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well it looks like some Democrats may call for a government shutdown if trump includes the wall in (Original Post) still_one Mar 2017 OP
For ACA yes, for the wall no. Bad idea for the midterms 4139 Mar 2017 #1
it didnt seem to hurt the cons Ohioblue22 Mar 2017 #6
True, but the 2018 senate map is real rough ... 4139 Mar 2017 #8
They should be calling for a government shutdown until a independent counsel investigate election uponit7771 Mar 2017 #2
THIS!! bettyellen Mar 2017 #10
Not wise. Let Trump get his wall and gag on it Ruy Lopez Mar 2017 #3
As someone who lives 12 miles from the border I can say panader0 Mar 2017 #5
Agreed. That's why Dems should let him proceed and hang himself with his wall Ruy Lopez Mar 2017 #9
The shutdown would bring lots of news coverage and debate: We dont need a wall. lindysalsagal Mar 2017 #4
a taste of their own medicine. spanone Mar 2017 #7

panader0

(25,816 posts)
5. As someone who lives 12 miles from the border I can say
Tue Mar 14, 2017, 09:55 AM
Mar 2017

that no one around here wants the wall. The expense is huge and the damage would be great.
The wall, or fence, can be easily climbed or tunneled under. It's a dumb and
expensive idea. Trump wants to cut Coast Guard funds for this. The Coast Guard
patrols much more of our border than the one with Mexico.

 

Ruy Lopez

(45 posts)
9. Agreed. That's why Dems should let him proceed and hang himself with his wall
Wed Mar 15, 2017, 11:42 PM
Mar 2017

Useless to whine about it. Makes Dems sound like sore losers. Let him sink in his project.

lindysalsagal

(20,733 posts)
4. The shutdown would bring lots of news coverage and debate: We dont need a wall.
Tue Mar 14, 2017, 09:49 AM
Mar 2017

I'd rather see us keep the $$ and use them for healthcare.

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