Democrats are Now Crying Foul as Their Own Government Shutdown Exposes the True Face of the Party.
As the government shutdown enters its second week, Democratic lawmakers have taken to wailing about the impact on 40 million Americans on food stamps. They've even resorted to using emotive language reminiscent of anti-Israel protests in Gaza, with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-Bx./Queens) accusing President Donald Trump of exploiting starving people for political gain.
But this isn't a case of genuine concern; it's more like they're trying to deflect attention from their own culpability. A clean continuing resolution passed by House Republicans last month would have funded SNAP and core services at current levels, no strings attached. This bill had the votes in the Senate, too – yet Democrats have filibustered it 13 times to prevent a floor vote.
What's really driving Democratic outrage? Not the plight of vulnerable families, but their own desire to push through $1.5 trillion in new spending, including Obamacare subsidies and more aid to undocumented immigrants. It's an end-run around the upcoming election that would see Trump back in office and the GOP controlling both houses of Congress.
It appears Democrats are holding SNAP recipients hostage as leverage to force Republicans to give in. However, this is not a case of chaos; it's accountability. The American Federation of Government Employees has even urged Democrats to let the GOP bill pass so its members can get paid.
The real issue here isn't the need for government funding, but rather the fact that many federal employees are non-essential and could potentially work remotely or receive reduced pay. This raises questions about the true purpose of their jobs and whether they're merely serving as a gravy train for Democratic constituencies.
Ultimately, it's time for Democrats to stop playing politics with people's lives and let the shutdown end when they drop the theatrics.
As the government shutdown enters its second week, Democratic lawmakers have taken to wailing about the impact on 40 million Americans on food stamps. They've even resorted to using emotive language reminiscent of anti-Israel protests in Gaza, with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-Bx./Queens) accusing President Donald Trump of exploiting starving people for political gain.
But this isn't a case of genuine concern; it's more like they're trying to deflect attention from their own culpability. A clean continuing resolution passed by House Republicans last month would have funded SNAP and core services at current levels, no strings attached. This bill had the votes in the Senate, too – yet Democrats have filibustered it 13 times to prevent a floor vote.
What's really driving Democratic outrage? Not the plight of vulnerable families, but their own desire to push through $1.5 trillion in new spending, including Obamacare subsidies and more aid to undocumented immigrants. It's an end-run around the upcoming election that would see Trump back in office and the GOP controlling both houses of Congress.
It appears Democrats are holding SNAP recipients hostage as leverage to force Republicans to give in. However, this is not a case of chaos; it's accountability. The American Federation of Government Employees has even urged Democrats to let the GOP bill pass so its members can get paid.
The real issue here isn't the need for government funding, but rather the fact that many federal employees are non-essential and could potentially work remotely or receive reduced pay. This raises questions about the true purpose of their jobs and whether they're merely serving as a gravy train for Democratic constituencies.
Ultimately, it's time for Democrats to stop playing politics with people's lives and let the shutdown end when they drop the theatrics.
I don't get why they're making such a big deal about food stamps 
. Like, yeah, 40 million people might be affected, but that's just the price of doing business, right? It's not like they're forcing people to vote for them or something 
. And what's with all the drama from AOC? 
I mean, come on, she's trying to spin this into some sort of conspiracy theory about Trump exploiting starving people... give me a break 
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Like, the bill that would have funded SNAP and core services was already passed by Republicans – it's not like they needed to filibuster it 13 times or anything 
. It just seems like they want an easy win before the election so badly that they're willing to hold people hostage 
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? Like, way more than most people can even imagine. So, yeah, I think it's pretty clear that a lot of these jobs are just gravy trains for Democrats. Let's stop pretending like this shutdown is about people's lives and start talking about who's really behind all the spending.
but nope, dems gotta filibuster it 13 times 
can't wait for the election to be over and see what's really going on behind closed doors 
how about focusing on the real issue at hand – federal employees being non-essential? 
democrats r more worried bout gettin reelected than helpin out those in need lolol. ppl w/ snap cards dont even know whats goin on, meanwhile dems r busy pushin thru $1.5 trillion in new spending 
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. I mean, come on, 13 times filibustering a bill? That's just crazy talk 
. It's time for them to get a grip and stop playing politics with people's lives 
. Can't we all just calm down and figure this out like adults? 
But have you noticed how they were actually going to fund SNAP and core services without any conditions? That's not what the headlines are showing, is it? 
But honestly, most federal employees aren't even essential. Like, can't we just let 'em work from home or get a reduced salary? 