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Annemarie Martine's avatar

Note the of the 8 official defectors, none are up for re-election next year. Of course Schumer, who is, voted no. Democrats can do math, and think they are too clever for the masses of angry voters they've shifted. Vote out all the weak centrists. All of them.

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Xander H's avatar

Still wiping the tears from my eyes laughing about "and their weird little mascot MAGA Mike Johnson"! 🤣🤣🤣

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Jacquelyn Wolverton's avatar

Well isn’t this just truly unfortunate. Just cut our legs right out from under us. I am having a really hard time believing it. I mean Fetterman, of course. But the rest? Wow. I am stunned.

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Dianne Topping's avatar

I just can’t…..MOTHERFUCKING COWARDS, each and every one who caved, and for what? Talk about self-sabotage. I hope they’re all forced to resign asap so that someone with a spine can take their place. Trump and the MAGAts get away with it again all because 7 Democrats couldn’t hold the line. Really, I shouldn’t care, so I’m going to work on that. 🤬🇦🇺

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TJ's avatar

Thank you for your wit, humor and snark, so much appreciated.

Can’t sleep, don’t know about anyone else. Because as I sit here these 8 Democrats that voted with the Republicans to get to 60.

Tell us all -

What was the Whole Point of a 41 day Shutdown of our government?

What was the point that people who receive SNAP benefits had to suffer? Try to take out bank loans? Or work extra hours? Stand in long lines at Food Banks?

What was the point that federal workers had to work with no pay for 41 days? Try to take out bank loans? Or find other temporary jobs? Stand in long lines at Food Banks?

What did you as Senator Democrats gain? Seriously what did you gain?

Because the MAGA/Republicans run the “entire federal government” they “owned this” Why were you holding out and Why not continue to Fight?

You 8 Democrats did you see, understand, comprehend the results from the voters in last Tuesday’s elections? Did you see that not just Democrats voted for your candidates, but Republicans and Independents? Or are you that daft?…FFS

Because the Healthcare tax credits for the ACA will not come to fruition from the Republicans - It won’t Even HIT the FLOOR..

The 8 that Caved:

Cortez Masto - NV

Dick Durbin - IL

John Fetterman - PA

Margaret Hassan - NH

Tim Kaine - VA

Angus King - ME

Jacky Rosen - NV

Jeanne Shaheen - NH

There’s not even a point to ask why so many of us have become Independents. Because the MAGA/Republicans is a cult of Guardians of Pedophiles and the Democrats are Chicken Shits who still believe there are rules in politics that were torched years ago.

Don’t you all in DC smell the smoke and see the fires that are burning all around you? Don’t you drive by the White House and see the “entire East Wing” demolished - GONE! Let alone the “concrete pad” that was installed in the now defunct “Rose Garden” with fuc*ing orange phallic umbrellas sticking out of picnic tables? Don’t you drive by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) headquarters in Southwest DC and the Department of Labor building on Constitution Avenue and see those “Large Banners” featuring an image of that “Orange-Stained Felon’s Face” that have been displayed on the exterior of federal buildings in D.C since May?!?… JFC

Honest to God believe the Democratic leadership has Stockholm Syndrome. Yep, Stockholm Syndrome because that coping mechanism kicks right in because you feel like a captive in an abusive situation. These MAGA/Republicans just bully the shit out of you all and for a time you show that false courage, just a drip and stand up against the bully. But give it a few days and you just go back to the abuser saying “Could I please have more sir?”… WTF

Senators Schumer and Durbin should resign from their leadership positions on Sunday evening, as they are obviously incapable of leading the Democratic caucus. It’s quite apparent that Nancy Pelosi as minority leader of the House had more balls than you two, and she was able to walk the halls of Congress in those bad ass heels to boot. You two fall over your dicks because you both lack balls for balance….

Does the betrayal sting? You bet your sweet ass, it does..

If you feel the same way, it shows that you are human and have a normal response to betrayal. But we have all experienced betrayal in our lives and have managed to move forward. That is what is being demanded of us in this moment.

While some may have these Democratic Senators in their state would suggest highly giving them a call. Don’t even live in any of these states, but gave them a call and an email just cause I’m a retired angry bitch…and have been out protesting, calling, emailing this regime since day 1..

Let’s run down what the 8 Chicken Shits capitulated for:

First promise: A future vote on a Democratic bill in the Senate to extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies.

Response: That vote will fail in the Senate and will not be taken up in the House.

Result: Sellout Caucus got nothing.

Second Promise: “The government-opening agreement guarantees that federal employees laid off during the shutdown are re-hired and gives federal employees backpay.”

Response: The layoffs are illegal and are being challenged successfully in court. Moreover, federal law guarantees furloughed employees back pay. The promises are an illusion as they merely conform to existing federal law.

Result: Sellout Caucus got nothing.

Third Promise: The continuing resolution will attach three appropriations bills—USDA, Veterans Affairs, and congressional operations.

Response: The three bills are part of a package of twelve bills that the Senate is required to pass to enact the 2026 budget. MAGA/Republicans could have advanced and passed those three bills at any time during the shutdown, but MAGA/Republicans stopped all legislative work to pressure Democrats to cave. It worked.

Result: The Sellout Caucus got nothing.

If you need to take a few days off. Then would suggest calling your Senators after you rest. Protest outside of their offices if you live in these 8 Senator’s states. Make them understand that this was not “business.” It was personal. We will not forget. But for now, we have more important, more urgent challenges. This now goes back to the U.S. House of Representatives. Call them in advance.

We will get beyond this. We must. Ending this Felon’s unchecked reign of lawlessness by regaining control of Congress is the most important step we can take to defend the Constitution and restore the rule of law. Achieving that goal will require unity, discipline, and strategic willingness to support people who apparently hold us in contempt. And don’t forget sanity! Which seems to be some of the people we elect who we think are going to “fight for us the people” and are sane - Just do not fight and are not sane…FFS

Life isn’t fair, and this is one of those moments when we must rise above our anger to achieve a greater purpose… it’s still okay to keep a little embers of anger to keep you going…

As bitter and a gut punch as this development is, it changes nothing about what we have been doing and what we must do in the future. Sucks to say this, the betryal is more of the same. It’s basically the same shit, just a different day… But calling and holding out for the House Democrats who will not cave…

The grassroots movement has been ignored, dismissed, used, and abused by nearly everyone—politicians, press, pundits, and the industrial consulting complex.

We had the opportunity to be heard on Tuesday, and we could not be ignored. That is the path forward. It does not matter whether we receive “credit” or are shown respect and gratitude for our service. We do it because we love America and believe in the yet-to-be-delivered promise of the Constitution…

Extra credit:

The best part of the day the thunderous “booing” in the Commanders stadium as the PedoFührer was doing that for show “enlistment ceremony” for members of the military. Friend reached out who attended the game. She and her husband said the “booing” was so loud it “rattled” the entire stadium including the seats and the cement… In her words “It was ABSOLUTELY FUC*ING GLORIOUS!!” - Best part for the husband seeing a guy with a Veteran hat on from the Marines giving the 2 finger salute towards the luxury box…

Again, thank you for the humor, wit and snark. Stay safe and healthy. The lights are on for the sane ones. Also for all the women/men who have balls…

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Kasey Coff's avatar

From the midst of darkness comes one bright spark: the Nodfather! Thank you, Gov Newsom.

p.s. That renaming of RFK stadium should put RFK Jr in a bind. Stand up for an honor to Dad, or kiss Trump's ass? Decisions, decisions...

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Laurie's avatar

The coward caucus members are mostly retiring or are not up for reelection until 28 or 30. They are just giving cover to hapless Schumer and the other cowards. Despicable.

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Laurie Wilson 🚫👑's avatar

“Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory” ~ exactly!

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RJM's avatar

Hope all 8 were given at least a $400 million airplane for caving. That or they were bullied or blackmailed. The 3B’s (bribery bullying blackmail) are all the Dozy DODO knows about negotiation.

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Susan J Britt's avatar

F those Dems. They don’t know a win when they see one . They are idiots on what earth do they think the Republicans will actually negotiate with them God help us.

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Jerry Stegmeyer's avatar

So it goes; 41 days for nothing! Thanks Dems or should I say DUMBS !! You can kiss away any hope of ACA.

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Barbara Carper's avatar

ALL I'm hearing from main stream media is that the Democratic wins were due to the economy. Not much (nothing) about the absolute displeasure in and take down of Trump, his administration, and his delusions of grandeur. Trump is such an evil clown.

Just in our local area, food drives were in full swing. Our PA Governor had stepped up to fund SNAP recipients. Things happening at a local and community level that dearly warmed and encouraged my Libertarian heart. Of course I'm VERY concerned that federal workers aren't paid, especially, but not limited to Air Traffic Controllers. So, I HAD a fleeting thought that perhaps I needed to temper my abject horror at the administrative house of horror and think about the suffering masses... But, then, I realized, opening up the government, caving on health care (who ACTUALLY BELIEVES the "promise" of talks and a vote???) won't FIX ANYTHING/ULTIMATELY HELP ANYONE, because, well, Donald Trump is our President (I couldn't bring myself to put that in all caps for emphasis. It's horrific to even have to acknowledge.)

My husband said (to get me to come down off of the ceiling and finish the laundry) that "[its] always been this way, you're just paying attention, now". And, it's true, I've decried the lack of true public servants and crooked, self serving politicians for decades. I live with chronic disillusion. And, ya. I'm starting to believe I am the crazy one...

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Evelyn Summers's avatar

Only deal? NO DEAL!

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Vicki Greene's avatar

Now let's get down to business with the Epstein files. Lots of talk about Ghislaine's treatment in prison. (or non prison)

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