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Posted on 11/10/2025 1:08:51 PM PST by DFG
WASHINGTON, D.C. — With the end of the government shutdown in sight, the United States Congress was reportedly preparing to pivot from doing nothing because of the shutdown to doing nothing because they're Congress.
"Yea or nay, it doesn't really matter," since Senator Elizabeth Warren. "I'm still going to complain about the weather and randomly shout 'RACISM!' instead of listening to my constituents."
In a 60-40 vote, the Senate advanced a funding bill on Sunday evening, bringing the federal government one step closer to being reopened. Lawmakers were now mentally preparing themselves for being unable to blame the shutdown for their lack of action.
"I don't know what the American people are really expecting," said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. "We're still not going to do anything. That's why I voted no, at least that way people would blame the shutdown and not us directly."
But not all politicians were ready to avoid work simply because they are Congress, as some have principles they simply refuse to violate.
"I fought really hard to reopen the government while also simultaneously keeping it closed because I hate spending money," Senator Rand Paul said. "It adds trillions to the debt and makes people expect us to work, which I don't like. As a libertarian, so I think the government should never do anything, ever."
At publishing time, the government shutdown continued after Representative Thomas Massie introduced a bill requiring a balanced budget to reopen the government, something no party was willing to support.
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John Adams: I have come to the conclusion that one useless man is called a disgrace; that two are called a law firm, and that three or more become a Congress! And by God, I have had this Congress!
Yeah.
You don't even have to pull back the curtain. Just twitch it a little bit.
If con is opposite of pro, does that mean congress is the opposite of progress?
And the answer is clearly *Yes*.
AOC is still confused how the Democrats have Chuck Shumer, a WHITE guy, as Senate Minority Leader.
Well Played, Mom!
That kinda sounds like a good idea.....
LIBERAL: "Hey, do you think the government should..."LIBERTARIAN: "NO!"
We have NO shortage of excessive Gov’t, at all levels.
Ha! So true!
Dang it, I want my procrastination and I want it NOW!!
If Elizabeth Warren pays no attention to her constituents, why is she still in office?
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