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Yep! But some people will stay in denial because they really, really want to blame Republicans for what they themselves are doing.Which Schumer admitted to.
That's quite an imaginative interpretation of what was actually said.There it is!
I was waiting for something close to justification for not helping poor people.
Glad you didn't disappoint! Right wingers can be predictable for sure.
They could easily decide that a surefire way to prevent this from happening again is to put more republicans in the senate.Are you actually trying to tell me that democrats are not in favor of helping the poor because they want federal workers to go without pay, and are willing to let poor people go hungry if it means having some political leverage? 42 million SNAP recipients would be interested to know. So would 750,000 federal workers. They'll be voting in the mid-terms.
People seem to be getting wiser that way lately. When Clinton called us deplorables, it backfired. When Hunter Biden's laptop was revealed to be a suppressed story, people realized they'd been duped and wouldn't have voted for Biden had they known. When Biden was clearly deteriorating, they told us he was as "sharp as a tack". When K. Harris was forced upon the people after they voted for biden as their candidate, they either stayed home or voted for Trump. Now the democrats in the Senate vote to shut down the government and keep it shut down, and they expect everyone to believe they're doing the opposite.They could easily decide that a surefire way to prevent this from happening again is to put more republicans in the senate.
The Joe Biden fiasco was most likely the last straw for many Democrat voters. That's as bad as it gets when comes to party blunders. Like the worst party blunder in political history.People seem to be getting wiser that way lately. When Clinton called us deplorables, it backfired. When Hunter Biden's laptop was revealed to be a suppressed story, people realized they'd been duped and wouldn't have voted for Biden had they known. When Biden was clearly deteriorating, they told us he was as "sharp as a tack". When K. Harris was forced upon the people after they voted for biden as their candidate, they either stayed home or voted for Trump. Now the democrats in the Senate vote to shut down the government and keep it shut down, and they expect everyone to believe they're doing the opposite.
Let 'em keep it up! It's working great for us. Not so great for federal employees, but voting Republican in the midterms to get another seven Senate seats for Republicans would eliminate this mess from occurring again.
Harris is still tossing word salads too, and looks like she may try running for president again. Hooray! LOL!The Joe Biden fiasco was most likely the last straw for many Democrat voters. That's as bad as it gets when comes to party blunders. Like the worst party blunder in political history.
I have little doubt that she will. Someone who totally bombed out in the primaries, that came close to being the the next POTUS, due to massive Democrat party blundering and covering up. She serves as a constant reminder of that. Stay in the spotlight, Kamala!Harris is still tossing word salads too, and looks like she may try running for president again. Hooray! LOL!
I see you're unfamiliar with the literary device known as sarcasm, even when visual aids are given to help convey that tone. You may want to do some research into the topic, for your own future reference.Glad you agree.
You do realize that the ACA doesn't provide health insurance, right? It provides a marketplace for private insurers (many for-profit insurers), and those private insurers determine the price. You are aware of how that works, right?Health care subsidies wouldn't be an issue if Obamacare actually was affordable.
Not really, since SNAP benefits can still be provided despite the government shutdown. Republicans have always had the funds available for that.But now Democrats are leveraging food subsidies for obamacare band-aids. Nice trade!
Yeah, pointing out that Republicans aren't acting in good faith here is a whataboutism. Good job avoiding responsibility.Whataboutism.
Another whataboutism.
More whataboutisms.
Back on topic.....
And what responsibility do the Democrats bear for not privid8ng enough votes to pass the resolution to keep the government open and SNAP flowing? Any?ok....and the other 3 or 4?
It's funny how you keep trying to shift blame when Republicans, again, have FAR more power in this situation to feed the poor.
Thats a good idea!They could easily decide that a surefire way to prevent this from happening again is to put more republicans in the senate.
Some sure. I can't deny that they COULD just vote yes. I'm pretty sure I've been consistent in saying that both are culpable foe the shut down. But I've also indicated that republicans are the ones who have options to continue snap funding.And what responsibility do the Democrats bear for not privid8ng enough votes to pass the resolution to keep the government open and SNAP flowing? Any?
The Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act H.R. 5371 is the current bill being debated in Congress to end the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, not S. 2822.Let's also remember who authored the current CR:
The Senate version of the CR is S.2882 – Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026, introduced on September 18, 2025, by Senator Patty Murray. While Schumer did not sponsor the bill, he played a significant role in advancing it through procedural motions and public support.
Key Details About the Senate CR
- Sponsor: Senator Patty Murray [D-WA]
- Introduced: September 18, 2025
- Purpose: Extend government funding and various programs into FY2026
- Status: The bill failed to pass the Senate after multiple cloture votes were rejected
Chuck Schumer’s Role
- Majority Leader Influence: Schumer led efforts to bring the bill to the floor and filed motions to reconsider votes after failed cloture attempts.
- Supporter, Not Sponsor: He backed the bill publicly and procedurally but was not listed as a formal sponsor or co-sponsor.
They authored it - and then continuously vote against the very bill they authored.
Let's also remember who authored the current CR:
The Senate version of the CR is S.2882 – Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026, introduced on September 18, 2025, by Senator Patty Murray. While Schumer did not sponsor the bill, he played a significant role in advancing it through procedural motions and public support.
Key Details About the Senate CR
- Sponsor: Senator Patty Murray [D-WA]
- Introduced: September 18, 2025
- Purpose: Extend government funding and various programs into FY2026
- Status: The bill failed to pass the Senate after multiple cloture votes were rejected
Chuck Schumer’s Role
- Majority Leader Influence: Schumer led efforts to bring the bill to the floor and filed motions to reconsider votes after failed cloture attempts.
- Supporter, Not Sponsor: He backed the bill publicly and procedurally but was not listed as a formal sponsor or co-sponsor.
They authored it - and then continuously vote against the very bill they authored.
To paraphrase the great John Kerry: "They actually voted for the bill before they voted against it".The Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act H.R. 5371 is the current bill being debated in Congress to end the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, not S. 2822.
S. 2822 included funding for ACA extensions, full funding of WIC, SNAP protections, and blocks to Medicaid cuts which is why it failed in the Senate.
yall now have an opportunity to perform compassion foe them.
I'm pretty sure I've been consistent in saying that both are culpable foe the shut down.
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