In three weeks, Democrats must vote to pass Trump's budget...

[LudwigPastorius]

13. "If they refuse, shut down the government."

OK, but remember that you will be stopping the paychecks of thousands and thousands of government employees who are funded by discretionary spending...including active duty troops.

I don't think you can assume the GOP would blink and give us what we want in a showdown. Hell, they're the ones who are reveling in the destruction of the government.