Trump wants this shutdown. He was never gonna deal.
this post was submitted on 29 Sep 2025
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They have the majority. Should have told them to make a deal with themselves if they actually give a shit.
But controlled opposition, doing controlled opposition things, to maintain the illusion of democracy.
Americans will never miss their water until the well runs dry.
It's not that Americans are all racist, or all ignorant... it's that enough of them don't spare a thought to think things through until it effects them personally.
Welcome to life in America. Where intelligence and common sense aren't so common. People will literally kill you so they can happily vote against their own interests.
Truth.
Living in Canada is like having crazy downstairs neighbours but for some reason one of our roommates keeps inviting them upstairs.
I have not been to the USA in a decade. Literally the only reason I'll ever, ever, return is to visit Casa Bonita in Colorado... ideally on a layover.
We made it in last October. Very well worth the visit, if you can get a reservation
Glad to hear!
Any stories??
We sprung for the "premium seating." It was only maybe $10 more per person, but you get seated along the diving cliff so you can see the show better. And because we were one of the last tables of the night, we got lucky and ended up with the best table in the place, right next to/above the cliff divers. I'm not really sure how best to describe it, [so it's a good thing I have video evidence 😅] [link broken, working on finding a better host]
(Also if there's a better way than Google to share these let me know. They're apparently too long for imgur)
fuckin eh. ty!
but that link might doxx u eh. (can see your full name)
oh wait just saw your username.
sadly youtube.
Well shit. I checked to see if it showed my name and it didn't seem to on my side 😮💨
Omg, I tried to get in there with almost a month planning ahead. NOPE.
You may need to find a local with whatever lifetime gold membership they sold. Bribe them to take you or something.
I had no idea it was so difficult to get in there. I signed up for the email where they will open a few times here and there, but as soon as the mail is sent, the reservations are gobbled up by the bots.
I wish you all the luck.
It's gonna be 3 years at least. I doubt I'd be getting the full experience visiting during the tariffs anyways.
thx for the heads up!
This is true of people in general. While comfortable enough, or able to rationalize the discomfort away, people tend to not want to change. It takes a large shove to get people to act. Having a huge and diverse country with lots of built-in disconnects doesn't help.
Having a huge and diverse country with lots of built-in disconnects doesn't help.
Are you saying that diversity in a disconnected society can create more opportunities for conflict?
It can, especially when there are systems in place to play upon those differences and fan flames, even create fires that wouldn't naturally erupt. Diversity is powerful, but can be used for good or bad purposes.
Totally. But yea the context of a disconnected society is important.
the government is set to shutdown
- Set to shut down (verb)
- Set for shutdown (noun)
You need to pick a lane. Please tell me time.com editors have at least the brains god gave a gnat.
Why are Democrats trying to make deals with fascists is the real headline.
TBF it is their job attend legislative sessions. I agree with the spirit of your comment.
To answer your question... clearly the weren't trying that hard.
I disagree. I would argue that their job is to represent their constituents. Sometimes that might involve attending legislative sessions. Other times that might involve intentionally not engaging with the opposition party, if that is in the best interests of the constituents.
In this case, not engaging would mean intentionally choosing to shut down a government that has services that directly impact those constituents. Meeting with them is the bare minimum of their job.
I can’t imagine Trump had any good faith negotiations so it’s a fool’s effort, but it’s their job to try, nonetheless.
intentionally choosing to shut down a government that has services that directly impact those constituents.
They should be shutting down the government. Not doing so is a derelection of their duty to their constituents and the constitution. Shutting down the government prevents DJT from doing more damage. Its a way the can actually stop/ stem the bleeding while being in the minority, and it would also show them having some spine.
Going into any kind of negotiations with Trump is idiotic. Its not their job to keep giving Trump everything he needs to destroy the country.
Well now you just sound impossible to please and completely ignorant of your own civic system.
Sorry.
I'm neither. I want the opposition party to be an opposition party when its important to do so, like it is now.
That means not trying to find common ground with fascists.
Get ready for the coup.
What do they need a coup for? They control the whole damn thing.
Who could have ever predicted this?
The worst part is Trumps Cronies 100% expected this to be more difficult.
Quelle surprise