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cynatnite

(31,011 posts)
Wed Jan 9, 2019, 04:52 PM Jan 2019

Why should the Dems negotiate for something that will never be built?

The lawsuits alone will keep a shovel from touching the ground. Even if by some miracle, tRump gets his way it will not happen while he's in office. The litigation will take years. The Dems know this and will not allow even one dime to towards an antiquated wall that will not work and will never get built in the first place.

If this was so urgent, it would have happened two years ago.

It's why nobody is buying tRump's shtick.

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Why should the Dems negotiate for something that will never be built? (Original Post) cynatnite Jan 2019 OP
I appreciate the integrity of the Democrats not to vote on this Wall and to not negotiate for it. no_hypocrisy Jan 2019 #1
Agreed... cynatnite Jan 2019 #2
You don't understand- I just an honor to be in the same room with Trump underpants Jan 2019 #3

no_hypocrisy

(45,771 posts)
1. I appreciate the integrity of the Democrats not to vote on this Wall and to not negotiate for it.
Wed Jan 9, 2019, 04:57 PM
Jan 2019

They could have taken the easy way out, voting for the funds and letting the government re-open (maybe) and confidently expecting it to be declared unconstitutional after years of litigation.

But they took a stand, unified. Not to stick it to Trump, although he does deserve it. But for their promises to the voters who made them the majority party in the House.

cynatnite

(31,011 posts)
2. Agreed...
Wed Jan 9, 2019, 04:59 PM
Jan 2019

Thinking pragmatically, it would cost a lot of money to litigate the lawsuits as well.

It's a fruitless effort no matter which way you look at it. This wall is never going to be built and everyone knows it.

Plus, I think tRump shouldn't be allowed to to demagogue the issue and keep the illusion going either.

underpants

(182,273 posts)
3. You don't understand- I just an honor to be in the same room with Trump
Wed Jan 9, 2019, 05:01 PM
Jan 2019

His mere acknowledgment of them should make them happy for the rest of their lives.

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