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23. This is what Schumer exactly said from his own words. You may disagree, but at least it is an

Reply to The Liberal Lion (Original post)

Wed Nov 28, 2018, 11:19 AM

Nov 2018

accurate quote. It is really tiresome that third parties are taking liberties in paraphrasing. What is wrong with producing his ACTUAL QUOTE?

"Our position has been clear from the beginning: Ds & Rs have a months-old agreement in the Senate. $1.6B for border security, NOT a concrete wall or increases in detention beds or ICE agents. We should stick to this agreement. If POTUS interferes, he is responsible for a shutdown"

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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