Dems have a huge advantage in the shutdown if they hold steady.

Saving healthcare is a winning issue, and Trump’s plan to fire thousands will hurt him, not the Dems. This is literally the only chance the Dems have. If they blow it, I suggest they cease as a political party.

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Burnley123 · 41-45, M

Fair play to the Democrats for standing up

Are you worried though that the Republicans will use this for some DOGE style mass layoffs?

Can they actually do that?

Bumbles · 56-60, M

@Burnley123 The Supreme Court has been granting Trump clearly unconstitutional powers. He can do practically anything now. It’s as if the Magna Carta was being nullified.

There could be mass layoffs although I think that would be overplaying their hand. And he’s sacking thousands anyway.

The Dems need to exercise what little power they have left. If Trump is willing to destroy lives to exercise power, then we can either surrender, or refuse to be held hostage. Neither one is a good choice.

Burnley123 · 41-45, M

@Bumbles I think that the Dems just need to fight like hell. They are not dealing with a normal government