flexghost.

"White House officials acknowledge that they must accept some spending cuts or strict caps on future spending if they are to strike a deal"

Dems conceding to republicans yet again

• no 14th amendment
• no clear messaging on how republicans will tank the economy
• allowing R’s to say “dems refuse to negotiate” without clear pushback
• shows Trump’s ultimatum holds power over dems

This is why I’ve never voted *for* a democrat even though I always vote blue. Weak.

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/biden-mccarthys-friday-debt-ceiling-meeting-postponed-white-house-says-2023-05-11/

Biden, McCarthy debt ceiling meeting postponed, spending cuts on table

A debt limit meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and top lawmakers that had been scheduled for Friday has been postponed, and the leaders agreed to meet early next week, a White House spokesperson said on Thursday.

Reuters
May 12, 2023 at 1:39pmWeb
Show threadlaughingriverMay 12, 2023
@flexghost

I hope that isn't true...
Show threadjwstarkMay 12, 2023
@flexghost Absolutely enraging. The US is a failed state and our system is completely broken if they agree to any cuts at all.
Show threadflexghost.May 12, 2023

@jwstark agreed. Sick of picking between a losing team or fascism.

Oh. And where did my rights go? I voted as hard as I can! Is it my fault more rights are disappearing?

Sorry folks. I’ll vote harder like they told me to.

Show threadjwstarkMay 12, 2023
@flexghost I'm firing off a spicy email to my representative like it's actually going to do some good.
I'll do the same with senators, and if either of those democrats vote for budget cuts I will actively campaign against them at every chance I get.
Show threadflexghost.May 12, 2023
@jwstark well. I appreciate you.
Show threadjwstarkMay 12, 2023
@flexghost well. It's still to early to drink so I had to funnel that rage into something.
Show threadjwstarkMay 12, 2023
@flexghost Is it time to start the booze thread?
Show threadflexghost.May 12, 2023
@jwstark another hour or so! Are you prepping
Show threadjwstarkMay 12, 2023
@flexghost Yeah, pregaming already. It's been a long week
https://mastodon.social/@jwstark/110358091058565413
Show threadUlrik Nyman ⬡May 12, 2023
@jwstark @flexghost The US needs people in the streets protesting for a true multi-party system.
Show threadflexghost.May 12, 2023
@UlrikNyman @jwstark been in the streets. Now it’s legal to run people over
Show threadNonya Bidniss 🥥🌴May 12, 2023
@flexghost I get it. Beginning in 2016, I vote against all Republicans, and will forever more. But Democrats, the only other choice, so often disappoint. They are consistently weak. It's because Democrats fundamentally misunderstand the situation, they fundamentally misunderstand reality.
Show threadToxteth O'GradyMay 12, 2023
@flexghost Fine. Cut stuff the Republicans want. I could name farm subsidies, CBP and the US Space Force....
Show threadIt's Just Jenn 🏳️‍⚧️May 12, 2023
@flexghost Your alt text is a mood, sis. We can only hope the other guy is SO bad that people suck it up. Cause voters always reward weakness, dontcha know?
Show threadflexghost.May 12, 2023
@Tweetfiction there are people in this world who are literally on social media to stan dems. They get their talking points in DM rooms or by copying those who do. They make me just as sick as Republican stans–even though they are less evil. Neither live in reality
Show threadLegalQuiltsMay 12, 2023
@flexghost they cave every time because they still will not accept that the Rs are NOT playing by the old Rules anymore.
Show threadtehshawnMay 12, 2023
@flexghost I plan to leave this country as soon as I’m able. I’m too tired and the problem is too big to fix in my lifetime. I tried for two decades to only see it get worse. I’m fucking done.
Show threadflexghost.May 12, 2023
@tehshawn what’s really bad is how OP america is. Wherever you go the elections here still effect you.
Show threadtehshawnMay 12, 2023
@flexghost oh I know, there’s no escaping global Americanism, but at least I could avoid wondering if I’ll get shot for daring to be in a a public space of any kind.
Show threadOGJester has movedMay 12, 2023
@flexghost “support our troops” Republicans are slashing veterans benefits by almost a quarter, and I guess Dems aren’t going to talk about that
Show threadflexghost.May 12, 2023
@OGjester right? Where’s the messaging?
Show thread🍸Pooka🥕Boo🍸May 12, 2023

@flexghost

I've stated this time and time again. Democrats are weak and feckless. They don't understand power, much less how to wield it. Yes, I vote for them because it's now just a pointless ritual, like wasting away in a church and pretending faith means anything.

Show threadMrfriskyMay 12, 2023
@lednabm @flexghost the lesser of 2 evils. Really sucks.
Show thread🍸Pooka🥕Boo🍸May 12, 2023

@mrfrisky @flexghost

This is what you get from Christianity. They are not only happy to condemn you to their imaginary petty tyrant in that imaginary world, but they want you to grovel before the kings of the almighty dollar. We were told America was not supposed to have a king, but they just changed the name from king to billionaire.

Show threadflexghost.May 12, 2023
@lednabm @mrfrisky yep
Show threadflexghost.May 12, 2023
@lednabm gotta be complicit. Who is this bad all the time?
Show threadMidLifeBroadMay 12, 2023
@flexghost this is why I’m so sick of the Democrats. When will they get in the gutter and save this country?!
Show threadSystem IV, Building KMay 12, 2023
@MidLifeBroad @flexghost
Show threadflexghost.May 12, 2023
@MidLifeBroad never.
Show threadAviva GaryMay 12, 2023
@flexghost Cool... what happens when the Rs say no deal anyways 🤔
Show threadflexghost.May 12, 2023
@Aviva_Gary whoopsie
Show threadAviva GaryMay 12, 2023
@flexghost fun 🤑
Show threadBrian BeelerMay 12, 2023

@flexghost "'White House officials acknowledge that they must accept some spending cuts or strict caps on future spending if they are to strike a deal'"

Sadly I suspected this would happen and was Biden's plan all along. He makes a promise, "structures" the fix in such a way that it will fail and then blames that failure on others.

Biden has always been a liar and political con-artist extraordinaire. And thanks to the revelations from Hunter's laptop also on that take to the tune of millions.

Show threadflexghost.May 12, 2023
@brianbeeler I hated being forced to vote for him. A 90s democrat is always a Republican. That line about nothing will fundamentally change? A real kick in the stomach. Then they tell me to vote harder after I lose my bodily autonomy.
Show threadBrian BeelerMay 13, 2023

@flexghost

You're entire comment is spot-on.

As a "libertarian socialist", or a nice way of saying "anarcho-communist", I see both Democrats and Republicans more alike than unalike. Only through a party that truly values personal freedoms, and not just pays "lip service" to them, will we ever be truly free.

Democrats for far too long have been "pissing on our legs and telling us it's raining." I'll vote when there's someone worth voting for and not a moment sooner.

Show threadNormal GuyMay 12, 2023
@flexghost Same here. I’ve been voting blue but I always contend that D is weak, scared and naive.
Show threadflexghost.May 12, 2023
@normalguy then we all bust our ass at the grassroots level. trying to convince people to vote for these worthless individuals. They spend millions on consultants and pat themselves on the back for a job well done thinking their strategy is working.
Show threadJDMay 12, 2023
@flexghost what the actual fuck?
Show threadJDMay 12, 2023
@flexghost is Biden out here? Is there an official account?
Show threadflexghost.May 12, 2023
@jag0325 dunno
Show threadJDMay 12, 2023
@flexghost it’s a birdmarkup account. Can’t see the replies from here.
Show threadSarcasmoMay 13, 2023
@flexghost ☝️☝️☝️100%. Casper The Friendly Ghost makes a really shitty opposition party. I hate the Democratic National Party. Only thing I hate worse is the scum-suck GOP needle-dicking bug fuckers...
Show threadPartly Peaceful ChrisMay 14, 2023
@flexghost shit…