hard place Skittles Nov 9 #2

Agreed.................... Lovie777 Nov 9 #8

When faced with a rock and a hard place... returnee Nov 10 #88

another reason why Schumer NEEDS TO GO Skittles Nov 10 #104

It's time to chuck Schumer Hassler Nov 10 #114

WTELF!!!! vanessa_ca Nov 9 #3

But, be careful with the backstory? imanamerican63 Nov 9 #4

Well...I for one will feel better once I read the strongly worded letter chastising Johnson for not taking it up. n/t CincyDem Nov 9 #5

It would have been better TheFarseer Nov 9 #6

Someone's ass should be shown the door for this disaster, Schumer is a good choice. dem4decades Nov 9 #16

The real damage that Schumer did was giving permission for Democrats gab13by13 Nov 9 #26

What's next? What do we cave on next time? I can't wait to see. dem4decades Nov 9 #7

Theres no need to cave. We dont have any power left over anything to cave on. quakerboy Nov 9 #13

His dance on the Democrats this week will be painful to watch dem4decades Nov 9 #18

Excuses and throwing away the next election. quakerboy Nov 9 #9

Now now. Who else are people going to vote for? The Republicans for destroying healthcare Autumn Nov 10 #116

Thank you Wander. Doodley Nov 9 #10

Thanks for the good laugh. ForgoTheConsequence Nov 9 #11

So what will Trump do next? leftstreet Nov 9 #12

In 2016 he said "I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody" Seinan Sensei Nov 10 #51

We were winning the public opinion war Happy Hoosier Nov 9 #14

Correct! They were on the ropes and the Senate threw the match. flashman13 Nov 10 #50

Absolutely! berksdem Nov 10 #110

Blocking Bread and Circuses Nov 9 #15

At what point does this party have a set of principles? Duncan Grant Nov 9 #17

If the first three paragraphs of your post are true (and I am not disputing them atm) RockRaven Nov 9 #19

I'm not sure, but your paragraphs 3- 5 make points. It's a horrid situation all around! electric_blue68 Nov 9 #20

Democrats just guaranteed they're 100% going to be blamed for the shutdown Arazi Nov 9 #21

After so much excitement over the political soap opera why would we not have a season 2? walkingman Nov 9 #22

Your not going to sell me on your Jspur Nov 9 #23

Bingo, you are proof of what I posted earlier, gab13by13 Nov 9 #28

So people who depend on SNAP benefits to survive should just go hungry Wiz Imp Nov 9 #37

So I should also risk going bankrupt without Jspur Nov 10 #41

Very sorry to hear that jfz9580m Nov 10 #62

Thank you for your kind Jspur Nov 10 #73

That really sucks jfz9580m Nov 10 #77

You seem to have missed the point entirely. Wiz Imp Nov 10 #63

.. jfz9580m Nov 10 #79

You seem to have missed the point as well. Wiz Imp Nov 10 #85

Then what was the point of the shutdown at all? jfz9580m Nov 10 #86

Budget reconciliation limitations have consequences EdmondDantes_ Nov 10 #89

I disagree with your Jspur Nov 10 #111

No point in responding to this because it's ridiculous. Wiz Imp Nov 10 #112

Post removed Post removed Nov 10 #113

Kicked and Recommended jfz9580m Nov 11 #117

SNAP was court ordered to be restored and was within a day or two of full restoration Arazi Nov 10 #44

SNAP was NOT within a day or 2 of full restoration. There was still a very good possibility Wiz Imp Nov 10 #59

reluctant agreement HBguy Nov 9 #24

I hear you Skittles Nov 10 #58

I don't understand this perspective angrychair Nov 10 #64

I get what you're saying Skittles Nov 10 #81

The difference I see with this shutdown misanthrope Nov 9 #25

So what was the point of the shutdown? choie Nov 9 #29

well, one thing for sure Skittles Nov 10 #82

Oh, give me a break. hamsterjill Nov 9 #30

"You all perfectly content with allowing hunger to make a political point." Prairie Gates Nov 9 #33

Seriously. hamsterjill Nov 9 #35

Which side are you on NoRethugFriends Nov 9 #31

that is why we needed to keep the government shut down rampartd Nov 9 #32

What are you talking about? The government WILL continue to be shut down as long as the House valleyrogue Nov 10 #49

the house will miraculously open as soon as trump needs them rampartd Nov 10 #55

People were rallying to take care of each other house to house. LuvLoogie Nov 9 #34

" We won it because we made it an issue. " BULLSHIT. AverageOldGuy Nov 9 #36

I dare you to find a commentator who says anything positive about democrats EVER: live love laugh Nov 10 #53

OUR SIDE WON! OUR SIDE WON! usonian Nov 9 #38

Grief Cirsium Nov 10 #39

Agreed oldmanlynn Nov 10 #40

So I don't feel as crappy as I thought? bagimin Nov 10 #42

It's people like you..... flying-skeleton Nov 10 #43

People, lots of us, myself included will die. herding cats Nov 10 #45

I'm so sorry. That's so inadequate, but I don't know what else to say. Scrivener7 Nov 10 #95

Most on here arent worried about where their next meal will come from. nt LexVegas Nov 10 #46

Some are. And some are worried about where the money for their next treatment will come from. Scrivener7 Nov 10 #94

Everybody is getting upset over nothing. Without the House in session, nothing is going to happen valleyrogue Nov 10 #47

That is the single silver lining, but I'll bet my health insurance deductible that they try something Scrivener7 Nov 10 #93

I believe that voters in '26 Mme. Defarge Nov 10 #48

Need to be on top of messaging & outreach SunImp Nov 10 #56

Messaging? Sure. That'll happen. Scrivener7 Nov 10 #92

Republicans are going to pay the price for this Quiet Em Nov 10 #52

Sure they will. BannonsLiver Nov 10 #74

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 10 #54

Why do you call us "them"? lapucelle Nov 10 #83

Not an overreaction ms.pamela Nov 10 #57

There is a reason you don't negotiate with terrorists angrychair Nov 10 #60

Its funny TheRealNorth Nov 10 #61

in substantial agreement with the header on OP stopdiggin Nov 10 #65

Chuck? Is that you? 0rganism Nov 10 #66

Please Do Not Lecture. Thank You. ColoringFool Nov 10 #67

Thank you. summer_in_TX Nov 10 #68

But "Most Democrats in Congress" Don't Agree With.... ColoringFool Nov 10 #71

Thank you, beautifully explained. betsuni Nov 10 #72

They were winning according to polling. Why cave before even the polls changed? nt Blasphemer Nov 10 #69

I agree with you Pototan Nov 10 #70

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Nov 10 #75

Post removed Post removed Nov 10 #76

Im surprised at my response srobertss Nov 10 #78

These traitorous senators.... flying-skeleton Nov 10 #80

What leverage did we have? It WAS a REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN, Emile Nov 10 #84

Stop orangecrush Nov 10 #87

We declare a win and get on with the business of getting the votes for the subsidies. To do otherwise, is giving Vinca Nov 10 #90

Declare victory? Patton French Nov 10 #91

This is false "The Dems were not in a great position " uponit7771 Nov 10 #96

"What leverage did we have?" Makes things extremely miserable faster..WHEN..Inde's were blaming MAGA uponit7771 Nov 10 #97

Well, it's nice that you feel warm and fuzzy about this Bettie Nov 10 #98

Amen. Thank you! QueerDuck Nov 10 #99

This is the worst of bad takes. NT Happy Hoosier Nov 10 #100

Yeah, okay jcmaine72 Nov 10 #101

Way to go, Team! UT_democrat Nov 10 #102

RULE: Never give Democrats the benefit of the doubt, always assume bad motivations, bash them on DU, betsuni Nov 10 #103

Your Point is Good and True, yet I Still Disagree... Mr. Mustard 2023 Nov 10 #105

What's over-the-top is the potential healthcare costs. Gore1FL Nov 10 #106

Don't blame all creeksneakers2 Nov 10 #107

If the support of casino owners matters that much to Cortez-Masto and Rosen then they just lost mine. pecosbob Nov 10 #108

"Declare Victory" berksdem Nov 10 #109

America is tough. They don't need no stinking healthcare. Autumn Nov 10 #115

That's not the "best" we can hope for, but I guess that's the best that you could hope. Glad you're happy Jbraybarten Nov 11 #118

It is Deminpenn Nov 11 #119