Government Shutdown - September, 2025 Editiion

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Wait... the government is closed?

Yes if you got out of your mom’s basement, you would see the evidence in airports. I’m currently traveling and there have been hiccups with ATC.

PP's point is likely that this shutdown will disproportionately impact Democrats. For instance, Democrats are much more likely to fly for leisure than Republicans, so they'll notice these hiccups first. Same with SNAP, Democrats will notice the pause in SNAP first, and uh, react (in)appropriately.

So why Democrats are using a shutdown for leverage, when their own people are disproportionately impacted raises a lot of questions.

Your assumptions about who uses SNAP are wrong.

It boggles the mind that Democrats seem to think SNAP is a disproportionately Republican program. It brings a certain Voltaire quote to mind.

Let's see how the first shakes out, bet its going to be eye-opening for some people.

I guess you aren't familiar with the demographics of the US. Your dark green areas are reservations, the black belt, border counties and yes the Appalachians. Only one of those areas is MAGA country.

I’m looking at most of Alaska, South Texas and Idaho with over 25% of the population receiving SnAP benefits. Those aren’t reservations or your cleverly worded Black Belt.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wait... the government is closed?

Yes if you got out of your mom’s basement, you would see the evidence in airports. I’m currently traveling and there have been hiccups with ATC.

PP's point is likely that this shutdown will disproportionately impact Democrats. For instance, Democrats are much more likely to fly for leisure than Republicans, so they'll notice these hiccups first. Same with SNAP, Democrats will notice the pause in SNAP first, and uh, react (in)appropriately.

So why Democrats are using a shutdown for leverage, when their own people are disproportionately impacted raises a lot of questions.

Your assumptions about who uses SNAP are wrong.

It boggles the mind that Democrats seem to think SNAP is a disproportionately Republican program. It brings a certain Voltaire quote to mind.

Let's see how the first shakes out, bet its going to be eye-opening for some people.

I guess you aren't familiar with the demographics of the US. Your dark green areas are reservations, the black belt, border counties and yes the Appalachians. Only one of those areas is MAGA country.

Oh my, it's the Map™, the secret source of knowledge that explains nearly every single issue that confounds progressives. It is supposed to be hidden from progressive eyes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wait... the government is closed?

Yes if you got out of your mom’s basement, you would see the evidence in airports. I’m currently traveling and there have been hiccups with ATC.

PP's point is likely that this shutdown will disproportionately impact Democrats. For instance, Democrats are much more likely to fly for leisure than Republicans, so they'll notice these hiccups first. Same with SNAP, Democrats will notice the pause in SNAP first, and uh, react (in)appropriately.

So why Democrats are using a shutdown for leverage, when their own people are disproportionately impacted raises a lot of questions.

Your assumptions about who uses SNAP are wrong.

It boggles the mind that Democrats seem to think SNAP is a disproportionately Republican program. It brings a certain Voltaire quote to mind.

Let's see how the first shakes out, bet its going to be eye-opening for some people.

I guess you aren't familiar with the demographics of the US. Your dark green areas are reservations, the black belt, border counties and yes the Appalachians. Only one of those areas is MAGA country.

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wait... the government is closed?

Yes if you got out of your mom’s basement, you would see the evidence in airports. I’m currently traveling and there have been hiccups with ATC.

PP's point is likely that this shutdown will disproportionately impact Democrats. For instance, Democrats are much more likely to fly for leisure than Republicans, so they'll notice these hiccups first. Same with SNAP, Democrats will notice the pause in SNAP first, and uh, react (in)appropriately.

So why Democrats are using a shutdown for leverage, when their own people are disproportionately impacted raises a lot of questions.

Your assumptions about who uses SNAP are wrong.

It boggles the mind that Democrats seem to think SNAP is a disproportionately Republican program. It brings a certain Voltaire quote to mind.

Let's see how the first shakes out, bet its going to be eye-opening for some people.

I guess you aren't familiar with the demographics of the US. Your dark green areas are reservations, the black belt, border counties and yes the Appalachians. Only one of those areas is MAGA country.

In other words, they are areas of high poverty with skin color or political affiliation being meaningless factors. Public assistance being cut off hurts POOR people; not stupid Republicans or Democrats. Grow up people.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wait... the government is closed?

Yes if you got out of your mom’s basement, you would see the evidence in airports. I’m currently traveling and there have been hiccups with ATC.

PP's point is likely that this shutdown will disproportionately impact Democrats. For instance, Democrats are much more likely to fly for leisure than Republicans, so they'll notice these hiccups first. Same with SNAP, Democrats will notice the pause in SNAP first, and uh, react (in)appropriately.

So why Democrats are using a shutdown for leverage, when their own people are disproportionately impacted raises a lot of questions.

Your assumptions about who uses SNAP are wrong.

It boggles the mind that Democrats seem to think SNAP is a disproportionately Republican program. It brings a certain Voltaire quote to mind.

Let's see how the first shakes out, bet its going to be eye-opening for some people.

Where have you been? This is one of the biggest stories of Trump's reelection that low-income voters, and in particular, people who rely on federal assistance programs were more likely to vote for Tump.

The PP is clearly operating under the assumption that all Blacks are lazy and poor and all Whites are hardworking patriots. This simple-minded and low-IQ mental shortcut causes them to ignore the fact that the plurality of SNAP recipients are White, and, indeed, that there are 37% more White recipients of SNAP than Black recipients of SNAP.

Skin color is not a predetermining factor in who receives SNAP benefits you racist fool.

Of course it isn't, which is why all the dumb MAGA trolls smugly posting that only Democrats are going to be hurt by SNAP cuts are profoundly stupid and misguided.

[Anonymous]

I don’t understand how people can argue the Dems are responsible for the shutdown when Republicans have enough votes in the Senate to pull the nuclear option. Republicans a few options that don’t require Dem support. Why are they availing themselves of these options?

I am not asking this of those who agree with the Democrats, because I know why you will say the Republicans are using these options. I would rather hear from Republicans or anyone who think the Democrats are responsible.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wait... the government is closed?

Yes if you got out of your mom’s basement, you would see the evidence in airports. I’m currently traveling and there have been hiccups with ATC.

PP's point is likely that this shutdown will disproportionately impact Democrats. For instance, Democrats are much more likely to fly for leisure than Republicans, so they'll notice these hiccups first. Same with SNAP, Democrats will notice the pause in SNAP first, and uh, react (in)appropriately.

So why Democrats are using a shutdown for leverage, when their own people are disproportionately impacted raises a lot of questions.

Your assumptions about who uses SNAP are wrong.

It boggles the mind that Democrats seem to think SNAP is a disproportionately Republican program. It brings a certain Voltaire quote to mind.

Let's see how the first shakes out, bet its going to be eye-opening for some people.

Where have you been? This is one of the biggest stories of Trump's reelection that low-income voters, and in particular, people who rely on federal assistance programs were more likely to vote for Tump.

The PP is clearly operating under the assumption that all Blacks are lazy and poor and all Whites are hardworking patriots. This simple-minded and low-IQ mental shortcut causes them to ignore the fact that the plurality of SNAP recipients are White, and, indeed, that there are 37% more White recipients of SNAP than Black recipients of SNAP.

Skin color is not a predetermining factor in who receives SNAP benefits you racist fool.

Of course it isn't, which is why all the dumb MAGA trolls smugly posting that only Democrats are going to be hurt by SNAP cuts are profoundly stupid and misguided.

What they are saying is that SNAP beneficiaries disproportionately make up a key component of the Democratic base. MAGA voters won't feel it nearly as much because most are not on SNAP.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wait... the government is closed?

Yes if you got out of your mom’s basement, you would see the evidence in airports. I’m currently traveling and there have been hiccups with ATC.

PP's point is likely that this shutdown will disproportionately impact Democrats. For instance, Democrats are much more likely to fly for leisure than Republicans, so they'll notice these hiccups first. Same with SNAP, Democrats will notice the pause in SNAP first, and uh, react (in)appropriately.

So why Democrats are using a shutdown for leverage, when their own people are disproportionately impacted raises a lot of questions.

Your assumptions about who uses SNAP are wrong.

It boggles the mind that Democrats seem to think SNAP is a disproportionately Republican program. It brings a certain Voltaire quote to mind.

Let's see how the first shakes out, bet its going to be eye-opening for some people.

Where have you been? This is one of the biggest stories of Trump's reelection that low-income voters, and in particular, people who rely on federal assistance programs were more likely to vote for Tump.

The PP is clearly operating under the assumption that all Blacks are lazy and poor and all Whites are hardworking patriots. This simple-minded and low-IQ mental shortcut causes them to ignore the fact that the plurality of SNAP recipients are White, and, indeed, that there are 37% more White recipients of SNAP than Black recipients of SNAP.

Skin color is not a predetermining factor in who receives SNAP benefits you racist fool.

Of course it isn't, which is why all the dumb MAGA trolls smugly posting that only Democrats are going to be hurt by SNAP cuts are profoundly stupid and misguided.

What they are saying is that SNAP beneficiaries disproportionately make up a key component of the Democratic base. MAGA voters won't feel it nearly as much because most are not on SNAP.

Oh, honey. Oh, sweety.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wait... the government is closed?

Yes if you got out of your mom’s basement, you would see the evidence in airports. I’m currently traveling and there have been hiccups with ATC.

PP's point is likely that this shutdown will disproportionately impact Democrats. For instance, Democrats are much more likely to fly for leisure than Republicans, so they'll notice these hiccups first. Same with SNAP, Democrats will notice the pause in SNAP first, and uh, react (in)appropriately.

So why Democrats are using a shutdown for leverage, when their own people are disproportionately impacted raises a lot of questions.

Your assumptions about who uses SNAP are wrong.

It boggles the mind that Democrats seem to think SNAP is a disproportionately Republican program. It brings a certain Voltaire quote to mind.

Let's see how the first shakes out, bet its going to be eye-opening for some people.

Where have you been? This is one of the biggest stories of Trump's reelection that low-income voters, and in particular, people who rely on federal assistance programs were more likely to vote for Tump.

The PP is clearly operating under the assumption that all Blacks are lazy and poor and all Whites are hardworking patriots. This simple-minded and low-IQ mental shortcut causes them to ignore the fact that the plurality of SNAP recipients are White, and, indeed, that there are 37% more White recipients of SNAP than Black recipients of SNAP.

Skin color is not a predetermining factor in who receives SNAP benefits you racist fool.

Of course it isn't, which is why all the dumb MAGA trolls smugly posting that only Democrats are going to be hurt by SNAP cuts are profoundly stupid and misguided.

What they are saying is that SNAP beneficiaries disproportionately make up a key component of the Democratic base. MAGA voters won't feel it nearly as much because most are not on SNAP.

Snap recipients aren't "Republicans" or "Democrats". They are poor people. Besides, who in 2025 is still identifying as a "Republican" or "Democrat". I would be very upset with someone if they insulted me with those awful labels.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don’t understand how people can argue the Dems are responsible for the shutdown when Republicans have enough votes in the Senate to pull the nuclear option. Republicans a few options that don’t require Dem support. Why are they availing themselves of these options?

I am not asking this of those who agree with the Democrats, because I know why you will say the Republicans are using these options. I would rather hear from Republicans or anyone who think the Democrats are responsible.

Republicans don't want to eliminate the filibuster because they think Dems will keep it when Dems inevitably retake the Senate. Given the history of Dems shredding the filibuster, Republicans are being foolish, but that's the way they've been since they let Nixon get run out of town by a corrupt Archibald Cox.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wait... the government is closed?

Yes if you got out of your mom’s basement, you would see the evidence in airports. I’m currently traveling and there have been hiccups with ATC.

PP's point is likely that this shutdown will disproportionately impact Democrats. For instance, Democrats are much more likely to fly for leisure than Republicans, so they'll notice these hiccups first. Same with SNAP, Democrats will notice the pause in SNAP first, and uh, react (in)appropriately.

So why Democrats are using a shutdown for leverage, when their own people are disproportionately impacted raises a lot of questions.

Your assumptions about who uses SNAP are wrong.

It boggles the mind that Democrats seem to think SNAP is a disproportionately Republican program. It brings a certain Voltaire quote to mind.

Let's see how the first shakes out, bet its going to be eye-opening for some people.

Where have you been? This is one of the biggest stories of Trump's reelection that low-income voters, and in particular, people who rely on federal assistance programs were more likely to vote for Tump.

The PP is clearly operating under the assumption that all Blacks are lazy and poor and all Whites are hardworking patriots. This simple-minded and low-IQ mental shortcut causes them to ignore the fact that the plurality of SNAP recipients are White, and, indeed, that there are 37% more White recipients of SNAP than Black recipients of SNAP.

Skin color is not a predetermining factor in who receives SNAP benefits you racist fool.

Of course it isn't, which is why all the dumb MAGA trolls smugly posting that only Democrats are going to be hurt by SNAP cuts are profoundly stupid and misguided.

What they are saying is that SNAP beneficiaries disproportionately make up a key component of the Democratic base. MAGA voters won't feel it nearly as much because most are not on SNAP.

Snap recipients aren't "Republicans" or "Democrats". They are poor people. Besides, who in 2025 is still identifying as a "Republican" or "Democrat". I would be very upset with someone if they insulted me with those awful labels.

They are poor people who are getting too much to eat. A few missed meals won't kill them. SNAP beneficiaries exploded under Biden when he opened the border. It's time to shut it down until we figure out what is going on.

[Anonymous]

I’ll just never understand a government that can find hundreds of millions of dollars for fancy airplanes and gilded ballrooms, but none to feed its poorest people.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’ll just never understand a government that can find hundreds of millions of dollars for fancy airplanes and gilded ballrooms, but none to feed its poorest people.

They are eating. They're getting food. Please stop pretending like they're starving. And if they're that hungry, they can work somewhere to earn some rations.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I don’t understand how people can argue the Dems are responsible for the shutdown when Republicans have enough votes in the Senate to pull the nuclear option. Republicans a few options that don’t require Dem support. Why are they availing themselves of these options?

I am not asking this of those who agree with the Democrats, because I know why you will say the Republicans are using these options. I would rather hear from Republicans or anyone who think the Democrats are responsible.

Republicans don't want to eliminate the filibuster because they think Dems will keep it when Dems inevitably retake the Senate. Given the history of Dems shredding the filibuster, Republicans are being foolish, but that's the way they've been since they let Nixon get run out of town by a corrupt Archibald Cox.

I know that, I want MAGA to defend it. This administration and Congress are certainly acting like they will never be out of power in other areas. So why not here?

I want MAGA to explain why they are blaming Dems when they have an out. They have used the nuclear option in the past, so they can certainly use it here.

[Anonymous]

Elderly and children suffer the most. And an 85yo or a 5yo is not going to find “somewhere to earn some rations.”