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Trump won’t lose in a long shutdown
The Washington Post ^ | January 3, 2019 | Henry Olsen

Posted on 01/03/2019 4:38:37 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet

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To: 2ndDivisionVet

There’s a huge thing going on behind the scenes that Big Media, as usual, is clueless about.

Namely, The Wall is being discussed. Every day.

It’s hard to appreciate what a sea-change this is from just a few months ago. Realize also that the Democrats and their Big Media pals really, really didn’t want it to become a topic of discussion - for years they denigrated it, ridiculed its supporters, and basically did everything in their power to keep “the Wall” off the airwaves.

Donald Trump has forced the change in coverage. Why? Because he knows the same thing the Democrats and Big Media do - the more people think about The Wall, the more people will realize it is absolutely necessary.

The longer this shutdown plays out - and the longer “The Wall” is kept in voters’ minds by President Trump - the more support it will get.

We’re only 2 weeks in, of course Trump gets blamed now, he even said he was willing to take it. He’s thinking long-term, while CNN/MSNBC/NY Slimes and the Democrats can’t think beyond tomorrow’s headline.

Minds are being changed, slowly. Be patient. Time is on Trump’s side, and he knows it. He won’t roll over, he’s in it to win.


21 posted on 01/03/2019 4:58:19 PM PST by canuck_conservative
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Expect Nancy to be on TV all day calling Trump every name her small brain can think of


22 posted on 01/03/2019 5:02:42 PM PST by butlerweave
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

I’m furloughed and ready for a long one. Build the wall!


23 posted on 01/03/2019 5:07:36 PM PST by Not A Snowbird (I'm really starting to believe in term limits.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
Now that Democrats run the House, they will increasingly bear some political responsibility for ending the crisis.

Typical proglib thought process.

There is no real crisis.

There is only proglib drama which is on the level of a 3 year old's tantrum.

The normal people look at them with mild annoyance.

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24 posted on 01/03/2019 5:07:36 PM PST by TLI ( ITINERIS IMPENDEO VALHALLA)
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To: LostInBayport

Good point. The opposition loves to use distraction as a way to control the narrative. For this to be effective, the distraction has to be the main media focus. Let’s say POTUS does something else that they feel the need to respond to. How do they counter? Find some new false narrative to push that may dilute their fear mongering over the shutdown? Time is their enemy.


25 posted on 01/03/2019 5:08:28 PM PST by mbrfl
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To: KittenClaws

“the wall Will Be Built or the shut down continues - that is the deal.”

Or, the Senate will fold and Congress will pass a veto-proof bill.


26 posted on 01/03/2019 5:09:58 PM PST by be-baw (still seeking...)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

I really hope the House Democrats focus on the agenda they are advertising. Because, if they do, they will look like a bunch of out-of-touch, Commie clowns in very short order.


27 posted on 01/03/2019 5:11:56 PM PST by rbg81 (Truth is stranger than fiction)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Remember that the State of the Union speech is 2 weeks from next Tuesday. That is trumps big opportunity to talk directly to the soccer moms in Philly to the blacks in Detroit about this issue. He will turn and look “nancy” directly in the eye and quote her own past words where she supported a wall and do the same to shumer. He will then go on to low gas prices, economic prosperity for blue collar workers, and a strong military. Need a lot of popcorn!!


28 posted on 01/03/2019 5:19:34 PM PST by Fla.Deporable
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To: xkaydet65
Defense Department appropriation bill passed back in the fall. So that is roughly half of all civilian employees and all military personnel. So DJT has even less reason to not keep the partial shutdown going until he gets what he wants.
29 posted on 01/03/2019 5:20:54 PM PST by robowombat (Orthodox)
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To: beergarden

“Yup. Except for the Never Trumpers here (cough) who are ready to jump ship..”

To be fair, they were never on board.


30 posted on 01/03/2019 5:23:44 PM PST by treetopsandroofs
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To: Fla.Deporable

I’m wondering how many of our elected domestic enemies will show up for the speech.


31 posted on 01/03/2019 5:27:02 PM PST by treetopsandroofs
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Trump won’t lose in a long shutdown

No, no he will not. In fact, he'll gain strength over time.
Pelosi and Schumer are about to have a very bad month.
This is delicious.


32 posted on 01/03/2019 5:36:37 PM PST by so_real ( "The Congress of the United States recommends and approves the Holy Bible for use in all schools.")
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To: so_real

How much is a popcorn cart?


33 posted on 01/03/2019 5:39:14 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet (You cannot invade the mainland US. There'd be a rifle behind every blade of grass.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Ha! You can actually buy a little one for your house:

https://www.amazon.com/6097-Great-Northern-Popcorn-Foundation/dp/B002YOR1FW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1546566135&sr=8-3&keywords=popcorn+maker+with+cart


34 posted on 01/03/2019 5:44:18 PM PST by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it")
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Very simple negotiation.

The Rats find ten Senators on their side of the Abyss to Vote for the Bill the House sent over and POTUS Trump will Sign it.

They do something, he does something.


35 posted on 01/03/2019 5:48:16 PM PST by Kickass Conservative (Democracy, two Wolves and one Sheep deciding what's for Dinner.)
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To: TLI

Nice! Like the way you contrasted the libs and cool heads.


36 posted on 01/03/2019 5:49:30 PM PST by poconopundit
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To: Fla.Deporable

Looking forward to the State of the Union!

I do believe Trump staying in the White House for the holidays proves that he’s looking out for the good of the country. He’s more morally in tune than Nancy vacationing in Hawaii.

Who truly cares about America?


37 posted on 01/03/2019 5:52:39 PM PST by poconopundit
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

bump


38 posted on 01/03/2019 5:57:47 PM PST by foreverfree
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

The most common thing I hear from liberals or “moderates” goes along the line of “I don’t like his methods but I agree with what he is trying to do”. So when is the last time we heard that about a Democrat? Or a mainstream Republican? The important part is the agreement, not the methods.


39 posted on 01/03/2019 6:10:46 PM PST by Bernard (We will stop calling you fake news when you stop being fake news.)
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To: poconopundit

Yeah, that is a good pic of a tantrum by a lib.

Screaming and crying... with a mouth full of sugar cookies.

Nothing is good enough for them.

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40 posted on 01/03/2019 6:11:20 PM PST by TLI ( ITINERIS IMPENDEO VALHALLA)
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