Just a below average idiot that mostly comments for one of 3 reasons:

Catharsis, expressing exasperation over the general state of things.

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Self deprecation.

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  • Asafum@feddit.nltopolitics @lemmy.world•Trump says he 'won't be extorted' by Democrats, shuns negotiations as shutdown drags on
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    2 days ago

    Because Republicans have no interest in giving anything anyway. There is damage being done to people regardless, and keeping the government shut down will add to that damage. The Democrats are willing to have some of that happen temporarily, but the Republicans wouldn’t care if it went indefinitely. The Democrats seem to care about helping people so hurting people now is going against that desire, but it’s something they’re willing to do for a “greater good.” Republicans are counting on this “weakness” so they’re just going to keep saying “fuck you” until it goes too long and too many people get hurt for the Democrats to want to continue. I think the Republicans are avoiding the “nuclear option” for fear of a future use against them. It’s been their favorite tool to stop Democrats from accomplishing anything.

    I see this more like “say uncle and we’ll partially stop torturing you and your family” (SNAP, government employee pay) “but we’re still kicking your genitals regardless” (healthcare) I say the Democrats will “have to” because the Republicans are perfectly fine with hurting as many people as the need to so they can keep feeding the ultra wealthy. I don’t really think public perception matters anymore, Trump never drops below a specific % of support from his cult, I don’t think Republicans have much to worry about.