Honestly it might be worth it just to get the supreme court to rule that the government can’t shut down because it refuses to authorize funding to itself
Nah, they’ll rule that only “essential” government services can’t be shut down.
Food stamps for poor people who might suffer malnutrition otherwise – not essential.
Medical care for veterans, some of whom will die without it – not essential.
Homeland security, including ICE – absolutely essential due to ‘national security’.
Or, better yet, they’ll rule that “essential” government services can’t be shut down, then leave it to the executive branch to decide which services are essential and which aren’t.
Republicans: “We want loads of money to waste and do awful things”
Democrats: “Oh gee that sounds like a dastardly plan. I guess we just have to approve because reasons”
Bring on the government shutdowns
Yep! Let’s play the “no budget will be passed until ICE is completely disbanded” game. Sounds fun.
Honestly it might be worth it just to get the supreme court to rule that the government can’t shut down because it refuses to authorize funding to itself
Nah, they’ll rule that only “essential” government services can’t be shut down.
Food stamps for poor people who might suffer malnutrition otherwise – not essential.
Medical care for veterans, some of whom will die without it – not essential.
Homeland security, including ICE – absolutely essential due to ‘national security’.
Or, better yet, they’ll rule that “essential” government services can’t be shut down, then leave it to the executive branch to decide which services are essential and which aren’t.
The one where the Democrats still bitch out after gaining nothing in return?
Exactly. So dumb.
Republicans: “We want loads of money to waste and do awful things” Democrats: “Oh gee that sounds like a dastardly plan. I guess we just have to approve because reasons”
When is this, after a bunch of states mysteriously show a grand red paint job? ;-)