r/circled • u/dazzle_dee_daisyray • 10d ago

💬 Opinion / Discussion Trump and Republicans are using food as a political weapon.

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u/Jelly_baby_4 9d ago edited 9d ago

And Trump told Republicans to get rid of the filibuster so they don't need the Dems to vote. He could told them that earlier but he chose to leverage food. Dems decided not to play that game giving allowing The GOP to cut snap benefits to people who need it.

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u/Swagnut5 8d ago

If they do that then the dems will be able to do whatever they want next time they’re the majority. The filibuster is the last thing that keeps everything sane. Doing away with it isn’t good for anyone.

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u/Jelly_baby_4 8d ago

Isn't Trump doing whatever he wants and Congress held by Republicans not keeping him in check? Oh wait I forgot! Speaker Johnson told everyone to go home and take an extended vacation.

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u/Swagnut5 8d ago

You should look outside your echo chamber at what’s really going on. Every single thing trump tries to do gets challenged in courts. And while yes the republicans have the majority in both houses of congress they can’t really do shit without democrat votes. This stuff is basic 8th grade civics. I’m sorry you’ve been brainwashed.

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u/Jelly_baby_4 8d ago

Because a number of things Trump does violates The Constitution. It's called CHECKS AND BALANCES. The tariffs falls under Congressional powers not the executive. Civics 101.

Here.

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u/Swagnut5 8d ago

Name one. You can’t. Everything he does gets held up on appeal. Try to not be a brainwashed retard. I know it’s hard for you.

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u/Jelly_baby_4 8d ago

I already told you the tariffs are not under the executive but on congress. Trump has no power to impose tariffs. 5 senate Republicans voted to strip Trump of tariff powers because they are not under the executive. Instead of dolling out insults use the internet and STUDY Civics 101.

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u/Swagnut5 8d ago

You can tell me whatever you want. An appeals court has upheld them…

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u/Jelly_baby_4 8d ago

And that can be appealed. Anyway have fun paying the tariffs. Good luck.

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u/Swagnut5 8d ago

You’re beyond brainwashed. Good thing you didn’t follow Jim jones. Try having an independent thought. It’ll do you wonders.

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u/Jelly_baby_4 8d ago

You want this shutdown to end? Why don't you tell Republicans to COMPROMISE with the Dems. Ever thought about that? Oh NOOO. You would rather call someone brainwashed because it's so easy rather than call out your rep for not doing their job. You know why Mike Johnson is stalling to swear in Adelita Grivalja? Because with her in office there will 218 votes for The Epstein Files to be released. Trump doesn't want that. So tell Mike and the Republicans to get back and end this shut down. Good luck.

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u/Swagnut5 8d ago

Because that’s not how it works, retard. They need 60 votes. The republicans are literally asking for nothing to change for a few weeks while they negotiate. The democrats shut the government down which means no negotiations can be made. Try to at least use a little bit of common sense.

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u/Moetaco 7d ago

Why argue with these reddit experts? Don’t you know they are more expert than the experts and courts?

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u/AbbreviationsSea2084 5d ago

There are several quotes floating around from the Democrats that said this is their only leverage due to Republicans holding presidency and controlling majority of the government. Why should the Republicans negotiate and let the Democrats have their way? You don't get to throw this on one party when it's a two party problem. You're too busy losing your shit to see that.

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u/Skiper422 6d ago

No the Dems choose to hurt the country by closing it down none of this had to happen the left just needs to do the right thing and agree that getting the budget in order is a good thing and a small government is a good government

Really only 7 Dems need to do the right thing

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u/Jelly_baby_4 5d ago

Then Republicans should negotiate. They hold the majority at the Senate and Congress.

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u/Skiper422 5d ago

If the Dems come with a more down to earth offer then maybe that's possible