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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThreat of a government shut down just doesn't have much clout anymore.
Repukes have tried this so many times, it just smells like a political stunt now. Fact is, Pukes know THEY suffer by doing this shit, so MEH.
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Threat of a government shut down just doesn't have much clout anymore. (Original Post)
MoonRiver
Apr 2017
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When your party controls the House, Senate and Presidency you're only threatening yourself. n/t
PoliticAverse
Apr 2017
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PoliticAverse
(26,366 posts)1. When your party controls the House, Senate and Presidency you're only threatening yourself. n/t
MoonRiver
(36,926 posts)3. Exactly, and some of them actually are smart enough to know this.
Chumpy may think it is great fun to play dictator and shut down a government, but more rational, and intelligent, minds probably disagree. Won't happen, imo.
mac56
(17,561 posts)2. Crying wolf
Laf.La.Dem.
(2,936 posts)5. No problem Trump will sign an executive order and keep the government open!