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usedtobedemgurl

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Reply to Bernardo de La Paz (Original post)

Wed Nov 5, 2025, 08:59 AM

Nov 2025

In a normal world it would, but they have been instructed not to talk to Dems and the orange guy knows if the files are released, he is in jeopardy. Johnson has already said they are out until the new year. There are probably other GOP names besides the orange one. They want this shut down. They need it. No, negotiations will not happen.

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I think the Blue Surge may strengthen the Democratic Party's hand in shutdown negotiations. Your thoughts? [View all] Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2025 OP

Only if public pledges can be extracted from Republicans Frasier Balzov Nov 2025 #1

Don't trust those bastards RainCaster Nov 2025 #5

My thought exactly.... BeneteauBum Nov 2025 #2

the prospect of unemployment is a powerful motivator...for some. nt msongs Nov 2025 #3

Losing all those government perks RainCaster Nov 2025 #7

This is why I'm always perplexed by the R's "but he'll primary me" excuse for inaction or just going along Alice B. Nov 2025 #27

I agree, barring the unforeseen. yorkster Nov 2025 #4

Depends... Xolodno Nov 2025 #6

Shutdown ends this week. GOP about turn on Trump. SSJVegeta Nov 2025 #8

Good chance shutdown ends this week. tRump will get some pressure fr GOP, but I do not see impeachment. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2025 #12

... only if theyre feeling especially moved for some reason SSJVegeta Nov 2025 #13

The possibility still remains that things might get so bad tRump is not only impeached but convicted in the Senate. . nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2025 #18

Really! VMA131Marine Nov 2025 #29

Attempting to use real military to kill Americans during a general strike would be different, as one example. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2025 #34

Yes! N/T gay texan Nov 2025 #9

Sure can't hurt. Now trump and some sour assed henchmen might tack on a few extra days in defiance Silent Type Nov 2025 #10

I feel MTG was a bellwether crimycarny Nov 2025 #11

It Should DET Nov 2025 #14

Agree Celerity Nov 2025 #15

I was thinking the same thing. Nt iemanja Nov 2025 #16

well - at very least it should serve to bolster resolve and shore up some backbone stopdiggin Nov 2025 #17

Strengthen, but not tip. The calendar is our greatest asset. DFW Nov 2025 #19

Either the Republicans cave to the Dems demands or we keep it shut down until the midterms MichMan Nov 2025 #20

No. usedtobedemgurl Nov 2025 #21

The existential fear Republicons experience will crack their bravado. So far they are whistling past the graveyard. Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2025 #22

Unfortunately, I think it will just further entrench them. GoCubsGo Nov 2025 #23

Their Dear Leader is delusional & wedded to idea of "never apologize, never back down". . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2025 #24

And, so are they... GoCubsGo Nov 2025 #33

Humans react badly to abuse. Repug leadership has overreached. Perhaps Repug voters allegorical oracle Nov 2025 #25

Cogent post. Thanks. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2025 #26

Not to mention destruction of 1/ third marybourg Nov 2025 #28

No way. He'll compel Thune to nuke the filibuster and they'll leave Dems in the dust Arazi Nov 2025 #30

It definitely will. sop Nov 2025 #31

In answer to your question, I think you're correct. Buddyzbuddy Nov 2025 #32