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Please someone explain how there could be a gov shutdown when republicans control the senate and the house? But are blaming the Dems who are way in the minority??? (lemmy.world)
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[–] Zephorah@discuss.online 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

For the men there that have been too busy to do much in direct contact with Trump, I bet this caused a bit of a stomach drop. This is the reality of the man in charge.

[–] roofuskit@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

If there was anyone in that room who didn't already realize he's a demented idiot, I doubt their opinion changed.

[–] Zephorah@discuss.online 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Sure, but being in the same room with it is a whole other level. Paired with Hegseth, and his speech, that must have negative impact.

Worse, to be a hardcore military man of the general or admiral level of commitment, and be told now we’re going to test your loyalty, prepare the polygraphs. I cannot imagine a bigger insult.