Chuck Schumer offers trump 1.6 Billion for the wall

[The Liberal Lion]

Source: Manu Raju, CNN

Sen. Chuck Schumer tells reporters at his on-cam presser that Democrats’ position is $1.6 billion for wall funding - far less than the $5 billion Trump wants - but he won’t say if Democrats are shutting the door on anything more, saying he’s not going to negotiate in public.

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OUTRAGEOUS!

[Ohiogal]

1. Why are we even offering that imbecile two cents for his stupid wall?

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

2. That would be 2 cents too many.

[Magoo48]

41. Same old shit:

When we should laugh in their faces, publicly, we offer something. Why give them hope on any of their horseshit?

[watoos]

3. I agree with you 100%

WTF, the wall is a stupid idea, a freaking waste of money that can be better spent.

Jesus Mary and Joseph, now Trump can print out more Promises Made Promises Kept signs.

[NewJeffCT]

5. It won't be a promise kept

since Mexico was supposed to be paying for the wall.

[cstanleytech]

17. Depends on what they are actually offering the money to be spent

on as they could limit the money to be spent on upgrades to things like updating the existing fencing as well as additional unarmed drones for improving the patrolling along the border.

[NewJeffCT]

4. That money better be for repairing what is already there

and not for any new wall building...

[EarlG]

6. Isn't this the same position Dems have had for more than a year?

As part of a massive omnibus spending package on track to be approved, Congress is expected to approve just shy of $1.6 billion for border security, of which only $38 million can be spent on “border barrier planning and design.”

http://time.com/5210780/congress-omnibus-border-security-wall-donald-trump/

That was from 2017.

Link to tweet

That was from yesterday. What am I missing here?

[thegoose]

10. Yes, Raju's tweet is specious

The bill has riders Dems want like dealing with the opioid crisis and arms control. A pittance is allotted for a "wall."

If you look at Raju's Wiki page, he interviews an awful lot of Republicans. Just sayin'... 😉

[The Liberal Lion]

13. Well I hope you are right and Chuck can explain himself today.

[still_one]

25. He explained himself 14 hours ago. You may rightfullly disagree with it, but it isn't a third party

mis quoting what he said through a third party tweet.

This is Schumer's own words:

Link to tweet

[still_one]

24. You are not missing anything Earl. People may disagree with what Schumer is saying, but

intentionally misrepresenting what he said through a third party is dishonest at best

[The Liberal Lion]

31. I appreciate the clarification

Nevertheless Schumer is caving in a manner which is unnecessary.

[still_one]

32. I personally don't agree with Schumer and those Democrats who wanted to allocate 1.6 billion for

security on this. Security for what? There already is security.

What troubles me is a lot of journalists are either mis-quoting or taking things out of context.

The whole issue of the tear gas used against Houndurian migrants the other day is at trump's feet.

Migrants should processed IN THE U.S., not left in a no man's land waiting station in Mexico.

Unfortunately, that issue has been lost in the discussion

[tammywammy]

34. Yes, there's no change.

But the knee jerk reactions in the thread are amusing.

[Eyeball_Kid]

7. Sometimes, Schumer is just an idiot. n/t

Whoops! Did I violate "the code"?

Or is he really "sometimes just an idiot", and can readers just take it at face value?

No, he's not the only one. We all act like idiots on occasion.

... So, after reading some of the other posts by DUers, I can see how Schumer is just playing tag. Others have pointed out that the offer has some legs and is nary a pimple on the monstrous budget. What I find offensive is that, at this time and place, Schumer's mention of anything relating to the border wall is an insensitive and emotionally evocative event that APPEARS to be a capitulation to Trumpy's madness, which is what nobody really needs to do. Trumpy is being exposed as a vacuous fraud time and again. There is no need to legitimize anything he proposes. He's in serious political trouble, and there shouldn't be anything happening from the Democratic side that lends him credibility.

[TheCowsCameHome]

8. I'll just skip posting a comment on Schumer's idea...

...because I don't want to get kicked off of DU.

[PJMcK]

9. Is there a strategy here?

Senator Schumer's "offer" seems so far outside of the Democratic wheelhouse that it makes me wonder if this is a trap or other machination.

Is the Senator setting up Trump?

[Calista241]

11. He's trying to take the issue off the table.

By saying he offered money for the wall, he can blame Trump for not taking it.

I think it’s a weak argument, but i don’t think it costs us that much to try and make it.

[The Liberal Lion]

12. I agree with you on both counts

It's a "strategic" move, and it's a move from a position of weakness. The worse part is with Dems controlling the House it's a move that didn't need to be made.

[N_E_1 for Tennis]

29. I'm on your side...

This is how politics are played. Sometimes on the face of things it may not seem to be what you want but it may get you something you need. You gotta think long term.

[IronLionZion]

14. Maybe some Dems should challenge Schumer for the leadership

instead of trying to take down Pelosi

[The Liberal Lion]

15. Even before this reporting this was my sentiment

He's too cozy with trump for my liking.

[INdemo]

21. My thoughts exactly. Schumer puts people to sleep

with his speeches...He is definitely not a strong Democratic leader

[world wide wally]

16. Spending one penny is a waste of one penny!

It's like giving a patient an arm sling for a headache.

Call Trump out on his fucking lie about Mexico paying for it!

[ProfessorPlum]

18. It's a good thing we can't complain about Democrats on this site

or I might have something to say about this

[joshdawg]

19. Not one f**king dime!

[INdemo]

20. 1.6 billion would go a long way in funding the VA

and allowing Vetrans to get their Home Loans and get medical help
Hey Chuck did you wake up this morning as a Republican Lite.?

[Firestorm49]

22. B. S.

[still_one]

23. This is what Schumer exactly said from his own words. You may disagree, but at least it is an

accurate quote. It is really tiresome that third parties are taking liberties in paraphrasing. What is wrong with producing his ACTUAL QUOTE?

"Our position has been clear from the beginning: Ds & Rs have a months-old agreement in the Senate. $1.6B for border security, NOT a concrete wall or increases in detention beds or ICE agents. We should stick to this agreement. If POTUS interferes, he is responsible for a shutdown"

Link to tweet

[G_j]

27. Thanks

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

26. You can't work out a compromise with a crazy man who thinks he's right and you're stupid.

[BlueJac]

28. What is wrong with you Chuck?

give the liar zero!

[C_U_L8R]

30. That's $1.6 Billion too much

I mean, c'mon Chuck... that wall is the stupidest, most wasteful idea ever. Really, just dumb.

(on edit after seeing Schumer's tweet above... agree to some extent that border security needs funding but the all the hullabaloo at the southern border is just bullshit)

[denvine]

33. There they go again!

Democrats giving in and trying to compromise with the Repugs. Your memory is short Chuck Schumer. Don't you remember what these last 4 yrs have been like with Republican control of the Senate. Get a backbone.

[Kurt V.]

35. we need new leadership in the senate.

lots of great options

[kimbutgar]

36. Why isn't Schumer being replaced?

We need someone more effective as senate minority’s leader.

[onenote]

37. Because the Senate Democratic caucus supports him.

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[Kurt V.]

38. why did you add the second sentence?

[onenote]

39. Because it further answers the question why Schumer is the Minority Leader

But if it bothers you, I'll delete it.

[Kurt V.]

42. i misunderstood then.

thanks nonetheless

[Crazyleftie]

40. "saying he's not going to negotiate in public"...........????????

WTF

He just did....!!!!!!

He sounds like a rpuke.