"Do you really think that, for an instant, the Republicans will cut off the source of their campaign contributions?"

No.

I just believe the Dems should start playing the same hardball. Right now they're on the defensive, hoping this gets through. Typical wimpy behavior (D).

NOW is the time to list what will be on the chopping block if negotiations are re-opened.

"pjmedia.com seems to be the only sight reporting this"

Alarm bells should be going off.

pjmedia makes the ill-named Project Veritas seem full of veritas.

Dems should make it clear, NOW, if the Rs want to re-open negotiations, the Trump Tax Cuts will be on the table.

"So it never happened."

It sounds promising on the surface, but as you pointed out, there was a serious hitch:

The hitch was that ONLY the residents would be allowed inside. ... There was a park across the street where they could hang with friends and family, but no guests would be allowed inside the gates, (except for necessary exceptions, like helping with move in, medical needs, etc, and those people could not stay overnight.)

Kind of violates the idea of having a home doesn't it? And part of the First Amendment?

"the federal government left it to the states to create many of the guidelines."

That's nothing without the law being federal. That depends on the largess of the individual state.

"Qualification would depend on numerous variables and policies depending on the state."

Right. So a native Texan or Alabamian can pretty much assume they're not eligible.

"Which state?'

Why shouldn't the law be federal?

I'm familiar with the "qualifies for a job" aspect, but that's relatively new and has to be single digits of states.

It's worded like a right-winger who believes this is how a left-winger views a right-winger.

And what leftie hasn't decided which of the LGBTQIA+ letters (s)he subscribes to? LGBT, or LGBTQ?

" The people you just listed are ALREADY exempt from the work requirements"

Where is the exception for those caring for an elder parent?

" ... that guy in the WH today or his crackhead pos son."

Let's be serious. "Crackhead pos son" is not your dealbreaker.

" Twice you accused me of directly addressing Laura by judging and condemning her."

Because you did. I'm a witness. You also admitted you "could've" written something like that twice now, including upthread.

"Do not tell lies about me."

I don't, and won't. I'm stating the absolute truth.

"I don't write that like."

You certainly did that evening.

"Now kindly crawl back in your hole"

GFY, you loathesome liar.

" ... leave me alone."

I'll stop pointing out your lies when you stop lying.

"I will not respond to your lies and accusations."

You've made that claim (checks notes) about 20 times. Clearly, you were lying every time.

And speaking of, here's another quote from you:

"It's so easy to lie."
~BillJohnson

"The antipathy toward union labor ... "

Florida is a RTW state. You're always going to have antipathy as long as you can get Union protections without having to pay dues.

" illiterate point with no basis in fact.. you worthless hack."

Hey dumbfuq, why have you ignored the fact Paxton was indicted SEVEN YEARS AGO?

Are you sure you should be throwing stones from that glass house?

" What a disgustingly cowardly thing
to do to children"

Amen.

" It's very possible I wrote something similar to what you're saying"

No schittt.

"Christian doctrine holds that if anyone is not "saved", they won't be in heaven."

Christian doctrine also holds THAT'S NOT YOUR CALL. In fact, they have a word for it.

"That's not my call."

You thought it was that evening.

"Frankly...I'm not 100% sure"

Frankly...I am 100% sure.

"I don't make it a habit of singling anyone out saying they are "going to hell""

And you didn't say those specific words then, either. You told Laura very specifically she would NOT be seeing you in heaven.

I pointed out at the time it was blasphemy.

Keep looking. Bill. You admitted it one other time I brought it up.

Laura, were you a witness?

" ... could probably find enough waste to survive a 20% budget cut with very little real impact to services"

Really?

Let's take your portion:

What would happen to policing if your budget was cut 20% tomorrow?

What would your reaction be if your workload was increased by 25% overnight?

And for everyone:

If you're the administrator, and you want a 20% across the board cut, how much of a pay cut do the current workers have to bear?

"Society" isnt the federal government. In this case, it's NY local."

Huh? Why are you pretending New York is the only beneficiary of helpful programs? And why is this the ONE time you don't start by saying "It's their money to begin with"?

New York pays A LOT more in federal taxes than North Carolina. Why shouldn't a proportional amount be returned in social programs of their citizens' choice?

"You're not a Christian"

Definitely not with a Capital C.

Certainly with a small one, much more than those who parade their religiosity.

"I'm staying home"

All for the good. They probably wouldn't send an absentee ballot to Moscow anyway.

"Biden is ... no friend of labor or the poor."

Now do Biden compared to Trump and DeSantis.

"I only said Jesus isn't an enabler."

No, that was definitely NOT "only" what you said. Are you hoping to add bearing false witness to your blasphemy?

"He just lost my vote again."

Manure. He never had it in the first place.