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2naSalit

(98,449 posts) Tue Oct 28, 2025, 08:33 PM Tuesday

Is it time yet?

Congress isn't coming back to work any time soon yet they are getting paid. Isn't it time for American people to refuse to go to work until these over privileged assholes go back to work and actually do the fucking jobs we hired them to do?

Maybe it's time for that general strike that so many have been talking about.

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Is it time yet? (Original Post) 2naSalit Tuesday OP

I had to chuckle today BOSSHOG Tuesday #1

If/when they do... 2naSalit Tuesday #2

None of those Republicans is running unopposed I hope. Frasier Balzov Tuesday #3

When you can approve your own pay and benefits, it is easier to recognize how you deserve better terms. Norrrm Tuesday #4

BOSSHOG

(43,962 posts)

1. I had to chuckle today

Reply to 2naSalit (Original post)

Tue Oct 28, 2025, 08:37 PM

Tuesday

On Topeka TV, The Kansas delegation in DC will not accept their paychecks until the shutdown is over. Fucking martyrs. I wonder if they will depend n food banks.