However, I am disappointed that Speaker Mike Johnson and extreme MAGA Republicans included a reprehensible provision that would prohibit medical intervention for military dependents under the age of 18 who are diagnosed with gender dysphoria.
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As we move forward, it is incumbent on Congressional Republicans and the incoming Trump Administration to ensure future NDAAs prioritize national security and servicemembers, not culture wars.
I think it's incumbent for Democrats to actually oppose the Republicans once in a while. You're rich; you should look into a spine transplant so you can find the nerve.
If the Dems had held their ground in a unified way, they could have forced the Speaker to strip these poison pills from the bill. Instead they gave way and proved nothing except that Dems will let the GOP do what they want.
You're an opposition party. SO FUCKING OPPOSE THE TERRIBLE SHIT THEY DO.
I will personally knock on doors to push for your replacement when you come up for reelection. Sorry I'd rather a MAGAt take your seat then you continue as a hypocritical trader.
But what you’re deprioritizing is an entire group of people in this country that’s already stigmatized and that we know the incoming administration plans to stigmatize further (if not worse). You are enabling that. Do not kiss the ring in advance. SHAME.
Democrats: The republicans are doing awful things!
Your constituents: Then why did you vote to go along with it?
Democrats: Don’t forget to donate to our reelection campaign to defeat Donald Trump in 2028!!!
They will continue to prioritize culture war issues if you allow them to do so by voting Yea for their culture war issues. It is incumbent on you to stop them, by voting no. This isn't rocket science.
How many kids' lives will this bill cost? Your vote seems to indicate you're ok with the number, whatever it ends up being. I don't think the contracts for those ships should be written with the blood of trans kids, but hey, to politicians like yourselves their lives are cheap, right, Les Grossman?
Rep. Scott, are you concerned that the Democrat voting for this bill may embolden the House GOP to add additional "culture war" amendments in future NDAAs?
Fucking liar, fuck off
Medical care shouldn't be banned from ANYONE
Tylenol has more severe side effects than puberty blockers
But guess what's an over-the-counter drug that I GUARANTEE you give your kids when they get a headache - Tylenol
Kids will die and that blood will be on YOUR hands
"I mean, I'll vote for evil now (since it doesn't affect me personally, just some kids), but you'd better take me seriously that I'm not gonna keep doing it, unless I do!"
You should try reading this stuff aloud before posting. Because it makes you look like a spineless twat.
Nobody should respect you or anything you pretend to care about going forward. You voted for this "reprehensible" bigotry and I hope your children spend the rest of their lives viewing you with contempt and disgust.
Your buddies across the aisle certainly won't respect anything you say.
Seems like a lot of words to justify voting to deliberately harm children. Conveniently leaving out that you DID vote to harm children. And distilling that harm to 'culture war'.
As we move forward it is incumbent on Congressional Democrats to stop voting for this shit. Congressional Republicans are evil and want to screw over Trans people. What's your excuse?
We got a mention on bluesky though so we should really be grateful. It's not like he has an opportunity to address policy directly or anything. What's his job again? Oh.
It'd be nice if Democrat politicians were as dedicated to standing up for the rights of their constituents, by withholding votes from bills that contain egregious measures like this, as Republicans are to prevent progress by withholding votes until they get everything they want.
Then why did you vote for it??? Why on earth would you vote for the people literally sacrificing their lives to fight for a country who cuts off their benefits for how they’re born???
Hey, isn’t this you… that just voted to take away healthcare from trans kids of service members? Maybe you should, I don’t know, shit the fuck up and stop pretending like you give a shit.
Mmm, disappointed. Hrm yes, most unfortunate, that clause they threw in about sacrificing a thousand children on a bonfire in the streets once a week. Made me feel uncomfortable for ten minutes after I voted in favor of it. I must insist they stop doing this over lunch with them tomorrow.
But you VOTED for it!
It's not "reprehensible," Bob. It's not that it "would" prohibit; it DOES prohibit. It's medical discrimination and it is going to lead to real human suffering. Would you vote for a bill that "would" prohibit congressmen and their families from getting healthcare?
Wait this is bad right?? And you voted for it??? And you’re disappointed? Like my guy if you don’t like it don’t vote for it we are people and you’re caving on this shit fuck you
My dude, as everyone has pointed out, you voted for it. Don't feign sorrow and disappointment after. You are clearly fine with this happening, at least be honest about it.
"this is very disturbing that the GOP did these things to target an oppressed group. But I went ahead and totally voted yes for this bill to allow it to happen.
Effing get wrecked. Either show a spine and fight for oppressed groups or just go home
Why are you disappointed? This is what you voted for. You voted against women and the lgbTqia+ community. You don't get to pose as a sympathiser to us now.
Looks like you took the 30 pieces of silver the terrorist supporter Mike Johnson offered, but threw trans kids under the bus and think tsk-tsking it after the fact is sufficient. That's #Deplorable.
you voted for it. don't try and escape responsibility for it. trans kids will lose access to their care, parents of trans kids will go into debt and have to consider dramatic choices like new jobs and moving, in part thanks to your vote.
You are an utter disgrace to this commonwealth and if you had any ounce of decency and care for the life of another human being you would resign, but I expect too much of people I suppose
You voted for it - you cannot shake the devils hand and say you are only kidding- these are the kids of brave military personnel that you personally took away health care programs away from - what is wrong with you ?
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You're also 77 years old. Go away. No one wants or needs your Boomer ass. Fuck. Off.
You're an opposition party. SO FUCKING OPPOSE THE TERRIBLE SHIT THEY DO.
YOU FUCKING HYPOCRITE.
YOU WORTHLESS CLOWN.
Your constituents: Then why did you vote to go along with it?
Democrats: Don’t forget to donate to our reelection campaign to defeat Donald Trump in 2028!!!
Because you did, right?
Get bent.
Medical care shouldn't be banned from ANYONE
Tylenol has more severe side effects than puberty blockers
But guess what's an over-the-counter drug that I GUARANTEE you give your kids when they get a headache - Tylenol
Kids will die and that blood will be on YOUR hands
You should try reading this stuff aloud before posting. Because it makes you look like a spineless twat.
Your buddies across the aisle certainly won't respect anything you say.
That’s a losing logical fallacy.
Defending vulnerable citizens that the right deems unacceptable for any reason means you’re “engaging in a culture war”?
No. It’s doing the right thing and not letting them hurt innocents.
Your fucking district includes a shit ton of Navy families who you just sold out and for what? What do you get out of it?
This won’t keep you off of rightwing enemies lists. Selling out trans Americans just moves you closer to the top.
Weak sauce.
https://bsky.app/profile/esqueer.net/post/3ld2ub6suhs22
Trans people: just a minor inconvenience.
what are you trying to do here
YOU VOTED FOR IT
Jfc
Quisling.
It's not "reprehensible," Bob. It's not that it "would" prohibit; it DOES prohibit. It's medical discrimination and it is going to lead to real human suffering. Would you vote for a bill that "would" prohibit congressmen and their families from getting healthcare?
up to even vote no symbolically?
Hope you lose your next primary, get your shit together and actually stand for your constituents.
Dickhead.
Care to respond or just continue the fine Democrat tradition of being gutless?
Effing get wrecked. Either show a spine and fight for oppressed groups or just go home
in a just world, you would have been removed from office years ago.
fucking cunt.
They are just Republicans
Why you Dems got to be so bad at your jobs?
back a backbone, vote for what you believe in or fucking disappear and leave the rest of us real human beings with actual stakes the fuck alone
right?
just want everyone to know everything so they can prepare for the next election
What makes you any different from a rapist pedophile, or insurance CEO?
WE SEE YOU, MOTHERFUCKER.
What makes you think you are clear from blame? You made this happen! This is literally your fault!
Don't sit there and whine about the fascists when you are on the same God damned team.
#DINO
https://bsky.app/profile/kylie.hater.club/post/3ld2t332o722w
Did you misclick a fucking button then when you voted for it? FFS
This is what Democrats are offering us for the next 4 years? Spineless chicken shits. My expectations were low but fuck me.