Keyword: “partial”.

  • venusaur@lemmy.world
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    22 hours ago

    The narrative should be clear that they were forced to do it. Not doing it out of their own good will.

  • Ebby@lemmy.ssba.com
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    24 hours ago

    If blaming Democrats actually stuck, they wouldn’t do shit. This is nothing more than a move to cover their own ass and broadcast their PR spin.

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      23 hours ago

      I mean, a lot of it is to avoid an actual meltdown in society because stopping food benefits without any kind of transition plan for those relying on them will seriously upset the balance.

      We don’t like to admit it, but our rulers have learned from revolutions of the past. They know if they squeeze us too hard, they’ll be ousted before the next election cycle.

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        22 hours ago

        Normally I would agree, but this administrations actions over the year entrenched police/military protections from citizens from the get-go and strategically targeted cities to incite retaliation. It is clear conflict with American citizens in some form is a desirable outcome.

        Attacking SNAP was a calculated move, but outcome turned unfavorable so they are backtracking. Polish the turd with spin, and try something else.

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          20 hours ago

          Yes, but all the while they are facing more controlled resistance. The more resistance builds, the less they can try to pull off. Eventually there is a crack in either direction. They have a timeline they need to keep or they won’t enact their plan on time.