Chuck Schumer announced he would support the Republican bill to keep the government open, two additional plane incidents, the USPS will face a massive reduction in workforce, and more
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If it shuts down, the executive branch then gets to choose where the money gets spent.....which is the lesser of the 2 evils? I agree with Shut it Down! But I fear how the bozo would allocate the money; it likely will end up in his crypto currency & Putin's bank account
Also the scary prospect that Trusk would get to choose when, and what part of the government would re-open. So he could leave parts he doesn't like closed indefinitely.
I've left a voicemail and sent an email to Schumer SHUT DOWN THE GOVERNMENT. Shut down the government!!! It's already been shut down by Trump and the Republicans
Respectfully, I don’t think he caved as much as made a difficult decision. We the people have been outsmarted by the architects of Project 2025. IMO there is no way that Felon47 or the Muskrats were smart enough to have devised this perfectly horrible trap. The choice is between a terrible 6 month CR that gives Felon47 and the Muskrats greater power and essentially consents to the various violations of the 1974 Impoundment Control Act and a government shutdown. A government shutdown leaves the executive branch in power and after two weeks, many of the federal courts close. During a government shutdown, Felon47 and the Muskrats can fire (or re-fire) government employees, shutter agencies, decimate our intelligence and enforcement groups and the presently only effective curb on their power, the courts, will have been dramatically curtailed. Further, coming out of a shutdown will require participation from the executive branch. To the extent that they have greater powers during a shutdown, why would this administration ever cooperate with reversing a shutdown? That is the dilemma facing Schumer. I hate this, but I think he’s making the right choice.
This is my thoughts too. Of course I don’t want any democrats to vote for something so bad, but I also fear the damage that can be done during a shutdown. It’s a no-win situation. 😩
I am pissed at Schumer but maybe you are right.... But HE has to sell us in why he made the decision. Right now it just looks like he is joining the Republicans instead of being a strong leader.
The New York Times did a good job reporting on this yesterday. Please look it up. Schumer is making a very very difficult decision and the Times broke down what he said. He gave solid reasons. Unfortunately the article is behind a paywall!pay wall!! So Schumer is going to get a lot of hate over this decision but I think he is right. My senators are Merkley and Wyden here in Oregon. I am wondering if they will leave Schumer out to dry or if they will make a more clear explanation and show solidarity with this difficult, difficult decision.
IMO he did not as much as this other comment above did. He just said "they'd allocate funds without Congressional oversight," which they're doing anyway.
Paladin - I hear you, and Felon47 is trying to make it look that way by praising him. Schumer explained it on the Chris Hayes show yesterday on MSNBC. I don’t know if he explained it elsewhere. I didn’t see it live, but caught it on you tube.
It really was a brilliant play by the Project 2025 architects. No matter what we do we lose. I wish the folks that voted for this understood some of it.
Symonne I have been saying this since November. This should have been done months ago. Biden/Harris were so determined to show the world what a peaceful transfer of power looks like that they wouldn't open any investigations. As time keeps passing, is it possible to do anything? Can we really find evidence supporting a different result? Assuming yes, how do we remove these derelicts from our highest offices? I imagine there will be an outcry that makes J6 look like a tea party. I don't think any of that is a reason not to audit. I just wish it had been done in a timely manner.
Very relieved you said this. Thought I was going mad. All going round in my head, making no sense. Agree that shutdown looks worse than even what is now and that courts kept open vital weeks longer. Still not sure martial law ain't coming anyway. Support thoughts from Scottish highlands here
I don’t think she is looking at the big picture. Also, what funds does she plan on using. Diverting funding from the House vacancy seats, that against all odds could flip because some of the voters are beginning to understand what they have done or from where? I like Pelosi and thought she did a much better job than Jeffries as speaker. She was tough and unrelenting. It’s the reason they hated her. I would like to see Jeffries exhibit even a small bit of her tenacity. The sad news is that there are no good options only bad and worse.
Can they fight to change the things they don’t like or is it a done deal? Does the shut down need to last a long time? I don’t know enough to determine what is the best way to resolve this but this reply seems very comprehensive. It does seem we are F…..d either way.
The GOP has voted down every amendment proposed by the Dems on other bills. I don’t know if the Dems tried to amend the CR. If any amendments were accepted, I believe the House would then need to vote on the amendments. Naturally the House recessed after passing this horrible CR to prevent any changes. I agree that we seem F’d either way, but the shutdown seems to be worse.
Schumer needs to listen to constituents. Shut it down!!! Don’t give Trump a blank check to wreak more havoc that the US may not be able to recover from.
In a government shutdown Trump will have even more power to fire. The judicial system will be shut down. He can cause so much more damage. The media is doing a poor job of getting this info out. The New York Times wrote a good article about it but it might be behind a pay wall. Someone else mentioned another article explaining. You might need to scroll through the comments here to find the reference, or do a Google New search. But Schumer is looking at slowing the damage, and its a terrible day when Schumer has to choose voting for a harmful budget PLUS get hate from his constituency. A government shutdown would be far worse for all our government.
Does anyone really know the consequences of shutting government down? I understand that it gives any President of the United States triple plus more power including bank regulations. This has always been true.
Someone in the comments explained this, I was wondering the same thing. Somehow the shut down gives the executive branch more power. It sounds like we lose either way.
Right now with the Republican majority in house senate and White House historically it’s been tough times. Yet this is the perfect storm for Republicans put not forever. Please believe when I tell you there is a roadmap out of this but it’s not a overnight fix it takes months because one of the major ingredients is “ Unity” of We The People and just today faster than snapping your fingers Democrats making a hit list over Democrat Senators who voted to keep the Government open is a why it’s going to take even longer
Isn't the government already kind of shut down - with the credit cards being frozen, programs being gutted etc.? Am low-key afraid that if the gov't shuts down it will just be an excuse to not ever re-open... but still I feel like Schumer isn't trying... We need a new leader...
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Aaron, it’s still early in the morning for me and the caffeine hasn’t hit yet, so I don’t have the proper words to express how vital your reporting and insights are to keeping us informed. You and other independent journalists are working your asses off to provide us with a lifeline of information. Thank you so very much for all of the ceaseless hard work you are doing.
Thank you!
Schumer is a spineless coward who needs to step down
Wimp Needs to retire
If it shuts down, the executive branch then gets to choose where the money gets spent.....which is the lesser of the 2 evils? I agree with Shut it Down! But I fear how the bozo would allocate the money; it likely will end up in his crypto currency & Putin's bank account
I got news for you, he’s going to have the last say no matter what. Apparently the law doesn’t apply to him.
Unfortch yes
I can't see any other way of doing something about this at the moment.
We are ALL going to pay as a result of allowing Trump anywhere near the White House! We need MAJOR nationwide protests in EVERY city!
We can't let the courts shut down.
Also the scary prospect that Trusk would get to choose when, and what part of the government would re-open. So he could leave parts he doesn't like closed indefinitely.
This is not a battle we can win.
Criminal courts continue running during a government shutdown down
I agreed with you totally 💯
Exactly
This is important to know.
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/here-are-the-arguments-for-why-senate-ds-should-vote-yes-and-why-theyre-wrong?fbclid=IwY2xjawJBPQlleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHWgqzPDrPKd_zcU6_9flB5mWnN3agnFt6nuIqTP2LRebByI9itCh56JpsA_aem_tWYRERcE-OHISoxeYgXgZQ
He is the literal worst. Can you imagine if the situation were reversed, that Rs would vote with Ds because it was "the right thing to do?"
I've been trying to call hos offices, but there is either no answer, or a robot telling me to call back. Never a voicemail option…
Schumer and Fetterman both need to be ousted. NOW. Traitors are just as bad for us as the Right. They are complicit.
Exactly they both need to go pathetic traitors
I am shocked with Fetterman!!
Why? He has been kissing trumps ass for awhile now. I voted for him but never again. He is not the same man since his stroke
I've left a voicemail and sent an email to Schumer SHUT DOWN THE GOVERNMENT. Shut down the government!!! It's already been shut down by Trump and the Republicans
Same!!! Let him know!!!
Absolutely | doesn’t matter | shut it down, they shouldn’t give one inch
How did you leave a voicemail?! I've been trying since yesterday and can't get a voicemail option!! I did, however, send an email!!
I left a voicemail
Try his NYC location phone number on his website contact information. You have to scroll down to see all the office locations.
Can you provide the email address and phone number?
call 202-224-6542 to leave a message in his washington, dc office. go to his website to write an email.
Found it on contactsenators.com/new-york/chuck-schumer
Same. I wrote him yesterday.
He's a traitor to our party. I don't understand why they keep bowing to him.
I know he needs to go into retirement just go Schumer we don’t want you
shutting down the government will give Trump Elon Musk and vought more power to eliminate the constitution and disable the courts for any recourse
It’s a scary world when I am on the side of Rand Paul…
It feels like the upside down!
Respectfully, I don’t think he caved as much as made a difficult decision. We the people have been outsmarted by the architects of Project 2025. IMO there is no way that Felon47 or the Muskrats were smart enough to have devised this perfectly horrible trap. The choice is between a terrible 6 month CR that gives Felon47 and the Muskrats greater power and essentially consents to the various violations of the 1974 Impoundment Control Act and a government shutdown. A government shutdown leaves the executive branch in power and after two weeks, many of the federal courts close. During a government shutdown, Felon47 and the Muskrats can fire (or re-fire) government employees, shutter agencies, decimate our intelligence and enforcement groups and the presently only effective curb on their power, the courts, will have been dramatically curtailed. Further, coming out of a shutdown will require participation from the executive branch. To the extent that they have greater powers during a shutdown, why would this administration ever cooperate with reversing a shutdown? That is the dilemma facing Schumer. I hate this, but I think he’s making the right choice.
This is my thoughts too. Of course I don’t want any democrats to vote for something so bad, but I also fear the damage that can be done during a shutdown. It’s a no-win situation. 😩
I am pissed at Schumer but maybe you are right.... But HE has to sell us in why he made the decision. Right now it just looks like he is joining the Republicans instead of being a strong leader.
The New York Times did a good job reporting on this yesterday. Please look it up. Schumer is making a very very difficult decision and the Times broke down what he said. He gave solid reasons. Unfortunately the article is behind a paywall!pay wall!! So Schumer is going to get a lot of hate over this decision but I think he is right. My senators are Merkley and Wyden here in Oregon. I am wondering if they will leave Schumer out to dry or if they will make a more clear explanation and show solidarity with this difficult, difficult decision.
He did last night. Go to MSNBC and you’ll see the video. He explains his reasons behind his decision.
IMO he did not as much as this other comment above did. He just said "they'd allocate funds without Congressional oversight," which they're doing anyway.
Paladin - I hear you, and Felon47 is trying to make it look that way by praising him. Schumer explained it on the Chris Hayes show yesterday on MSNBC. I don’t know if he explained it elsewhere. I didn’t see it live, but caught it on you tube.
Thank you for this explanation.
I appreciate your insight. This has made me rethink my stance. Heavy sigh 😕 😪 We have to keep going and pick the best path.
Thank you for this explanation. I honestly don't know what is best in this situation
It really was a brilliant play by the Project 2025 architects. No matter what we do we lose. I wish the folks that voted for this understood some of it.
Symonne I have been saying this since November. This should have been done months ago. Biden/Harris were so determined to show the world what a peaceful transfer of power looks like that they wouldn't open any investigations. As time keeps passing, is it possible to do anything? Can we really find evidence supporting a different result? Assuming yes, how do we remove these derelicts from our highest offices? I imagine there will be an outcry that makes J6 look like a tea party. I don't think any of that is a reason not to audit. I just wish it had been done in a timely manner.
Very relieved you said this. Thought I was going mad. All going round in my head, making no sense. Agree that shutdown looks worse than even what is now and that courts kept open vital weeks longer. Still not sure martial law ain't coming anyway. Support thoughts from Scottish highlands here
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/here-are-the-arguments-for-why-senate-ds-should-vote-yes-and-why-theyre-wrong?fbclid=IwY2xjawJBPQlleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHWgqzPDrPKd_zcU6_9flB5mWnN3agnFt6nuIqTP2LRebByI9itCh56JpsA_aem_tWYRERcE-OHISoxeYgXgZQ
Thanks!
What about Nancy Pelosi’s suggestion to fight and use funds to pay the government employees?
I don’t think she is looking at the big picture. Also, what funds does she plan on using. Diverting funding from the House vacancy seats, that against all odds could flip because some of the voters are beginning to understand what they have done or from where? I like Pelosi and thought she did a much better job than Jeffries as speaker. She was tough and unrelenting. It’s the reason they hated her. I would like to see Jeffries exhibit even a small bit of her tenacity. The sad news is that there are no good options only bad and worse.
Can they fight to change the things they don’t like or is it a done deal? Does the shut down need to last a long time? I don’t know enough to determine what is the best way to resolve this but this reply seems very comprehensive. It does seem we are F…..d either way.
The GOP has voted down every amendment proposed by the Dems on other bills. I don’t know if the Dems tried to amend the CR. If any amendments were accepted, I believe the House would then need to vote on the amendments. Naturally the House recessed after passing this horrible CR to prevent any changes. I agree that we seem F’d either way, but the shutdown seems to be worse.
I skimmed through to the end. Despite its name it only funds the government until September.
Not the end, pg. 9-10. Can someone teach these guys how to edit? 99 pages for 6 months. SMH
Check out his interview with Chris Hayes on MSNBC yesterday.
Schumer needs to listen to constituents. Shut it down!!! Don’t give Trump a blank check to wreak more havoc that the US may not be able to recover from.
that’s exactly what shutting down the government would do. Give them more power and disable the court system. it’s a lose lose situation.
Schumer Has No Balls He Is A Pathetic Coward And Doesn’t Stand For The People Schumer Get The Hell Out
Fuck this
Shameful this is not the time for Cowardice!!
As one of Schumer’s constituents I am extremely disappointed and disgusted with this move
In a government shutdown Trump will have even more power to fire. The judicial system will be shut down. He can cause so much more damage. The media is doing a poor job of getting this info out. The New York Times wrote a good article about it but it might be behind a pay wall. Someone else mentioned another article explaining. You might need to scroll through the comments here to find the reference, or do a Google New search. But Schumer is looking at slowing the damage, and its a terrible day when Schumer has to choose voting for a harmful budget PLUS get hate from his constituency. A government shutdown would be far worse for all our government.
And they call him a coward! Tough choice, tough action, tough guy!!
As am I!
Love that; Former US President.
lol that was a typo, did not have coffee yet
For a moment there I was wondering what I'd missed. Honestly, it can't happen soon enough.
Schumer needs to go
Does anyone really know the consequences of shutting government down? I understand that it gives any President of the United States triple plus more power including bank regulations. This has always been true.
Someone in the comments explained this, I was wondering the same thing. Somehow the shut down gives the executive branch more power. It sounds like we lose either way.
Right now with the Republican majority in house senate and White House historically it’s been tough times. Yet this is the perfect storm for Republicans put not forever. Please believe when I tell you there is a roadmap out of this but it’s not a overnight fix it takes months because one of the major ingredients is “ Unity” of We The People and just today faster than snapping your fingers Democrats making a hit list over Democrat Senators who voted to keep the Government open is a why it’s going to take even longer
Isn't the government already kind of shut down - with the credit cards being frozen, programs being gutted etc.? Am low-key afraid that if the gov't shuts down it will just be an excuse to not ever re-open... but still I feel like Schumer isn't trying... We need a new leader...
It can be even worse shutdown if 🍊 gets the full shutdown powers