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TimeyWimeyTurtle

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37 year old demi-boy, Washington State #resist
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TimeyWimeyTurtle

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Sources:

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1968/text

https://appropriations.house.gov/news/press-releases/house-passes-hr-1968-full-year-continuing-appropriations-and-extensions-act

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/03/08/gop-funding-patch-boosts-defense-and-deportations-cuts-other-programs-00219797

https://apnews.com/article/government-spending-shutdown-house-senate-426823710920756447076d15077c33d7

https://apnews.com/article/e027a644af4152377b8cf99f6a91102f

THE SENATORS WHO BETRAYED YOU

*Chuck Schumer (NY)

*Dick Durbin (IL)

*Kirsten Gillibrand (NY)

*John Fetterman (PA)

*Maggie Hassan (NH)

*Jeanne Shaheen (NH)

*Gary Peters (MI)

*Brian Schatz (HI)

*Catherine Cortez Masto (NV)

*Angus King (ME- Independent, but caucuses
with Democrats)

These so-called leaders had a choice:

Stand with the people and fight against
authoritarian overreach

OR hand unconstitutional power to the White
House, cut critical services, and spy on American
citizens

They chose betrayal.

WE CANNOT ACCEPT THIS-WE MUST TAKE
TO THE STREETS

Demand Resignations. These Senators have no
business representing the people they just sold
out. Tell them to step down immediately.

Flood Their Offices. Call them, email them, fax
them, show up at town halls. MAKE SURE THEY
HEAR US.

Fax them for FREE using this tool:
https://faxzero.com/fax_congress.php

Find their contact information here:
https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators
-contact.htm

Vote Them Out. If they refuse to resign, we make
sure this betrayal follows them to election day.

THIS IS OUR LINE IN THE SAND. WE DO NOT
ACCEPT THIS. WE TAKE TO THE STREETS

March 15, 2025 at 2:05 AM

TimeyWimeyTurtle

@timeywimeyturtle.bsky.social

www.reddit.com/r/50501/s/Os...

This is disgraceful. We must speak out.

THE SENATE JUST SOLD YOU OUT - WE CANNOT LET THIS STAND
https://www.reddit.com/r/50501/s/OsyvJKsjfR
This is the moment we've all been warned about The Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (H.R. 1968) has passed, and it is NOT just another spending bill. It is a power grab, a betrayal, and a direct assault on the Constitution.
The deal was supposed to be simple: our elected officials represent us, fight for our rights, and uphold our Constitution. But instead, a group of Senate Democrats just agreed to a "deal" that guts $13 billion from critical public services, hands unconstitutional power to the Executive Branch, and sells out working Americans- all while ensuring that billionaires and political elites consolidate more control.

Does this sound like representation to you? Or does it sound more like this:
"The deal is, I protect your rights."
" How about you just cut some funding, but leave our democracy intact? "
"Nope, I want to gut protections and centralize power.
"'Il accept minor budget cuts, but let's avoid dismantling checks and balances."
"Sorry, I really like consolidating power."
"What if we negotiate, at least reduce some of the most harmful clauses? "
"It's authoritarian control or nothing. "
"Okay, fine. Pass the bill. I can't be blamed for obstructing a deal.
This is exactly what happened with H.R. 1968-and the senators who betrayed you need to face the consequences.

- What's in This Bill?
This bill gives the Executive Branch unchecked control over federal spending, overriding Congress authority. It explicitly states:
"The President shal have the authority to allocate appropriated funds among agencies and programs as deemed necessary to achieve national objectives.
Translation? The White House can spend your tax dollars however it wants-no oversight, no checks, no balances. This is how authoritarian rule begins The Executive seizes control of the money, rewarding allies, punishing enemies, and silencing opposition
But that's not all. The bill also reinstates impoundment, allowing the President to refuse to spend money Congress has already allocated.
"The President may withhold or delay the expenditure of appropriated funds if deemed necessary for fiscal responsibility.
This was made illegal by the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to prevent a President from hoarding power. But now, it's back. They are undoing decades of legal precedent and rewriting the rules to consolidate power in the hands of a few.
And let's talk about the $13 BILLION in cuts to non-defense spending. That means:

*Less money for healthcare
*Less money for education
*Less money for social services
At the same time, this bill EXPANDS DOMESTIC SURVEILLANCE:
'Appropriated funds may be utilized to enhance surveillance capabilities for national security purposes, including the monitoring of domestic communications.
This is more than just government overreach--this is the framework for a surveillance state. Less oversight, more spying, more control over YOU.
And just when you thought it couldn't get worse- THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS NOW BLACKMAILING STATES
"Federal funds shall be allocated to states contingent upon compliance with federal directives pertaining to immigration enforcement and other specified policies.
This is economic coercion-if states refuse to enforce federal policies, they will be financially crushed into submission. This is an assault on state sovereignty, a move that forces states into obedience under the threat of financial devastation.

March 15, 2025 at 2:05 AM

TimeyWimeyTurtle

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Make American Guillotine Again

February 20, 2025 at 5:47 PM

TimeyWimeyTurtle

@timeywimeyturtle.bsky.social

🚨🚨My non-binary and gender non-conforming peeps , please be safe. If they detain those of us with an X at the border that means we aren't free to leave. They're going to hold us here. 🚨🚨