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EdmondDantes_

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11. For example all National Science Foundation grants just got stopped

Reply to malaise (Reply #6)

Tue Jan 28, 2025, 03:33 PM

Jan 28

NIH grants, federal education funding. People get paid out of these funds. That money is no longer available, and there's no guess for how long. Those people suddenly can't pay their mortgage or buy stuff.

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The backlash is starting already [View all] malaise Jan 28 OP

They need an injunction. 33taw Jan 28 #1

The shit will hit the fan sooner than we have been thinking malaise Jan 28 #2

General Strike ! Immediately! Captain Zero Jan 28 #4

Don't rule it out malaise Jan 28 #5

wish we markie Jan 28 #20

I actually think NJCher Jan 28 #26

He did not write Project 2025 malaise Jan 29 #34

Do I smell recession? Klarkashton Jan 28 #3

Explain further malaise Jan 28 #6

Screw around with federal funding even for a Klarkashton Jan 28 #10

Thanks malaise Jan 28 #15

For example all National Science Foundation grants just got stopped EdmondDantes_ Jan 28 #11

Depression if long enough. roamer65 Jan 28 #8

Yes, a complete social and economic collapse. ananda Jan 28 #24

and any fool would know this NJCher Jan 28 #27

How can there be a viable end game when all systems collapse? ananda Jan 28 #31

Maybe that's their goal. subterranean Jan 28 #29

Are the Ds hoping to win this fight because they feel the pen is mightier than the sword? Enuf with in2herbs Jan 28 #7

Congress likely does not have standing to sue the president. It usually needs to be a state or a patient etc. LeftInTX Jan 28 #12

But several of these EOs usurp Congress's control of the purse strings. TheRickles Jan 28 #18

I'm not sure. I remember John Boehner's fued with Obama. He kept threatening to sue him. LeftInTX Jan 28 #21

Did you watch the video? What about that was a 'sternly worded letter?" mahina Jan 28 #22

It was a /s reference to Pelosi's governing via sternly worded letters. nt in2herbs Jan 28 #25

Do you think that is helpful, even if it was true? mahina Jan 28 #28

Citizens have a right to accurate, consistent information from their government bucolic_frolic Jan 28 #9

The con is out of control. Quiet Em Jan 28 #13

She works hard behind closed doors. Ferryboat Jan 28 #17

I encourage everyone to contact their reps, INCLUDING MAGAs. ONLY RAISING HOLY HELL CousinIT Jan 28 #14

Everyone with republican senators in their state need to be burning up the phone lines. BComplex Jan 28 #16

I fear relying on Lindsey to do the right thing is a fool's errand. Hope there is a plan B. MLAA Jan 28 #19

As long as he only hurts the 'bad' people. Norrrm Jan 28 #23

Call your Senator and Rep and let them know how you feel surfered Jan 28 #30

I am lucky (?)... rasputin1952 Jan 28 #32

And somebody get Schumer a new phone Mountainguy Jan 28 #33

LOL malaise Jan 29 #36

I truly believe he won't get away Elessar Zappa Jan 29 #35