The Trump Administration
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I thought UR only taught leafy liberals, at least that is what is said on here.
so you are saying this is a extension of the biblical tests of Job?
And Bannon went to Benedictine. UR and our entire community should be so proud of both
If God's solution to answering prayers is to give absolute power to someone who has broken at least four of the Ten Commandments, he or she sure has a strange sense of humor.
He or she created the giraffe and platypus. Humor takes all forms. Whenever 2 sides are involved someone's prayers are answered and if you believe in such things it's coming from some thing with absolute power.
By the way, Pete Hegseth says he won't back down. He is a warrior and he will restore the warrior culture in our armed forces.
"Tragically, many veterans never find the purpose for their next chapter and succumb to the bottle, depression or, worst of all, suicide. I understand what they are facing—because I’ve lived it. But by the grace of God, I took another path. My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ has renewed and restored my life. I am saved by his grace.
"The press is peddling anonymous story after anonymous story, all meant to smear me and tear me down. It’s a textbook manufactured media takedown. They provide no evidence, no names, and they ignore the legions of people who speak on my behalf.
"I have never backed down from a fight and won’t back down from this one. I am grateful President-elect Trump chose me to lead the Defense Department, and I look forward to an honest confirmation hearing with our distinguished senators—not a show trial in the press."
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/ive-fac...-hegseth-defense-secretary-19433fa4?st=FDhhjq
Pete Hegseth: I’ve Faced Fire Before. I Won’t Back Down
I look forward to an honest confirmation hearing, not a press show trial based on anonymous accusations.
"Tragically, many veterans never find the purpose for their next chapter and succumb to the bottle, depression or, worst of all, suicide. I understand what they are facing—because I’ve lived it. But by the grace of God, I took another path. My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ has renewed and restored my life. I am saved by his grace.
"The press is peddling anonymous story after anonymous story, all meant to smear me and tear me down. It’s a textbook manufactured media takedown. They provide no evidence, no names, and they ignore the legions of people who speak on my behalf.
"I have never backed down from a fight and won’t back down from this one. I am grateful President-elect Trump chose me to lead the Defense Department, and I look forward to an honest confirmation hearing with our distinguished senators—not a show trial in the press."
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/ive-fac...-hegseth-defense-secretary-19433fa4?st=FDhhjq
Have another drink, Pete, and harass some more women while you're at it.
Can you imagine Pete Hegseth and Bill Clinton hanging out and sharing stories?
Bring back Bill Clinton.
And Bill used to hang with Epstein and Prince Andrew. 
Oops. Almost forgot Weinstein:
www.dailymail.co.uk
Don't believe Hegseth is the man for the job, but not related to his alleged picadilloes. Toxic masculinity seems to infect both parties.
Oops. Almost forgot Weinstein:
Harvey Weinstein and Bill Clinton's close relationship revealed
A new book about disgraced Harvey Weinstein provides insight into his close relationship with Bill Clinton.
Don't believe Hegseth is the man for the job, but not related to his alleged picadilloes. Toxic masculinity seems to infect both parties.
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Pete Hegseth headed a small veteran's organization and by all accounts ran it right into the ground. He in no way is qualified to lead the largest agency in the federal government.And Bill used to hang with Epstein and Prince Andrew.
Oops. Almost forgot Weinstein:
Harvey Weinstein and Bill Clinton's close relationship revealed
A new book about disgraced Harvey Weinstein provides insight into his close relationship with Bill Clinton.
Don't believe Hegseth is the man for the job, but not related to his alleged picadilloes. Toxic masculinity seems to infect both parties.
Looks like many members of Congress, I would say all of the Democrats and a fair number of Republicans, are not happy with Trump's nominations. But Russia certainly is, especially if Gabbert and Patel get confirmed. Russia thinks these 2 will help them in the unraveling of America. Hopefully these nominees will not be confirmed and more qualified and less radical replacements will be substituted.
www.thedailybeast.com
The Kremlin Celebrates Trump’s Cabinet Picks
Russian state TV propagandists are ecstatic about Donald Trump’s Cabinet selections, especially Kash Patel who the incoming president has appointed to be FBI director.
A couple of the proposed appointments I find concerning, but I get it. If he only picks folks the Establishment find "orthodox", then we will just get more of the same. We need change. Some things need to be broken up and reassembled (or tossed altogether) for the good of the country.
Are we going to start the Russian nonsense again during the second term? Russian was far more assertive during the Biden term than during Trump's first. Know that doesn't fit the Left's narrative which is why is is difficult to put any stock in their Russia obsession. Those correspondents cited are probably just engaging in Russian disinformation. Bet I can get 50 more to sign onto a letter asserting so.
Are we going to start the Russian nonsense again during the second term? Russian was far more assertive during the Biden term than during Trump's first. Know that doesn't fit the Left's narrative which is why is is difficult to put any stock in their Russia obsession. Those correspondents cited are probably just engaging in Russian disinformation. Bet I can get 50 more to sign onto a letter asserting so.
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Remember when Fatso and the Republicans said they wouldn't touch Social Security? Some of you actually believed them. Fools.
www.latimes.com
Column: GOP and Musk unveil a threat to Social Security
Rep. Mike Lee and Elon Musk put their heads together to craft an attack on Social Security utterly devoid of truth.
www.latimes.com
One party been using this as a scare tactic for 50 years. Has social security ever been reduced? It is an opinion piece by their business columnist (a Pulitzer Prize winner no less), but not hard news. Remember Paul Ryan pushing Granny in a wheelchair over the cliff in an ad? Nonsense. No basis in fact.
What should be changed with respect to social security is there should be no cap on mandatory contributions which are capped at $176,100 in earnings in 2025. That simple change alone would secure the fund's future stability while shifting the tax burden to the rich. Is anyone opposed to that and if so, why?
What should be changed with respect to social security is there should be no cap on mandatory contributions which are capped at $176,100 in earnings in 2025. That simple change alone would secure the fund's future stability while shifting the tax burden to the rich. Is anyone opposed to that and if so, why?
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I think that's a great idea, but don't see it happening while Trump is President. I don't think he would do that to his billionaire friends, especially since many of his appointees so far are billionaires who I assume could care less about an average person's social security. And if Musk, as he has said he intends to do, convinces Congress or is otherwise able to cut 2 trillion off of the budget, then social security and/or Medicare would have to be reduced or eliminated to accomplish that goal.
So I know Fox is a totally untrustworthy news source, hence the $900 million payout to Dominion, but perhaps where there is smoke, there is fire. Republicans are coming after your "entitlements" - you know, the things you paid for for the last 40 years. Entitlements my ass, it's my freaking money.
But don't worry, Fatso and his Klan will protect the 1%.
Call a spade, a spade. Good for you. By the way, Biden won the debate.
Said they were going to take at look at everything, as they should. Did not hear him say they were going to propose cutting current benefits for those in retirement or near retirement.
Actuarially, the programs are unsound under current law, both parties know this. Yes, it is fair game to look at that and put the programs on a sound footing for the benefit of younger contributors. Would be foolish not to, but parties have been foolish on this issue for too long, choosing to demagogue the issue rather than having the courage to tackle the problem. To do nothing is to doom both programs long term.
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So you're saying the GOP us going to consider INCREASING and EXPANDING SSI and Medicare/Medicaid benefits? Give me a freaking break. They're looking to cut them, so Trump can give tax breaks to his billionaire cabinet appointees and other mega-rich sycophants.
The GOP opposed SSI. It opposed Medicare and Medicaid. It opposed Head Start. It opposed public education and is trying to kill the Department of Education. It opposes public housing. It opposes virtually anything that helps the middle/lower class.
But I'm supposed to trust them with my SSI benefits? The last Republican I was supposed to trust with SSU was Reagan, who DOUBLED the SSI tax rate to 6.2%.
http://www.sportsjournalists.com/forum/attachments/upload_2024-12-7_14-48-29-jpeg.18757/
The GOP opposed SSI. It opposed Medicare and Medicaid. It opposed Head Start. It opposed public education and is trying to kill the Department of Education. It opposes public housing. It opposes virtually anything that helps the middle/lower class.
But I'm supposed to trust them with my SSI benefits? The last Republican I was supposed to trust with SSU was Reagan, who DOUBLED the SSI tax rate to 6.2%.
http://www.sportsjournalists.com/forum/attachments/upload_2024-12-7_14-48-29-jpeg.18757/
Pete Hegseth: "Make me the Secretary of Defense and I'll stop drinking."
Help me here. Reason would have one believe that if Reagan had not increased SSI tax, social security would not exist today. If your opponents wanted to kill it, why would they take steps to sustain it?
Politicians on both sides have mishandled SS. Was looking at my history of payments last week, had the government taken the money I, and my employer (essentially me) have been required by law to pay, properly invested the money, receiving only one-half the returns of my retirement accounts, they should be able to pay my, and my wife's lifetime benefits with money left over. That would allow all of my wife's payments to pay for others, I'm sure I'm not alow in that calculation.
SSI is NOT an entitlement, it's my money the government took under force of law, now it's time for them to live up to their end of the promise.
SSI is NOT an entitlement, it's my money the government took under force of law, now it's time for them to live up to their end of the promise.
Reagan doubled the tax, but did not raise the income limit (IIRC), which is the more important factor. Lower the tax to 5%. Make it applicable to the first $5 million of earned income. About 95% of American workers would benefit. The other 5% should thank their lucky stars they live in a country where you can make $5 million a year.
Do something to benefit the majority of wage-earners, instead of protecting the very rich.
Agree with this approach in general as stated in Post 101 (not necessarily 5%). The obvious way to sustain the programs. To get it done need political courage (statesmanship) from both parties to touch the third rail of politics rather than seeking political advantage by demagoguing the issue.
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I am 100% in favor or Medicare for everyone. With the advent of AI the manpower savings and elimination of healthcare insurance companies would be a savings for everyone and more pay for doctors. When the ACA came into effect I was paying close to $25k for a healthy family of five with high deductibles.
Its sad that it will take the recent event for the health insurance companies to do a little self reflection.
The public reaction when the shooter is arrested will be a tell.
Its sad that it will take the recent event for the health insurance companies to do a little self reflection.
The public reaction when the shooter is arrested will be a tell.
Worked in the public sector for 39 years. Anachnid, you have far more faith and trust in government efficiency than I.
Any perceived savings will be gobbled up by voluminous regulations and an army of bureaucrats to develop, administer and monitor them. Your healthcare will decline, you will wait in line for service, and any savings, if any, will be minimal. A very bad deal. The government's record on sustaining SSI and Medicare, both underwater within a decade, is a view to the future for Medicare for all.
Any perceived savings will be gobbled up by voluminous regulations and an army of bureaucrats to develop, administer and monitor them. Your healthcare will decline, you will wait in line for service, and any savings, if any, will be minimal. A very bad deal. The government's record on sustaining SSI and Medicare, both underwater within a decade, is a view to the future for Medicare for all.
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“Did you know, if somebody sets a foot — just a foot, one foot, you don’t need two — on our land, congratulations, you are now a citizen of the United States of America.”
So says the president-elect of the United States of America.
Just like college football, apparently, you only need tone foot in-bounds. If you want NFL-level citizenship you need two.
So says the president-elect of the United States of America.
Just like college football, apparently, you only need tone foot in-bounds. If you want NFL-level citizenship you need two.
The difference here is between de jure and de facto citizenship. If you place one foot in the country, the Biden Administration will allow you in and you will be here permanently. Trump is effectively saying that if you are in the US illegally, no matter how you got here, you receive all the benefits and more of citizenship. You will be here long enough to become a citizen. The law hasn't changed, but the practice is that you are. By the way, this assumes that your original statement is accurate.
G- You can't call everyone who comes to the country "illegal." If someone comes to the country at a regular point of entry and makes a claim for asylum, they may well be released pending the adjudication of their asylum claim. That does not make them illegal. Nor are the people who are here on Temporary Protective Status. But these people may have kids while in the country and those kids are absolutely American citizens. The kids get "all the benefits and more of citizenship" but the parents do not. And it takes more than being in the country a certain length of time to become a citizen. There is no such thing as de facto citizenship. They may be employed and pay into the SS and Medicare trust funds but are not eligible to receive benefits.
If you were serious about fixing the process, you would support a major reform in the adjudication of asylum claims. Make the process a matter of weeks instead of years and the problem (if you even think it is one) would largely disappear.
If you were serious about fixing the process, you would support a major reform in the adjudication of asylum claims. Make the process a matter of weeks instead of years and the problem (if you even think it is one) would largely disappear.
No, Trump is speaking BS because he has absolutely no clue what the law is. And sheep like you drink the kool-aide.
He said that exact quote on national TV.
Trump Has Utterly Absurd Take On How Citizenship Works
The president-elect appeared very confused about how American citizenship is conferred.
Maybe he;s upset because he does not make as much money from it as he might.No, Trump is speaking BS because he has absolutely no clue what the law is. And sheep like you drink the kool-aide.
He said that exact quote on national TV.
Trump Has Utterly Absurd Take On How Citizenship Works
The president-elect appeared very confused about how American citizenship is conferred.www.huffpost.com
Russians Seek Trump Properties to Give Birth to U.S. Kids
While the president rails against children of undocumented immigrants, wealthy Russians rent his condos—at huge costs—so they can have American kids.
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