Mike Johnson Snaps as Shutdown Arguments Repeatedly Crumble on Air - Even Fox News pushed back on the House speaker’s claims.

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Mike Johnson Snaps as Shutdown Arguments Repeatedly Crumble on Air - Even Fox News pushed back on the House speaker’s claims. - Lemmy.World

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And now half of the VA is shut down. Fuck these obstructionist Republicans
Let’s face it, the VA was on the chopping block already thanks to Trump tightening the purse strings.
I guess I’m a sucker and a loser. Fuck i hate that guy and this admin

tightening the purse strings

Is that really the right phrase to use here? If I took all my family vacation money and spent it on ninja swords from the mall, I don’t think my wife would say, “We can’t go on vacation because my husband is tightening the purse strings.”

Damn.

Guess my apartment neighbor with the necrotic leg from a freak infrection of a flesh-eating virus…

… will not be getting that scheduled amputation and prosthetic.

The medical aid is still available, but if you’re a vet looking for a job, good luck, you’re in your own
Well that is at least less bad news for my neighbor.
Not great, though. Guess what services will be suspended next.
I genuinely do not know, what?
Maybe hint that your neighbor really ought to show up to his appointments on time