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Showing Original Post only (View all)Schumer says he plans to support the GOP funding bill, lowering odds of a shutdown [View all]
Source: Washington Post
For sure the Republicans bill is a terrible option, but I believe allowing Donald Trump to take
much more power via a government shutdown is a far worse option.
Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/03/13/feuding-democrats-must-decide-side-with-trump-or-shut-down-government/
Folded like a cheap lawn chair.
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Schumer says he plans to support the GOP funding bill, lowering odds of a shutdown [View all]
liberalgunwilltravel
Mar 13
OP
voting with the fascists will only further destroy the country but I'm sure Bezo's post would agree with caving. nt
ImNotGod
Mar 13
#2
It's puzzling. Did Schumer get threatened or, worse, offered something? It doesn't compute.
mpcamb
Mar 14
#44
No, our party will recover, but it'll take a long time & only after the Fascist-in-Chief totally destroys our country.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 14
#35
This CR goes to Sept? Then what Chuck,vote again with Republicans again with more
Bengus81
Mar 14
#45
Can't believe this is happening... better to fight and lose than to just go along to get along.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 14
#28
You're 1000% right regarding Bernie... he's an exceptional leader regardless of age!!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 14
#30
I have to agree w/ Chuck. I say give the GOP enough rope to hang themselves. A shutdown would be pure enjoyment for
Exp
Mar 13
#16
I'm "losing my marbles" over this... it's like a nightmare you can't wake up from!!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 14
#34