sycasey said:

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Cal88 said:

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bearister said:

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Our country is a wee bit creepy:


Data: Emerson College Polling. Chart: Axios Visuals

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Ashli Babbitt.

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And this is a relevant example how?

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FLASHBACK: Three months ago I gave a speech predicting exactly what’s happening in Congress this week.

The Swamp is using the threat of a Christmas shutdown to pressure congressmen into voting for a massive spending bill they won’t be able to read.

Watch: pic.twitter.com/UHzkLxTViE

— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) December 17, 2024

There are two provisions buried in the CR that Congress is trying to slip by.

A pay increase for members of Congress from $174,000 to $243,000 per year.

Also, members of Congress are receiving an opt out from being required to use Obamacare pic.twitter.com/kWvwAgx0GD

— Wall Street Mav (@WallStreetMav) December 18, 2024

philly1121 said:

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Cal88 said:

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sycasey said:

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Cal88 said:

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bearister said:

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Our country is a wee bit creepy:


Data: Emerson College Polling. Chart: Axios Visuals

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Ashli Babbitt.

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And this is a relevant example how?

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Unarmed protestor gunned down, peanut gallery approves.

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Almost 4 years on and you're still on about this? Seen her videos? Went into a building of her own accord. FAFO. I blame the Great Leader.

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Cal88 said:

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sycasey said:

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Cal88 said:

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bearister said:

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Our country is a wee bit creepy:


Data: Emerson College Polling. Chart: Axios Visuals

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Ashli Babbitt.

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And this is a relevant example how?

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Unarmed protestor gunned down, peanut gallery approves.

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philly1121 said:

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bearister said:

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Our country is a wee bit creepy:


Data: Emerson College Polling. Chart: Axios Visuals

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Not really. When you consider that Dylan Roof killed 9 African American people in a church with the express intent of starting a race war (his words) but Luigi Mangione kills one CEO and is now charged as a domestic terrorist. Nope. Doesn't make me wonder.

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MinotStateBeav said:

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If Speaker Johnson passes this CR he's an absolute traitor man. Thomas Massie called it 3 months ago.
1500 page omnibus with cutouts for a new NFL stadium in D.C., more ukraine money....cuz why not? Just stuffed with pork nobody has read that was made behind closed doors and it's so bad he needs democrat votes to pass it.

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Bannon: @SpeakerJohnson’s got to go. People are saying, “President Trump supports him.” Well, President Trump supports him until he doesn’t. If someone needs to show leadership here, I’ll take it. pic.twitter.com/L70fMppEyh

— Grace Chong, MBI (@gc22gc) December 18, 2024

The 1,547-page, $110+ Billion House “Continuing Resolution” meant to avert a government shutdown includes:

-A pay increase for members of Congress from $174,000 to $243,000 per year.
-A new football stadium in D.C.
-72 pages of “Pandemic Preparedness and Response” policy
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— Department of Government Efficiency (@DOGE) December 18, 2024

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Here's the problem Johnson has:

Republicans have a super-narrow majority. They also have the far-right Freedom Caucus who basically will accept no compromise and just want to cut everything. You can't pass anything just on their votes, though, and moderate R's and Democrats will not support such drastic cuts.

So his only choice for passing a budget and not shutting down the government (which will be very unpopular and which Republicans will definitely be blamed for) is to get some Democratic votes, which means making a lot of concessions to them. Democracy and compromise!

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I wanted to read the full 1,500+ page bill & speak with key leaders before forming an opinion. Having done that, here's my view: it's full of excessive spending, special interest giveaways & pork barrel politics. If Congress wants to get serious about government efficiency, they…

— Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) December 18, 2024

If not for 𝕏, Congress would have gotten away with this ridiculous spending bill.

Business as usual is OVER.

— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) December 18, 2024

philly1121 said:

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philly1121 said:

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Our country is a wee bit creepy:


Data: Emerson College Polling. Chart: Axios Visuals

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Not really. When you consider that Dylan Roof killed 9 African American people in a church with the express intent of starting a race war (his words) but Luigi Mangione kills one CEO and is now charged as a domestic terrorist. Nope. Doesn't make me wonder.

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No wonder you're confused.

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I form my own opinions with facts and evidence. You listen to the Great Leader.

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bear2034 said:

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I wanted to read the full 1,500+ page bill & speak with key leaders before forming an opinion. Having done that, here's my view: it's full of excessive spending, special interest giveaways & pork barrel politics. If Congress wants to get serious about government efficiency, they…

— Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) December 18, 2024

Reduce the 1500 page bill to 20 pages so Congress can know what's actually in it.

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vivek taking crash course in how government works

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Big C said:

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bear2034 said:

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I wanted to read the full 1,500+ page bill & speak with key leaders before forming an opinion. Having done that, here's my view: it's full of excessive spending, special interest giveaways & pork barrel politics. If Congress wants to get serious about government efficiency, they…

— Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) December 18, 2024

Reduce the 1500 page bill to 20 pages so Congress can know what's actually in it.

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Vivek taking crash course in how government works. Is surprised

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Anarchistbear said:

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The purpose of appropriations is spending not saving. Both parties have vested interest in this bill including Republicans big time with disaster relief in their states. Republicans controlling three parts of government aren't going to ring in the new year with a shutdown

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82gradDLSdad said:

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"No one elected this idiot"
You mean like Kamala?

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"No one elected this idiot"
You mean like Kamala?

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Kamala was elected as the Vice President of the US and was a US Senator before that

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Elected as VP. Ok, you go with that.

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You know how a Presidential ticket works, right?

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Yah sure. You go with it too. Kamala was elected.

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82gradDLSdad said:

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"No one elected this idiot"
You mean like Kamala?

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Kamala was elected as the Vice President of the US and was a US Senator before that

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Elected as VP. Ok, you go with that.

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You know how a Presidential ticket works, right?

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Yah sure. You go with it too. Kamala was elected.

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Elected to the same extent any VP is elected, yes. Both names go on the ballot.

And as has been noted, she has won other elections before. Which ones has Vivek won?

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sycasey said:

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Here's the problem Johnson has:

Republicans have a super-narrow majority. They also have the far-right Freedom Caucus who basically will accept no compromise and just want to cut everything. You can't pass anything just on their votes, though, and moderate R's and Democrats will not support such drastic cuts.

So his only choice for passing a budget and not shutting down the government (which will be very unpopular and which Republicans will definitely be blamed for) is to get some Democratic votes, which means making a lot of concessions to them. Democracy and compromise!

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sycasey said:

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82gradDLSdad said:

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dimitrig said:

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82gradDLSdad said:

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"No one elected this idiot"
You mean like Kamala?

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Kamala was elected as the Vice President of the US and was a US Senator before that

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Elected as VP. Ok, you go with that.

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You know how a Presidential ticket works, right?

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Yah sure. You go with it too. Kamala was elected.

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Elected to the same extent any VP is elected, yes. Both names go on the ballot.

And as has been noted, she has won other elections before. Which ones has Vivek won?

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Yes, it *is* possible to enact a simple 1-page Continuing Resolution, instead of 1,500+ page omnibus pork-fest. Here it is. pic.twitter.com/2NBcDXtL03

— Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) December 18, 2024