• Jordan117@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I fear this is going to be a turning point for the party to turn fully against Ukraine. McConnell apparently argued forcefully in favor of keeping the funding intact, but got overruled by most of the caucus, including Thune (one of the top candidates to replace him). And this is the Senate Republicans we’re talking about, the House caucus is even more openly antagonistic.

    Keeping Democratic control of the White House and Congress next year could be key to Ukraine defeating Russia.

    • vamp07@lemm.ee
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      1 year ago

      Anyone that thinks, not supporting Ukraine to at least keep Russia in check, should read “The Rise Fall of the Third Reich“.

  • DominusOfMegadeus@sh.itjust.works
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    ”Federal agencies had already drawn up detailed plans that spell out what services would continue, like airport screening and border patrols, and what must shut down, like scientific research and nutrition aid to 7 million poor mothers.”

    Thank goodness they had their priorities straight. Those poor mothers can fuckin’ starve as long as we can continue our useless airport screenings.

    /s

  • OldWoodFrame@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    This is only for 45 days but interesting that it doesn’t include the 1% cut agreed to in the last deal.