True, but the fact remains DACA has 80 to 90% support of the American public. So, the question that should be asked is that being a representative democracy, why is the party in power so resistant to enacting the will of the people?
The Republicans are incapable of governing and the government got shut down because both parties dug in over DACA
Not concessions. Illegal aliens. The Democrats are holding the country hostage for illegal aliens.
Most likely because 80% to 90% of the American agree with DACA in principle but not as a prerequisite to fund the government...hence the vulnerable red state Democrat Senators that broke ranksTrue, but the fact remains DACA has 80 to 90% support of the American public. So, the question that should be asked is that being a representative democracy, why is the party in power so resistant to enacting the will of the people?
you dont care? does the below pic illustrate who are?
As a civil servant I’m aware of most of the ramifications.It's not just pay, delaying the budget forces delayed maintenance, inability to long term plan and impairs readiness.
Seems like particularly bad timing when we are threatening war in NK while we have sailors who can't sail the boats without crashing into cargo ships and killing dozens of crewmates.
Why Military Readiness Takes a Hit Every Time Congress Delays the Budget
"I am often asked what the public can do to thank the military. Here is my answer: Write your Congressman. Demand a budget on time."
Interesting little meme you found. I notice that all the brave soldiers not getting paid are sweet, deserving white folks and they're not getting paid because of a buncha undeserving, and obviously nasty, brown folks.
Sweet bit of propaganda indeed.
The Republicans are incapable of governing and the government got shut down because both parties dug in over DACA
Most likely because 80% to 90% of the American agree with DACA in principle but not as a prerequisite to fund the government...hence the vulnerable red state Democrat Senators that broke ranks
Indeed. He wants the cake, ice cream, porn star and to eat them too. He's a gluttonous, greedy, fat fu*k who if he bothered to pay attention and really know what was going on around him he still wouldn't care about anything but his money and wielding it over people in whatever way he sees fit. Seriously, the presidency is crimping his style drastically. He doesn't care about any of what's going on but his personality definitely always leans toward being an evil, nasty, spiteful, vengeful, bastard. THAT'S what's at the top of the Republican line. As much as I loath him and believe him to be evil he's also only as evil as those who have his ears... maybe a smidge more because of his competitiveness.Trump told both parties if they'd agree he'd sign it and then he reneged on it so here we are. Trump the liar can't make up his mind unless its about a chocolate cake with two scoops of ice cream or a porn star.
Yes, I read the Reuters article that featured that quote. It is Trump's responsibility as leader to diffuse the situation. The Democrats will similarly need to be held accountable if they choose DACA as their bargaining chip."The problems start from the top and have to get solved from the top," he said. "The president is the leader, and he's got to get everybody in a room and he's got to lead."
You should Google who said that and what about if you're going to reply.
The reason is fairly obvious. Most Americans may support DACA, but they will not accept their government shutting down over it. Trump believes he is negotiating from a position of power, and for whatever reason, decided to play a game of chicken over this. I believe this is as much a message to Republicans as it is to Democrats.If your going to concentrate on the Democrats who broke ranks, you should equally look at the Republican hold outs in a party that controls all 3 branches of government. A bipartisan resolution to DACA was offered to Trump and he changed his mind. For whatever reason he wanted to dangle DACA as a backup to blame Democrats if he didn't get the Republican votes he needed, and probably knowing he wouldn't get. Again...Trump owns it
The reason is fairly obvious. Most Americans may support DACA, but they will not accept their government shutting down over it. Trump believes he is negotiating from a position of power, and for whatever reason, decided to play a game of chicken over this. I believe this is as much a message to Republicans as it is to Democrats.
He owns it. The end game is unclear.
Me too. I'd love to see the GOP pass a decade of shit policy unobstructed by Democrats so when it all blows up you can't blame Democrats at all. Haha, just joking. You'd still blame Democrats and conservatives are all stupid enough to still believe it.Nice to see we agree on it, i'd love Mitch to pass more extreme legislation on strict party lines votes. Let's all hope it happens.
Nice to see we agree on it, i'd love Mitch to pass more extreme legislation on strict party lines votes. Let's all hope it happens.
Let's even back that up a bit. The new fiscal year started in October.
So what has Trump spent his time doing?
- Flailing on Obamacare
- Apologizing for Nazis and the Confederacy
- lighting the fuse on DACA and nuclear war in NK
- Shitting on gold star families
- Hatung in Aids-infected, hut-dwelling shitholers
- lots of golf
- voting himself millions in tax cuts
Doing the basic functions of govt?
Meh, too boring. Let's watch shark week.
Hardly. If the GOP leadership embraced DACA ( as most Americans obviously want) Dems would join them to create a veto proof majority. We could put it in the rearview mirror.
Not enough hate & discontent in that to suit them, apparently. It's what keeps them in office.
I think it’s the details thereof that are in disagreement. Most of the country doesn’t support simply deporting people who’ve lived most of their lives here. The real trade off is ultimately going to be amnesty coupled with real immigration reform.
The GOP doesn't want to solve problems. They want to keep immigration as a sore spot issue indefinitely. It keeps the base nicely hateful & irrational, perfect for their purposes.
Hardly. If the GOP leadership embraced DACA ( as most Americans obviously want) Dems would join them to create a veto proof majority. We could put it in the rearview mirror.
Not enough hate & discontent in that to suit them, apparently. It's what keeps them in office.
The reason is fairly obvious. Most Americans may support DACA, but they will not accept their government shutting down over it. Trump believes he is negotiating from a position of power, and for whatever reason, decided to play a game of chicken over this. I believe this is as much a message to Republicans as it is to Democrats.
He owns it. The end game is unclear.
I think it's simply a dick move to call people out of the shadows, then fuck them for it. That kind of thing's for warfare, and shady business dealings, and not the place of civil government. Regardless of personal feelings regarding immigration, the game should be played fair. Not even sure how this is a discussion. "They" won this one. They get to stay, and the others can be cracked down on if desired.I'm inclined to agree, but we really do need to get some sort of guarantees in place for those folks - legal gray areas are no way to live.
What do you think the Democrats can do about race relations?
Same can be said of Dems and race relations.