Some context to counter the doom and gloom and give some hope: (TY to Frank R. for passing this on) [View all]

Some context to counter the doom and gloom and give some hope:

1. ⁠⁠Snap funded through September at current levels.
2. ⁠⁠RIF protection for federal workers through end of next year.
3. ⁠⁠Binding vote on ACA subsidies that has a really good chance of winning.
4. ⁠⁠If it doesn't win, then the Democrats can shutdown the government again in 2 months, which just repressurizes everything for Republicans.

If Republicans pass ACA subsidies then they get to hold another thing hostage in January. If the Republican's don't pass ACA subsidies, they can go right back to this same issue again.

This is the longest government shutdown in US history, the second longest during Trump’s first term in 2018. Either this was going to continue with millions losing healthcare and food or a deal had to be made. Republicans are now beholden to their constituents and conditions, if they do not follow through this is on them again and a shutdown will happen. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., in angry remarks on the Senate floor, said he would not vote for the deal. I'm no fan of Schumer but direct the blame where it belongs...the White House, the Republicans cutting healthcare, and any Democrats who agree to this CR without extending the ACA subsidies. The agreement does call for a vote in December on a Democratic-picked bill to extend the subsidies.

BOTTOM RANT LINE:
It's not what we wanted, truly not what we thought would happen. So, now, we move forward.
The most dangerous people you can be spending time around at this point, are those who say, "I'll never quit fighting," but then, the moment something "bad" happens...instantly step into, "OMG. We're SOOOOO f*cked! It's all over."
These people are like poison to your mind and emotions.

I'LL SEE YOU ALL IN THE STREETS.