“And that’s the way it is, November 9, 2025, the 39th day of captivity for the American government by Chuck Schumer.”
Trump Job Approval
| Pollsters wrong in 2024: | 42.0 / 54.9 | -12.9 |
| Pollsters right in 2024: | 46.3 / 50.3 | -4.0 |
 | GOP | DEM |
| Democrats +3 | 216 | 219 |
Schumer Shutdown, Day 39
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Playing the updated Jefferson’s theme song once more:
Well we’re movin’ on out (movin on out)
From the east side (movin on out)
From a Zohran disaster by and by.
Movin’ on out (movin on out)
From the east side (movin on out)
We finally lost our piece of the pie.
Fish don’t fry in the kitchen;
Beans don’t burn on the grill.
Took a whole lotta votin’
Just to give up that hill.
Now we’re out of the big leagues
Losin’ our turn at bat.
As long as we live, it’s Mamdani’s baby
There’s an awful lot wrong with that.
Well we’re movin’ on out (movin on out)
From the east side (movin on out)
From a Zohran disaster by and by.
Movin’ on out (movin on out)
From the east side (movin on out)
We finally lost our piece of the pie.
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First. You snooze you lose, Jason.
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Just noticed that TCM (Turner Classic Movies) have been playing the ‘Wizard of Oz’ almost daily since Nancy Pelosi announced she will not seek reelection. I gather that when an actor, actress, producer or director passes away TCM will usually show films for days for these individuals.
Could it be……Nah. Too good to be true.
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”Without Obama’s election, Biden’s disastrous administration could not have occurred, Kamala Harris could never have been at the top of the Democrat ticket, and a monster like Zohran Mamdani would have had no significant political future.
One day, when objective historians have the perspective and all the facts to assess Obama appropriately, he will be ranked as the second worst president that we’ve ever had. Who will be the worst? You guessed it, Obama’s stooge, Joe Biden.”
https://townhall.com/columnists/jeffdavidson/2025/11/08/the-evil-unleashed-in-2008-from-obama-to-biden-to-harris-to-mamdani-n2666141
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Worst President was, is, and always will be James Buchanan
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90% + of “historians” are liberals, they will never rate any Democrat low in the rankings.
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Tytler’s missive in his Cycle of Democracy:
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COMMUNISM BELIEFS….AND TODAY’S DEMOCRATS
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Communism beliefs
–”religion is the opium [opiate] of the people” and is part of the problem {Today in U.S….]
–”communism begins where atheism begins” and push for atheism in schools [Dems/liberals today…remove prayer, remove 10 commandments, etc.]
–chains of religion and religious beliefs are tied to class oppression [Dems today preach this constantly… all kinds of , groups of, victims in the U.S. who are oppressed]
–Communism fosters class warfare [Dems today want to tax–even eat–the rich–and also foster racial conflict (“you are racist if..”)]
–wants to eliminate the concept of God [Dems today re. prayer in schools, posting of 10 commandments, etc.]
–belief that science is more important that and should replace religion [Dems today “trust the science”]
–the church held a powerful sway on human behavior of its adherents which to communists was a bad thing churches position on anti abortion, anti-gay and lesbian, anti-trans movement, etc. should be banned [Dems today…]
–communism’s moral code is opposite of Christian moral code [Dems today position on Christian moral code of “do unto others…”]
–comm. beliefs of necessity of using violence and that “the ends justifies the means” [Dems today…ignore laws, use violence, shut down government for 39 days and cause chaos to get what the minority wants..]
–Christianity offers freedom for individuals (freedom from being controlled by sin, freedom of worship and talking to God directly. Religious freedom goes hand in hand with and fosters political freedom (democracy) and economic freedom (capitalism) that both emphasize the importance of the individual being impediments to an all powerful government [Dems today……and Dems opposition to capitalism and watering down of political freedoms like wearing a MAGA hat on an airplane…] [And since Capitalism (which goes hand in hand with representative government and political freedom and economic freedoms and importance of the role of the individual in both) brings with it problems so we need to get rid of capitalism and its soulmate representative democracy]
–persecution of Jews was encouraged [Dems today…–what religious leaders that are allowed to remain in place were heavily controlled by the communist government in what it was allowed to say [Dems today want to ban what they determine is “hate speech” by pastors who preach against homosexuality, the trans movement, abortion, etc.]
-Comm. believes religion is something which lulls the masses into believing they will be rewarded in the next life if they work hard and follow the rules in this Life. Since Marxism aims at waking people up — making them realize the exploited condition of their lives in the here and now — they tend to see religion as a hinderance. Comm. opposes any theology that tries to wish away the suffering of the laboring class, because such theology undercuts the Marxist trajectory. [Dems today…]
–comm. believes in government ownership of means of production. [Dems today in wanting government run grocery stores, apartment complexes, day cares, etc. If not owed directly BY government, then at least heavily controlled through massive regulation]
–comm. believe that government should own all land [Today we allow private ownership of businesses and homes but we put big property tax on it so really you are just renting your home and business from the government.]
–Communism promotes materialism [Today in the U.S. massive push for materialism over the last many decades]
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ADDENDUM
The Christian religion has traditionally fostered the ideas of importance of faith, freedom, family. Dems want to reduce the importance of all three
Christianity promotes absolute moral truths. Dems say there are no absolutely no moral truths.
Christianity teach the value of understanding the past to get God and his promises. Dems want to eradicate history.
Christianity teaches to focus on your future. Dems teach only about the present–do not contend yourself with how we got to the present condition, or how this will play out in the future. Just the here and now is important.
Christianity teaches to follow the rules–ten commandments, golden rule, etc. DEms say there are no rules.
Christianity say the most important thing to do is trust and rely on God, Dems say it is to rely and trust BIG government.
Christianity teaches Jesus is your Savior. Dems say BIG government is your savior.
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@MizDonna69
In the last 48 hours, we had three major changes.
Multiple airports were shut down causing major delays. And.
The bulwark of Leftism on SCOTUS, KBJ said the Trump administration could not move funds from other sources to fund SNAP.
And. Trump went on offense to defund Obamacare subsidies to Insurance companies. All three created a perfect storm to defeat the radicals Left in the Senate.
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The airport shutdowns will only get worse and worse. We are approaching busy traffic season. October was among the lowest travelled months. November will be among the craziest months for travel.
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BC director-general and UK news chief both resign over Trump speech editing scandal Tim Davie stepped down after criticism that documentary omitted Trump’s call for peaceful protest on January 6″
Zzzzzz…
Way too little way too late.
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BBC has been spewing anti-Trump fake news and propaganda for 10 years.
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Health Officials Gun Down Hundreds of Ostriches on Family Farm For Bird Flu”
I guess that is the price you pay for not believing in the Deep State.
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Looks like the senate will vote to,reopen the gubment.
The so called Chuck E. Cheese Obama vows to vote against it in the house.
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Deep State is fighting back by taking out flightless birds? Watch out, penguins.
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been CONFIRMED a deal has been reached to reopen the government, a huge win for President Trump. Democrat VA Sen. TIM KAINE just publicly came out in support of the bill. Enough Dems support it to pass. https://x.com/i/status/1987674680895865329/video/1 No ACA subsidies, no funds for illegals, no protections against more recission cuts.
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The rifs impact 4,000 workers. They won’t get all of them to return.
rif notices can be reissued once gubment reopens.
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Reverse the layoffs?
How many were there?
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Let’s see how many Dems vote for it.
That will tell us how good a deal it was for Rs.
If only like 10 of them support it, it’s a win.
If Shumer votes for it, probably sucks.
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4,000 is hardly a “mass layoff”.
So that item is not a big deal.
Full funding for SNAP without changes is a loser.
VA fine with me
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Well there are changes to snap actually made during the one beautiful bill.
No snap benefits to illegals
Trump touted 700,000 less snap recipients, on a separate note. Not sure how that was determined.
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I guess that is due to the work requirement in snap (not kicking illegals off)?
in other snap news, blue states stole funds
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5597359-states-told-to-undo-snap-benefits-that-have-been-paid-out-reports/
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Here is Eric’s take
Eric Daugherty
@EricLDaugh
Holy CRAP. The leftists in the Democrat Party are fuming right now. They are saying Chuck Schumer lost BIG-TIME to Donald Trump and John Thune with this federal shutdown deal. Literally the only thing Dems are getting is bringing back laid-off federal employees and an opportunity to vote on Obamacare legislation. They’re saying it’s not really a “concession” at all (and they’re mostly correct). BRUTAL! Donald Trump strong armed the left again!
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The blue states did a run in the bank. Once the Marxist ri judge said full benefits had to be paid, they raided it. This is dangerous on many levels as the emergency funds available would not cover full snap benefits.
The judges illegal order also violated the anti deficiency act/separation of powers.
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They are not happy at DKOS.
That is a good sign.
“So it looks like we’ve found new and innovative ways to humiliate ourselves as a party. Fresh on the heels of a widely lauded concurrent vote in healthcare and the budget, Democrats are now decoupling the two issues.
We’re going to reopen the government on the promise of a cloture-strangled vote at a later date. Do you think that a party that doesn’t mind abandoning the power of the purse to MAGA pocket recisions is going to hold this vote?
So we’ll get nothing. After an election that MAGA is saying blew past their worst case scenarios, we’re going to offer a reasonable, coupled vote, then back off?
Defeat from the jaws of victory: the Schumer Doctrine.”
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And Kenjah of all people issued the stay order. Too much winning.
I bet she phoned Souter asking him what to do.
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OK here is my take.
Dems caved more than Rs.
And we didn’t end the filibuster.
Win-win.
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The rifs were also held up by a Marxist judge.
He can simply re do the rifs once gubment reopens.
The restoration applies only to the 4,000 riffed in October.
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Schumer is a NO.
Another good sign.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer emerged from an evening caucus meeting telling reporters, “I’m voting no” on the new shutdown deal, as he walked on the Senate floor.
Asked whether he’d slow-walk final passage, Schumer said: “Ask Rand Paul.”
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No statutes of limitations either. These cases will be heard in Florida, where the crime victim is domiciled.
https://x.com/C__Herridge/status/1987665034554577258
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On rifs:
@JakeSherman
THE NEW CR IS OUT https://punchbowl.news/continuing_appropriations_act_2026_bill_text/ NOTABLE: It prevents RIFs until Jan 30, 2026. And reverses RIFs since Oct. 1, 2025
punchbowl
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Dw, I have a comment on rifs from punch bowl.
Trump can do rifs after 1/30/26.
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Dw/bl- comment is in moderation****
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I can’t fix it yet, Tina. DW is big on customer service.
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Bernie is angry.
Another good side.
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The yes vote has been stuck at 56 for awhile. No is at 40.
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So there is no margin for error from here on.
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Thanks bl
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@OpenSourceZone
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Ro Khanna (D-CA) calls for Chuck Schumer to be replaced as Senate Minority Leader
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Evidently the 4 missing votes are not Dems, enough of them have voted to pass it.
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Now 59-40.
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John Codine (Rino-Tx) is AWOL.
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Cash Cow, WV votes yes.
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https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/alien-ship-releases-seven-jets-36213703
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Tina attacks Cornyn, gives Rand Paul (RINO-KY) a pass.
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At least Rand is present
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Susan Glasser
@sbg1
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So, to sum up, Democrats had a strong week at the polls… and are ending it by agreeing to a deal that was on offer weeks ago without anything they were demanding. Cue the Dem civil war…
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@Flighty
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There it goes – over 50% of major airline flights delayed or canceled today. 2,300 canceled (11%) 8,400 delayed (40%)
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https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/alien-ship-3iatlas-reach-earth-36149051?int_source=nba
The alien ship arrived
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At least Rand is present”
LOL
He voted with the Democrats, but Cornyn is the RINO.
You can’t make this sh-t up.
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So, the flight/airport issues and workers not being paid ended the shutdown.
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Codine is awol. No excuses.
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Codine is found. He is in Dulles. His flight was delayed. He is about 45 min away.
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Codine went back to Austin Tx to file his re election paperwork. Stupid.
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Rand Paul votes with the Dems.
No excuses.
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None of these people are vulnerable or up for election before 2026.
Durbin, Peters, Shaheen are retiring
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@zerohedge
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Sen Angus King presser: Q: “Why did you cave?” A: “Because it wasn’t working”
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Tina:
Cornyn is a RINO because he is late for a vote.
Rand Paul gets a pass although he votes with the Drats.
But I am sorry, janzam already has the HHR Clown title locked up for 2025, Tina will need to wait for 2026.
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He might need his blow up doll for the Evening.
@harryjsisson
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I am so sick of WEAK Democrats. We need fighters who will stand up to Trump and MAGA. We need a big tent of fighters, not folders.
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Freepassers mad that Rand was going to do what he did 14 previous times while giving a free pass to Codine, who stupidly should not have returnd home
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Don’t be fooled, there are many more Dems who wanted the shutdown to end.
They just picked 7 people plus Fetterman who volunteered to be sacrificial lambs to to speak, its not a coincidence they are all not up for re-election or are retiring.
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Rand was going to do what he did 14 previous times”
Ahh, so Tina admits Rand Paul voted with the Democrats 14 times.
That is ok, the problem is Cornyn was late for a vote.
Got it.
Don’t worry, janzam, your HHR Clown title is safe.
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Voting with “Drats” 14 times: OK
2 hours late for vote: RINO
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Freepassers continuing to make excuses for the Rino.
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Rumor has it that the Dems has 15 helicopters flow by DEI hires crisscrossing the air over Dulles in hopes of crashing into Cornyn passenger jet….
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He is not a Rino for missing a vote/going awol. He is a rino for his other actions.
He is also stupid for being late because he had to return home to file his candidacy knowing full well that the senate was in session/flights were delayed/canceled. .
As the Freepasser say, both can be true (Rino and stupid)
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Freepassers continuing to make excuses for the Rino.”
Seems like the only RINO is the one voting with. the Dems, and the only one giving him a pass is you.
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Tina is still making excuses for the RINO who voted with the Dems 14 times.
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He is taking it well..
@KeithOlbermann
Senators
@SenTimKaine
@SenatorDurbin
@SenatorHassan
and
@SenAngusKing
– you are quislings. Go fuck yourselves. Join MAGA, you fit there
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New Thread, Walter Cronkite can go back into his grave.
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