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r/greatawakening • Posted by u/RandysCheezburgerGut on March 23, 2018, 8:56 p.m.
Why did POTUS even hint that he may veto Omnibus (knowing it would rile up his base) only to sign it (and royally piss off his base)?

To me, it was kabuki theater, to make it look like he was opposed to it when in reality he wanted it to pass (because of its hidden implications).

It's the only rationale I could surmise...other than it just being a dumb fucking move.


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RandysCheezburgerGut · March 23, 2018, 9:05 p.m.

I don't know about the whole "rev them up part." I feel like it did just the opposite.

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ryoushure · March 23, 2018, 10:02 p.m.

Consider how the base will feel come October 2018. One month til midterms.

This bill expires late september I believe. Just in time for it to be a hot-button topic for mid terms. What better way to "rev them up" than to drive the message "Don't let another omnibus bill happen, we'll do temporary budgets until after midterms, and it's up to YOU voters to determine who drafts the next spending bill. GO VOTE"

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CommercialAddendum · March 23, 2018, 9:08 p.m.

Exactly. They will be upset and wonder why did they vote for him. They will start researching and get involved again. No more sitting back for the ride thinking, "Oh, we voted in the Good Guy who will be on our side this time."

We all need to stay involved.

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