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ScazarMeltex posted...

At this point, the dems shouldn't work with them at all. It's time to let the GOP own the shitshow they created by letting literal fascists into the party.

Not working together is fine for many Republicans, because no matter how selfish, stupid, evil, and corrupt they are, their base will never call them on it, and the media at large will give them a pass. Hell, their base wants them to never work together. Meanwhile "swing voters" will ignore Republicans refusing to come together and compromise, but they'll tar and feather a Democrat that doesn't completely fold 100% of the time as opposed to caving just 80% of the time.

But not working with Republicans doesn't help Democrats, and in this specific instance, it would only cause harm for more people. Republicans would still be in control after the chaos concluded, the same as they remained in control the last time it just happened. Better to get something from it than nothing. This would not be bailing out Republicans. It would be securing the funding needed to get help to Ukraine, and stopping another circus from happening.

Democrats need to use all of this stuff in the following months though. Campaigns against Republicans need to highlight the uselessness of Republicans who hold a majority in the House, but are spending time fighting each other and parading around foreign spies peddling lies.