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5. Why not defund them or just butcher their budget? Why play patty cake?

Fri Jan 16, 2026, 11:03 PM

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Back when the R’s were hounding Bill Clinton, they’d threaten to zero-out Democratic programs they didn’t like. We should be just as mean.

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I agree with George on this: sheshe2 Friday #1

I want it defunded JustAnotherGen Friday #2

i agree. sheshe2 Friday #3

Why do they need it? Tree Lady Friday #4

Why not defund them or just butcher their budget? Why play patty cake? Vogon_Glory Friday #5

Trump will just take the money from somewhere else. mn9driver Friday #6

HELL no! Blue Owl Yesterday #7

That's a good starting point. Hang tight Patty! liberalla 19 hrs ago #8