[totablebanjo]

It’s 8% cut per year over 5 years which is quite a bit.

[iamtheworstdev]

Republicans shredded Obama when he wanted 5% cut per year over 4 years.

[rubyn00bie]

They also shredded him for wearing a tan suit. We’re living in absolutely insane times. I have no faith the Republicans will do anything meaningful to reduce the spending, as they’ve historically done the opposite. But who knows? Maybe they will this time if only to cement the death of democracy in America.

[mock-possum]

The GOP’s attitude towards these things is typically “it’s okay when our guy does it”

[rayiner]

Yes, and then Trump destroyed the Bush dynasty in one debate and took over the party: https://youtu.be/H4ThZcq1oJQ?si=I-mDaVGGMjsMngo9. To the point where Jeb’s son couldn’t even win the nomination for Texas AG, and Cheney’s daughter was thrown out of Congress.