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Trump is a populist, and his campaign promises really served one purpose: to win the election. Building the wall is not very important to him and his supporters (if he builds the wall, they will be happy; if he does not, they will accept any excuse he comes up with, such as "the Congress blocks me from doing anything"), so shutting down the entire government seems very counter-productive. Shutting down the government will impact his ratings much more significantly than simply shifting the blame to someone and forgetting about the wall.
In addition, he does not have the legal power to shut down the government. It is only possible if the idea gains support in the Congress and is moved forward for a vote - something very unlikely to happen, as it essentially would require the Congress members to willingly give up their powers.
I answered no due to the way the question was asked. Trump won't shut down the government if the border wall is funded. If the Democrats withhold funding for the border wall, there is a very good chance Trump will shut down the government. Trump has already stated as much. The question is; if such a situation comes to pass, who is really responsible for shutting down the government?
He will, but I don't support that petulant child. He is hurting poor and disabled people like me if he does. I am 6 times disabled, and if I don't get my check, I can't afford to eat. I am unable to work full time, and can't afford healthcare. I have life threatening medical conditions, and have the right to LIVE.
He will, but I don't support that petulant child. He is hurting poor and disabled people like me if he does. I am 6 times disabled, and if I don't get my check, I can't afford to eat. I am unable to work full time, and can't afford healthcare. I have life threatening medical conditions, and have the right to LIVE.
How would building the wall make any difference to you getting a disability check?
The House has repeatedly taken action to fund the government and avoid a shutdown. Unfortunately, the Senate and President Obama refuse to come to the table and negotiate. One of the many consequences of this unfortunate shutdown is that millions of Americans are not able to visit our treasured National Parks and landmarks. However, the Obama Administration is going out of its way to take unreasonable and unnecessary steps to block public access to parks and monuments that isn’t warranted by a government shutdown.
For example, open air parks and national monuments, places without doors or gates, where people are allowed to visit 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, have been barricaded off. In addition, none of these D.C. memorials were closed during the last government shutdown in 1995-1996 under the Clinton Administration. The Obama Administration’s closing of these sites is not something they are required to do; it’s something they are CHOOSING to do. The Obama Administration wants the effects of this government shutdown to be as painful as possible.
The House has passed bipartisan legislation (H.J.Res. 70, Open Our National Parks and Museums Act) to fund National Parks and keep them open to the public. The Senate has yet to act.
Got a simple solution to ease your mind. America should allow anyone into this country no questions asked and forget about the laws Congress has written. Let's just throw out all the laws then the Left should be happy.
@MayCaesar Congress members willingly give up their powers on a government shutdown in regard to willingly giving up on the immigration laws they write. Is there some method to your Leftist madness.
@CYDdharta "He will, but I don't support that petulant child. He is hurting poor and disabled people like me if he does. I am 6 times disabled, and if I don't get my check, I can't afford to eat. I am unable to work full time, and can't afford healthcare. I have life threatening medical conditions, and have the right to LIVE" is what she said. She claimed she is poor and homeless, and that she is six times homeless. On top of this, correct me if I'm wrong, I thought these kinds of government shutdowns only last a few days, she doesn't have any extra money to spend on food?
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In addition, he does not have the legal power to shut down the government. It is only possible if the idea gains support in the Congress and is moved forward for a vote - something very unlikely to happen, as it essentially would require the Congress members to willingly give up their powers.
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The House has repeatedly taken action to fund the government and avoid a shutdown. Unfortunately, the Senate and President Obama refuse to come to the table and negotiate. One of the many consequences of this unfortunate shutdown is that millions of Americans are not able to visit our treasured National Parks and landmarks. However, the Obama Administration is going out of its way to take unreasonable and unnecessary steps to block public access to parks and monuments that isn’t warranted by a government shutdown.
For example, open air parks and national monuments, places without doors or gates, where people are allowed to visit 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, have been barricaded off. In addition, none of these D.C. memorials were closed during the last government shutdown in 1995-1996 under the Clinton Administration. The Obama Administration’s closing of these sites is not something they are required to do; it’s something they are CHOOSING to do. The Obama Administration wants the effects of this government shutdown to be as painful as possible.
The House has passed bipartisan legislation (H.J.Res. 70, Open Our National Parks and Museums Act) to fund National Parks and keep them open to the public. The Senate has yet to act.
It is possible that May has some memory loss.
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Got a simple solution to ease your mind. America should allow anyone into this country no questions asked and forget about the laws Congress has written. Let's just throw out all the laws then the Left should be happy.
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But you were forthright in saying that the government can protect us from criminals but you have hit reverse and say that is counter productive.
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Congress members willingly give up their powers on a government shutdown in regard to willingly giving up on the immigration laws they write. Is there some method to your Leftist madness.
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The border wall has what to do with your 6 times disabled problem. Hearing of a 6 times disabled person is a new twist on things.
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6 ways to Sunday, maybe.
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