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2. Riddle me this. One excuse for ending the shutdown was that it was harming gov't workers. True dat.

Mon Nov 17, 2025, 08:52 AM

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But you knew this before you began the shutdown....

So why go through a month long, meaningless charade.

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Not a good answer Jeanne. mdbl Monday #1

Jeanne always reminds me of... Mike Nelson Monday #3

How the F does that response even make sense? maxsolomon Monday #4

Good for her! QueerDuck Monday #5