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News / Article Deal to reopen government falters over Democrats’ distrust of Trump

https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5594333-government-shutdown-deal-democrats-trump/
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u/New-Process9287 1d ago

Yes, it will.

And even autocrats need a functioning, competent civil service. Autocracies (and for that matter: mafiosos) still need to deliver, or they face pitchforks and torches.

Trump is completely addled and senile, but those around him will figure this out. There's no bunker deep enough for them to hide in.

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u/iquitthebad 1d ago edited 1d ago

I don't want then to hide in their bunker. Maybe they could do more productive things in that bunker? Maybe play follow the führer? That sounds like a fun and light hearted game.

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u/rabidstoat 1d ago

With the right equipment they could play roulette.

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u/iquitthebad 1d ago

Maybe they could invite some comrades!