We knew it would be bad, but not this bad
Political Fallout from the Government Shutdown and Critiques of Opposing Economic Visions
Discover why the recent Democratic concession on the government shutdown is viewed as a strategic failure, and evaluate the questionable long-term economic plans being proposed by Republican figures for the road to 2028.
Short Summary
- Concede that ending the suffering from the shutdown was necessary, but the outcome—achieving nothing—invalidates the preceding political battle.
- Recognize that the move risks alienating energized voters who felt betrayed by leadership for caving to hostage-taking politics.
- Scrutinize proposed Republican economic policies, such as 50-year mortgages and stimulus checks, for their inflationary and regressive impacts.
This discussion centers on the political backlash following the resolution of a recent government shutdown. Guest Jo Carducci argues that the eight senators who capitulated surrendered the moral high ground just when momentum favored Democrats. The conversation pivots to critiques of candidate Trump’s economic platform, specifically examining why proposals like 50-year mortgages fundamentally fail to address housing affordability.
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I will never forget how hard Republicans fought to starve Children while holding Healthcare hostage.
“Smart people don’t like me.” -DJT
It is a cult.
I live in literal poverty, my daughter & grandkids are poor, despite the fact that she works more hours as a house cleaner than a full time job, & my mother lost all her saving to survive cancer, & we all need food stamps - but we were all willing to wait longer IF the Dems had succeeded.
They don’t need to be a cult to be terrible; giving every bad idea a standing ovation is enough.
Sad times in our country’s history…
Impeach, imprison.
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Top Comments (10)
I will never forget how hard Republicans fought to starve Children while holding Healthcare hostage.
“Smart people don’t like me.” -DJT
It is a cult.
I live in literal poverty, my daughter & grandkids are poor, despite the fact that she works more hours as a house cleaner than a full time job, & my mother lost all her saving to survive cancer, & we all need food stamps - but we were all willing to wait longer IF the Dems had succeeded.
They don’t need to be a cult to be terrible; giving every bad idea a standing ovation is enough.
Sad times in our country’s history…
Impeach, imprison.
Everything’s really bad all around, something has to change
I hope David saw me on my e bike with my flag that says RESIST FASCISM!!! RESIST OLIGARCHY!!! VOTE BLUE!!!
We're on Substack, the BEST PLACE to keep in touch with me. Subscribe free: http://substack.davidpakman.com