All Americans need to realize that this bill included funding for the border but Rs blocked it anyway because it didn’t include immigration policy changes.
They could have passed the bill and still tried to advocate for immigration policy changes in another bill. It’s not like this bill would’ve been the be all end all, the final bill forever when it comes to the border and immigration.
So why didn’t they pass it?
**Because they know their hardline conservative immigration policies are unpopular with many Americans, which is why they’re trying to attach that to Ukraine/Israel/Taiwan support, which are more popular issues.**
This isn’t just about Ukraine. Israel and Taiwan are learning a lesson from this. They’re learning what it means to be a US ally: it means the US may or may not support you, depending on what political games politicians play. When the US says “We stand with you” and “as long as it takes,” it really means “Hopefully we’ll support you if you’re lucky, but you can’t count on us.”
This is really disappointing
From Cold War Warriors to Cold War heroes sores.
Wow, what happened to the Senate? They were always onboard with helping Ukraine before. Mitch McConnell was very vocal about this. All of them just pivoted because those 8 House Republicans started this? I’m so confused
That Putin money is still paying dividends.
Putin says thanks!
Yeah they are all on Putin’s side. Why I hope when Russia does fall. These traitors all go down with them.
“Democrats choose illegal aliens over Israel and Ukraine.” See how that works?
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The typical useless do nothing senate of our fine country.
The GOP should be ashamed of themselves.
More on this subject from other reputable sources:
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– CNN.com (C-): [Senate GOP blocks Israel, Ukraine aid package over border security dispute in key vote](https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/06/politics/senate-israel-ukraine-border-security/)
– ABC News (B+): [Senate Republicans hold firm in face of last-minute White House push for Ukraine aid](https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/senate-republicans-hold-firm-face-minute-white-house/story?id=105393593)
– The Hill (B): [Tempers erupt at classified Senate briefing on Ukraine ](https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/4344137-senate-classified-briefing-ukraine-border/)
– NBC News (B+): [Republicans storm out of briefing as Congress battles over Israel and Ukraine aid package](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/republicans-storm-briefing-congress-battles-israel-ukraine-aid-package-rcna128245)
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Traitors.
All Americans need to realize that this bill included funding for the border but Rs blocked it anyway because it didn’t include immigration policy changes.
They could have passed the bill and still tried to advocate for immigration policy changes in another bill. It’s not like this bill would’ve been the be all end all, the final bill forever when it comes to the border and immigration.
So why didn’t they pass it?
**Because they know their hardline conservative immigration policies are unpopular with many Americans, which is why they’re trying to attach that to Ukraine/Israel/Taiwan support, which are more popular issues.**
This isn’t just about Ukraine. Israel and Taiwan are learning a lesson from this. They’re learning what it means to be a US ally: it means the US may or may not support you, depending on what political games politicians play. When the US says “We stand with you” and “as long as it takes,” it really means “Hopefully we’ll support you if you’re lucky, but you can’t count on us.”
This is really disappointing
From Cold War Warriors to Cold War heroes sores.
Wow, what happened to the Senate? They were always onboard with helping Ukraine before. Mitch McConnell was very vocal about this. All of them just pivoted because those 8 House Republicans started this? I’m so confused
That Putin money is still paying dividends.
Putin says thanks!
Yeah they are all on Putin’s side. Why I hope when Russia does fall. These traitors all go down with them.
“Democrats choose illegal aliens over Israel and Ukraine.” See how that works?
I need names