USAID may be the biggest scandal in American History.

[titansvolsfaninga]

Yes.

I would rather my kid be diagnosed as a psychopath or pathological liar than a Democrat. With either of the 1st two problems, theres only 1 serious issue to deal with. In order to be a Democrat in 2025 they would have to be completely detached from logic and reason ...morally bankrupt ...or likely all of the above. Which would mean I failed completely as a parent to prepare them for being a responsible and self sufficient adult. The Republicans suck too and fall far short of the level of leadership this country needs...but they at least live in reality. They don't try and convince everyone else that women can have penises, and men can give birth. Thats insanity. Period.

You're going to act like an entire political party wasn't hanging on the every cryptic word of someone named Q? Let's be ****ing for real. The entire conservative movement is based on conspiracy theories, but democrats are psychotic? Projection is a conservative staple.

 

[titansvolsfaninga]

Also, *you're.

You have no idea about any aspect of my life whatsoever...but you just made up several strawman aspects of it presumably for your own entertainment since they have no basis in reality. Weird. By all means though, you can continue to make up both sides of an argument and really teach yourself a lesson. I have no intention of arguing with you or anyone else.

My dude, if you went to public school, that was subsidized. Healthcare is subsidized. If you've had a scholarship that's subsidized. Prescriptions are subsidized. If you're a homeowner that used a first time home buying program, guess what, that's subsidized. This thought that you've done it all on your own is stupid. Everyone in America has had some part of their life affected positively from it in some form or another. Because you don't understand terms and what they mean, that sounds like a YOU problem that YOU may want to fix.

 

[titansvolsfaninga]

Baby, we are winning! I guess it's Bidens fault? Not sure yet. Let's wait to see who dear leader blames. Maybe Hillary, maybe Obama.....
I mean corporations are buying up all the homes and charging crazy rents, but hey, corporations need more tax breaks. How else will the executives afford to send their kids to Italy for the weekend. If the kids had to go to Hawaii, they would die of embarrassment.

 

[C-south]

Property taxes are 6k this year. House isn't huge. So I'm penalized for being middle class but not rich, got it. We bought our house from $470k right before the pandemic, so it's not inflated. We could sell for a nice profit, but house prices are inflated.
It all adds up, I don't have a reason to lie about taxes. We contribute max to IRAs and 529s.

I assume you live in GA, wonder who you voted for? Maybe you can blame all those morons from the west coast and NE that keep moving there.

 

[titansvolsfaninga]

I assume you live in GA, wonder who you voted for? Maybe you can blame all those morons from the west coast and NE that keep moving there.

Georgia is a red state, what does who i voted for in the Presidential election matter? Who should I be mad at Brian Kemp or Joe Biden? Or should I just be angry at the clouds?

 

[C-south]

Georgia is a red state, what does who i voted for in the Presidential election matter? Who should I be mad at Brian Kemp or Joe Biden? Or should I just be angry at the clouds?

You’re crying about taxes and housing. How do you want to solve it? More credits amd deductions? I would think your state/local representatives have more to do with your current whininess than someone who has been in office less than a month.

 

[titansvolsfaninga]

Baby, we are winning! I guess it's Bidens fault? Not sure yet. Let's wait to see who dear leader blames. Maybe Hillary, maybe Obama.....
I mean corporations are buying up all the homes and charging crazy rents, but hey, corporations need more tax breaks. How else will the executives afford to send their kids to Italy for the weekend. If the kids had to go to Hawaii, they would die of embarrassment.

USAID funding freeze halts food security and ag research at Midwest university labs

The Soybean Innovation Lab based at the University of Illinois has laid off 30 employees and expects to shut down in the spring if funding isn't restored. Lab leaders at other Land Grant universities say they have avoided layoffs, but that could change.

www.kbia.org

Too much winning. We've got to take a break from all this winning.

 

[titansvolsfaninga]

You’re crying about taxes and housing. How do you want to solve it? More credits amd deductions? I would think your state/local representatives have more to do with your current whininess than someone who has been in office less than a month.

Baby, he changed taxes in 2017....you've got to keep up. You don't remember Paul Ryan helped him craft that Ayn Rand wet dream of a tax plan. The Ayn Rand who hated socialism so much, she was on government assistance. Anyway, that's why taxes are the way they are now. They expire this year, and we're about to get ****ed again. You've got to do some reading, not listening. Read multiple newspapers and somewhere in the middle is the truth. Stay off youtube and FB.
I'm venting, hut I am.blessed to be able to pay my mortgage and taxes, BUT there are many people who can't. Thats called empathy. I care about others, even if they don't look like me or think like me. You should try it sometime.

 

[hog88]

My dude, if you went to public school, that was subsidized. Healthcare is subsidized. If you've had a scholarship that's subsidized. Prescriptions are subsidized. If you're a homeowner that used a first time home buying program, guess what, that's subsidized. This thought that you've done it all on your own is stupid. Everyone in America has had some part of their life affected positively from it in some form or another. Because you don't understand terms and what they mean, that sounds like a YOU problem that YOU may want to fix.

How is my healthcare subsidized? How is a kids 4H scholarship subsidized?

 

[C-south]

Baby, he changed taxes in 2017....you've got to keep up. You don't remember Paul Ryan helped him craft that Ayn Rand wet dream of a tax plan. The Ayn Rand who hated socialism so much, she was on government assistance. Anyway, that's why taxes are the way they are now. They expire this year, and we're about to get ****ed again. You've got to do some reading, not listening. Read multiple newspapers and somewhere in the middle is the truth. Stay off youtube and FB.
I'm venting, hut I am.blessed to be able to pay my mortgage and taxes, BUT there are many people who can't. Thats called empathy. I care about others, even if they don't look like me or think like me. You should try it sometime.

You’re hanging your hat on that but not the “if you make less than $400k” nonsense? Tell me how dementia Joe and Kackle would be solving the issues you seem to have issues with.

 

[BigOrangeMojo]

How is my healthcare subsidized? How is a kids 4H scholarship subsidized?

Your healthcare is pre-tax (if you get it through an employer) so it kinda technically is....

 

[hog88]

Your healthcare is pre-tax (if you get it through an employer) so it kinda technically is....

Fair

 

[walkenvol]

Your healthcare is pre-tax (if you get it through an employer) so it kinda technically is....

For anyone to be living a “subsidized” life, they would have to pay in less in taxes verses the benefits they receive IMO. If you don’t pay any taxes to speak of then yea most of what you do is somewhat supported by others. If you fall into the tax paying group of Americans then what you receive back is likely less than what you pay in.

 

[McDad]

Baby, we are winning! I guess it's Bidens fault? Not sure yet. Let's wait to see who dear leader blames. Maybe Hillary, maybe Obama.....
I mean corporations are buying up all the homes and charging crazy rents, but hey, corporations need more tax breaks. How else will the executives afford to send their kids to Italy for the weekend. If the kids had to go to Hawaii, they would die of embarrassment.

Rents are flat or falling slightly in my area. I expect another 5 - 10% of correction before they start rising again.

 

[DC_Vol]

Your healthcare is pre-tax (if you get it through an employer) so it kinda technically is....

That’s an interesting starting point. How nice of the government to allow you to pay for healthcare before the government takes their cut of your labor.

 

[volbound1700]

My dude, if you went to public school, that was subsidized. Healthcare is subsidized. If you've had a scholarship that's subsidized. Prescriptions are subsidized. If you're a homeowner that used a first time home buying program, guess what, that's subsidized. This thought that you've done it all on your own is stupid. Everyone in America has had some part of their life affected positively from it in some form or another. Because you don't understand terms and what they mean, that sounds like a YOU problem that YOU may want to fix.

Healthcare - Paid for by my company, not government
School - I went to a Private School 1st -12 (Only attended Public for Kindergarten)
Home Owners - I went through my Bank as opposed to First Time Home Buyer's Loan because I actually got a better deal with their program. On third home now and used same bank for all three.

Granted, I get what you are saying. I get police, fire, etc. protection. Still, there is a difference between corrupt spending practices versus non-corrupt. For example, I don't think my tax dollars should be going to the social engineering programs overseas pushed by USAID.

Also, a lot of the items you posted for are managed by the County or State Government and not Federal Government (they may get Federal Grants).

 

[volbound1700]

I know most of you hate Republicans and probably Rand Paul but this video right here is just an exert of what is being dug up:



EDIT: Trying to post for third time, looks like VolNation won't let me post it. Can an Admin explain why?

 

[titansvolsfaninga]

Baby, we are winning! I guess it's Bidens fault? Not sure yet. Let's wait to see who dear leader blames. Maybe Hillary, maybe Obama.....
I mean corporations are buying up all the homes and charging crazy rents, but hey, corporations need more tax breaks. How else will the executives afford to send their kids to Italy for the weekend. If the kids had to go to Hawaii, they would die of embarrassment.

Look at the bright side....kids may be able to ditch school altogether and join the workforce to help out with bills. They can get their own insurance. Win win...

 

[BeardedVol]

 

[LouderVol]

My dude, if you went to public school, that was subsidized. Healthcare is subsidized. If you've had a scholarship that's subsidized. Prescriptions are subsidized. If you're a homeowner that used a first time home buying program, guess what, that's subsidized. This thought that you've done it all on your own is stupid. Everyone in America has had some part of their life affected positively from it in some form or another. Because you don't understand terms and what they mean, that sounds like a YOU problem that YOU may want to fix.

but if you are a net tax payer, you are paying for those subsidies. it was never the government's money they are using.

and considering that more people don't pay federal income taxes than do, if you are paying into the system you are by default paying for more than your "fair share" of the subsidies.

 

[titansvolsfaninga]

Look at the bright side....kids may be able to ditch school altogether and join the workforce to help out with bills. They can get their own insurance. Win win...

We're in the FAFO stage. I could lie and say that it won't be painful, but I'm a realist. It's about to hurt. Bite a pillow and it will be over after 'while.

 

[NCFisher]

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Economic performance is stronger when Democrats hold the White House - EPI Action

Besides the pronounced superiority of macroeconomic performance under Democratic presidents, the fruits of economic growth are also distributed substantially more equally under Democratic presidents.

epiaction.org

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U.S. Debt by President: Dollar and Percentage

The national debt has increased under most U.S. presidents. Here is how much each president's time in office added to the U.S. debt by percentage and dollar amounts.

www.investopedia.com

Such a superficial assertion that ignores Congress' oversized role in economic outcome, and presidents' limited role - and both typically producing longer term economic effects - and a host of things such as war, pandemic, and global economic shifts. And from a 'progressive' site:

EPI Action is an independent, nonpartisan advocacy organization that uses rigorous research to advocate for policies that advance economic, gender, and racial justice and ensure working peoples’ voices are heard by policymakers and candidates.​

We also highlight the impact of candidates’ economic records and policy platforms and correct false claims about workers and the economy.​

I'm surprised anyone would slip this in and think no one would notice.

 

[NCFisher]

You're going to act like an entire political party wasn't hanging on the every cryptic word of someone named Q? Let's be ****ing for real. The entire conservative movement is based on conspiracy theories, but democrats are psychotic? Projection is a conservative staple.

BlueAnon is real, brother. 2/3rds of the Dem electorate still think Russia changed votes in 2016.

Now make some room on that pedestal.

 

[BeardedVol]

Such a superficial assertion that ignores Congress' oversized role in economic outcome, and presidents' limited role - and both typically producing longer term economic effects - and a host of things such as war, pandemic, and global economic shifts. And from a 'progressive' site:

EPI Action is an independent, nonpartisan advocacy organization that uses rigorous research to advocate for policies that advance economic, gender, and racial justice and ensure working peoples’ voices are heard by policymakers and candidates.​

We also highlight the impact of candidates’ economic records and policy platforms and correct false claims about workers and the economy.​

I'm surprised anyone would slip this in and think no one would notice.

An interesting take considering that Trump campaigned on lowering groceries, gas, etc, and blamed Biden for inflation.

They've sourced all of their data, feel free to refute it at your leisure.

You can also look at overall stock market performance as well, but be forewarned, you won't like that data either.

Stock Market Performance by President

This interactive chart shows the running percentage gain in the Dow Jones Industrial Average by Presidential term. Each series begins with the closing value of the month of inauguration and runs to the closing value of the last month of the term. The y-axis shows the total percentage increase...

www.macrotrends.net

 

[apevol]

I know most of you hate Republicans and probably Rand Paul but this video right here is just an exert of what is being dug up:



EDIT: Trying to post for third time, looks like VolNation won't let me post it. Can an Admin explain why?

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