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allegorical oracle

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19. Repugs are trying hard to convince everyone that the shutdown is on the Dems, but

Reply to Lovie777 (Reply #3)

Mon Nov 3, 2025, 11:47 AM

Nov 3

DOGE fired thousands of workers throughout these 10 months. Some took buy-outs that expired Sept. 30 and now they can't find new jobs and are running out of money. That was totally predictable.

One point I wish the Dems would point out is this: Even if the Dems gave in today, there is absolutely no guarantee that djt won't double-cross them by clawing back the deal after the shutdown ends.

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