Please tell me this was televised.
Just left a meeting with Chuck and Nancy, a total waste of time. I asked what is going to happen in 30 days if I quickly open things up, are you going to approve Border Security which includes a Wall or Steel Barrier? Nancy said, NO. I said bye-bye, nothing else works!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 9, 2019
Mr President, there is only one option left for yourself now, Sir. Declare a state of emergency and martial law. Assume the full powers of the State and rule by decree. It is the only way to save our Republic.
Be our Cincinnatus.
How many more dog and pony shows do we need?
#Build_the_fargin_wall!!!! You have plenary authority, Mr. President
If the Republicans backstab Trump on this I am leaving the party. And this time.. I MEAN IT.
Yeah, same old same old. She says he doesn’t have the votes while ignoring the fact that with a 2/3 majority they can override, so she doesn’t have the votes either unless she is willing to compromise with House Republicans.
Did he walk out or did he truly storm out? The wording is suspect.
Total waste of skin those two.
I think the Democrats are totally miffed that joe q public doesn’t care.
Joe Q. Public doesn’t get the kind of pay and benefits that gov’t workers get. There doesn’t seem to be any real disruptions in essential services that the only the federal gov’t can provide.
Honest question:
Why now? Why didn't he demand Congress fund it when the Repubs controlled both Houses? Seriously. I can't explain it.
Chucky and Nanny refuse to discuss reopening government. They “SLAM” the door on negotiations! Government closure is squarely on them now. They just lifted it off President Trump.
Trump holds all the cards now since Schmuck and Pillosi became the Literal Poster Children for nincompoops.
Trump went the extra mile on behalf of the out-of-work Federal employees who want their jobs back by respectfully inviting Chuck and Nancy to the White House for negotiations.
Their refusal to even discuss the issue means it will be up to them to initiate further negotiations.
If they refuse to do so, it will then be up to the out-of-work Federal employees who want their jobs back to meet with Nancy and Chuck and make their case for having them reopen the government by agreeing to a $5.7-billion Wall in exchange for ending the shutdown.
If Chuck and Nancy still won’t act, and economic hardships ensue, THEN Trump can declare a state of emergency and keep it up until everyone is fed, the wall gets started, and Chuck and Nancy start acting like responsible human beings.
He is in a tough spot.
It would be hard, but do NOT open the closed parts of the government, then declare the emergency and order the Pentagon to start building the wall as soon as possible.
However, within a couple of days, some left wing Federal Judge in the 9th Circuit will issue an injunction and it will be stopped and we will be in the Courts for a couple of months.
But, since the 27 Agencies will still be shut down, might give us some leverage.
If he opens the Government and then declares an Emergency, the injunction will surely come and little will be accomplished.
Chuck U and San Fran NaN are a waste of oxygen.
Chuck and Nan are a waste of time.
Govt shutdown may just become a regular thing.
The people love shutdowns.