Democrats Boycott Border Security Meeting at White House: OK, so much for Democratic Bi-Partianship in trying to work out a solution to the government shutdown. Pelosi and Schumer...

ACP45 Loc: Rhode Island

OK, so much for Democratic Bi-Partianship in trying to work out a solution to the government shutdown. Pelosi and Schumer think they have the winning hand here, and that the public will not see them as the prime motivating factor in this government shutdown. Let's hope the American public wakes up and puts their feet to the fire!

"Congressional Democrats on Tuesday rejected President Trump's invitation to a lunch meeting at the White House to discuss border security, in the latest sign that both sides of the government shutdown standoff remain entrenched in their positions with no compromise in sight.

A senior administration official said the president had invited Democrats to join his lunch with members of Congress in the Roosevelt Room shortly after noon. But moments before the session, White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said in a statement that nobody took them up on the offer.

Hal Turner Commentary
The two sides are clear when this turns into an actual fight: On one side is our President trying to protect America and on the other side are the Democrats leaving the border open to every piece of human filth that wants to come here.

NO DEMOCRAT IS INNOCENT. NONE OF THEM!

Remember that when it comes time to deal with the guilty." https://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/en/news-page/news-nation/democrats-boycott-border-security-meeting-at-white-house

Trooper745 Loc: Carolina

ACP45 wrote:

OK, so much for Democratic Bi-Partianship in tryin... (show quote)

The democrats own this shut-down, it's all their fault. They want no compromise, and aren't even willing to discuss anything. Typical of the sneaky, lying, ignorant, wacko leftist politicians.

proud republican Loc: RED CALIFORNIA

Trooper745 wrote:

The democrats own this shut-down, it's all their fault. They want no compromise, and aren't even willing to discuss anything. Typical of the sneaky, lying, ignorant, wacko leftist politicians.

But they ARE willing to go on vacation to Puerto Rico.....Hypocrites!!!!

Common_Sense_Matters

ACP45 wrote:

...Hal Turner Commentary
The two sides are clear when this turns into an actual fight: On one side is our President trying to protect America and on the other side are the Democrats leaving the border open to every piece of human filth that wants to come here...

This part didn't give you pause to consider that the source MIGHT be biased? I will look to see if I can find a less biased source of the same information.

JFlorio Loc: Seminole Florida

Use some common sense. Was that story hard to believe? Face it your side is wrong on this issue.

https://peltthepundits.com/2019/01/democrats-boycott-white-house-border-security-meeting

Common_Sense_Matters wrote:

This part didn't give you pause to consider that the source MIGHT be biased? I will look to see if I can find a less biased source of the same information.

nwtk2007 Loc: Texas

Common_Sense_Matters wrote:

This part didn't give you pause to consider that the source MIGHT be biased? I will look to see if I can find a less biased source of the same information.

All were invited, only repugs showed. Pelosi had "given her permission" for them to go but they chose not to, claiming they would only talk about border security after the gov was re-opened.

Trooper745 Loc: Carolina

nwtk2007 wrote:

... claiming they would only talk about border security after the gov was re-opened.

Typical of the ignorant rectums of the democratic party! They have always wanted everything their way, or no way!

proud republican Loc: RED CALIFORNIA

nwtk2007 wrote:

All were invited, only repugs showed. Pelosi had "given her permission" for them to go but they chose not to, claiming they would only talk about border security after the gov was re-opened.

No,actually according to report Moderate Dems were going to show up,but Pelosi held them back....

Common_Sense_Matters

proud republican wrote:

No,actually according to report Moderate Dems were going to show up,but Pelosi held them back....

In neither article with posted links in this topic thread does it state that Pelosi told them NOT to attend. In the one article, it states that she told them they can go if they wish, the other article doesn't say anything about her giving or refusing permission for them to go.

If you have a source that says otherwise, I would like to read it, please post a link.

nwtk2007 Loc: Texas

Common_Sense_Matters wrote:

In neither article with posted links in this topic thread does it state that Pelosi told them NOT to attend. In the one article, it states that she told them they can go if they wish, the other article doesn't say anything about her giving or refusing permission for them to go.

If you have a source that says otherwise, I would like to read it, please post a link.

It doesn't matter either way. She wasn't going and they could have if they had wanted to. Bunch of chicken $hits.

proud republican Loc: RED CALIFORNIA

Common_Sense_Matters wrote:

In neither article with posted links in this topic thread does it state that Pelosi told them NOT to attend. In the one article, it states that she told them they can go if they wish, the other article doesn't say anything about her giving or refusing permission for them to go.

If you have a source that says otherwise, I would like to read it, please post a link.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/government-shutdown-meeting-democrats-boycott-trump-white-house-border-update-latest-a8729421.html

Common_Sense_Matters

proud republican wrote:

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/government-shutdown-meeting-democrats-boycott-trump-white-house-border-update-latest-a8729421.html

Thank you for the link though it too states that Pelosi gave her blessings to attend the meeting.

Quote from the article you linked here:

"House of Representatives speaker Ms Pelosi gave her blessing for Democrats to attend the lunch meeting if they wished. However, leadership did press upon invited members to consider whether the talks would be productive or simply amount to a photo opportunity for the president."

Additionally, this article points out that only nine republican house members agreed to attend.

Another quote from same article:

"White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said instead of a bipartisan lunch, nine House Republicans would attend. She added that the president “looks forward to having a working lunch with House Republicans to solve the border crisis and reopen the government”. "

It would appear that BOTH sides aren't fully ready to come to the table (both democrat AND republican house members) to end this shutdown, though at least nine republicans made the effort whereas none of the democrats have.

With 199 republicans, 235 democrats, 0 independents and only 1 vacant seat, it doesn't show much republican support for this bipartisan meeting either with only 9 republicans planning to attend.*

*Source of numbers: https://pressgallery.house.gov/member-data/party-breakdown

proud republican Loc: RED CALIFORNIA

Common_Sense_Matters wrote:

Thank you for the link though it too states that P... (show quote)

If she was good HS,she would gone to the meeting ,looked Trump stright in the eyes and said We need to start acting like an adults and do something that will help Americans to go back to work...She should of been a leader,instead of little baby....Throwing temper tantrum...

Common_Sense_Matters

proud republican wrote:

If she was good HS,she would gone to the meeting ,looked Trump stright in the eyes and said We need to start acting like an adults and do something that will help Americans to go back to work...She should of been a leader,instead of little baby....Throwing temper tantrum...

She wasn't invited, are you saying she should crash the event?

proud republican Loc: RED CALIFORNIA

Common_Sense_Matters wrote:

She wasn't invited, are you saying she should crash the event?

Yes...Im saying as HS she should of told President she is coming to see him to discuss something that effects Americans...And we should stop playing games and start working together.for American people!!!!!Thats what grown ups do!!!!