To the extent they "care" about following any of the usual rules it will be to get Dems to share responsibility for the length of any shutdown and share whatever evil they want to include with the reopen
Democrats won't negotiate funding that the White House and DOGE ignore. Republicans won't limit Trump. It's unlikely Republicans in the House can pass a bill on their own, and there is still the filibuster in the Senate.
So we're headed for a shutdown with an unclear exit strategy.
"In the Senate, Republicans hold a three-seat majority, but cannot overcome the 60-vote threshold to head off a filibuster. That gives Democrats the ability to halt movement on funding bills without a suitable agreement."
Read up on filibusters. Certain types of Senate activity and legislation are exempted. Supreme Court nominations, cabinet nominations, and budget bills (defined as any bill that directly affects or directs federal taxation or spending). The budget bill is not subject to the filibuster.
The current government funding ends on March 15. Drumpf and Musk want to cut money from the budget for programs that were already approved by Congress that would effect real people like Medicare, Medicaid, and Snap. The GOP says they can do this but it’s Congress that controls the purse strings.
TBH, I don't find this kind of countdown very helpful. And I especially don't care about what @washingtonpost.com says about anything anymore given what's going on in their editorial pages.
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Unfortunately at this point, that may get the brainwashed MAGA voters to rise up against the monster they have brought to power. Given the lack of a robust opposition, that may be the crack that is needed. PS: I am not rich. Laid off. So not speaking from a position of privilege.
That would be a disaster. If the Republican Congress, Senate, and SCOTUS have not yet awakened to the horrors of Trump and Musk, I can't imagine how this will faze them either. They're all living in an alternate reality.
Thye don't give a crap
Being a Republican means loyalty to the party always.
That is why Jordan, Hawley, MTG, BOBO and a nursing home person get elected again and again
If President Musk decides it really should be run as a business then there’s no need for a congress so he’ll fire . When MTG is out of a job then what? When she & Dollar Store Palin wannabe Lauren Boebert are out of a job? Lauren can always give Elon a baby but
Mass Demonstrations from a govt shutdown could lead to Trump implementing the Insurrection Act and martial law which some in his admin wanted Jan 6. Does the GOP want to destroy the country?
Yes, they are hell bent on punishing the country for Obama being President. Everything they've done since election night 2008 is a reaction to him winning.
Yes, they want to destroy our liberty and our way of life. It's as plain as day. The leader of the GOP is a Russian asset and the rest of his party consists of cowards who won't stand up. If the GOP doesn't wake the hell up, then there's only one way this can end. Be ready.
Yes, they do. They seek to impose a Christian Nationalist oligarchal government overseen by a lifetime-serving dictator who would be treated as a king.
In my region it is the only things that gets people to pay attention. Sadly they seem to have to burn it all down to wake up and realize there are problems
Or he uses it as an opportunity to fire Fed employees on a much more massive scale. It’s my understanding it’s a lot easier to do when they’re furloughed.
Trump's casinos were judged the worst when it came to management. They shed more employees and lost more revenue than any other while Trump earned a 2 to 3 million a year salary. Think he can manage the government?
He and Elmo Musty are handling things like the government is a casino - bleeding it dry. Throwing people out of jobs, but bringing in people who can get benefits (less regulation, penalties, etc).
The irony is, whatever spending bill is passed, trump will spend the money as he sees fit. And republicans will be ok with that. Unless congress steps up, they've lost all power.
Republicans walked away from themselves? They control everything. Sure Dems have filibuster in Senate but thats not what really going on here. It's more like MAGAts are all "Don't cut my district's/state's federal spending, cut those guys budget (points to other MAGAts)."
Hey Molly! I think I know what would solve most of the current problems in America today….what if, (just hear me out)…we just removed all the billionaires, you know like REALLY removed them?
By any means necessary.
It’s… already shut down. Not everybody realizes this yet. In two weeks we get the unfolding drama, but the plot was already written. It’s not turning back on again either. That’s been the whole point of DOGE and the rapid eliminations. The democracy is off. The dictatorship is on.
Let it. Democrats should make no deals to fund the government unless and until DOGE is discontinued and the United States government agrees to support Ukraine in its efforts to end the war.
Otherwise, the United States government need no longer exist. We'll try something else instead
According to most politicians, the govt is literally already shut down but once it’s official, it’s going to be on!!!’I do not think Trump will come out of this in a good way. It’s time to start getting rid of him. I would take Desantis over him and that says a lot.
They should filibuster any new bill cutting Medicaid and Social Security—it’s not a budget reconciliation. With a slim Senate majority, they won’t get 60 votes for cloture. If the government shuts down, it’s on them—the majority party bears responsibility.
The new bill, rather than using budget reconciliation, is being crafted because the proposed cuts (such as the $800 billion to Medicaid) are too large to fit within reconciliation rules.
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Keep calling your reps to stop Medicaid cuts in the stopgap bill! While the cuts may not be as large as the proposed $800 billion, any reduction to Medicaid puts vulnerable populations at risk. Urge lawmakers to reject cuts!
What are the odds the non-essential workers who are asked to stay home, will be let go permanently? This keeps coming to my mind after Elon said “We wish to keep everyone who is doing a job that is essential and doing a job well,”
I have given up hope that they will do anything to push back. Didn’t know just how cowardly they are.
This is going to be up to the people to fix. Most of the lawmakers can’t relate to normal everyday citizens.
Clueless for sure.
All GQP MAGAt Republicunt Nazis deserve to hang for treason
Any corporation, business, & conglomerate that doesn't unionize, immediately strike, or they treat employees as "less than human," all of their warehouses and corpo holdings will be burnt to the ground. Fair? 🤗
🙈🙉🙊
Since all the 'woke' federal employees have been fired and most agencies neutralized, what do you need to fund?
Might be a perfect time to boycott tax season.
1- no one is going to save us. We can only save ourselves.
2- military dictatorship is never a liberation.
3- If the military gets involved it probably won't be on the side you hope it will.
1- then their oath is meaningless. Why do we pay them?
2- tell that to the military who liberated South Korea from a despot.
3- see 1
4- cool defeatism.
That was before he gutted veteran services though, wasn't it. Although it's also 2 years after he called people who died serving their country ‘losers’ and ‘suckers’ so I guess... who knows.
There’s gotta be something brewing in the dark. There’s no way that the military and intelligence agencies are going to be ok with stopping cyber surveillance on Russia. Maybe I’m being hopeful and naive.
I saw a republicans face on the news when he found out and his face literally dropped. Can’t remember if he’s in the senate or house but he was in total disbelief. Like wtf is going on.
It’s funny how they think they’ll be safe and spared. They have to be afraid of their own party and also the rest of us. I hope they live the rest of their lives always looking over their shoulder. 😂
Use your voice, make a sign, go to your State Capital, City Hall, Town Hall, local embassy or major road and stand for Democracy even if you stand alone! Just pick a place and go! No one is coming to save us…We the People must take to the streets!
#USProtests
#March4Liberty
#NoKings
#Repost
1. Continue econ blackout of all complicit oligarchs, corps, orgs.
2. Prepare to shelter in place for a minimum of 2 weeks.
3. Join 50501 nationwide protest #3 tomorrow, Mar 4.
4. Contact reps & demand they announce in SOTU response articles of impeachment to be introduce Mar 14 @ Capitol.
#NQNQ247
Yes, I agree with this and as for the protest tomorrow, I wish you all the luck and I hope that Trump sees it, along with musk and they wonder why everybody is so angry.
This is a terrorist regime, stripping all protections, defying the Constitution, stealing our private data, compromising national security, protecting financial criminals, deceiving the people & installing post Constitution fascist dictatorship.
This Mike Johnson. In this photo, the speaker is seen remembering all the cool things he learned by monitoring his son's pornography viewing interests.
That's precisely what the "Orange Demon" wants so he can declare "Martial Law" and send troops into the "blue cities" of America. The old, demented man is dying and wants America to die with him. Trump is very sick, and he doesn't want the American people to know how ill he is.
Europe needs to treat Trump the same as Putin and televise the truth for all to see. These politicians are liars, they aren’t entitled to behave this way with OUR country. We must put an #end to this nonsense and now. Delete #meta #x #tiktok
What does it all entail? Can you give us any details on what we can expect. I watch almost everything you do. Saw you this morning. I like your new glasses by the way.
MAGA Mike does not have the votes to pass his bills. Without Dem votes it cannot pass. When Dems vote no they will be blamed by the GOP for shutting down the government. The GOP is made to be the party of opposition. They are good at that. Constant outrage. They suck at governing though.
and only 17 days till we hang the president, and vice President, and speaker of the House,
and President pro tempore, and then we can start in on the cabinet
Would that at least pause the thoughtless RIFs? They can’t be fired by email if they aren’t even allowed to access their emails. They also wouldn’t be able to respond to those “what did you do last week”emails.
The government shutting down would be the perfect time for a complete and total civil strike. Stop everything, everywhere. Then call for Mike Johnson to be replaced, hold the Executive in check, and try to save this great country.
2-3 months before it's locked down. That's the timeline out of a Social Security leak that it's all being shut down, by then, they'll have all online opposition media shut down.
They will have to shut down all opposition media, before they shut down the Social Security Administration. A leak came out of the SSA this morning that Musk is completely dismantling the SSA and that the affects will be felt in 2-3 months.
I'll believe it when I see it. Going by what the dems with power have done so far, it's almost impossible to believe they'll do this. The people are doing more to fight against fascism than the politicians
When I see a dem do something that gets them arrested, I'll start believing they care
Remember Trump said HE ALONE CAN FIX IT. Republicans control all houses of government. When shit hits the fan. Republicans can no longer blame anybody but themselves.
The only reason we should mention bezos is to remind everyone to cancel prime. And stop buying from companies he owns. Look up the list it’s way more than just the same obvious.
I mean, it basically already is, it will just be formalized. This will create even more, INSTANTANEOUS backlash against the Republican Rats. We will capitalize.
I can name a couple dozen Democrats that are not being scaredy-cats. They are being quite vocal-such as Chris Murphy, AOC, Jasmine Crockett, Warren, Goldman, Schiff, Pete Buttigieg, Kelly etc., I would say the R GOP are the scaredy-cats- look at the way they have been voting compared to the Dems.
Absolutely. Reforming the electoral college, amending the constitution to enshrine women's rights including access to abortion, and making it law that a convicted criminal cannot run for any office are the starting points.
A "continuing resolution until September" is the entire fiscal year. A YEARLY budget is it's most basic duty.
Can't remember that happening
Congress IS Waste, Fraud and Abuse
I saw something that if the government did shut down, the courts wouldn’t be able to fight these illegal actions by DOGE and trumps EOs. I had hoped for a shutdown because I thought it would halt the madness, but now it seems like just a lose lose all around.
And the Dems will do all they can "for the American people!" to stop it. And they'll capitulate as much as possible to Trump, because they fear "the American people" will blame the chaos on THEM.
But they don't SEE Dems every news cycle 24/7. They see TRUMP and MUSK. THAT's who'll be responsible.
My tax money is not going to be used in crypto. And if we have to pay for services in each of our states that have been terminated I sure as hell am not I’m not paying for a fat ass to play golf.
I almost hate to say this (because it WILL affect you and me) but I hope it does. This will add more Fuel to the Bonfire on Trumps watch. I'm sure his poll will tumble even more,at that point. It's laughable.
If you have a college degree, you could be a Substitute teacher. I think in some states they get paid about $150 a day & in some districts you can be a long-term sub & get ins as well. The instructors have to give you lesson plans. Also, there are places where you can get bags of groceries free.
Americans workers should go on strike and shut the country down… fuck these republicans they want to play games and have the country’s economy still working…no fuckin way shut it all done..STRIKE.✊🏽
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/03/03/government-shutdown-trump-spending-powers/
To the extent they "care" about following any of the usual rules it will be to get Dems to share responsibility for the length of any shutdown and share whatever evil they want to include with the reopen
Next chapter in the hijacking of america
So we're headed for a shutdown with an unclear exit strategy.
"In the Senate, Republicans hold a three-seat majority, but cannot overcome the 60-vote threshold to head off a filibuster. That gives Democrats the ability to halt movement on funding bills without a suitable agreement."
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/03/03/government-shutdown-trump-spending-powers/
https://youtu.be/AWSWqn7UHYM?si=E4H4YN76PAnjqsTA
This is the reality
PAY
HEALTHCARE
PETTY CASH
the horror
Being a Republican means loyalty to the party always.
That is why Jordan, Hawley, MTG, BOBO and a nursing home person get elected again and again
who knows
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-funding-freeze-blatant-violation-constitution-federal-law/story?id=118183957
https://time.com/7212753/trump-elon-musk-federal-laws-legal-analysis/
What a looming shit show
By any means necessary.
Maybe it will slow the murder of our Democracy down.
Otherwise, the United States government need no longer exist. We'll try something else instead
#RIPUSA🇺🇸
Keep calling your reps to stop Medicaid cuts in the stopgap bill! While the cuts may not be as large as the proposed $800 billion, any reduction to Medicaid puts vulnerable populations at risk. Urge lawmakers to reject cuts!
Find Your Rep here ⬇️
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This is going to be up to the people to fix. Most of the lawmakers can’t relate to normal everyday citizens.
Clueless for sure.
All GQP MAGAt Republicunt Nazis deserve to hang for treason
Any corporation, business, & conglomerate that doesn't unionize, immediately strike, or they treat employees as "less than human," all of their warehouses and corpo holdings will be burnt to the ground. Fair? 🤗
🙈🙉🙊
Might be a perfect time to boycott tax season.
2- military dictatorship is never a liberation.
3- If the military gets involved it probably won't be on the side you hope it will.
2- tell that to the military who liberated South Korea from a despot.
3- see 1
4- cool defeatism.
Heavily armed country 🤨
Get out there and protest!
#USProtests
#March4Liberty
#NoKings
#Repost
2. Prepare to shelter in place for a minimum of 2 weeks.
3. Join 50501 nationwide protest #3 tomorrow, Mar 4.
4. Contact reps & demand they announce in SOTU response articles of impeachment to be introduce Mar 14 @ Capitol.
#NQNQ247
Stand & fight!
No quit, no quarter, 24/7.
#NQNQ247
Fuck every last one of them 😡
and President pro tempore, and then we can start in on the cabinet
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I hope the shutdown lasts throughout the rest of the year.
I prefer Shutdown 2025 to Project 2025.
When I see a dem do something that gets them arrested, I'll start believing they care
Remember Trump said HE ALONE CAN FIX IT. Republicans control all houses of government. When shit hits the fan. Republicans can no longer blame anybody but themselves.
It's the Republicans that are in control.
It's the Republicans that are in control.
It's the Republicans that are in control.
We'll see what it takes to flip the people who participate in gun culture. And how much of a threat Republicans perceive that to be.
There won't be much left to shut down...js
There’s your “mandate”!
The Dems have already helped the cowards.
Can't remember that happening
Congress IS Waste, Fraud and Abuse
Considering the nations walls are falling in on us, would a total MAGA shut down be a bad thing?
SOMETHING has to happen to wake half of this nation from its MAGA fever dream.
But they don't SEE Dems every news cycle 24/7. They see TRUMP and MUSK. THAT's who'll be responsible.
Tax payers are the priority Not clown trump musk admin
Don't five the GOP anything they want!
And if they don't want Another Republican Shutdown™ on their watch, a few of them can vote WITH US.
Take it or leave it. Vote with us or do it yourself.
money people.
That would just make it worse as MAGA governors would appoint MAGAs.
Try to turn them to the Democratic Party. We need to give them a nudge to save our democracy.
DRINK!! 🥃
Do any other countries suffer from this nonsense?