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FHRRK1

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16. And this is EXACTLY why Dems need to counter propose

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Fri Apr 3, 2026, 04:16 PM

Apr 3

For Example
1. Free Education - PreK through College - Including meals
2. Govt Healthcare - Fully funded

the list needs to be HUGE.

Because my entire life I have seen Repukes make outlandish requests. These requests then become the baseline for negotiations, thus we get tax cuts for the rich and cuts to programs. We have to stop this NOW!

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;( Trump is seeking to pay for his new $1.5 trillion military budget by cutting the following: [View all] riversedge Apr 3 OP

Eff this know nothing a**hole... wcmagumba Apr 3 #1

Is this Traildogbob Apr 3 #2

Orange $$$$$$$atan's "America First" LIES were really "MIC First" Justice matters. Apr 3 #3

So Mike Johnson and the Republican Congress: "thank you sir. May I have another" Walleye Apr 3 #4

Goodbye, social safety net. Hello, more military-industrial spending his family and friends will profit from. highplainsdem Apr 3 #5

The next Democratic president meeds to decapitate the defense budget biocube Apr 3 #6

Right? ABC123Easy Apr 3 #29

Congress never authorized this war Qutzupalotl Apr 3 #7

This should correct the America Second population in a big way. ananda Apr 3 #8

This would cripple his economy. Johonny Apr 3 #9

His economy. Ah, but Republicans have perfected Bettie Apr 3 #14

It's . Not . His . $$ dweller Apr 3 #10

People should continue to think that the GOP and TSF have plans to avoid free and fair elections. nt wiggs Apr 3 #11

He admitted as much on camera Eddie Haskell 60 Apr 3 #12

Questions Republicans should be forced to answer: newdeal2 Apr 3 #13

I feel safer already superpatriotman Apr 3 #15

And this is EXACTLY why Dems need to counter propose FHRRK1 Apr 3 #16

Hear!! Hear!! littlemissmartypants Apr 3 #24

It'll never happen BeneteauBum Apr 3 #17

This is a long standing GOP wish list. xuplate Apr 3 #18

I saw our LIHEAP was denied today mvd Apr 3 #19

The war not just a war of choice, it is a scam delisen Apr 3 #20

Trillions for offence and not a cent Retrograde Apr 3 #21

He's trying to show he's a dick by cutting everything that doesn't benefit him or his billionaire donors. ChicagoTeamster Apr 3 #22

VOTE! Joinfortmill Apr 3 #23

Sounds to me like he plans to make War on the World. BurnDoubt Apr 3 #25

So, everything but his golf trips and his stupid ballroom. C_U_L8R Apr 3 #26

Can someone provide links? highplainsdem? Anyone? littlemissmartypants Apr 3 #27

That won't cover the first year interest on the increase in military spending. IbogaProject Apr 3 #28

Looks like he plans to just keep going and conquer the world. colorado_ufo Apr 3 #30