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The Liberal Lion

(1,414 posts)
Wed Nov 28, 2018, 09:34 AM Nov 2018

Chuck Schumer offers trump 1.6 Billion for the wall [View all]

Source: Manu Raju, CNN

Sen. Chuck Schumer tells reporters at his on-cam presser that Democrats’ position is $1.6 billion for wall funding - far less than the $5 billion Trump wants - but he won’t say if Democrats are shutting the door on anything more, saying he’s not going to negotiate in public.

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Why are we even offering that imbecile two cents for his stupid wall? Ohiogal Nov 2018 #1
That would be 2 cents too many. InAbLuEsTaTe Nov 2018 #2
Same old shit: Magoo48 Nov 2018 #41
I agree with you 100% watoos Nov 2018 #3
It won't be a promise kept NewJeffCT Nov 2018 #5
Depends on what they are actually offering the money to be spent cstanleytech Nov 2018 #17
That money better be for repairing what is already there NewJeffCT Nov 2018 #4
Isn't this the same position Dems have had for more than a year? EarlG Nov 2018 #6
Yes, Raju's tweet is specious thegoose Nov 2018 #10
Well I hope you are right and Chuck can explain himself today. The Liberal Lion Nov 2018 #13
He explained himself 14 hours ago. You may rightfullly disagree with it, but it isn't a third party still_one Nov 2018 #25
You are not missing anything Earl. People may disagree with what Schumer is saying, but still_one Nov 2018 #24
I appreciate the clarification The Liberal Lion Nov 2018 #31
I personally don't agree with Schumer and those Democrats who wanted to allocate 1.6 billion for still_one Nov 2018 #32
Yes, there's no change. tammywammy Nov 2018 #34
Sometimes, Schumer is just an idiot. n/t Eyeball_Kid Nov 2018 #7
I'll just skip posting a comment on Schumer's idea... TheCowsCameHome Nov 2018 #8
Is there a strategy here? PJMcK Nov 2018 #9
He's trying to take the issue off the table. Calista241 Nov 2018 #11
I agree with you on both counts The Liberal Lion Nov 2018 #12
I'm on your side... N_E_1 for Tennis Nov 2018 #29
Maybe some Dems should challenge Schumer for the leadership IronLionZion Nov 2018 #14
Even before this reporting this was my sentiment The Liberal Lion Nov 2018 #15
My thoughts exactly. Schumer puts people to sleep INdemo Nov 2018 #21
Spending one penny is a waste of one penny! world wide wally Nov 2018 #16
It's a good thing we can't complain about Democrats on this site ProfessorPlum Nov 2018 #18
Not one f**king dime! joshdawg Nov 2018 #19
1.6 billion would go a long way in funding the VA INdemo Nov 2018 #20
B. S. Firestorm49 Nov 2018 #22
This is what Schumer exactly said from his own words. You may disagree, but at least it is an still_one Nov 2018 #23
Thanks G_j Nov 2018 #27
You can't work out a compromise with a crazy man who thinks he's right and you're stupid. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Nov 2018 #26
What is wrong with you Chuck? BlueJac Nov 2018 #28
That's $1.6 Billion too much C_U_L8R Nov 2018 #30
There they go again! denvine Nov 2018 #33
we need new leadership in the senate. Kurt V. Nov 2018 #35
Why isn't Schumer being replaced? kimbutgar Nov 2018 #36
Because the Senate Democratic caucus supports him. onenote Nov 2018 #37
why did you add the second sentence? Kurt V. Nov 2018 #38
Because it further answers the question why Schumer is the Minority Leader onenote Nov 2018 #39
i misunderstood then. Kurt V. Nov 2018 #42
"saying he's not going to negotiate in public"...........???????? Crazyleftie Nov 2018 #40
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