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In reply to the discussion: There were no good options with the choices that the Democrats had in the Senate on the CR, that wasn't the point. [View all]Erda
(218 posts)23. I think Senator Schumer has been around the block enough times to understand
The stakes in this fight. He is no turncoat. He understands the ruthlessness of the enemy.
In his interview with Chris Hayes he told us there would be no off ramp if the government shut down and there would be no protections either, because the courts could close. Workers could be severely cut as non-essential as part of the shutdown because there would be no money to pay them and the courts would not be able to order them back to work due to illegal firing. Trump/Musk and their disgusting associates could accomplish far worse during a shutdown than if the government remained open.
Please analyze his reasoning before judging him and determine if you agree or disagree.
Personally, I think he is correct.
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There were no good options with the choices that the Democrats had in the Senate on the CR, that wasn't the point. [View all]
JohnSJ
Mar 2025
OP
It would have affected everyone. What do you think will happen when this happens again?
JohnSJ
Mar 2025
#11
Repugs did not cross the aisle. Not in the House or Senate, No democratic input.
GreenWave
Mar 2025
#5
If the base needs rallying then we are indeed in trouble. Personally, at this point we should be focusing on winning
Silent Type
Mar 2025
#6
This sort of thing affects voting in a terrible way...people think why even bother.
Demsrule86
Mar 2025
#14
I don't believe there would have been a shut down and even so Trump would have been blamed.
Demsrule86
Mar 2025
#15
I have to sit this one out. My wish would be a governtment shut-up, not shut-down.
twodogsbarking
Mar 2025
#19