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In reply to the discussion: Dufus is threatening to shut down the government [View all]gordianot
(15,772 posts)61. It is like neighbors miniature poodle that chased cars as soon as he escaped the house.
One day a nutcase stopped his car to a screeching halt put it in reverse and backed up fast. The poodle got out of the way and survived. From that day forward neighbor reported he was not as keen to get outside but when he did stood on the porch and barked.
No Democratic President to save your ass and no Republicans I know smarter than a poodle.
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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