"There Has Never Been A Government Shutdown Under One Party Rule In History."

[TrollBuster9090]

That was my favorite line from CNN today. I don't remember who said it, but it's an awesome talking point.

"There has never been a government shutdown under one party rule in history..."

For the last two years, Republicans have had complete control over:

1. The White House (the Executive branch of govt.)
2. The House
3. The Senate
4. The Supreme Court

REPUBLICANS CONTROL ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING, and they STILL can't avoid a government shutdown due to infighting in their own Party. You know why? Because REPUBLICANS CAN'T GOVERN. Partly because they don't BELIEVE in government, but mainly because of incompetence, corruption, and just plain IDIOCY.

They can't avoid a government shutdown
They can't REPEAL a healthcare plan, nevermind PROPOSING ONE OF THEIR OWN
They can't protect the nation from Russian and Chinese interference
They can't pass a BUDGET without BLOWING UP THE DEFICIT by a TRILLION DOLLARS!
They can't prevent the stock market from crashing and burning
They can't prevent the economy from tanking
They can't avoid a stupid TRADE WAR, not just with China, but with western free-market allies.
They can't even support the farmers who their stupid trade war has put out of business.
They can't prevent factories from closing down and laying off thousands of people
They can't avoid making the United States look FOOLISH on the world stage by being outmaneuvered by Putin and Kim.
And finally, Trump can't even get AMERICANS to pay for his stupid wall, NEVER MIND MEXICANS!

The take home message is: DON'T ELECT REPUBLICANS TO GOVERN! They CAN'T govern!

You know what I'd like to see? I'd like to see every Democrat in the House and Senate abstain from voting, and let the Republicans squabble with themselves until the government shuts down. Thus proving that, even if the other boxer DOESN'T SHOW UP to the fight, Republicans will STILL manage to knock themselves out, and lose the fight.

[spanone]

1. trump will do it and brag about it...ESPECIALLY if no one's done it before.

[trev]

2. Shutting down the government

has long been the goal of the GOP.

[TrollBuster9090]

3. Yeah, certainly to people like Grover Norquist.

My favorite line with regards to that is to say: DEMOCRATS swear an oath to uphold the Constitution. Republicans, by contrast, swear an oath of loyalty to a hairy little troll named Grover. The last time I checked, about 90% of the Republican caucus has sworn the oath of loyalty to Grover Norquist; basically putting loyalty to party and faux ideology above their responsibilities to their own constituents. ALL of their constituents, and not just the billionaires.

Grover Norquist (Not exactly as shown)

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[trev]

15. Reagan started it

with his "government is the problem" quote.

[Dustlawyer]

6. Yes, but only if they can blame Democrats!

[trev]

16. From what I've seen about the Pelosi WH meeting

I think Trump has just owned the shutdown.

[area51]

4. Get thee to the Greatest Page. n/t

[TrollBuster9090]

5. Haha! Thanks! nt

[Hortensis]

21. Yes! This jaw-dropping absurdity is historic.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

7. RepubliCONs can't even govern their own party. Unlike Pelosi, they are just Grumpy Old People.

Pelosi has facts, poise, and coolness under fire. And she's older than tRump.

All the Grumpy Old People have is tRump.

[Hermit-The-Prog]

8. Republicans CAN'T govern; they CAN cheat

Short version: Republicans can't govern, but they can cheat.

Wish we could put the OP along highways, like the old Burma Shave signs.

[Politicub]

9. There's only one freaking party in charge

A party filled with imbeciles and grifters. They can't even get their shit together as a group.

Truly, op, they can't govern themselves out of a paper bag!!

[KY_EnviroGuy]

10. K&R for tons of truth.

.........

[pansypoo53219]

11. people who hate govt should not run government.

[keithbvadu2]

12. Not the first? - Never mind the Supreme Court.

Not the first? - Never mind the Supreme Court.

This government shutdown is historic for one big reason
Bob Bryan
Jan. 20, 2018, 1:08 PM

https://www.businessinsider.com/first-government-shutdown-with-one-party-control-of-congress-white-house-2018-1

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This is the first real government shutdown under one-party government, ever
It’s historic.
By Dylan Matthews@[e-mail] Updated Jan 20, 2018, 9:21am EST

https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2018/1/19/16911148/government-shutdown-unified-control

[keithbvadu2]

13. Trump says Mexico Will Pay for a Wall Compilation - 100 % he says.

Trump says Mexico Will Pay for a Wall Compilation - 100 % he says.

[keithbvadu2]

14. If the American taxpayer doesn't pay for my wall, I'm gonna shut down the gov't.

If the American taxpayer doesn't pay for my wall, I'm gonna shut down the gov't.

[Cha]

17. Postal Workers, too!

Link to tweet

Link to tweet

Wonder how many Gov employees are trump fans?

[Volaris]

18. That's the ballgame.

'I am not a crook.'

'Read my lips..NO new taxes.'

'I did not have sexual relations with that woman.'

'The British government has learned that Saddam Hussein recently sought significant quantities of uranium from Africa.'

And now the Stable Genius gives us this early Christmas Present!

[Grins]

19. "...let the Republicans squabble with themselves"?

I'd like to see every Democrat in the House and Senate abstain from voting, and let the Republicans squabble with themselves until the government shuts down. Thus proving that, even if the other boxer DOESN'T SHOW UP to the fight, Republicans will STILL manage to knock themselves out, and lose the fight.

Yup! As others have said:

“Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake”. - Sun Tzu

"Never murder a man who is committing suicide." - Woodrow Wilson, 1916

And my new favorite:

"When Republicans fight among themselves - hand them guns!" - Me. Today.

[dlk]

20. The Republicans Own Dysfunction Junction

They created this mess. Now they’ll have to own it.