People control everything else. Beat em to the shut down by TAKING TO THE STREETS and shutting it down till you get change. Jam it up. Protest. #GeneralStrike
Democrats don't have any power to actually do something, in any case, beyond make speeches and do a bit of civil disobedience, which they can't overdo, without risking MAGA terrorism.
What government? Elon has already shut it down or is working very hard at it. They want to destroy our government. They want us begging for food and housing on our knees. It's very clear.
I hope democrats vote present, so they went work and watched the whole thing fail. Don't help, don't concede. Use the small leverage you have to keep them from getting social programs. They gut those, we all lose.
But That’s what we did for the election. Doesn’t make sense to keep doing the same thing over and over again. And by the way, who exactly is the leader of this party now? We have a lot of work to do. Though nobody seems to know what that is. Thoughts?
Different now w GOP in WH, house +senate. I agree, there are unreachable Fox viewers. The left has that too. We can’t give up on the entire viewing pop. It’s important to try to break through and build credibility. There is space for a new leader. Hoping 1 emerges organically. @mcuban.bsky.social
They’ve had Buttigieg on several times. They seem to like him for some reason but there may be a WH order not to allow him on again because he makes Trump and friends look even more stupid.
While he was transportation secretary, he cost them nothing to be the opposing viewpoint. Like how CNN pays big bucks for their opposing viewpoint person, who is currently Scott I-support-anything-trmp-does Jennings.
But that would require that they be willing to stand up against their billionaire donors, who have been pushing the party establishment rightward for two generations.
If Republicans intend to shut down the government, then they can proceed. Make no mistake, that certainly appears to be their goal. The only remaining question is whether 'decorum' will compel Democrats to concede in order to prevent a shutdown.
I’m just not sure they care. I’m pretty sure they’re almost all giving lip service to challenging him and buying the dips in the market. I guess we’ll see.
Eventually, it’s gonna hit them and they ain’t gonna have no choice but to admit to themselves that he did it. You could try and blame Biden and Kamala, whoever you want it’s his fault. They don’t care unless it happens to them so you get what you ask for.
The President is severely mentally ill
The House has 3 factions: Ds, Rs, and the severely mentally ill
A not insignificant portion of the Senate is mentally deteriorating
Yup.. a new world order where Putin rules and Xi JinPing & Whoever takes over for Trump after they bump him off have spheres of influence in their respective hemispheres. It will be the Haves & the Have Nots. The Have nots will serve at pleasure of the haves. Pretty grim, IF we let it happen ;-)
At this point Trumpers need to get slapped in the face with the reality of what not having a functional Federal government means to their every day lives and financial future.
Interesting how this used to make my blood boil and now it’s the least of my worries. Maybe it’s because I feel like the government has already stolen all the money and continues to sacrifice the lives of it citizens why not shut it down. We the people will figure it out.
Maybe we the people out here should leave them shut down & start our own government & run ourselves? I'm seeing loads of very strong, very bright, very well informed American leaders among us these days & they aren't in DC!
And the bill dreamed up by the Republicans contains so many objectionable items that the Dems refuse to support it. DJT will blame the Dems if the government shuts down.
We don’t have years. We’ll be lucky to have social security checks next month. It’s called impeachment to “shutdown” the president. The house brings articles of impeachment and the Senate has to convict. Call your senators and your representatives.
PROTEST take to the streets… shut down traffic…disrupt MAGA /NAZI congressional members … where ever they are! Parties, dinners, vacations, on the street… DEMONSTRATE … ! If no action..them in the streets with MORE PURPOSE and ACTIONS!
@repmoskowitz.bsky.social Please see attached and please start aligning yourself with the true enemy. Please stop turning your back on us. Begging you.
It shut down January 6th and won't reopen until he is no longer President of USA. I think that's real truth, people are waiting for something that already happened. Yesterday was to long to wait to do something about it, but all we have is the now Time to get up give it all we got B4 it's to late
Say it as it should be said ,---
Krasnov Trump's policies and his sniveling republicans will shut down the government because of their infantile economics
All Americans are welcome to join Veterans on March 14 in D.C. & every state capitol, & street corners & overpasses near you, protesting this fascist regime & its sycophants.
We swore our oaths to the Constitution not a fascist dictator or king.
#NQNQ247
four days until our court system grinds to a halt.
Not a good thing btw. Especially since trump has over 300 cases pending, awaiting rules, including invasion of privacy rights when DOGE took over SS and fukked with the systems there. Meanwhile, they keep slashing and burning without being stopped.
So if the partisan budget bill goes through (with Fetterman’s help) and it goes sideways - which ofc it will - then it suddenly becomes a Democratic bill?
That’s some mighty taint.
The GOP is dead...maga is utterly irredeemable...they can reach across...Dems should support N-O-T-H-I-N-G from the regime. For the first time in my life I want the govt to close; put it in stasis as much as possible until reasonable people can be added. Either delay...or watch it die.
we need to take our government now back from this insanity-this is not normal-there is a lunatic in the white house & his russia vision for our future! stop talking about the future elections-we can't wait that long-we need to stop this now-future elections will be rigged by wealthy republicans- $$
still waiting for trump to apologize sincerely to us & ukraine for postering america against ukraine & embracing russia's vision-oppression & fear & submission to the man who craves to be king.trump can't stand seeing zelensky's courage, integrity, love of his country & its people - not corruptible
they will blame president biden & the democrats-no way will trump or his sycophants accept responsibility for their loss or if they win say how good this is for middle class-LIE LIE LIE-it is all about tax cuts for billionaires-
@maddow.msnbc.com
If Democrats give in without concrete concessions, it proves that many on both sides are grossly unqualified, should not ever run again and/or are on Putin's payroll after the 7 weeks 9f non action that we experienced.
Cover what they all do, not just what they say.
Honestly, what have the Democrats got to lose? Trump and Musk are closing offices and firing 1000’s anyway! After all, what are we really shutting down? 🤷🏻♀️
Oh dear god, that means tiny Muskites will take the government over completely. On a happier note, Trump will permanently move to Florida and play golf until McDonald's has done its job.
Sadly, I think it has to happen. No more going forward as if everything was OK. It's not OK, not by any measurement. And every bit of blame needs to fall squarely, completely, unambiguously, and loudly on the heads of GOP and trump.
Federal workers; lock the doors and take the keys with you. I’ve heard about a group of vandals that are randomly rummaging through offices and breaking government programs.
I would be happy but that means serious suffering for way too many people. Funnily enough, they will blame this on the Dems even though they have a majority.
But not the Fox News crowd. I have several family members who believe everything Fox says and the orange felon. According to them, I'm the one brainwashed bc l don't believe the Dear Leader.
Dems need to be out in full force, on podcasts, on MSNBC and other MSM outlets spreading the fact that the shutdown is owned by the Republicans. The Dems cannot vote for a budget that is going to gut things like Medicaid and Social Security and that is what is being put forward by Republicans.
There’s a train of thought that suggests that’s already happened no thanks to Trump,Musk, DOGE, ‘Big Balls’ & the rapidly depleting hallways of federal offices.
I honestly don't think Trump will sign it. I think Musk is going to convince him to not sign it and then drag out the shutdown for as long as possible to force more federal employees to quit on their own.
It's not like they pay their staffers very well in the first place, especially for the hours they put in per day. They don't really do a 9-5 thing if their boss is in, including late late nights into the wee hours of the morning.
The plan is to leave it shuttered. Never to reopen again. This is their plan, and they got it from the first time around during all the debt ceiling negotiations. They don't want elections, they don't want a USPS(because voting by mail), they don't want educated Americans. It's going to be hostage
taking to even broker a deal to get it back open. If you thought the demands were high before now, wait until Russia can hold American government hostage and see what they ask for. Any day now the cyber attacks will begin against normal Americans, and we're woefully unprepared for what is coming.
At this point I’m not sure why they should be paid at all. Republicans have given up any semblance of performing their job. Should be the first to go under waste, fraud and abuse.
I think it's going to happen. Democrats are going to let republicans fall flat on their ass. You can not run a country and only take care of half of it. In this case, they're not even caring about their half.
As the price for Dems supporting CR-
Add H.R. 14, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act WITH automatic Motor-voter and Payroll Voter registration so anyone on payroll or w license is registered.
I'm worried beyond belief about left leaning people missing out on their social security payments though😓. It is terrible that the good people have to suffer for what the maga cult did.😭
Comments
https://www.someweekendreading.blog/springtime-for-shutdowns/
Democrats haven’t figured out what’s going on yet.
We need to stop quickly
Talk it up
Trump murdered a booming economy!!
#FAFO
@raskin.house.gov
@aoc.bsky.social
@warren.senate.gov
@algreen.house.gov
@chrismurphyct.bsky.social
@petebuttigieg.bsky.social
@jeff-merkley.bsky.social
@sanders.senate.gov
@repjasmine.bsky.social
@repdangoldman.bsky.social
https://www.europesays.com/1900996/
I’m guessing yes. Or just enough of them to push it through. Like these treacherous pieces of excrement.
I’m just not sure they care. I’m pretty sure they’re almost all giving lip service to challenging him and buying the dips in the market. I guess we’ll see.
The President is severely mentally ill
The House has 3 factions: Ds, Rs, and the severely mentally ill
A not insignificant portion of the Senate is mentally deteriorating
Must be one of them, it can’t be the golden manchild’s fault can it?
Am I right?
https://bsky.app/profile/eguango.bsky.social/post/3ljjxyu7lz22c
1. Drive us into economic hardship.
2. Reset under new rules where we pledge fealty in exchange for food and shelter.
3. Allow the poor, sick and elderly to die off.
Keep the pressure on
At this point Trumpers need to get slapped in the face with the reality of what not having a functional Federal government means to their every day lives and financial future.
We need consequences.
MAGA does not know how to govern.
Let them eat cake!
That'll teach 'em.
Make them own it
Show the world they *can’t* govern
https://bsky.app/profile/hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social/post/3ljx6nocgik2t
They are even more united than the House caucus.
Krasnov Trump's policies and his sniveling republicans will shut down the government because of their infantile economics
All Americans are welcome to join Veterans on March 14 in D.C. & every state capitol, & street corners & overpasses near you, protesting this fascist regime & its sycophants.
We swore our oaths to the Constitution not a fascist dictator or king.
#NQNQ247
Fetterman is against any shutdown.
Others are concerned about the effect on government.
Not one word about the unimaginable consequences to the American people from this parody of a budget.
Dems: Read. The. Goddam. Room.
FFS
Not a good thing btw. Especially since trump has over 300 cases pending, awaiting rules, including invasion of privacy rights when DOGE took over SS and fukked with the systems there. Meanwhile, they keep slashing and burning without being stopped.
That’s some mighty taint.
Think I will grab a pack & pitch a tent on somebody's lawn.
Then ask for coffee & ceral for breakfast.
Good fuel to keep my feet moving at work. Much obliged. Best to you and yours.
If Democrats give in without concrete concessions, it proves that many on both sides are grossly unqualified, should not ever run again and/or are on Putin's payroll after the 7 weeks 9f non action that we experienced.
Cover what they all do, not just what they say.
Trump & the GOP
… then so be it!
Asking for my European friends.
https://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/articles/how-to-financially-prepare-for-a-government-shutdown
They are federal workers afterall.
No cuts to MCD, SNAP, TANF, etc.
Rs have the votes- it will be on them!
Add H.R. 14, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act WITH automatic Motor-voter and Payroll Voter registration so anyone on payroll or w license is registered.
If states violate they lose all Federal Funding.
https://www.rockthevote.org/explainers/john-lewis-voting-rights/
Oh well, back to dystopia scrolling
I mean, what is left?
I guess the Department of Golfing will continue to operate.
Thanks to f'Elon
The devil is in the details - every Republicans will sell their soul.
There will be no shutdown. Sorry.
Don't fvck it up!
It has never been a government shut down.
They have always been gop temper tantrum Republican shut downs.