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Doodley

(11,526 posts) Tue Nov 4, 2025, 08:08 PM Nov 4

Do you think the Democrats should cave in on the shutdown, or only co-operate once SNAP and healthcare is resolved? [View all]

Personally, I think they should keep up the pressure, but do way more to let the people know that SNAP is not because of Democrats, and healthcare cuts are a bridge too far and will lead to more poverty and more deaths to pay for tax cuts for Trump's rich friends.

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Do you think the Democrats should cave in on the shutdown, or only co-operate once SNAP and healthcare is resolved? [View all] Doodley Nov 4 OP

I'm willing to try to figure things out mvd Nov 4 #1

Agreed. These cuts cannot be accepted on any account. Doodley Nov 4 #2

They shouldn't cave, the increase in Luciferous Nov 4 #3

Me included. I'm in Georgia. My healthcare without tax credits will go from 20 bucks to over 1000. Doodley Nov 4 #6

I know someone whose insurance is going Luciferous Nov 4 #13

Whoa! moonscape Nov 4 #18

NO! .... agingdem Nov 4 #4

Yes, every Democrat must stand up to the formation of the Trump oligarchy, while everyone else suffers. Doodley Nov 4 #11

I think they should only cooperate once snap and healthcare is resolved and Eko Nov 4 #5

Agreed. Doodley Nov 4 #9

It would mean allowing BLATANT LYING TO STAND AS FACT. vanlassie Nov 4 #24

What? Eko Nov 4 #25

I was answering the OP question. vanlassie Nov 4 #27

No need, all good. Eko Nov 4 #30

If GOPers offer an ironclad 2-year extension on ACA subsidies, I'd take it. It would restore SNAP Silent Type Nov 4 #7

They would be foolish to let this resolve with anything other than clear victory, even if it lasted months. David__77 Nov 4 #8

Democrats are fighting for the people Quiet Em Nov 4 #10

They should continue doing what they are doing. Republicans can open the government any time they chose. Autumn Nov 4 #12

Doesnt look like anyone else here is on SNAP. I get $300 Luz Nov 4 #14

That is exactly how they poison the well. taxi Nov 4 #19

How long do we expect government workers to just meekly accept working without pay? I sure as hell wouldn't. Midwestern Democrat Nov 5 #39

That illustrates how much differently the playing field is viewed. taxi Nov 5 #40

They can't ignore the politics. Part of their job BootinUp Nov 4 #15

No Cirsium Nov 4 #16

Voters are today giving a resounding "Fuck you!" to stable genius. GreenWave Nov 4 #17

Keep referring to Trump's own words. Norrrm Nov 4 #20

If Democrats fold, he will do it again. Happy Hoosier Nov 4 #21

We cannot fold on this. GOP is already shifting JCMach1 Nov 5 #37

Why cave edhopper Nov 4 #22

I think the Republicans will want to open the govt in the next few days after tonight's shillacking. beaglelover Nov 4 #23

NOPE! I'm willing to give them a stand-alone bill on SNAP. In It to Win It Nov 4 #26

Republicans need to negotiate and then open the government Emile Nov 4 #28

the Dem clean sweep should give repukes a clue Skittles Nov 4 #29

NO CAVING!!! regnaD kciN Nov 4 #31

no caving.... nt sprinkleeninow Nov 4 #32

Easy call from my situation FHRRK Nov 4 #33

F NO! HOLD THE LINE! TACO! sunflowerseed Nov 5 #34

Cave? After last night? Fuck no , fuck those Republicans. Autumn Nov 5 #35

Hold the line and add the restoration of LIHEAP funding to the list now. Efilroft Sul Nov 5 #36

No more than Kiev should surrender to avoid more bloodshed and end the conflict. Torchlight Nov 5 #38