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[–] Yerbouti@sh.itjust.works 2 points 12 hours ago

Yep, nothing new about this. The right has been controlling the world for at least the past 40 years, and yet they blame everything on the left.

[–] LordCrom@lemmy.world 17 points 21 hours ago

Democrats better hold the line on this front. Let the GOP own the shutdown for the cuts they want.

[–] oneser@lemmy.zip 8 points 21 hours ago (2 children)

Memes and reactionary comments aside, can anyone explain how the shutdown came to be given that all levels of government are currently controlled by a single party? I can't find a reliable explainer

[–] banazir@lemmy.ml 14 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

As I understand it: To avoid the shutdown, Republicans needed 60 votes. They have 53 senators. Only one Democrat voted with the Republicans. The Democrats had some healthcare related demands that weren't met, so the shutdown went ahead.

[–] oneser@lemmy.zip 0 points 19 hours ago (2 children)

Ok, so in reality then, the meme doesn't quite fit. Like I'll bash a dictator at any chance, but this argument doesn't hold in a discussion.

[–] takeda@lemmy.dbzer0.com 16 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

The reason the rules were introduced is to force compromises.

They come up with their bill completely excluding Democrats from negotiations. Why would they vote for it?

BTW: Biden somehow avoided shutdowns, I wonder how...

[–] TrickDacy@lemmy.world 4 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

Biden somehow avoided shutdowns, I wonder how...

By governing in the slightest. He didn't declare himself permanent God king like these fascist fucks

[–] Fedizen@lemmy.world 2 points 12 hours ago

chud voice "You mean presserdent autopen?"

[–] Fedizen@lemmy.world 7 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

Republicans set this bill up to fail. Either they think they can outrun it using the media or think democrats will cave.

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