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Phthor Quiddity's avatar

Their game is to reduce federal spending by pushing more of the burden onto states, which is not good news for all these red states currently subsidized by blue states. I fear that the pain that this inflicts will lead to even more jealousy and resentment of Blue America, the same envy that fueled MAGA, and even more malignant disunity. Pitting all against all is pretty much on-brand for the Orange Menace. What a hateful wretch!

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DL's avatar

I can imagine Sen Jim Banks salivating at the thought of “sticking it to the Democrats” with cuts to social safety needs.

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Phthor Quiddity's avatar

"the cruelty is the point"

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Jenn B's avatar

You mean the Jim Banks who told the fired HHS worker that he probably deserved it? The Jim Banks who trolled a “town hall” for an absent Republican rep by sending donuts?

Yeah, totally on brand for him.

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Steve & Angie Klink's avatar

Thank you for this important story, Dave. —Angie

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