Full update:
The government shutdown will extend into next week, as the Senate leaves town for the weekend yet again without a deal to reopen the government.
Their next votes are expected on Monday, which will be day 27 of the shutdown.
Food benefits end on Oct 31. I assume that’s when the real pressure will begin. Democrats will probably cave at that point because they have a heart. I hope they don’t but historically they haven’t had a spine
They have to know how horrible the optics would be if they cave at just that more pressure
You’d think… But they always cave. They trust a handshake deal or compromise and let the goal posts get moved. I’m not jaded at all
I’m starting to think that this all by design … because even when the government was “functioning”, it wasn’t functioning
It’s still doing terrible shit, so what’s there to fix right?
A lot of the ICE contracts are month to month. So come November, most of those turds are going to have to work for free.
Don’t be so negative. I’m sure the admin will find some way to pay them. Probably declare them a “bare minimum security force.”
Every thorn has its silver lining I guess
Please someone call the general strike to start! If it gets kicked off and gets into the news cycle more people will join. We can’t just sit around and hope enough people join the strike cards. It’s not even being advertised to get more people signed up.
A strike without proper buy in will not work. People will not organically join on necessary levels. This is basic union organization type shit. You need to take entire businesses and supply chains out and that will not be accomplished by just random people stopping working in a spattering across the states.
If you want a general strike on a serious level, make sure your own work place is organized and unionized to be able to strike when needed
It’s not ending any time soon
any time soon
Election Day is Nov. 4
There is one federal seat up for 2025 and it’s for a Texas rep.
Local elections are also important, but I’m not sure what in context you’re expecting people to do with that.
You pretty much nailed the context. Local elections are also important, so show up in 2 weeks and make sure the right people get elected.
Going on a fishing trip
I don’t feel like working Friday either, but I have accountability for my responsibilities. Congress on the other hand…
