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CharlesPhipps Since: Jan, 2001
#265676: Jan 4th 2019 at 1:43:50 PM

I almost wish better for Donald.

Except no.

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TechPriest90 Servant of the Omnissiah from Collegia Titanica, Mars, Sol System Since: Sep, 2015 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
Servant of the Omnissiah
#265677: Jan 4th 2019 at 1:48:08 PM

Nice to see that checks and balances are keeping America from sliding into tyranny.

But such an open declaration of intent from Trump is disturbing, to say the least.

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3of4 Just a harmless giant from a foreign land. from Five Seconds in the Future. Since: Jan, 2010 Relationship Status: GAR for Archer
Just a harmless giant from a foreign land.
#265678: Jan 4th 2019 at 1:50:27 PM

Eh, imo this is him still acting like he was a TV Star. He's just trying to 'up' his ratings by making such statements. For now.

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TechPriest90 Servant of the Omnissiah from Collegia Titanica, Mars, Sol System Since: Sep, 2015 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
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#265679: Jan 4th 2019 at 1:59:53 PM

In more amusing news, Occasio-Cortez trolls her trolls by dancing.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/04/politics/ocasio-cortez-dancing-video-trnd/index.html

I have to say, my respect for this Politician went up immensely. Go get 'em, Representative!

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TheRoguePenguin Since: Jul, 2009
#265680: Jan 4th 2019 at 2:06:37 PM

Now we just need to see Elizabeth Warren float a keg in response to Fox criticising her for drinking a beer.

Edited by TheRoguePenguin on Jan 4th 2019 at 2:06:59 AM

SeptimusHeap from Switzerland (Edited uphill both ways) Relationship Status: Mu
#265681: Jan 4th 2019 at 2:52:42 PM

Trump says shutdown could last ‘months or even years'.

"For a successful technology, reality must take precedence over public relations, for Nature cannot be fooled." - Richard Feynman
Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#265682: Jan 4th 2019 at 3:00:32 PM

He can try. He will soon discover that government workers are actually needed.

PushoverMediaCritic I'm sorry Tien, but I must go all out. from the Italy of America Since: Jul, 2015 Relationship Status: watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
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#265683: Jan 4th 2019 at 3:02:52 PM

Is it possible to override Trump and force the government shutdown to end?

MarqFJA The Cosmopolitan Fictioneer from Deserts of the Middle East (Before Recorded History) Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
The Cosmopolitan Fictioneer
#265684: Jan 4th 2019 at 3:05:58 PM

Yes, as stated a few times beforehand in this thread, if a Senate majority votes to do so, they can override his veto and pass the spending bill. The problem is that it's the GOP holding the majority, and so far they haven't dared to actually use their lawfully granted power to contravene any of his bullshit in the past two years, because they know this will earn them perpetual hostility from him and his supporters.

Edited by MarqFJA on Jan 4th 2019 at 2:07:46 PM

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Steven (Edited uphill both ways) Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
#265685: Jan 4th 2019 at 3:07:43 PM

Sunk Cost Fallacy at its finest.

Remember, these idiots drive, fuck, and vote. Not always in that order.
SeptimusHeap from Switzerland (Edited uphill both ways) Relationship Status: Mu
#265686: Jan 4th 2019 at 3:12:05 PM

Not a Senate majority. Two thirds majorities in both houses. Needs 19 Republican senators and 55 Republican representatives, that is.

An interesting opinion taken by one government union. Let's see if after some missed paychecks and financial troubles, they'll still be supporting.

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KamonTheSkunk The Little Stinker Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Is that a kind of food?
The Little Stinker
#265687: Jan 4th 2019 at 3:18:26 PM

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It's definitely going to be interesting. There's no doubt this will be the longest government shutdown ever. The GOP in the senate could override any veto from the president, but they care more about their image/reputation than they do the people.

If this lasts for more than a month, they're going to face hell no matter what, probably from their own base too, since this shutdown is costing the country more money the longer it lasts.

3of4 Just a harmless giant from a foreign land. from Five Seconds in the Future. Since: Jan, 2010 Relationship Status: GAR for Archer
Just a harmless giant from a foreign land.
#265688: Jan 4th 2019 at 3:18:50 PM

Doesn't nee 55 Republican representatives, only 15-ish? And someone stab the Turtle to actually let it get to a vote.

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#265689: Jan 4th 2019 at 3:22:21 PM

In more amusing news, Occasio-Cortez trolls her trolls by dancing.

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I have to say, my respect for this Politician went up immensely. Go get 'em, Representative!

This is just like when the Texas GOP tried to smear Beto by saying "He was in a band!" It really is amusing how the Republicans' attempts to "own" Democrats only serve to make them look like relatable, interesting human beings.

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SeptimusHeap from Switzerland (Edited uphill both ways) Relationship Status: Mu
#265690: Jan 4th 2019 at 3:27:35 PM

^^How is that supposed to work? 2/3 of the House is 290 House members. 235 Democrats, so 55 Republicans are needed.

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Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#265691: Jan 4th 2019 at 3:30:27 PM

> He can try. He will soon discover that government workers are actually needed.

Thinking like Trump he'll probably try out sourcing the jobs thinking they dont need paying because they're not actually government employees

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3of4 Just a harmless giant from a foreign land. from Five Seconds in the Future. Since: Jan, 2010 Relationship Status: GAR for Archer
Just a harmless giant from a foreign land.
#265692: Jan 4th 2019 at 3:30:59 PM

[up][up]Its past midnight here, I mixed up Senators and Representatives tongue

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Steven (Edited uphill both ways) Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
#265693: Jan 4th 2019 at 3:31:17 PM

Except he can't outsource if he wants his wall :P

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MarqFJA The Cosmopolitan Fictioneer from Deserts of the Middle East (Before Recorded History) Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
The Cosmopolitan Fictioneer
#265694: Jan 4th 2019 at 3:44:19 PM

Doesn't wanting to make Mexico pay for the wallnote  kinda counts as wanting to outsource the job? tongue

Edited by MarqFJA on Jan 4th 2019 at 2:46:27 PM

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Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#265695: Jan 4th 2019 at 3:51:45 PM

outsourcing typically means employing someone from oversees,so a country not on the American continent

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fruitpork Since: Oct, 2010
#265696: Jan 4th 2019 at 3:59:46 PM

How long has the shutdown been as of today? And how long until republicans start to crack?

KamonTheSkunk The Little Stinker Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Is that a kind of food?
The Little Stinker
#265697: Jan 4th 2019 at 4:01:29 PM

It's been two weeks. So the 2nd longest shutdown if I remember right

fruitpork Since: Oct, 2010
#265698: Jan 4th 2019 at 4:03:49 PM

I thought the one in 2013 was just over two weeks. Although that was a full shutdown.

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#265700: Jan 4th 2019 at 5:09:03 PM

...does NYT not know what the term "laden" means?

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