Dufus is threatening to shut down the government

[mac56]

if he doesn't get his way on the wall and Obamacare.

Yeah, about that. His party runs the White House, Congress, and the Supreme Court.

He'll be shutting down his own party.

Is he really that stupid?

[Adsos Letter]

1. Let him.

And hang it around the neck of the Republican party.

[spanone]

2. oh, he's that stupid.

[niyad]

3. yep

[dalton99a]

4. Just do it, dumbass.

[Sculpin Beauregard]

5. Idiot, ain't he? His Wall Street cronies

won't like that very much.

[Mr. Ected]

6. Bannon is likely walking around with a stiffy

It's probably past his 4 hours and time to consult a doctor.

Bannon wants to deconstruct the administrative state. Shutting down the government fits the bill nicely.

[volstork]

55. Gross.

You said it, now I have to picture it.

[sheshe2]

7. Yes...

He is that stupid.

[GoCubsGo]

8. Yes. He IS that stupid.

His buddy, Newt, shut down the government, and he obviously has forgotten what happened to ol' Newtie as a result. I remember it, and I say, "Go for it, Asshole!"

[JDC]

9. He really doesn't know what that means

Shutting down the government to him is nothing more than a talking point he heard on Faux News. Sounds tough. That's how this imbecile operates.

[Norbert]

10. Cruz let a shutdown once...

so mr. tRump, you won't be the first idiot to do so.

[spanone]

11. ...he means it!!!!

[beastie boy]

40. Oooh lawdy lawd! He's despret! Do what he say! Do what he say!

[BigOleDummy]

42. Perfect!

And apt too. Great post!

[Different Drummer]

12. He's much more stupid than that. n/t

[onecaliberal]

13. Oh please do it

[Jim__]

14. Do you really have to ask?

[reflection]

15. The Democrats just need to point out over and over

that they are not interfering in any way with Mexico cutting a check for the wall. That's the way it was presented, that's the oft-stated policy position the people voted for, not the USA paying for the wall. Lather, rinse, repeat until Orange meltdown.

[tblue37]

23. Schumer made that point. nt

[OldHippieChick]

16. He's going to hold his breath until he turns

blue or we give in. Wonder which will happen first ...

[murielm99]

18. If you mix blue and orange,

what color do you get?

This could be interesting.

[OldHippieChick]

21. I think you get that ugly

puke green ...

[Lotusflower70]

51. Lol

You get shit brown which is fitting.

[KentuckyWoman]

17. Dumber than Whistleass

but twice the ego.

What a catch.

[catbyte]

19. If the Republicans manage to shut own the government when they control all branches of it, then that

will be proof positive that they are utterly incompetent, and incapable of governing. We all know that already, but I wonder if it will sink in with others, like the so-called "disinterested" voters. Probably crickets, just like always. BTW, I'm supposed to start getting Social Security retirement in July. I'm sure they'll find a way to fuck that up. I decided not to roll the dice and wait until 66 because, knowing these assholes, they'll raise the age to 70, so I'm cashing in at 62 just in case they decide to screw us all.

[murielm99]

22. I waited until 66.

I have an aunt and uncle who did not wait. They are always short of money. They work part time, nasty jobs.

My uncle broke his pelvis recently, and this has only added to their woes.

Wait, if you can.

[lark]

60. Sometimes you can't wait.

My co. reorganized and we are under a new VP who is trying to make a name for himself by making stupid risky moves that will show profit at first but will lose a lot of money by the end of the first year. He's relatively young and totally clueless, but thinks he's the smartest. He wants to outsource part of my dept. and I totally refuse to be the one that has to lay off people I've worked with for up to 18 years. There's several other moves he wants to make, all of which will hurt in the long run and could put us legally at risk. If I stay, I will be the person he yells at for the problems he created and will have to clean them up, even though I've opposed him. I'd also have to get re-certified and last time I worked until at least 10 pm 5 days a week and on the weekend as well. I am not in great health and just can't be sitting, studying, and working on my "builds" 13-15 hours a day for three months. Oh yeah, my bonuses will also be going away after July, again thanks to the new jerk. I will only lose $119/month by retiring at 65 vs. 66 but my life would be pure hell if I stayed. So, sayonara.

[catbyte]

63. I have the luxury of not waiting. I've got a pension/savings from 34 years working at a

university, so I've been living off of that since 2015. This is extra. I'm far from rich, but I'm not hurting, either. I would NEVER be able to lie on Social Security alone. I'm sorry for your aunt & uncle--that has to be tough.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

37. Keep in mind that if you start collecting at age 62

and you're still working, there's a limit on how much you can make, currently $16,920/year, $1410/month. If you go over that, you'll be dinged next year. Also, there's a huge permanent penalty by collecting early. If, instead, you wait until age 70, your SS amount will be nearly double what it is at 62.

And all it takes is a couple of years like the last two with no COLA, and you're living on a fixed income.

Most people do collect early, often because of not being able to find work as they get older. But if you're healthy, even a part time job might be a better choice than taking SS as soon as possible. It all depends on your specific circumstances.

[NutmegYankee]

20. Didn't hurt them in '14, probably won't now either.

[BainsBane]

36. That was an action from the opposition

toward a Democratic President. They now control all three branches of government, and they still can't get their shit together. Trump is calling to shut down HIS government. It's sheer idiocy. It only demonstrates how incompetent they are.

[colorado_ufo]

24. Stupid is as stupid does.

[ancianita]

25. "Shutting down" government in no way means that he will stop doing what he's doing. He'll just shut

down any inertia of any form of government in running his business out of the White House.

And I don't mean the idea of "running this country like a business."

I mean running his business.

Where are the lawyers (DC has more per square foot than anywhere else).

Where are the U.S Marshals.

Where is the Pentagon.

[dchill]

44. This country is now subsidiary of Trump, Inc.

Expect bankruptcy.

[duncang]

26. The power of the whiny side is strong in this one.

It over powers all.

[They_Live]

27. He is basically dismantling the goverment

anyway, so what difference does it make. Repugs can't even agree with each other. They should all be in jail or burned at the stake.

[argyl]

28. This was inevitable. The only question was when.

Enjoy your upper twenties approval ratings when you do.

[lisby]

29. The short answer: Yes. NT

[gademocrat7]

30. Yes.

He is ignorant, unqualified, irresponsible and unfit to serve as President.

[liberal N proud]

31. It would be the best thing to happen since Butternut Bigot took office

Ahead of the midterm elections, it would destroy the republicans. The old butternut could be held accountable.


BTW: Butternut Bigot is my new name for the hater in chief/thief.

[Sculpin Beauregard]

46. And a fine name it is! 😂

[smirkymonkey]

47. Butternut Bigot.

I like it!

[bronxiteforever]

32. Their party is at its zenith of power. They just can't govern.

[IronLionZion]

33. Republicans are against government

and love shutdowns because a lot of workers like military and law enforcement still have to work without pay, on the hope that they can get paid later.

who really gets screwed are contract workers when the contracting company can't bill the government for work during a shutdown and decide not to pay their workers.

[greymattermom]

34. Sounds perfect for Trump

That's what he always does anyway

[BainsBane]

35. Yes

He hasn't figured out he is the government. What an imbecile.

[N_E_1 for Tennis]

38. Let him shut it down...

then he will go golfing. Nothing to do here, com'on lets hit the links.

[struggle4progress]

39. "THIS FRUGGIN SHYZZ ARE KEEPS ME FROM GOLF!"

[BSdetect]

41. If that includes the WH as well, then go for it ahole.

[Hekate]

43. Please proceed, Mad King. I will laugh till my sides hurt.

[BigOleDummy]

45. But isn't that

the repubtards Holy Grail? Shutting down the government. Sorta wish they would for a little while, let their "base" see exactly how it will impact them! But then innocent people will suffer along with the guilty I suppose. Man, talk about a dilemma!

[AllaN01Bear]

48. here we go the !@#$%&*() again

[smirkymonkey]

49. Can we please impeach this stupid fucktard already?

Seriously, we don't have time to waste. He's an absolute disaster.

[DFW]

50. He is threatening to take his ball and go home.

Far be it from me to stop him...............

[IADEMO2004]

52. Shut Down Air Force One First!

[Lotusflower70]

53. Go for it

Let's see how effective that is.

[roamer65]

57. .

[Puzzler]

54. What government? ;) (n/t)

-P

[Amaryllis]

56. Ha! good one.

[standingtall]

58. Yes he is that stupid

He knows he does have the votes from republicans to fund the wall. So he has come up with a dumb idea to blackmail Democrats into helping him. He is saying vote for my stupid wall or I will not do what I swore an oath to do. That is to faithfully execute the laws of the land like the affordable care act.

Even if Democrats were to go along with this foolishness it would only help the affordable care act temporarily,because Trump and his party are still actively trying to repel it.

He is to dumb to know he has no leverage.

[electron_blue]

59. Look - he's not a Republican. He wants to funnel money from govt to himself & buddies.

When will everyone permanently *get* this?

Every Republican who thinks he/she can work with Trump is being an idiot and ignoring the past. The sooner people wise up about this, the sooner he can be stopped. This is something that will benefit both Dems and Reps.

[standingtall]

62. Trump wanting to funnel money from govt to himself and his buddies.

I fail to see how that makes him different than any other republican. All republicans have one thing in common greed and Trump is the poster child of it.

[electron_blue]

64. Other republicans (mostly) cared about keeping the party going, for future funneling, if you will.

He doesn't give a flip if the R party disappears right now. It is all about him.

[gordianot]

61. It is like neighbors miniature poodle that chased cars as soon as he escaped the house.

One day a nutcase stopped his car to a screeching halt put it in reverse and backed up fast. The poodle got out of the way and survived. From that day forward neighbor reported he was not as keen to get outside but when he did stood on the porch and barked.

No Democratic President to save your ass and no Republicans I know smarter than a poodle.

[Skittles]

65. YES HE IS REALLY THAT STUPID

it is all about *HIM*

[raven mad]

66. Well................... yeah.

He is. He's used to his money guys running everything for him.

[leftyladyfrommo]

67. He will blame the Democrats

and Obama?