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Republicans just passed “the worst bill in modern American history” (www.motherjones.com)

submitted 1 day ago by BrikoX@lemmy.zip to c/usa@midwest.social

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It takes from the poorest and gives to the richest—among other things.

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[–] plz1@lemmy.world 8 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

Dems don't filibuster, don't be delusional. This bill included so much funding for Trump's Gestapo is basically this act. ICE is already a completely unaccountable, militarized force, directly at his command. Now they basically have a blank check.

[–] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 3 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

they made sure its omnibus conciliation bill so it cant be filibustered.

[–] plz1@lemmy.world 5 points 19 hours ago

Of course, only Republicans exploit a government majority trifecta so skillfully. Democrats just get Chuck Schumer's stern looks and strongly worded letters, instead.