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I agree with the first sentence. This showdown has nothing to do with a wall or with $5.7 billion. It's abundantly clear that this is a simple power struggle. However, as much as I detest Trump, I find both sides are to blame.
If Democrats were rational, they would say "I think the wall is a waste of money, but hey, it's not really that much money. Maybe offer him $2.5B and get a temporary reprieve for DACA, and call it a win-win".
If Trump were rational, he'd say "well, if they don't want to fund my wall, there are other ways to improve border security. Let's start with money for enhanced security and I'll try for a wall again next year."
But neither side is acting rationally. Neither side wants to be seen by their base as giving an inch. And the country is suffering because of it.
"If Democrats were rational, they would say "I think the wall is a waste of money,"
Yet the SAME dems are on record for SUPPORTING and DEFENDING the NEED for a wall on TV and in voting for it.
I have asked over and over on here, WHY the big support a short time age and just the opposite NOEWand not a single response from ant wall posters.
I doubt any future House leaders will act as recklessly as Pelosi.
Recklessly? Why do you say that? Because she's standing up to that buffoon in the White House? I hope she stands her ground. We can't have a President threatening government shutdowns every time he doesn't get his way.
Recklessly? Why do you say that? Because she's standing up to that buffoon in the White House? I hope she stands her ground. We can't have a President threatening government shutdowns every time he doesn't get his way.
Trump is acting like a spoiled brat that should have gotten smacked on the bum a few times by his daddy more than he was. I'm thinking his father didn't do it at all.
Recklessly? Why do you say that? Because she's standing up to that buffoon in the White House? I hope she stands her ground. We can't have a President threatening government shutdowns every time he doesn't get his way.
Oh that's what this is about instead of viewing it as a national security issue? His way? Why were the Democrats for the wall back in 2006 then?
It shows the current barriers in place and Border Patrol staffing in all sectors.
Well worth taking the time to check it out.
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