Schumer Shutdown Showdown

[vantexan]

Why not? It's what he asked for

You said there was a bill. Where's the bill?

 

[Babagounj]

Trump shoots off his mouth but that doesn't change the fact the Dems aren't willing to be bipartisan. They wanted a "clean" bill on DACA. In other words DACA only with no concessions to immigration reform. And as was pointed out there's nothing in the continuing resolution they're against. But they want DACA included so the shutdown is on them. Unfortunately the public perception, with the help of the media, is that it's the Republicans causing the problem.

Some MSM have come out against the Ds.

NYT, AP, Bloomberg, And Legacy Media Blame Dems For Gov’t shutdown

 

[bbsam]

Some MSM have come out against the Ds.

NYT, AP, Bloomberg, And Legacy Media Blame Dems For Gov’t shutdown

Ok

 

[bbsam]

Some MSM have come out against the Ds.

NYT, AP, Bloomberg, And Legacy Media Blame Dems For Gov’t shutdown

Republicans can go nuclear and still fail

 

[moreluck]

The net investment income tax is just one example of the complicated nature of the U.S. tax laws. The NIIT was a surtax that was created as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, taking effect in 2013 and supplementing the revenue from Medicare payroll taxes on earned income by broadening its effective reach to unearned investment income.

This is the $10,000 we were required to pay.

 

[DriveInDriveOut]

The net investment income tax is just one example of the complicated nature of the U.S. tax laws. The NIIT was a surtax that was created as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, taking effect in 2013 and supplementing the revenue from Medicare payroll taxes on earned income by broadening its effective reach to unearned investment income.

This is the $10,000 we were required to pay.

Good, good.

 

[Catatonic]

I agree with you. But programs that are self sustaining, like SS and Medicare, only need tweaking, not draconian measures.

I feel guilty (just a tiny bit) that someone like me draws SS and on Medicare (in addition to UPS Retirement Health Insurance).
I don't need either but I get them even though I don't need financially.

The US Government could start with a needs based requirement for SS and Medicare.

 

[oldngray]

In the midst of the government shutdown in 2013, Schumer said on CNN’s “The Lead”: “I believe in immigration reform. What if I persuaded my caucus to say, ‘I’m going to shut the government down, I am going to not pay our bills unless I get my way?’ It’s a politics of idiocy, of confrontation, of paralysis.”
Dems’ words about the 2013 government shutdown come back to haunt them — and prove their hypocrisy

 

[Catatonic]

Shutdowns don't bother me.
I've lived through over a half-dozen and I never even noticed.

Politicians abhor shutdowns because the public can see what little difference it makes.

Two days later and now the pundits and experts are saying the same thing!

 

[bbsam]

Two days later and now the pundits and experts are saying the same thing!

But what about the troops?!

Easy. Stop paying the defense contractors.

 

[Returntosender]

 

[El Correcto]

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That aged well.

 

[floridays]

I feel guilty (just a tiny bit) that someone like me draws SS and on Medicare (in addition to UPS Retirement Health Insurance).
I don't need either but I get them even though I don't need financially.

The US Government could start with a needs based requirement for SS and Medicare.

Hey Butt from everything I've seen from you you seem to be a reasonable man, if you feel a twinge of guilt getting what is rightfully your's (based on federal compact) you can always help a charity or person to the extent that your guilt is absolved. I agree with you however, if you don't need it don't take it.

 

[newfie]

and in the end schumer shutdown was the winning marketing approach to this otherwise total waste of taxpayer dollars. time to close this thread.

 

[Jkloc420]

the dems blinked because daca over military is never a winning formula

 

[moreluck]

Looks like Shumer led his guys/gals down a dark alley!!! OOPS!

 

[Catatonic]

the dems blinked because daca over military is never a winning formula

Not too sure of that analysis but certainly, Schumer and the Dims walked it back.
DACA is not going away though.

 

[Jkloc420]

Not too sure of that analysis but certainly, Schumer and the Dims walked it back.
DACA is not going away though.

trust me daca is not going anywhere without trumps core principles, whatever durban/graham passes in senate wont pass in house

 

[MAKAVELI]

trust me daca is not going anywhere without trumps core principles, whatever durban/graham passes in senate wont pass in house

Then they dance again Feb 8.

 

[Jkloc420]

Then they dance again Feb 8.

Strange thing, I think trump gets it done