I sympathize with anyone arrested for punching him.
― Josh in Chicago, Friday, 19 January 2018 23:36 (six years ago) link
watching mulvaney on cspan. he is a very frustrated and combative man
― Karl Malone, Saturday, 20 January 2018 00:20 (six years ago) link
he just blamed the democrats for wanting "extra" things in the bill. when a reporter asked why daca/dreamer protection isn't included in the deal, since most republicans seem to support it, he said that daca isn't isn't in it "because it's not ready"
ok
― Karl Malone, Saturday, 20 January 2018 00:23 (six years ago) link
cloture vote set for 10pm EST btw
― Karl Malone, Saturday, 20 January 2018 00:28 (six years ago) link
somehow the righteousness of bob menendez' condemnations of the republicans in his senate floor speech is diminished by his being bob menendez
― Karl Malone, Saturday, 20 January 2018 00:48 (six years ago) link
In a disconcerting turn of irony, Scott Pruitt has announced the EPA will remain open next week even if there is a shutdown.
― El Tomboto, Saturday, 20 January 2018 00:55 (six years ago) link
liberal stalwart doug jones, supporter of NSA surveillance on US citizens, shocks the world and joins donnelly, heitkamp and manchin in favor of the CR.
― Karl Malone, Saturday, 20 January 2018 01:48 (six years ago) link
god, who voted for that guy?
― (the blues version in his Broadway show) (crüt), Saturday, 20 January 2018 02:22 (six years ago) link
COONS just gave a long readout of the situation: - Dems want at least agreement on path forward/talks on DACA and other issues- But leaders can't agree - So Dems won't support 3-wk CR- Shutdown happening - And Big floor speeches coming soon.— Lisa Desjardins (@LisaDNews) January 20, 2018
― 𝔠𝔞𝔢𝔨 (caek), Saturday, 20 January 2018 03:07 (six years ago) link
yep. vote already failed, it's just a matter of waiting for the final tally.
― Karl Malone, Saturday, 20 January 2018 03:28 (six years ago) link
Over past few days Trump has vented his frustrations that a shutdown would keep him from Mar-a-Lago, @lachlan and @swin24 scoophttps://t.co/RUXnMgJJfV— Sam Stein (@samstein) January 20, 2018
― 𝔠𝔞𝔢𝔨 (caek), Saturday, 20 January 2018 03:38 (six years ago) link
He's really just a perpetual 13-year old isn't he?
― A is for (Aimless), Saturday, 20 January 2018 03:40 (six years ago) link
is this the first time being President got in the way of golfing and promoting his business?
― frogbs, Saturday, 20 January 2018 03:42 (six years ago) link
one of the upsides of this is it will drive him insane
― 𝔠𝔞𝔢𝔨 (caek), Saturday, 20 January 2018 03:42 (six years ago) link
The Saturday gala is set to be hosted by Ronna Romney McDaniel, chairwoman of the Republican National Committee, and businessman Steve Wynn, and proceeds will go toward the RNC and the Trump re-election campaign.The event, which the president had been scheduled to headline, was a hot ticket in Trump-world. Ticket prices started at $100,000 a pair, according to an invitation obtained by Bloomberg, with that sum paying for dinner and a photo op with President Trump. High-rollers forking over $250,000 get to participate in a roundtable.
The event, which the president had been scheduled to headline, was a hot ticket in Trump-world. Ticket prices started at $100,000 a pair, according to an invitation obtained by Bloomberg, with that sum paying for dinner and a photo op with President Trump. High-rollers forking over $250,000 get to participate in a roundtable.
wow, fuck every single person in the room
― Karl Malone, Saturday, 20 January 2018 03:43 (six years ago) link
i kind of think he might just go anyway.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DT9F4yVXUAAUXGi.jpg
hmm
― 𝔠𝔞𝔢𝔨 (caek), Saturday, 20 January 2018 03:43 (six years ago) link
Trump probably thanks a government shutdown means he doesn't have to go to work. Even less than usual.
― Josh in Chicago, Saturday, 20 January 2018 03:49 (six years ago) link
god the NYT is awful, the GOP didn't even have the votes in their own caucus
― frogbs, Saturday, 20 January 2018 03:59 (six years ago) link
hey everybody, we have no government now
― Chocolate-covered gummy bears? Not ruling those lil' guys out. (ulysses), Saturday, 20 January 2018 06:02 (six years ago) link
The Purge is on!!!
― nickn, Saturday, 20 January 2018 06:05 (six years ago) link
also via their daily propaganda eblast:
Life Is Winning in AmericaIn National Review, Vice President Mike Pence writes that “since the outset of this administration, we’ve taken historic action to protect the most vulnerable in our society.”“In short, life is winning in America again,” the Vice President Pence explains. “It’s winning because of the policies of our administration, and because of the commitment and compassion of those who gather today in our nation’s capital, and in marches, meetings, and homes all across the country.”
In National Review, Vice President Mike Pence writes that “since the outset of this administration, we’ve taken historic action to protect the most vulnerable in our society.”
“In short, life is winning in America again,” the Vice President Pence explains. “It’s winning because of the policies of our administration, and because of the commitment and compassion of those who gather today in our nation’s capital, and in marches, meetings, and homes all across the country.”
these cowardly fucks
― Chocolate-covered gummy bears? Not ruling those lil' guys out. (ulysses), Saturday, 20 January 2018 06:05 (six years ago) link
we’ve taken historic action to protect the most vulnerable in our society.
Did this man even look at the AHCA that Ryan tried to foist on us?
― A is for (Aimless), Saturday, 20 January 2018 06:07 (six years ago) link
LIFE IS WINNING is the dumbest slogan in the history of giant ministerial ziggurats
― difficult listening hour, Saturday, 20 January 2018 06:10 (six years ago) link
Happy Anniversary Mister President!
― Empire Burl Ives (Hadrian VIII), Saturday, 20 January 2018 06:25 (six years ago) link
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/jan/20/with-government-shutdown-republicans-reap-what-they-sow
― the salacious inaudible (Nasty, Brutish & Short), Saturday, 20 January 2018 07:42 (six years ago) link
Uggggggghh. This is not the news I wanted to wake up to.
― Mr. Snrub, Saturday, 20 January 2018 12:13 (six years ago) link
Why do I have a terrible feeling this shutdown is gonna last a lot longer than the other ones?
― Mr. Snrub, Saturday, 20 January 2018 12:14 (six years ago) link
good mourning!
― morning wood truancy (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Saturday, 20 January 2018 12:32 (six years ago) link
Democrats are far more concerned with Illegal Immigrants than they are with our great Military or Safety at our dangerous Southern Border. They could have easily made a deal but decided to play Shutdown politics instead. #WeNeedMoreRepublicansIn18 in order to power through mess!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 20, 2018
This is the One Year Anniversary of my Presidency and the Democrats wanted to give me a nice present. #DemocratShutdown— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 20, 2018
For those asking, the Republicans only have 51 votes in the Senate, and they need 60. That is why we need to win more Republicans in 2018 Election! We can then be even tougher on Crime (and Border), and even better to our Military & Veterans!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 20, 2018
#AMERICA FIRST!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 20, 2018
― Righteous wax chaperone, rotating Wingdings (Doctor Casino), Saturday, 20 January 2018 13:05 (six years ago) link
the Republican "no"s btw: ArizonaSen. Jeff Flake, Republican: NOKentuckySen. Mitch McConnell, Republican: NOSen. Rand Paul, Republican: NOSouth CarolinaSen. Lindsey Graham, Republican NOUtahSen. Mike Lee, Republican: NOhttp://www.cnn.com/2018/01/20/politics/senate-vote-government-shutdown/index.html
― Righteous wax chaperone, rotating Wingdings (Doctor Casino), Saturday, 20 January 2018 13:20 (six years ago) link
the Way he misuses Capitals makes me Want to jam a Screwdriver in my Ear
― grim-n-gritty hooty reboot (bizarro gazzara), Saturday, 20 January 2018 13:23 (six years ago) link
McConnell's no is procedural, I think
― morning wood truancy (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Saturday, 20 January 2018 13:25 (six years ago) link
Dems need to loudly get out in front of this and lay this firmly at the feet of the Idiot in Chief, who has called for a shutdown in the recent past, who has destroyed seemingly bipartisan prospects for compromise and who, most importantly, has yet to make a clear case for what it is he wants, exactly. Don't let him dodge. They even have GOP colleagues on record confused about his position.
― Josh in Chicago, Saturday, 20 January 2018 13:32 (six years ago) link
Anyway, who cares about a shutdown. Even when government's working it's barely working, so where's the harm in working less. Send these dummies to their room and make them think about what they've done.
― Josh in Chicago, Saturday, 20 January 2018 13:44 (six years ago) link
government shutdown bonus: if it's still going on Tuesday 1/30 then donnie dodges a bullet ~ no 'state of the union' address?
― reggie (qualmsley), Saturday, 20 January 2018 13:49 (six years ago) link
Dems will absolutely not get out in front of this and I suspect I’ll take a lot of the blame in a way that’s typically been laid at the feet of GOP in previous shutdowns.
Their messaging is absolute shit.
― constitutional crises they fly at u face (will), Saturday, 20 January 2018 13:57 (six years ago) link
suspect *will take
― constitutional crises they fly at u face (will), Saturday, 20 January 2018 13:58 (six years ago) link
All they have to say is put Graham/Durbin up for a vote.
All they have to say is put a clean bill up for a vote, on DACA, on CHIP, on all sorts of stuff.
But that won't happen, because the House GOP won't go for it, and McConnell won't put it up for a vote for any of it up in the Senate (despite support) in a show of misguided solidarity. Don't really see how this resolves, given the Dem distrust of the WH, the right-tilt of the house and the disingenuousness of the GOP senate. I do think Dems will take the heat, but no more so than the GOP ("both sides!"), but I think Trump will get hit the hardest.
And per the Times, in a few months people will have forgotten it ever happened.
― Josh in Chicago, Saturday, 20 January 2018 14:02 (six years ago) link
I won't blame you will <3
― Evan, Saturday, 20 January 2018 14:02 (six years ago) link
In the meantime, I hope people turn out in force today. I know many of my family and friends will be marching.
― Josh in Chicago, Saturday, 20 January 2018 14:04 (six years ago) link
I don't know -- Schumer looks and sounds mad here. It could be performative anger but whatever
― morning wood truancy (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Saturday, 20 January 2018 14:24 (six years ago) link
thank u Evan you were the only one
― constitutional crises they fly at u face (will), Saturday, 20 January 2018 14:32 (six years ago) link
Again, seriously don't get it. There are people in charge of government agencies right now who have pledged in the past to destroy the very agencies they are running. There are countless unfilled positions in the government, and other places (like State and Justice) reportedly shedding staff at historic rates and unable to hire. Add to that an inability to govern, from the chief executive down, and the government has sort of been operating in de facto semi-shutdown mode for months.
― Josh in Chicago, Saturday, 20 January 2018 14:36 (six years ago) link
― Mr. Snrub
does this mean we're going to get a Long Parliament?
― Arnold Schoenberg Steals (rushomancy), Saturday, 20 January 2018 14:58 (six years ago) link
he's not misusing Capitals, merely imparting Divinity
plz someone Dispatch the Shitbrain
― ice cream social justice (Dr Morbius), Saturday, 20 January 2018 15:14 (six years ago) link
is that like Releasing the Kraken?
― gbx, Saturday, 20 January 2018 15:37 (six years ago) link
let's find out
― ice cream social justice (Dr Morbius), Saturday, 20 January 2018 15:43 (six years ago) link
I’m signing all my pin pads with FUCK TRUMP or FUCK PENCE from now on. I can’t believe I didn’t think of this earlier.
― El Tomboto, Saturday, 20 January 2018 15:51 (six years ago) link
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