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How about DACA and Medicare for all for 5 billion for the wall? (Original Post) allgood33 Dec 2018 OP
I doubt any GOP'er would ever agree to that, ever beachbum bob Dec 2018 #1
In my opinion. Sherman A1 Dec 2018 #2
no wall, no way vlyons Dec 2018 #3
Some estimates place the cost at 70 billion. panader0 Dec 2018 #5
We all know that any law can be overturned by Congress. allgood33 Dec 2018 #6
No we don't. thucythucy Dec 2018 #8
no wall panader0 Dec 2018 #4
No. bearsfootball516 Dec 2018 #7
Gosh. You're just a font of right wing talking points, aren't you? Squinch Dec 2018 #9
If we could buy DACA alone for 5 billion I expect we would jump on it. ooky Dec 2018 #10
Zero dollars for the wall Electrical Arc Dec 2018 #11
No wall. leftyladyfrommo Dec 2018 #12
I would make that deal in a second Takket Dec 2018 #13
No! snowybirdie Dec 2018 #14

vlyons

(10,252 posts)
3. no wall, no way
Sat Dec 29, 2018, 10:27 AM
Dec 2018

A $5 billion wall will not cost $5 billion. There would be enormous cost over-runs, because you know that Trump will give the contracts to corrupt businessmen, who will pad expenses and use cheap materials. Moreover, a wall along the border would be an ecological disaster. It will not prevent illegal visa-overstays, which are the majority of illegals in this country. That $5 billion could be spent better elsewhere, e.g. subsidizing broadband in rural areas, college scholarships, rural ERs, school lunches, etc etc.

 

allgood33

(1,584 posts)
6. We all know that any law can be overturned by Congress.
Sat Dec 29, 2018, 10:39 AM
Dec 2018

Any emergency can stop a wall being built.

thucythucy

(7,986 posts)
8. No we don't.
Sat Dec 29, 2018, 11:14 AM
Dec 2018

Congress doesn't "overturn" laws--the courts do.

Congress can repeal a law, but both houses have to agree, and the president has to sign. If the president vetoes the repeal then it requires a two thirds vote in both chambers to overturn the veto.

And as to your OP, the no way in hell the GOP or Trump will agree to Medicare for All. They already had a chance to do DACA and they refused.

Squinch

(50,773 posts)
9. Gosh. You're just a font of right wing talking points, aren't you?
Sat Dec 29, 2018, 11:16 AM
Dec 2018
https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=11600767

You really want that wall, don't you?

You might want to give that persona a little work.

ooky

(8,885 posts)
10. If we could buy DACA alone for 5 billion I expect we would jump on it.
Sat Dec 29, 2018, 11:45 AM
Dec 2018

But since Trump already rejected DACA for 20 billion I don't see DACA for 5 billion happening, leaving Trump looking stupid. There wouldn't be enough votes in the Senate either if DACA is attached.

The only solution I see happening is a clean, non-wall CR with a congressional overide of Trump's inevitable veto. Neither Pelosi or Schumer will give a dime more than they have alredy offered unless they get something in return, and nothing in return is being offered.

Takket

(21,424 posts)
13. I would make that deal in a second
Sat Dec 29, 2018, 12:19 PM
Dec 2018

Waste 5 billion for a program that will save the country trillions? Sign me up.

snowybirdie

(5,191 posts)
14. No!
Sat Dec 29, 2018, 12:46 PM
Dec 2018

Why forsake right and moral principles so that idiot can declare victory! Victory over an idea that robs this country of treasure for a ridiculous idea. Please rethink your position if you self describe yourself as a Democrat!

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