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Akakoji

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11. If they have better jobs set up already.

Reply to SSJVegeta (Reply #7)

Tue Nov 4, 2025, 12:21 AM

Nov 2025

For many of them, this is the best job, work and responsibility free, that they will have. So they'll do whatever they have to to keep it. We're not dealing with principled, normal human beings with decency here.

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House members release bipartisan 'principles' for extending Obamacare subsidies [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 2025 OP

I'll take it, compared to alternative. Wonder when we are going to try for PAYGO Waiver to avoid automatic Medicare cut Silent Type Nov 2025 #1

Republicans have no intention of waiving the "pay go" Medicare cut OR dealing with the Social Security shortfall CousinIT Nov 2025 #2

They did allow the Waiver in 2017, but haven't seen anyone even request it now. Were we're screwed for 2033 Silent Type Nov 2025 #5

Republicans intend to let Medicare be slashed. We need to be demanding that our Repuke reps CousinIT Nov 2025 #16

Dems need to lead the charge, not sure why they didn't push it with ACA subsidies. Guess they had their Silent Type Nov 2025 #17

Absolutely. I've SCREAMED at them on BlueSky and never got any response. CousinIT Nov 2025 #18

In 2 years we might have full control of congress SSJVegeta Nov 2025 #3

Just the House would be huge. But, trump could tick everyone off before midterms, so maybe Senate too. Silent Type Nov 2025 #6

I give a 20-30% chance of the house flipping before the midterms. SSJVegeta Nov 2025 #7

If they have better jobs set up already. Akakoji Nov 2025 #11

Bipartisan? Cirsium Nov 2025 #4

Tax Cuts: Permanent. Subsidies: Sunset in Two Years Prairie Gates Nov 2025 #8

Yeah - WTF? If the Republicans are in control and the ACA subsidies sunset in 2 years, Marie Marie Nov 2025 #12

We cannot accept any deal Miguelito Loveless Nov 2025 #15

What about SNAP? Why the assumption that the GOP Akakoji Nov 2025 #9

Seems like a basis for beginning a real 'discussion', which most Republicans and Jack Valentino Nov 2025 #10

Perfect time to put all SNAP benefits back in there. Akakoji Nov 2025 #13

I hope the Democrats refuse to swallow that poison pill. cstanleytech Nov 2025 #14

At this point in time, I expect every GOPer to go back on their words as soon as it suits Torchlight Nov 2025 #19