Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

Showing Original Post only (View all)

orangecrush

(31,193 posts)
Mon Apr 24, 2017, 02:13 PM Apr 2017

The government shutdown looks like it will hinge on Trump's border wall [View all]

Whether the federal government shuts down Friday could hinge on whether Congress includes funding for President Donald Trump's proposed border wall in legislation to keep the government funded.

Trump and administration officials have spent recent days talking up the possibility of including funding for a wall, which could set up a showdown with Democrats and even members of his party as the clock ticks toward a shutdown.

Asked by The Associated Press on Friday whether he would sign a bill that did not include funding for the wall, Trump was noncommittal.

"I don't know yet," Trump said. "People want the border wall. My base definitely wants the border wall. My base really wants it - you've been to many of the rallies. OK, the thing they want more than anything is the wall."

http://www.businessinsider.com/government-shu...

I am convinced this clown is working for Putin.

His first 100 days have been spent using every power of office he has to dismantle and disrupt the funtion of the government our taxes pay for.

15 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
I am confidant this will backfire. louis-t Apr 2017 #1
He is pandering orangecrush Apr 2017 #6
Our girl scout troop d_r Apr 2017 #2
Great organization! orangecrush Apr 2017 #7
Thank you! d_r Apr 2017 #12
Just drive in greymattermom Apr 2017 #8
there is at the Cade's Cove group camp site d_r Apr 2017 #9
shut it down. don't give one red cent to his damn wall. he's rich let him finance it. spanone Apr 2017 #3
Total agreement orangecrush Apr 2017 #5
Ha! JudyM Apr 2017 #14
I hope we have a shutdown then. The wall is a senseless waste of money. Zing Zing Zingbah Apr 2017 #4
I keep hoping d_r Apr 2017 #10
Yeah, Trump proves every day that he is stubborn idiot. Zing Zing Zingbah Apr 2017 #15
Trump will pursue orangecrush Apr 2017 #11
Even if the funding was approved, and I doubt it will be, panader0 Apr 2017 #13
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»The government shutdown l...