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   In the news this morning, the news announced that the shutdown in the US is   
   almost over.   
      
   Eight Democrats in the Senate reportedly support a compromise with the   
   Republicans.   
      
   This is a sensitive issue.   
      
   In the past, deals haven't always been followed through fairly by the   
   Republicans, and this time, too, there's a dangerous element of mutual trust.   
      
   The eight Democrats, including Pelosi, who has already indicated she won't run   
   for re-election, are agreeing to a proposal in which the Republicans promise   
   to hold a vote on certain issues.   
      
   In short, they're not making any concessions at all. They're not saying they   
   agree with the Democrats' proposal; they're simply saying they'll make the   
   vote possible. In a Senate where the majority is Republican...   
      
   The eight Democrats who are now voting aren't bad people. They see that a   
   segment of the American people is suffering under this Trump regime. They   
   think they'll help those people by giving in now.   
      
   However, I fear the suffering will only get worse. Their concession comes too   
   soon and is far too weak. The Republicans will ultimately implement that   
   entire disgusting Trump plan. Because of their concession, the Republicans can   
   always claim in the future that it was a bipartisan decision to strip those   
   people of their benefits. Because ultimately, that's what's going to happen.   
   That's where things are headed as soon as Congress is back in session and the   
   Republicans resume voting.   
      
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