Why Should Democrats Fix Republicans' Problems? - NYT's Jamelle Bouie

[In It to Win It]

Should Democrats let the government shut down when funding runs out later this month? New York Times Opinion columnist Jamelle Bouie is “one hundred percent pro a shut down,” he says in a round table episode of “The Opinions” with Michelle Cottle, a writer for Opinion, and David French, a columnist. J

amelle argues that the Republican Party has “almost completely abdicated any serious attempt to govern the country” over the last 15 years and it’s finally time for Democrats to stop bailing them out.

[Wifes husband]

1. Absolutely agree

[rampartd]

2. shut it down

he will spend it on his whims either way.

[Turbineguy]

3. Absolutely.

We have to quit saving them from the consequences of their actions.

[Endlessmike56]

4. I agree

But if they are going shut it down only to cave to the republicans later then no

[Johonny]

5. They didn't pass the ACA extension so fuck them

And really fuck them.

They got trillions for billionaires and nothing for the American people. It's disgusting.

[mr715]

6. The privilege of minority

is not having to govern. In the absence of good policy, we are obligated only to resist.

So, resist.

Dissent.

Make clear the profanity of the GOP. Do not "own" policy discussions we cannot win. Do not empower a flank of your party to be "deal makers" and act as auxiliaries to those in power. Do not pretend you have a mandate.

Stop. Unify. Object. Resist. Dissent. We do not share any values with the governing majority.

[Walleye]

8. Agree. Resist everything, do not agree to anything

[Walleye]

7. Yes, shut them down and tell them they're not getting any more money for ICE

But as far as fixing the problems with the Republicans. Well, I think we should concentrate on fixing the problems of Americans if that’s not too naïve. We can’t just go on funding all of their evil out of the US treasury.

[newdeal2]

9. Third time's a charm?

Not holding my breath here.

[ancianita]

10. Democrats' job is to prevent Republicans' problems -- which cause problems for Americans -- by WINNING.

[BaronChocula]

11. Democratic officeholders are in the impossible position

between disengaged Americans who vote against their interests and many Democratic supporters who expect Democrats to perform miracles when in the minority.

[mzmolly]

12. Mixed feelings on this.

I think voters will blame 'both' parties if we don't act like the adults in the room.

[in2herbs]

13. If they do they are no better than the Rs who constantly vote against their own benefit. An adult (D) does not allow a

child (R) to misbehave in this manner.

[mzmolly]

14. They're no better, at

our collective expense.