Originally posted by: tom
It will probably pass in the House but the Senate needs 60 votes in the Senate where democrats are a no way. So it will be the democrats shutting down the govt.
Non-essential employees will be on leave; which begs the question if they are non-essential why do we need them?
That's one way to look at it. A very stupid way.
The Republipigs want everything their way. No compromises, just incessant demands. THEY HAVE NOT NEGOTIATED AT ALL WITH THE DEMOCRATS ON ANY ASPECT OF THEIR PROPOSED MAGA/ELON BUDGET.
So when you present an unreasonable proposal to someone, say "our way or not at all," and no agreement is reached, whose fault is it?
When Democrats have controlled the House and/or the Senate, they've always made significant compromises with the Republicans to get the budget passed. It's only the Republicans who shut down the government, or threaten to.
Your question about non-essential employees is beyond stupid. God, you're an idiot, Tom.