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In reply to the discussion: Dufus is threatening to shut down the government [View all]liberal N proud
(61,194 posts)31. It would be the best thing to happen since Butternut Bigot took office
Ahead of the midterm elections, it would destroy the republicans. The old butternut could be held accountable.
BTW: Butternut Bigot is my new name for the hater in chief/thief.
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If the Republicans manage to shut own the government when they control all branches of it, then that
catbyte
Apr 2017
#19
I have the luxury of not waiting. I've got a pension/savings from 34 years working at a
catbyte
Apr 2017
#63
"Shutting down" government in no way means that he will stop doing what he's doing. He'll just shut
ancianita
Apr 2017
#25
Look - he's not a Republican. He wants to funnel money from govt to himself & buddies.
electron_blue
Apr 2017
#59
Other republicans (mostly) cared about keeping the party going, for future funneling, if you will.
electron_blue
Apr 2017
#64
It is like neighbors miniature poodle that chased cars as soon as he escaped the house.
gordianot
Apr 2017
#61