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Post by sterling on Jan 25, 2019 14:39:37 GMT -6
donnamoss and all other federal employees, thank you for choosing to work in the public sector. You are appreciated.
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Post by jaygee on Jan 25, 2019 14:40:37 GMT -6
donnamoss and all other federal employees, thank you for choosing to work in the public sector. You are appreciated. Yes. Truly you guys are the adults in the room and we are so grateful that we have you to keep things running despite the dumpster fire in charge.
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Post by sheilathetank on Jan 25, 2019 14:41:29 GMT -6
Hi...so I was MIA earlier because I was at an event answering HR-related questions for our employees. We’ve done it every week we’ve been furloughed. Towards the end is when the news hit that an announcement was coming, and then when I heard Rose Garden I was relieved bc that’s where they do the good news announcements. I’m grateful for this CR for all the reasons I explained the other day. I don’t even care that it’s temporary. Let’s get people paid. Let me onboard my interns so that if we shutdown again they are eligible for backpay and continued benefits. Let me have a chance to remind myself of why I work where I work. I’m still looking for another job, but I don’t feel as much pressure and I don’t feel I need to settle for the first thing that comes along. I’m thankful for this community and how sweet and thoughtful y’all have been during this. I get to tell DD1 that she still gets her braces! And, after the votes are out I’m reconciling who voted No on the CR yesterday with who votes Yes on the CR today, and they will all be getting some sort of a snarky email/letter from me, seeing as how they are all spineless sheep who waited for Trump to give them permission to vote a certain way. Love y’all! I'm so sorry our government put you through all this and I'm even more sorry it may not be over yet.
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Post by jabbers on Jan 25, 2019 14:43:55 GMT -6
Has anyone watched the Netflix documentary on roger stone? I’ve heard it’s good but I don’t have Netflix. I have, and you’re welcome to use my login if you want to watch it. Just PM me if you want it. Also, hi ladies (and JukEboX)! I just lurk every now and again.
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Post by enchanted on Jan 25, 2019 14:55:10 GMT -6
WH has just called the press pool to gather unexpectedly. 😳 Ugh. My stomach just dropped.
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Post by jaygee on Jan 25, 2019 15:00:19 GMT -6
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Post by Dr. Cox on Jan 25, 2019 15:00:47 GMT -6
Get Me Roger Stone opened my eyes to a lot of corruption I was completely unaware of. I hope he goes to jail for a long ass time.
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Post by sheilathetank on Jan 25, 2019 15:06:10 GMT -6
THEN WHY EVEN ATTEMPT TO "NEGOTIATE" YOU BLOATED ORANGE FUCK!?
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Post by summerbabe on Jan 25, 2019 15:15:37 GMT -6
"we'll do the emergency"? ???
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Post by summerbabe on Jan 25, 2019 15:20:15 GMT -6
THEN WHY EVEN ATTEMPT TO "NEGOTIATE" YOU BLOATED ORANGE FUCK!? that's a good point though. there is really no upside to budging/negotiating because he is just going to do it anyway-- and then it will go to the courts.
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Post by sheilathetank on Jan 25, 2019 15:23:05 GMT -6
THEN WHY EVEN ATTEMPT TO "NEGOTIATE" YOU BLOATED ORANGE FUCK!? that's a good point though. there is really no upside to budging/negotiating because he is just going to do it anyway-- and then it will go to the courts. It's like a game to him. Instead just put out the "emergency", let it go to courts and people can move on with their lives. eta: by moving on with their lives I mean the people in limbo if they are going to have another shutdown in three weeks.
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Post by roloma on Jan 25, 2019 15:45:58 GMT -6
So, my coworker is the biggest MAGA hat wearing, rah rah Trumpy cheerleader there ever was. He just sent me the below email and now will only respond with one word emails. He's pissed. I'm loving it. If he is this way, I imagine the base at large feels the same. (and as an aside, my coworker is a very highly educated man)
"Well, then, lets agree on something else. Pelosi is kicking Trumps ass. He’s looking like a complete loser. A petulant temper tantrum throwing loser."
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Post by milano on Jan 25, 2019 15:55:22 GMT -6
I hope Miriam-Webster's word of the day tomorrow is 'emergency'. Because obviously certain individuals need a review of that definition.
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Post by milano on Jan 25, 2019 15:57:30 GMT -6
I find it really interesting that Trump threatened another shutdown in a few more weeks if he doesn't get his wall. It did not go well for him the first time and his approval rating is in the toilet. The fact that he is still fine with putting that threat out there on national television is really something.
I mean even if he didn't say that, we all know the possibility is there but the fact that he came out and said it surprises me.
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Post by dc2london on Jan 25, 2019 16:03:27 GMT -6
I find it really interesting that Trump threatened another shutdown in a few more weeks if he doesn't get his wall. It did not go well for him the first time and his approval rating is in the toilet. The fact that he is still fine with putting that threat out there on national television is really something. I mean even if he didn't say that, we all know the possibility is there but the fact that he came out and said it surprises me. He's going to flip when he sees the coverage. He's getting panned for folding.
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Post by dc2london on Jan 25, 2019 16:04:51 GMT -6
THEN WHY EVEN ATTEMPT TO "NEGOTIATE" YOU BLOATED ORANGE FUCK!? that's a good point though. there is really no upside to budging/negotiating because he is just going to do it anyway-- and then it will go to the courts. Nancy knows this. Take heart.
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Post by taconight on Jan 25, 2019 16:12:41 GMT -6
Has he actually signed anything yet? If he sees all the negative press could he change his mind?
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Post by enchanted on Jan 25, 2019 16:26:19 GMT -6
Has he actually signed anything yet? If he sees all the negative press could he change his mind? The problem is, negative press to him is going to be Ann Co.ulter, Rush Li.mb.augh, and Faux angry that the shutdown is over without him owning the libs and getting his wall. I think he's going to double down on it.
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Post by taconight on Jan 25, 2019 16:30:08 GMT -6
Has he actually signed anything yet? If he sees all the negative press could he change his mind? The problem is, negative press to him is going to be Ann Co.ulter, Rush Li.mb.augh, and Faux angry that the shutdown is over without him owning the libs and getting his wall. I think he's going to double down on it. Double down on needing the wall? Or double down on him making the best decisions ever and they just don't understand his master genius plan?
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Post by enchanted on Jan 25, 2019 16:31:56 GMT -6
The problem is, negative press to him is going to be Ann Co.ulter, Rush Li.mb.augh, and Faux angry that the shutdown is over without him owning the libs and getting his wall. I think he's going to double down on it. Double down on needing the wall? Or double down on him making the best decisions ever and they just don't understand his master genius plan? Probably both.
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Post by enchanted on Jan 25, 2019 16:32:46 GMT -6
Racists like Co.ulter and Miller are howling for the wall and they represent his base. It was his biggest campaign promise. As much as I wish he would, I don't see him walking away from it.
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Post by taconight on Jan 25, 2019 16:34:43 GMT -6
I guess my worry is that, like any bully, he sees the backlash and tries to toughen up to prove himself, and reneges on the deal. I feel like it's not safe until he's actually signed off on it.
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Post by JukEboX on Jan 25, 2019 16:35:30 GMT -6
Has anyone watched the Netflix documentary on roger stone? I’ve heard it’s good but I don’t have Netflix. I have, and you’re welcome to use my login if you want to watch it. Just PM me if you want it. Also, hi ladies (and JukEboX)! I just lurk every now and again. Welcome! Board Dad here. 🤗
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Post by layloo on Jan 25, 2019 16:37:36 GMT -6
So, when he does the National Emergency route in 3 weeks, I think we’re going to see some more republicans breaking rank. Call me naive but I think that’ll be a bridge too far for some of them. I really hope so.... maybe even Graham?? I’ve called and emailed many times but 🤷🏻♀️
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Post by enchanted on Jan 25, 2019 16:43:16 GMT -6
I guess my worry is that, like any bully, he sees the backlash and tries to toughen up to prove himself, and reneges on the deal. I feel like it's not safe until he's actually signed off on it. We were talking about different things. My bad. I thought you meant the EO he's threatening. Yeah, I don't trust him on the CR until he scribbles on it.
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Post by layloo on Jan 25, 2019 16:45:11 GMT -6
FFFC: I really want to listen to rush Limbaugh on Monday to see how he interprets it. Fifty bucks says there’s a guest host. SOMETIMES I TUNE IN TO SEE HOW THE OTHER SIDE THINKS, OKAY. I usually don’t make it to the first commercial. As a librarian, I feel it’s so important to look at the other side! Obviously in this case, it just makes my blood fucking boil... but it’s great when arguing to be able to state the two sides. AND WHO IS RIGHT.
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Post by jkjacq on Jan 25, 2019 16:46:03 GMT -6
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Post by fatpony on Jan 25, 2019 16:51:58 GMT -6
FFFC: I really want to listen to rush Limbaugh on Monday to see how he interprets it. Fifty bucks says there’s a guest host. SOMETIMES I TUNE IN TO SEE HOW THE OTHER SIDE THINKS, OKAY. I usually don’t make it to the first commercial. As a librarian, I feel it’s so important to look at the other side! Obviously in this case, it just makes my blood fucking boil... but it’s great when arguing to be able to state the two sides. AND WHO IS RIGHT. So many librarians in the house.
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Post by sctiger on Jan 25, 2019 17:03:50 GMT -6
This New York abortion law is really getting the pro life base fired up.
ETA even though most of them don't understand the law or realize that no one gets late term abortions willy nilly.
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Post by jaygee on Jan 25, 2019 17:05:04 GMT -6
I feel like the most I can tolerate of “the other side” is watching the Sunday morning shows, which I know is “other side” lite, but it’s enough to make me scream.
I do occasionally listen to this morning show on my liberal talk radio that claims to be neither side but they are so cynical and bro-ish I can’t stand it.
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