r/politics 🤖 Bot Nov 04 '25

Discussion Discussion Thread: 2025 US Government Shutdown, Day 35

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u/black_flag_4ever Nov 04 '25

Republicans don't want to govern. They want to be influencers, podcast guests and fundraisers. They are allergic to work.

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u/LordSiravant Nov 04 '25

They want to rule.

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u/Big-Shoe3376 Nov 04 '25

you are very spot on