Dems want it both ways. When they are in charge, it's the Repubs fault government is shut down. Now they want to claim it belongs to the Repubs. Not buying it. Keep government shut down long enough to do some RIFs.
“Do the Democrats want to win, or are they content merely to be seen “fighting”? Do they genuinely consider this a fight on substance or is this merely a performative ‘fight’ on their part?”
Both…in the past, they haven’t needed a message to “win.” With the media’s backing, the “fight” was always enough. But the tides have turned and winds have shifted and the people are awaking from a very long slumber and asking, “what did I miss?” And they don’t like the answer.
Fighting won’t be enough for the Democrats this time. And they certainly DON’T have a winning message. Healthcare for illegals? Defunding the police (still??)? Due Process for violent gang members? Subsidized transgendered surgeries in third world countries? US citizens are over it.
none of them should get paid while they're shut down either, but of course that doesn't affect them because they make their money off of lobbyist and drug and sex trafficking and all the other things they make their money off of including government contracts, etc. I'm so glad I'm not working as a nurse for the VA because to be honest I will not work for free. I didn't work for them the last time they had a government shut down and I know nurses that had families and they were the sole provider and some of them barely hung on and others had to leave. It's ridiculous!
so agree with you, Peter and your information is invaluable you state the fact you don't tiptoe around or try to interpret things you translate them just as they are and I really appreciate your publication and what you're doing here! 🙏
And here’s the reason that the Democrats will fail: the government has shut down, and the citizens don’t care.
Nearly a week into this shutdown, no one is rioting in my city, shouting for more government. Millions of people are NOT marching on DC demanding the government re-open. Trump is about to permanently lay off thousands of federal workers, and the voters’ response is, “Mhmm, guess we don’t really need them”.
Whatever outcry occurs, Trump will be able to prove it’s funded by far-left organized opposition, not grassroots voters’ objections. The Democrats don’t have a case - they don’t have the backing for their demands. I will laugh when - with their tails between their legs - they finally cave.
So will Trump. I’ll bet you will crack a smile too, eh, Peter?
I think you are exactly right that the Democrats entire game plan is to “appear to be fighting”. With no actual strategy of winning.
Dems want it both ways. When they are in charge, it's the Repubs fault government is shut down. Now they want to claim it belongs to the Repubs. Not buying it. Keep government shut down long enough to do some RIFs.
“Do the Democrats want to win, or are they content merely to be seen “fighting”? Do they genuinely consider this a fight on substance or is this merely a performative ‘fight’ on their part?”
Both…in the past, they haven’t needed a message to “win.” With the media’s backing, the “fight” was always enough. But the tides have turned and winds have shifted and the people are awaking from a very long slumber and asking, “what did I miss?” And they don’t like the answer.
Fighting won’t be enough for the Democrats this time. And they certainly DON’T have a winning message. Healthcare for illegals? Defunding the police (still??)? Due Process for violent gang members? Subsidized transgendered surgeries in third world countries? US citizens are over it.
Media backing? After their Biden dementia cover up a majority no longer pay them any mind.
The Democrats are like the generals in WW1, fighting the last war rather than the present one in the present context with the present realities.
That's not a winning strategy for them, but it also means their failures are going to create a fair amount of collateral damage along the way.
Perfect analogy
none of them should get paid while they're shut down either, but of course that doesn't affect them because they make their money off of lobbyist and drug and sex trafficking and all the other things they make their money off of including government contracts, etc. I'm so glad I'm not working as a nurse for the VA because to be honest I will not work for free. I didn't work for them the last time they had a government shut down and I know nurses that had families and they were the sole provider and some of them barely hung on and others had to leave. It's ridiculous!
This is why we need to repeal the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (PL93-344)
This budget Kabuki crap started with that bit of Congressional craziness.
so agree with you, Peter and your information is invaluable you state the fact you don't tiptoe around or try to interpret things you translate them just as they are and I really appreciate your publication and what you're doing here! 🙏
Very well said, Peter!
And here’s the reason that the Democrats will fail: the government has shut down, and the citizens don’t care.
Nearly a week into this shutdown, no one is rioting in my city, shouting for more government. Millions of people are NOT marching on DC demanding the government re-open. Trump is about to permanently lay off thousands of federal workers, and the voters’ response is, “Mhmm, guess we don’t really need them”.
Whatever outcry occurs, Trump will be able to prove it’s funded by far-left organized opposition, not grassroots voters’ objections. The Democrats don’t have a case - they don’t have the backing for their demands. I will laugh when - with their tails between their legs - they finally cave.
So will Trump. I’ll bet you will crack a smile too, eh, Peter?