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poozwah

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6. well....

Reply to rurallib (Reply #1)

Thu Oct 2, 2025, 10:40 AM

Oct 2

the republicans view congress as a legitimizing entity used to rubber stamp trump’s authoritarianism. it has become little more than a corrupt money gathering institution which is subservient to the wealthy and only pretends to pay attention to us during election cycles. citizen’s united has destroyed our nation.

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I thought this was a very valid point: [View all] Conjuay Oct 2 OP

Many years ago my then rep told me that he was in favor of a bill to give rurallib Oct 2 #1

Mighty good point. calimary Oct 2 #5

well.... poozwah Oct 2 #6

Exactly Rebl2 Oct 2 #13

LOL even more stupid popsdenver Oct 2 #19

For that matter - what is the shutdown all about ? dweller Oct 2 #2

The shut down is a way to fire more federal workers. And terrorize everyone. Irish_Dem Oct 2 #10

But they do that anyway dweller Oct 2 #12

This was a new opportunity to commit crimes. Irish_Dem Oct 2 #14

And we may ask "what's the point of Congress and Article I?" Redleg Oct 2 #3

Blue states must withdraw their federal government funding, now! Clouds Passing Oct 2 #4

But... how? caraher Oct 2 #8

It doesn't. Payroll taxes are FoxNewsSucks Oct 2 #17

IDK but they need to figure out a way yesterday. Clouds Passing Oct 2 #9

Yes popsdenver Oct 2 #21

They don't need Congress angrychair Oct 2 #7

Good point RogueRocket Oct 2 #11

As opposed to what? Cirsium Oct 2 #20

Short of some miracle popsdenver Oct 2 #23

Why would you negotiate with a CROOK? BurnDoubt Oct 2 #15

Very true 👍 TommieMommy Oct 2 #16

That's autocracy Joinfortmill Oct 2 #18

never negotiate with terrorists North Coast Lawyer Oct 2 #22