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agingdem

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4. NO! ....

Reply to Doodley (Original post)

Tue Nov 4, 2025, 08:15 PM

Nov 4

the MAGA cretins are having a hard time recognizing we are no longer the party of "nice"...we are no longer the party that bends over for the "good of the country" while the Republicans crap all over vulnerable Americans...

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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