McConnell: The President Stepped Up with Bold Plan to Re-Open Government, Fund Border Security

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

I agree with him.

Trump put forth the starting point for negotiations, now everything is on the Dems. If they do not at least try to negotiate from this point they will now own the shutdown lock, stock and barrel.

Trump will own the shutdown because he said he's happily take all the credit for it.

Incomplete story. He provided a sensible starting point today to end the shutdown.
You left that part out.

It wasn't left out. It's the entire premise of the thread

I get it. So, we should stay 'stuck' caught up in blame games.

Who said that?

 

[task0778]

I agree with him.

Trump put forth the starting point for negotiations, now everything is on the Dems. If they do not at least try to negotiate from this point they will now own the shutdown lock, stock and barrel.

Nope....tiny donnie proudly owns this shut down with the help of his sidekick turtleboy.

So, what are you saying, that Trump has to give in to the Dems no matter what they want? Seems wrong to lay all the blame on Trump, no matter what he said. It takes 2 to tango, and right now neither side is willing to budge. From where I stand, both sides are equally at fault here for refusing to cooperate with the other.

Tiny Donnie? Turtleboy? You ain't helping the current situation any. Wondered if you're proud of yourself for being snarky.

 

[B. Kidd]

I agree with him.

Trump put forth the starting point for negotiations, now everything is on the Dems. If they do not at least try to negotiate from this point they will now own the shutdown lock, stock and barrel.

Trump will own the shutdown because he said he's happily take all the credit for it.

Incomplete story. He provided a sensible starting point today to end the shutdown.
You left that part out.

It wasn't left out. It's the entire premise of the thread

I get it. So, we should stay 'stuck' caught up in blame games.

Who said that?

I must've misread an insinuation.
Sorry.

 

[task0778]

"the Senate can send a bill to the House quickly"

Is it my misunderstanding (wouldn't be the first time) that bills regarding revenue and spending must start in the House?

As I understand it, bills regarding raising revenue are supposed to start (pass legislation) in the House, but not necessarily spending.

 

[Crepitus]

I agree with him.

Trump put forth the starting point for negotiations, now everything is on the Dems. If they do not at least try to negotiate from this point they will now own the shutdown lock, stock and barrel.

Trump didn't offer to negotiate. He said Mitch McConnell was brining a Bill to the floor of the Senate, this week. This is Emperor Trump dictating the terms of his surrender.

Do you not understand how our system of government works? One side of the Congress starts the bill and if approved it goes to the other side and they debate it and if not approved send back a counter bill.

We now have a starting point, which is more than we had.

Wrong, we had several starts in the house that the Senate refused to consider. The house should refuse this joke.

What about it is a joke?

The whole proposal.

 

[B. Kidd]

I agree with him.

Trump put forth the starting point for negotiations, now everything is on the Dems. If they do not at least try to negotiate from this point they will now own the shutdown lock, stock and barrel.

Trump didn't offer to negotiate. He said Mitch McConnell was brining a Bill to the floor of the Senate, this week. This is Emperor Trump dictating the terms of his surrender.

Do you not understand how our system of government works? One side of the Congress starts the bill and if approved it goes to the other side and they debate it and if not approved send back a counter bill.

We now have a starting point, which is more than we had.

Wrong, we had several starts in the house that the Senate refused to consider. The house should refuse this joke.

What about it is a joke?

The whole proposal.

You're not into starting points, eh?
It is understandable because you hate Trump that much.

 

[caddo kid]

I agree with him.

Trump put forth the starting point for negotiations, now everything is on the Dems. If they do not at least try to negotiate from this point they will now own the shutdown lock, stock and barrel.

Nope....tiny donnie proudly owns this shut down with the help of his sidekick turtleboy.

So, what are you saying, that Trump has to give in to the Dems no matter what they want? Seems wrong to lay all the blame on Trump, no matter what he said. It takes 2 to tango, and right now neither side is willing to budge. From where I stand, both sides are equally at fault here for refusing to cooperate with the other.

Tiny Donnie? Turtleboy? You ain't helping the current situation any. Wondered if you're proud of yourself for being snarky.

Trump & the GOP Congress could have taken care of this WALL crap nearly two years ago. They did NOT.

 

[B. Kidd]

I agree with him.

Trump put forth the starting point for negotiations, now everything is on the Dems. If they do not at least try to negotiate from this point they will now own the shutdown lock, stock and barrel.

Nope....tiny donnie proudly owns this shut down with the help of his sidekick turtleboy.

So, what are you saying, that Trump has to give in to the Dems no matter what they want? Seems wrong to lay all the blame on Trump, no matter what he said. It takes 2 to tango, and right now neither side is willing to budge. From where I stand, both sides are equally at fault here for refusing to cooperate with the other.

Tiny Donnie? Turtleboy? You ain't helping the current situation any. Wondered if you're proud of yourself for being snarky.

Trump & the GOP Congress could have taken care of this WALL crap nearly two years ago. They did NOT.

It could've been taken care of by both parties years ago. And the lack of that not happening, leads us all up to this day.

 

[WheelieAddict]

Mexico is paying, we have heard this over and over. There is no need for taxpayer money , his own words. Its his fault he lied. He gets nothing and will like it.

 

[Sunni Man]

But he is looking very weak at this point. Very weak. His walking out of negotiations has backfired utterly. Everybody blames him.

Only in your alternate reality universe. ... ..

 

[The Purge]

I commend @POTUS for his leadership in proposing this bold solution to reopen the government, secure the border, and take bipartisan steps toward addressing current immigration issues.
My full statement: McConnell: The President Stepped Up with Bold Plan to Re-Open Government, Fund Border Security | Republican Leader— Leader McConnell (@senatemajldr) January 19, 2019


Everyone has made their point—now it’s time to make a law. I intend to move to this legislation this week. With bipartisan cooperation, the Senate can send a bill to the House quickly so that they can take action as well. The situation for furloughed employees isn’t getting any brighter and the crisis at the border isn’t improved by show votes. But the President’s plan is a path toward addressing both issues quickly.’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following statement regarding the President’s plan to re-open the closed portions of the federal government, fund border security and address additional immigration measures:

“I commend the President for his leadership in proposing this bold solution to reopen the government, secure the border, and take bipartisan steps toward addressing current immigration issues.

“Compromise in divided government means that everyone can’t get everything they want every time. The President’s proposal reflects that. It strikes a fair compromise by incorporating priorities from both sides of the aisle.

“This bill takes a bipartisan approach to re-opening the closed portions of the federal government. It pairs the border security investment that our nation needs with additional immigration measures that both Democrat and Republican members of Congress believe are necessary. Unlike the bills that have come from the House over the past few weeks, this proposal could actually resolve this impasse. It has the full support of the President and could be signed into law to quickly reopen the government.

“Everyone has made their point—now it’s time to make a law. I intend to move to this legislation this week. With bipartisan cooperation, the Senate can send a bill to the House quickly so that they can take action as well. The situation for furloughed employees isn’t getting any brighter and the crisis at the border isn’t improved by show votes. But the President’s plan is a path toward addressing both issues quickly.”

This is neither a compromise nor a bold plan, it's an insult. Maybe if he had offered a path to citizenship it would have been a starting place but as it stands his plan is a joke.

Even your own DemonRAT leader Hoyer agrees with a wall....asswipe!

 

[Dragonlady]

Trump didn't offer to negotiate. He said Mitch McConnell was brining a Bill to the floor of the Senate, this week. This is Emperor Trump dictating the terms of his surrender.

Do you not understand how our system of government works? One side of the Congress starts the bill and if approved it goes to the other side and they debate it and if not approved send back a counter bill.

We now have a starting point, which is more than we had.

Wrong, we had several starts in the house that the Senate refused to consider. The house should refuse this joke.

What about it is a joke?

The whole proposal.

You're not into starting points, eh?
It is understandable because you hate Trump that much.

Yes, I'm very much into starting points "Bringing a Bill to the floor of the Senate next week for a vote" isn't a starting point, it's an end point. A starting point would be each side stating what they want. Trump hasn't even asked the Democrats what they want. He's told them what they will give him.

 

[B. Kidd]

Do you not understand how our system of government works? One side of the Congress starts the bill and if approved it goes to the other side and they debate it and if not approved send back a counter bill.

We now have a starting point, which is more than we had.

Wrong, we had several starts in the house that the Senate refused to consider. The house should refuse this joke.

What about it is a joke?

The whole proposal.

You're not into starting points, eh?
It is understandable because you hate Trump that much.

Yes, I'm very much into starting points "Bringing a Bill to the floor of the Senate next week for a vote" isn't a starting point, it's an end point. A starting point would be each side stating what they want. Trump hasn't even asked the Democrats what they want. He's told them what they will give him.

I wasn't responding to you, dingbat.

 

[Bootney Lee Farnsworth]

I agree with him.

Trump put forth the starting point for negotiations, now everything is on the Dems. If they do not at least try to negotiate from this point they will now own the shutdown lock, stock and barrel.

They already do own it for demanding one-sided compromise.

 

[Bootney Lee Farnsworth]

Mexico is paying, we have heard this over and over. There is no need for taxpayer money , his own words. Its his fault he lied. He gets nothing and will like it.

Cool

And Mexico can also pay to re-open the government too.

Or not and we stay shut down. Either way.

 

[Bootney Lee Farnsworth]

Yes, I'm very much into starting points "Bringing a Bill to the floor of the Senate next week for a vote" isn't a starting point, it's an end point. A starting point would be each side stating what they want. Trump hasn't even asked the Democrats what they want. He's told them what they will give him.

Read your own post again, genius.

Trump stated what he wants by telling them what they will give him.

Maybe they should open their worthless pie holes and tell him what they want.

 

[DandyDonovan]

No, no, no. And just fucking stop. Again, this is Trump dictating to the House, what HE will accept. He hasn't met with Democratic Leaders or held discussions with them to find out what they propose.

But he is looking very weak at this point. Very weak. His walking out of negotiations has backfired utterly. Everybody blames him. The Democrats are holding strong, and Trump looks like a petulant child.

The days of you idiotic liberals just getting EVERYTHING you want without conceding anything are over. Deal with it.

 

[WheelieAddict]

Mexico is paying, we have heard this over and over. There is no need for taxpayer money , his own words. Its his fault he lied. He gets nothing and will like it.

Cool

And Mexico can also pay to re-open the government too.

Or not and we stay shut down. Either way.

Trump can sign a spending bill anytime he wants. He is holding taxpayer money hostage for something he said was paid for, repeatedly. Its on him.

 

[DandyDonovan]

Mexico is paying, we have heard this over and over. There is no need for taxpayer money , his own words. Its his fault he lied. He gets nothing and will like it.

Cool

And Mexico can also pay to re-open the government too.

Or not and we stay shut down. Either way.

Trump can sign a spending bill anytime he wants. He is holding taxpayer money hostage for something he said was paid for, repeatedly. Its on him.

He can't sign a bill that Congress hasn't sent to him to be signed

Stupid.

 

[Bootney Lee Farnsworth]

Trump can sign a spending bill anytime he wants. He is holding taxpayer money hostage for something he said was paid for, repeatedly. Its on him.

Cool.

Keep it shut down.