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Arazi

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9. Then I'd like that on record that he defied SCOTUS

Reply to mopinko (Reply #7)

Mon Nov 10, 2025, 10:08 AM

Nov 10

Again, I reiterate, what would have really brought Thune to the negotiating table would have been another few days of air travel disruption.

Cut off private jets getting any ATC time and the shutdown would have ended Saturday morning

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Trump is a terrorist and he was shooting hostages (hungry kids). The outrage is on this sick POTUS. [View all] LymphocyteLover Nov 10 OP

We can't keep giving in and then saying, "not on us." This is on us. You don't give in to a bully. Scrivener7 Nov 10 #1

So true! Wuddles440 Nov 10 #4

We got a deal for a vote and now we know the preisdent was willing to starve kids LymphocyteLover Nov 10 #11

Yes, that's my point. This ISN'T a playground fight. Another way to say it is, "You don't negotiate with a terrorist." Scrivener7 Nov 10 #15

I don't think the GOP would EVER agree to restoring the cuts. The timing wasn't great for Dems to give in LymphocyteLover Nov 10 #17

What point was that? Scrivener7 Nov 10 #18

that the GOP cut the ACA subsidies and healthcare increases are Republicans's fault LymphocyteLover Nov 11 #19

We'll have to agree to disagree. Scrivener7 Nov 11 #20

I just used the same expression, before reading your post Easterncedar Nov 10 #2

The courts were on the cusp of restoring SNAP since withholding those funds is illegal Arazi Nov 10 #3

Yes, I see that. I am trying to fight despair. Easterncedar Nov 10 #5

Ill be out of health insurance and healthcare on January 1 Arazi Nov 10 #6

Sorry. I meant move past with fighting Easterncedar Nov 10 #8

I'm so sorry. The "all of this is fine" crowd seem to have no concern for people who will Scrivener7 Nov 11 #21

what makes u think a court ruling wd work? mopinko Nov 10 #7

Then I'd like that on record that he defied SCOTUS Arazi Nov 10 #9

I think that's the critical point here: Rethugs have proved they are willing to let kids starve. The Dems aren't LymphocyteLover Nov 10 #12

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

what exactly am I denying? LymphocyteLover Nov 10 #13

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Nov 10 #14

We need to put the pressure on the Rs Easterncedar Nov 10 #16

We did. This WAS bringing the fight to them. Then we caved. Again. Scrivener7 Nov 11 #22

Red state Dems need to pressure their R congress reps Easterncedar Nov 11 #23

First, if they are being elected by republicans, they're not likely to think they need to listen to Democratic callers. Scrivener7 Nov 11 #24