Trump wants to steal another $7.2 billion dollars from military families to pay for his racist border wall. Who's gonna pay for the wall? Military families.
Here, another example of stretching the truth... no military family is facing a pay cut or sacrificing for this decision. It is more like we aren't ordering a handful of Hummers so we can build a border wall. Now, that's a deal we can all agree is a great tradeoff for our country, right MIDNIGHT ??
The bases targeted were done so because they were not built to withstand a missile attack. Your farking wall money should have gone to refortify those bases right, Rush? Don't you think military families would agree, Rush?
So, we have an infinite number of resources MIDNIGHT ?! i.e. money. Isn't the DEMS that are constantly hammering the amount spent on the military . Blood is on your hands if we lose lives based on your flawed logic. Reality is that we can only do so much protecting our southern border and our troops in the middle east. What a sensible response, right ? Only wish there was someone so sensible on the other side !!!
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Quote Originally Posted by Midnight1:
Trump wants to steal another $7.2 billion dollars from military families to pay for his racist border wall. Who's gonna pay for the wall? Military families.
Here, another example of stretching the truth... no military family is facing a pay cut or sacrificing for this decision. It is more like we aren't ordering a handful of Hummers so we can build a border wall. Now, that's a deal we can all agree is a great tradeoff for our country, right MIDNIGHT ??
The bases targeted were done so because they were not built to withstand a missile attack. Your farking wall money should have gone to refortify those bases right, Rush? Don't you think military families would agree, Rush?
So, we have an infinite number of resources MIDNIGHT ?! i.e. money. Isn't the DEMS that are constantly hammering the amount spent on the military . Blood is on your hands if we lose lives based on your flawed logic. Reality is that we can only do so much protecting our southern border and our troops in the middle east. What a sensible response, right ? Only wish there was someone so sensible on the other side !!!
Trump administration threatens vital social programs. Campaign promises have been broken to protect social security, medicare and medicaid. Annual budgets propose cuts in spending by hundreds of billions of dollars according to Congress budget office.
According to Center for science in the public interest, Trump wants to reduce spending on school lunches and make meals less healthy for kids. National school lunch program is a social safety net for low income children. Over 20 million kids rely on it for nearly 50% of their daily calories and 40% of their vegetable intakes. According to National alliance for nutrition, new rules would make schools substitute cheap junk food instead of healthier fruits and vegetables. Weaker nutritional standards could increase risks of obesity and poor physical health. Poor eating in childhood can have lasting effects. Meanwhile 7 States have filed a lawsuit charging new rules are made without public input and not based on nutritional research.
According to Center on budget and policy priority, Trump plans tougher eligibility that would eliminate basic food assistance for nearly 700,000 Americans. However there are already tough restrictions in SNAP program which is among the most efficient in government. Food stamp program is a social safety net for 40 million people. Average income is 18% of poverty line and average SNAP benefit is $165 per month. According to department of agriculture, food stamp program has a higher rate of return in boosting US economy than tax cuts or defense spending.
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Trump administration threatens vital social programs. Campaign promises have been broken to protect social security, medicare and medicaid. Annual budgets propose cuts in spending by hundreds of billions of dollars according to Congress budget office.
According to Center for science in the public interest, Trump wants to reduce spending on school lunches and make meals less healthy for kids. National school lunch program is a social safety net for low income children. Over 20 million kids rely on it for nearly 50% of their daily calories and 40% of their vegetable intakes. According to National alliance for nutrition, new rules would make schools substitute cheap junk food instead of healthier fruits and vegetables. Weaker nutritional standards could increase risks of obesity and poor physical health. Poor eating in childhood can have lasting effects. Meanwhile 7 States have filed a lawsuit charging new rules are made without public input and not based on nutritional research.
According to Center on budget and policy priority, Trump plans tougher eligibility that would eliminate basic food assistance for nearly 700,000 Americans. However there are already tough restrictions in SNAP program which is among the most efficient in government. Food stamp program is a social safety net for 40 million people. Average income is 18% of poverty line and average SNAP benefit is $165 per month. According to department of agriculture, food stamp program has a higher rate of return in boosting US economy than tax cuts or defense spending.
Trump cites questionable achievements at world economic forum in Switzerland. He relies on bogus conceit that everything was terrible before he arrived in Washington while everything is fine now. First, greatest economy in US history? In the 1990s, economic growth exceeds 4% per year. A level not reached by Trump. Also high growth in the 1950s and 1960s. Under Trump, annual GDP growth rate is 2-3% which is similar to Obama's second term. But Trump still hasn't matched Obama's 5.5% growth in one 2014 quarter. He has presided over a economy that has generally improved at about the same pace since 2013. Most economists credit Obama for the longest economic expansion in US history.
Secondly, lowest unemployment rate? Proportion of Americans with a job was higher in the 1990s. Wages were rising at a faster pace too. According to Bureau of labor statistics, more jobs created during Obama's last 3 years than in Trump's 3 years. Under Obama, jobs creation has a more significant impact on lowering high 7-8% unemployment due to Bush's worst recession since the great depression. Trump is lucky to inherit low 4.7% unemployment. There has been jobs growth for 110 consecutive months but Trump likes to take credit for achievements by other people.
Third, blue collar boom? According to yahoo finance poll, 78% of blue collar workers disagree. According to federal reserve, manufacturing sector is in a recession. Trump's tariffs raise costs for manufacturers and depress output. Mining and logging industries lost 21,000 jobs in 2019. Fourth, wages of the bottom half of wage earners are enjoying the largest gain? Trump is referring to numbers unadjusted for inflation. According to census bureau, their average earnings increased 3% in 2019 but 2.3% inflation reduced net gain to under 1% which may be eliminated by rising healthcare costs for some workers.
Fourth, real median household income is at highest level. In a growing economy, there should be true as it has been for many times before under past presidents. When adjusted for inflation, 2018 income match 1999 income according to Census bureau. After decades of wage stagnation, income began rebounding in 2015 before Trump took office. But economic growth can mask economic weakness. According to yahoo finance, Trump ranks third out of the previous 7 presidents in GDP per capita. Fifth, US is no longer concentrating wealth for a few for the first time in decades? Actually, wealth is still overwhelmingly concentrated. The richest 1% of Americans own 32% of US total wealth. Middleclass share remains at 29%. Wealth inequality in the US is the worst among advanced nations.
Sixth, foreign investment is increasing in the US? According to Organization for international investment, foreign companies invested $268 billion into US in 2018. A decrease of $220 billion from record high in 2016 when Obama was president. Seventh, US has among the cleanest air on Earth? Air quality ranks 10th best in the world but has worsen due to weaker regulations according to Carnegie mellon university.
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Trump cites questionable achievements at world economic forum in Switzerland. He relies on bogus conceit that everything was terrible before he arrived in Washington while everything is fine now. First, greatest economy in US history? In the 1990s, economic growth exceeds 4% per year. A level not reached by Trump. Also high growth in the 1950s and 1960s. Under Trump, annual GDP growth rate is 2-3% which is similar to Obama's second term. But Trump still hasn't matched Obama's 5.5% growth in one 2014 quarter. He has presided over a economy that has generally improved at about the same pace since 2013. Most economists credit Obama for the longest economic expansion in US history.
Secondly, lowest unemployment rate? Proportion of Americans with a job was higher in the 1990s. Wages were rising at a faster pace too. According to Bureau of labor statistics, more jobs created during Obama's last 3 years than in Trump's 3 years. Under Obama, jobs creation has a more significant impact on lowering high 7-8% unemployment due to Bush's worst recession since the great depression. Trump is lucky to inherit low 4.7% unemployment. There has been jobs growth for 110 consecutive months but Trump likes to take credit for achievements by other people.
Third, blue collar boom? According to yahoo finance poll, 78% of blue collar workers disagree. According to federal reserve, manufacturing sector is in a recession. Trump's tariffs raise costs for manufacturers and depress output. Mining and logging industries lost 21,000 jobs in 2019. Fourth, wages of the bottom half of wage earners are enjoying the largest gain? Trump is referring to numbers unadjusted for inflation. According to census bureau, their average earnings increased 3% in 2019 but 2.3% inflation reduced net gain to under 1% which may be eliminated by rising healthcare costs for some workers.
Fourth, real median household income is at highest level. In a growing economy, there should be true as it has been for many times before under past presidents. When adjusted for inflation, 2018 income match 1999 income according to Census bureau. After decades of wage stagnation, income began rebounding in 2015 before Trump took office. But economic growth can mask economic weakness. According to yahoo finance, Trump ranks third out of the previous 7 presidents in GDP per capita. Fifth, US is no longer concentrating wealth for a few for the first time in decades? Actually, wealth is still overwhelmingly concentrated. The richest 1% of Americans own 32% of US total wealth. Middleclass share remains at 29%. Wealth inequality in the US is the worst among advanced nations.
Sixth, foreign investment is increasing in the US? According to Organization for international investment, foreign companies invested $268 billion into US in 2018. A decrease of $220 billion from record high in 2016 when Obama was president. Seventh, US has among the cleanest air on Earth? Air quality ranks 10th best in the world but has worsen due to weaker regulations according to Carnegie mellon university.
You sound like Anderson Cooper CNN....Breaking News
by the way, there's two sides to a coin, and your commentary
is based on assumptions, and bullshitt; or simply, 'fake news'
For instance, "According" to...Organization for International Investment. Who is this??? and who's azz did you pull that $268billion figure out of? as a matter of fact the majority of your commentary is nothing more than overwhelming propaganda.the same ole same ole bullshitt released every day by the Democratic party...trust me; there's a backdoor to every statement you've made...politics, think as you please,
your mind, your vote.
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You sound like Anderson Cooper CNN....Breaking News
by the way, there's two sides to a coin, and your commentary
is based on assumptions, and bullshitt; or simply, 'fake news'
For instance, "According" to...Organization for International Investment. Who is this??? and who's azz did you pull that $268billion figure out of? as a matter of fact the majority of your commentary is nothing more than overwhelming propaganda.the same ole same ole bullshitt released every day by the Democratic party...trust me; there's a backdoor to every statement you've made...politics, think as you please,
network...I like the fact that third lists where he is getting his data which is helpful if anyone in the Trump Party wants to check his facts. He's not pulling them out of his butt.
And rarely does anyone dispute the information to the information other than hyperbole.
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network...I like the fact that third lists where he is getting his data which is helpful if anyone in the Trump Party wants to check his facts. He's not pulling them out of his butt.
And rarely does anyone dispute the information to the information other than hyperbole.
The 20-year-old San Diego bakery Con Pane Rustic Breads & Cafe went out of business this month after an audit by US authorities found immigrants working there illegally.
In April, a small Nebraska town lost a potato processing plant, and the local revenue it generated, in the wake of an immigration raid on its facilities. A restaurant in New York appears to have suffered similar fate in August.
Farmers say they are planting less, turning to automation, eliminating some crops, leaving them to rot in the field or contemplating selling out of the business altogether — all because they cannot find enough immigrant labor.
As the US birth rate is falling and a labor shortage is worsening, President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigrants could make the situation worse for businesses like these.
Trump and others who favor tighter immigration controls say low-skilled migrant workers compete for American jobs and drive down wages for all workers.
But a growing body of research suggests the contrary: that removing immigrant workers can be destructive, resulting in lost jobs, lower wages, canceled investments and less affordable services — even for Americans.
About 7.6 million unauthorized migrants work in the United States, amounting to 4.6 percent of the labor force, according to the Pew Research Center, and the share is shrinking even as demand for workers is strong.
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The 20-year-old San Diego bakery Con Pane Rustic Breads & Cafe went out of business this month after an audit by US authorities found immigrants working there illegally.
In April, a small Nebraska town lost a potato processing plant, and the local revenue it generated, in the wake of an immigration raid on its facilities. A restaurant in New York appears to have suffered similar fate in August.
Farmers say they are planting less, turning to automation, eliminating some crops, leaving them to rot in the field or contemplating selling out of the business altogether — all because they cannot find enough immigrant labor.
As the US birth rate is falling and a labor shortage is worsening, President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigrants could make the situation worse for businesses like these.
Trump and others who favor tighter immigration controls say low-skilled migrant workers compete for American jobs and drive down wages for all workers.
But a growing body of research suggests the contrary: that removing immigrant workers can be destructive, resulting in lost jobs, lower wages, canceled investments and less affordable services — even for Americans.
About 7.6 million unauthorized migrants work in the United States, amounting to 4.6 percent of the labor force, according to the Pew Research Center, and the share is shrinking even as demand for workers is strong.
Immigrants staff major industries like food processing, farming and hotels as well as small businesses such as restaurants and building contractors and provide sought-after services such as child care and cleaning.
In 2016, an analysis by the National Academy of Sciences found there was “little evidence” that immigrants affected overall employment for the native-born.
And Julie Hotchkiss, an economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, sifted through employer and wage records from the state of Georgia and found firms that hire unauthorized workers actually pay their legally authorized workers higher wages and stay in business longer.
Employment for US citizens actually fell by 0.7 percent in communities where authorities deported a half million mainly Hispanic immigrants between 2008 and 2015, according to research published in December by economists at the Universities of Colorado and California.
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Immigrants staff major industries like food processing, farming and hotels as well as small businesses such as restaurants and building contractors and provide sought-after services such as child care and cleaning.
In 2016, an analysis by the National Academy of Sciences found there was “little evidence” that immigrants affected overall employment for the native-born.
And Julie Hotchkiss, an economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, sifted through employer and wage records from the state of Georgia and found firms that hire unauthorized workers actually pay their legally authorized workers higher wages and stay in business longer.
Employment for US citizens actually fell by 0.7 percent in communities where authorities deported a half million mainly Hispanic immigrants between 2008 and 2015, according to research published in December by economists at the Universities of Colorado and California.
Low-skilled immigrants often “complement” the skills of higher-skilled native-born and legally authorized workers — allowing businesses to thrive and employ more workers overall, they said.
An English-speaking restaurant host, for example, will lose her job if immigrant cooks and dishwashers flee and the restaurant closes.
A high-skilled construction contractor may be unable to complete a job without the low-skilled immigrant labor needed for preliminary demolition work.
In Mexico, an aging population and falling birthrates, among other factors, mean that US neighbor to the South country is no longer the largest source of migrants, Randy Capps, research director at the Migration Policy Institute, told AFP.
Instead, new arrivals now come in large part from a smaller flow of Central Americans and include many asylum-seeking children and grandparents who are not of working age, he said.
“We’re not getting nearly the same labor supply from unauthorized migration that we got before the recession,” Capps said.
What a mess!
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Low-skilled immigrants often “complement” the skills of higher-skilled native-born and legally authorized workers — allowing businesses to thrive and employ more workers overall, they said.
An English-speaking restaurant host, for example, will lose her job if immigrant cooks and dishwashers flee and the restaurant closes.
A high-skilled construction contractor may be unable to complete a job without the low-skilled immigrant labor needed for preliminary demolition work.
In Mexico, an aging population and falling birthrates, among other factors, mean that US neighbor to the South country is no longer the largest source of migrants, Randy Capps, research director at the Migration Policy Institute, told AFP.
Instead, new arrivals now come in large part from a smaller flow of Central Americans and include many asylum-seeking children and grandparents who are not of working age, he said.
“We’re not getting nearly the same labor supply from unauthorized migration that we got before the recession,” Capps said.
You sound like Anderson Cooper CNN....Breaking News
by the way, there's two sides to a coin, and your commentary
is based on assumptions, and bullshitt; or simply, 'fake news'
For instance, "According" to...Organization for International Investment. Who is this??? and who's azz did you pull that $268billion figure out of? as a matter of fact the majority of your commentary is nothing more than overwhelming propaganda.the same ole same ole bullshitt released every day by the Democratic party...trust me; there's a backdoor to every statement you've made...politics, think as you please,
your mind, your vote.
About OFII
OFII is the only organization focused exclusively on supporting the international business community in Washington. Representing the U.S. operations of many of the world's leading international companies, OFII ensures that policymakers at the federal, state and local level understand the critical role that foreign direct investment (FDI) plays in America’s economy.
You sound like Anderson Cooper CNN....Breaking News
by the way, there's two sides to a coin, and your commentary
is based on assumptions, and bullshitt; or simply, 'fake news'
For instance, "According" to...Organization for International Investment. Who is this??? and who's azz did you pull that $268billion figure out of? as a matter of fact the majority of your commentary is nothing more than overwhelming propaganda.the same ole same ole bullshitt released every day by the Democratic party...trust me; there's a backdoor to every statement you've made...politics, think as you please,
your mind, your vote.
About OFII
OFII is the only organization focused exclusively on supporting the international business community in Washington. Representing the U.S. operations of many of the world's leading international companies, OFII ensures that policymakers at the federal, state and local level understand the critical role that foreign direct investment (FDI) plays in America’s economy.
Appreciate the feedback, and link... (FDIUS) (OFII)
very interesting report (pdf) However, I must say their are some extremely debatable statistics, and also some very hardcore facts that I personally agree with wholeheartedly.....
Now, go change your shitstained underwear, and send them to Washington DC C/O Nancy Pelosi for a complete analogical report....make sure they're vacum packed..
Have a good one
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^^^^ darkhorse12
Appreciate the feedback, and link... (FDIUS) (OFII)
very interesting report (pdf) However, I must say their are some extremely debatable statistics, and also some very hardcore facts that I personally agree with wholeheartedly.....
Now, go change your shitstained underwear, and send them to Washington DC C/O Nancy Pelosi for a complete analogical report....make sure they're vacum packed..
Washington DC attorney general has filed a lawsuit against Trump inaugural committee and businesses alleging that they abused public funds. Trump family conspired with committee to grossly overpay for event space at Trump hotel. Law requires nonprofit committees to use funds for their stated public purpose. Not to enrich individuals or businesses. This violates US constitution's emolument clause. DC attorney seeks to recover public funds to give to charities to serve public interest.
In related story, New York attorney general forced shutdown of Trump charity foundation because of fraud. Trump paid a $2 million fine and admitted using nonprofit foundation as a piggy bank. In contrast, Clinton foundation is still operating and receives top approval ratings from charity watchdogs.
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Washington DC attorney general has filed a lawsuit against Trump inaugural committee and businesses alleging that they abused public funds. Trump family conspired with committee to grossly overpay for event space at Trump hotel. Law requires nonprofit committees to use funds for their stated public purpose. Not to enrich individuals or businesses. This violates US constitution's emolument clause. DC attorney seeks to recover public funds to give to charities to serve public interest.
In related story, New York attorney general forced shutdown of Trump charity foundation because of fraud. Trump paid a $2 million fine and admitted using nonprofit foundation as a piggy bank. In contrast, Clinton foundation is still operating and receives top approval ratings from charity watchdogs.
The United Kingdom today announced that Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei will build part of the country's 5G mobile networks despite warnings from the United States that the company is a national security risk.
There was a time when the UK would take the advice of the US but apparently our input doesn't hold the same weight as it did in the past.
Sad and dangerous.
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The United Kingdom today announced that Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei will build part of the country's 5G mobile networks despite warnings from the United States that the company is a national security risk.
There was a time when the UK would take the advice of the US but apparently our input doesn't hold the same weight as it did in the past.
The CBO predicts that the federal budget deficit will hit $1 trillion this year.
Trump last week: “We’ve taken in more revenue substantially than we did when the taxes were high. Nobody can even believe it” Probably because it’s not true. Also not true: Trump’s promise to eliminate the deficit in 8 years. FYI: deficit was $585 billion when he took office.
You Can't Make This Stuff Up!
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The CBO predicts that the federal budget deficit will hit $1 trillion this year.
Trump last week: “We’ve taken in more revenue substantially than we did when the taxes were high. Nobody can even believe it” Probably because it’s not true. Also not true: Trump’s promise to eliminate the deficit in 8 years. FYI: deficit was $585 billion when he took office.
President Donald Trump’s much-hyped border wall suffered an embarrassing setback when newly installed panels in his fence blew over in the wind — and landed on the Mexican side of the border.
Holy shit that's funny!
You Can't Make This Stuff Up!
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President Donald Trump’s much-hyped border wall suffered an embarrassing setback when newly installed panels in his fence blew over in the wind — and landed on the Mexican side of the border.
In Trump's alleged rape case in NYC, Trump may refuse to voluntarily provide a DNA sample.
It's a good thing there is no one working for him @ Mar A Lago & the WH who he has mistreated who might be able to provide a sample from a discarded napkin or a strand of his hair.
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In Trump's alleged rape case in NYC, Trump may refuse to voluntarily provide a DNA sample.
It's a good thing there is no one working for him @ Mar A Lago & the WH who he has mistreated who might be able to provide a sample from a discarded napkin or a strand of his hair.
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