US Politics January 2019: we are #ready to drop something much, much bigger

Moderate senators are trying to schedule a meeting for later Wednesday to discuss the shutdown, according to congressional sources. https://t.co/eshB70Ip84

— Burgess Everett (@burgessev) January 9, 2019

there are no moderate senators

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WATCH: Trump argues that we need a border wall to stop migrants just driving right across in their "unbelievable vehicles... stronger, bigger, and faster vehicles than our police have, than ICE has"

― mookieproof, Wednesday, January 9, 2019 1:28 PM (fifty-eight minutes ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink

The fuck?

lol

https://i.ndtvimg.com/i/2017-03/donald-trump-truck-afp_650x400_41490320339.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/zM5JlEr.jpg

he must be talking about that. STRETCHABLE METAL !!!

is that driven by some masked wrestler?

“I think border security is very important. It is not a responsibility of the Department of Defense,” said Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Tex.), the top committee Republican. “In short, I’m opposed to using defense dollars for non­defense purposes.”

So the wall isn't about defense, got it.

No, it's about dewall, getcher head in the game.

Yam will switch to laser cannons if he reads that

In seriousness, though, you misunderstand the DoD employment of 'defense' which is more akin to 'bombing the fuck out of people'.

Best defense is a good offense iirc

I kind of suspected that's how the guy meant it, but like Morbs, I'm not going to let that stop me from a lazy zing.

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WATCH: Trump argues that we need a border wall to stop migrants just driving right across in their "unbelievable vehicles... stronger, bigger, and faster vehicles than our police have, than ICE has"

― mookieproof, Wednesday, January 9, 2019 1:28 PM (fifty-eight minutes ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink

immortan josé in the gigacaballo

bombing the fuck out of people

shhh don't give them any ideas

Right, like President Deals hasn't already sketched a border wall made of bombs on the back of a KFC napkin.

"unbelievable vehicles... stronger, bigger, and faster vehicles than our police have, than ICE has"

Obviously he is just making up bullshit to sway public opinion but this also looks a lot like the kind of stuff you might find in one of those FW:FW:FW:FW:FW:FW: email chains

you just described his entire presidency fyi

it looks increasingly likely that we're going to exactly just how much real, hardcore American suffering it will take before the GOP Congress turns on Trump

this will tank the economy, American citizens will start dying, etc. if this drags on for months

Democratic Leaders emerge from WH saying Pres Trump slammed the table and walked out of their meeting, when Pelosi said she won't agree to a border wall. "Then we have nothing to talk about," Schumer quoted the president as saying. pic.twitter.com/f3CpKILugm

— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) January 9, 2019

the incoming BOTH SIDES takes are going to be p cool

Just left a meeting with Chuck and Nancy, a total waste of time. I asked what is going to happen in 30 days if I quickly open things up, are you going to approve Border Security which includes a Wall or Steel Barrier? Nancy said, NO. I said bye-bye, nothing else works!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 9, 2019

Kevin McCarthy said Schumer mischaracterized Trump's behavior in the meeting. Noted that Trump brought candy, which Schumer DIDN'T EVEN MENTION. pic.twitter.com/yaRs3h9Uhy

— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) January 9, 2019

BYE BYE

the "state of emergency" >>> shutdown ends >>> legal challenges seems like the only viable scenario at the moment. otherwise the shutdown goes on forever, shit gets really ugly, and GOP really starts to panic about 2020/how angry their constituents are - but even then I kinda can't see Trump caving cuz he dgaf

Man, I simply cannot wait for a cantankerous mob to give him his Mussolini Moment.

Master negotiator.

Wall or Steel Barrier

That "or?" That "or" proves he is a master negotiator. He is giving Dems a choice!

well what kind of candy did he bring them?

cast iron, carbon steel or non stick teflon

A+

Pelosi: Trump doesn't understand the financial insecurity facing federal workers during the shutdown: "The president seems to be insensitive to that. He thinks maybe they could just ask their father for more money. But they can't." Via CNN pic.twitter.com/9WZKB3s3QV

— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) January 9, 2019

Well, they can ask...

well what kind of candy did he bring them?

that motherfucker

Fun!

The Coast Guard told families to consider having garage sales and acting as "mystery" shoppers to cover lost wages from shutdown. The Coast Guard removed this tipsheet after inquiry from @DanLamothe https://t.co/NCZZEAPH3D

— Damian Paletta (@damianpaletta) January 9, 2019

Schumer already has loads of hard candy in all of his jacket pockets, why should he care

Alas.

Per source familiar:

Schumer: you’re using people as leverage. why won’t you open the government and stop hurting people?

POTUS: because then you won’t give me what I want

— Sam Stein (@samstein) January 9, 2019

having trouble making ends meet? just sell yr possessions, nbd xxp

icymi: FDA "has suspended all routine inspections of domestic food-processing facilities” bcz of employee furloughs

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/experts-warn-of-safety-and-security-risks-from-government-shutdown/2019/01/08/855472e4-1362-11e9-90a8-136fa44b80ba_story.html

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WATCH: Trump argues that we need a border wall to stop migrants just driving right across in their "unbelievable vehicles... stronger, bigger, and faster vehicles than our police have, than ICE has"

― mookieproof, Wednesday, January 9, 2019 1:28 PM (two hours ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink

ok lol i thought this was parody

i wish he'd negotiate in public again. he's just so platonically baaaad at actual negotiation, presumably because he is very, very stupid in general, and knows almost nothing about the present situation.

that vehicle thing: does he ... do he know ICE doesn't police the border?

he doesn't know a goddamn thing

having trouble making ends meet? just sell yr possessions, nbd xxp
― more ham for me myself and i (bizarro gazzara), Wednesday, January 9, 2019 9:23 PM (four minutes ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink

Judging by the consistently airing tv commercials, it's financially sustainable to shop then loot your closet and sell unwanted items via apps. One woman has made more than $10K! Paid for a family vacation!

hahahahaha

White House officials discussing a potential exit ramp in the shutdown fight: Trump declares national emergency; courts intervene and stay the order; he and Congress re-open the gov't while case is litigated. https://t.co/e1wrN0Tii9

— Peter Nicholas (@PeterWSJ) January 9, 2019

art of the deal babey

I've been saying this for weeks!