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6. Can't say for sure, but for just about every cut that COULD happen, there are at least as many GOPers impacted

Reply to iemanja (Original post)

Mon Jan 27, 2025, 11:12 PM

Jan 27

as Democrats.

Don’t think Congress will even get close to approving most of this, especially with midterms approaching. Again, good chance I’m wrong and who knows if we lose midterms?

If Congress does, then I’d see massive protests with a good number of Republicans involved too.

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Anyone else filled with anxiety over all this? [View all] iemanja Jan 27 OP

Of course. LisaL Jan 27 #1

Only those who aren't billionaires n/t MiniMe Jan 27 #2

It hasn't hit my school aid yet.. FirstLight Jan 27 #3

My son's GF is getting ready to go to grad school Bettie Jan 27 #9

Steven Miller wants her to just concentrate on breeding. rubbersole Jan 28 #37

JD Vance as well AZJonnie Jan 28 #40

That was the Lebensborn (Spring of Life) program in Germany. To wit: allegorical oracle Jan 28 #46

Why wouldn't she Greg_In_SF Jan 28 #41

She is probably concerned with federal loans. AkFemDem Jan 28 #53

I hope it doesn't iemanja Jan 28 #19

I did my taxes yesterday and was excited because I thought happybird Jan 28 #32

Pell Grants aren't affected iemanja Jan 28 #58

Good to know! FirstLight Jan 28 #59

Yup, If I lose my only source of income I'll be in my car...late 60s with health issues. wcmagumba Jan 27 #4

Let's wage bdamomma Jan 27 #5

I'm all for a General Strike when the time comes. neverforget Jan 27 #18

In the mean time... Trust_Reality Jan 28 #24

And people like to say Rump has dementia.... LeftInTX Jan 28 #43

Spot on. Sailingfish Jan 28 #35

Can't say for sure, but for just about every cut that COULD happen, there are at least as many GOPers impacted Silent Type Jan 27 #6

But it's in effect now iemanja Jan 27 #7

Yes, Trump isn't asking congress for their opinion. LisaL Jan 27 #8

It's a legit Constitutional crisis Arazi Jan 27 #10

If checks don't go out, yes. The MFers shouldn't scare people. But I don't think anyone has missed benefits yet. Silent Type Jan 27 #14

This helped my anxiety. multigraincracker Jan 27 #11

In NA we call that a gratitude list happybird Jan 28 #36

I do not have a higher power, so I've fond another method. multigraincracker Jan 28 #42

Yes, indeed wendyb-NC Jan 27 #12

I can't handle watching the news anymore. There is nothing but bad news and it looks like doc03 Jan 27 #13

Oh, I don't watch at all iemanja Jan 27 #15

I stopped watching most of it and it helps JI7 Jan 28 #31

There would be something wrong with us if we weren't Lulu KC Jan 27 #16

The current situation for me is exasperated by our Democratic Parties almost total silence NoMoreRepugs Jan 27 #17

No because orangecrush Jan 28 #20

Fear And Anxiety Baron2024 Jan 28 #21

Like I've said, he's not trying to run the government, he's trying to ruin the government. n/t aggiesal Jan 28 #22

I don't think it's that... happybird Jan 28 #38

Lining pockets is a given ... aggiesal Jan 28 #39

If He Wages War On Us Baron2024 Jan 28 #23

As a parent, you hope to leave your children and grandchildren in a better position Jarqui Jan 28 #25

I expected it would be fast Bread and Circuses Jan 28 #26

Not anxiety. . a deep, throbbing anger and loathing. niyad Jan 28 #27

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Anxious? Prairie Gates Jan 28 #48

Second time, actually. iemanja Jan 28 #49

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A headache, anxiety, and now a queasy stomach. northoftheborder Jan 28 #55

I want to walk away but I can't because I'll miss another warning of what is coming Bluethroughu Jan 28 #56

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It is all designed to overwhelm us... rasputin1952 Jan 28 #57

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