I've always thought the first few weeks of President Trump's second term were bad. But I didn't expect to see Trump and Elon Musk take the flames off the US government, but while Congressional Democrats engaged in political equivalents ASMR Video.
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The democratic response to this unprecedented attack on the rule of law and the American system of checks and balance has been completely rejected. I have seen lively opposition at the PTA meeting.
This isn't that difficult. Democrats have one simple message to offer. Republicans are responsible for everything that will come. Republicans control both Congressional homes and presidency. Any unintended consequences, government shutdowns and huge failures will all be 100% owned by the Republican Party.
Instead, House Democrats enjoy the delusion of relevance. To him Press conference Last week, minority leader Hakeem Jeffries alternated between claiming that Democrats “has no leverage” and claiming that Republicans are standing to fund the government if only Republicans allow them. I did it.
In fact, House Democrats are furious at the suggestion that they are not fully cooperating with Republican efforts. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) was talking about chairman Mike Johnson's claim that Democrats have stepped away from negotiations over government spending. “He's full of s—. … [H]E can blame anyone he wants…but we are not off the table. ”
Of course, this is in the hands of Republicans. They want better than letting Democrats share responsibility for Republican recklessness. Here's how Johnson is shaping the future funding crisis: “Leader Jeffries and others seem to be trying to set up some sort of government closure.”
The Republicans today may not be able to govern, but they can still deliver the message.
Democrats say they don't have a permanent doormat and say, “Of course we're not negotiating with Republicans. There's nothing to negotiate. We don't have the authority to fund the government. Only Republicans. They can do that. If Republicans can't keep their government open with Republican votes, they shouldn't take power. And we'll tell voters that until today's election, It reminds me of today, and every day, everyday incompetence.”
The last part is important as Jeffries said something amazing about democratic strategies. last week. “There's a season of governing and a season of campaigns. And we're in the season of governing.”
It's fundamentally wrong, so it's a delusion. The Democrats have no control and no power to do anything. They are against it. And when you are against you, you do not govern. Everything you do is about the next election.
If they want to win that election, House Democrats should not lend Republicans to a single Democrat vote to prevent the government from shutting down on March 14th.
This isn't just a big problem like shutdowns. Democrats I sent a letter Last week, interiors new secretary Doug Burgham asked seasonal national park workers to be removed from Trump's employment freeze. “Without seasonal staff during this peak season, the visitor centre will be closed, the bathrooms will be filthy, the campsite will be closed, guided tours will be cut or cancelled entirely.”
Ah, dirty bathroom?
There are not enough eye roll emojis all over the world.
If they really believe Trump is marching us towards an authoritarian government, why are Democrats offering useful suggestions to make it more efficient? God says that actual voters should be inconvenient for what masks and Trump is doing – at least not until we have The outbreak of major diseases Or a hurricane or something.
Unfortunately, American voters are not deeply safe at this point and do not seem to think any of this will have a real outcome. Otherwise, you will need to get an education. The closure of gift shops in Grand Canyon is Tuberculosis outbreak.
If Democrats believe that Trump truly makes America great again, and that all of its passing thoughts are sparkling, then Gaza Strip to Golf Courses and Casinos – Then they should do everything they can to help Republicans govern.
But if Democrats believe that the Trump administration is the wreckage of a Shambolic train that is destined to leave smoking archaeological sites where the US government once was, then their job is to say that everyone in the country is Democrats It's about ensuring that members understand that they have nothing to do with it.
When it comes to dealing with Trump and chaos, he's unleashing – and I mean this in a completely non-sexy way – you have to sign up or man up people . There is no intermediate ground.
Chris TruaxHe is an appellate counsel who chaired Southern California in 2008 John McCain's major campaign.
