218 to 214. Republicans could afford to lose 3 votes, they lost 2.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/house-vote-big-beautiful-bill-rules-committee/

"Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania."

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[–] 28 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Silver lining?

You're more likely to reach the revolution part of the history cycle faster, and reset the wheel for future generations to also fuck up.

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  • [–] 10 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    This empire is going to take a few generations to fall. Doubt I'll see a revolution in my life time, but maybe my kids will get to see that silver lining.

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  • [–] 16 points 1 year ago

    Unless you're really old, I wouldn't bet too hard on that. Things tend to happen quickly once they reach a tipping point.

    The Arab spring revolutions were not even two years long and a dozen countries countries with 4 rulers being deposed.

    I would absolutely bet money that before I die in 30-40 years the US will have fewer states than it currently does.

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