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GoCubsGo

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23. Unfortunately, I think it will just further entrench them.

Reply to Bernardo de La Paz (Original post)

Wed Nov 5, 2025, 09:07 AM

Nov 2025

They are in panic mode, and they're going to do everything they can to retain power, and to blame the Democrats for everything that goes badly--even though they're still in control of most of the power. We're already seeing it with Dear Leader.

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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