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9. GOP is rapidly breaking institutions, norms, laws, fed govt, health care, safety nets, economy, alliances...this

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Wed Oct 1, 2025, 10:19 AM

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demands that pundits, journalists, and elected dems make the case for unusual resistance and response. This doesn't need to be reduced to a fight about health care subsidies, IMHO, but that's a fine reason too.

The shut down will be ugly. We have been in an ugly place already but MSM likes to emphasize the current crisis without the context of the near-daily crisis for past 9 months.

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AOC: SHUTDOWN [View all] Passages Wednesday OP

Chris Hayes asked AOC a shocking question last night gab13by13 Wednesday #1

I hope his focus is on the fight and nothing else. Passages Wednesday #2

AOC is ready for Schumer Mr.WeRP Wednesday #5

And even when Congress does appropriate the causes he is against... Trueblue Texan Wednesday #7

Other than Fetterman who I suspect voted for it, who were the other 2? Bev54 Wednesday #8

Answer Dwild Wednesday #3

Republicans want tax cuts for the rich, sickness and death for the poor Champp Wednesday #4

KnR - an old school "Right On" to AOC. n/t iluvtennis Wednesday #6

GOP is rapidly breaking institutions, norms, laws, fed govt, health care, safety nets, economy, alliances...this wiggs Wednesday #9

Health care subsidies is the best reason for the Democrats. They need to dig in on it hard and loud. GoodRaisin Wednesday #10

Their goal has been to gut the New Deal maxrandb Wednesday #11

What about pre-existing conditions & mental health "parity?" SheltieLover Wednesday #12

SHUT IT DOWN!!!! Do not give them an inch!!! BigmanPigman Wednesday #13

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