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WestMichRad

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5. So, without any official announcement

Reply to augyboston (Original post)

Tue Oct 21, 2025, 10:34 AM

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…. They have in effect decided that the legislative branch of our federal government is defunct. They have no intention of ending the shutdown.

Donnie Rotten… I like that moniker. Suits him well.

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The arrogance of Senate Republicans is breathtaking [View all] augyboston Tuesday OP

The GOP is morally bankrupt themaguffin Tuesday #1

The president literally messages shitting on America. FalloutShelter Tuesday #2

Soon airports will be shutting down. Then we will see. BradBo Tuesday #3

I've been thinking about this. ananda Tuesday #6

I've thought the same thing peggysue2 Tuesday #11

Republicons have made the FINAL decision to either control our country, or bluestarone Tuesday #4

So, without any official announcement WestMichRad Tuesday #5

Fascists have no shame! Emile Tuesday #7

Nauseating. milestogo Tuesday #8

They don't care. Their ultimate goal is to ruin America Wicked Blue Tuesday #9

Stand strong Democrats! F! these arrogant Aholes. The Repugs know what the price for ending the shut down is. flashman13 Tuesday #10

Donnie Rotten.... applegrove Wednesday #12