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NewJeffCT

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4. That money better be for repairing what is already there

Reply to The Liberal Lion (Original post)

Wed Nov 28, 2018, 09:42 AM

Nov 2018

and not for any new wall building...

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Chuck Schumer offers trump 1.6 Billion for the wall [View all] The Liberal Lion Nov 2018 OP

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