US Politics Thread 2021-24 - Page 255

Rockstar · 08-03-22, 09:43 AM

Mental gymnastics, hah! I was “Thinking out loud”.

It will eventually pass and it did. Because in the end it was the Republican Senators who finally did change their minds by round filing their version of the bill and it’s amendments. In support of the lower house version.

“No change in the text”. Well, it’s still my opinion thats potentially one of the biggest pork barrels in recorded history. I thought the idea of congress proposing this bill was an excellent and worthy idea. I am glad it passed. But damn, 400 billion more on top of what’s already been appropriated. That move should win some kind of ‘Pig Book’ award or something. But I guess if that’s what we the people wanted, that’s what we will the people get.

Buddahaid · 08-03-22, 11:08 AM

You win five diet Dr. Pepper points.

Rockstar · 08-03-22, 11:22 AM

Great! But why Dr. pepper? I hate Dr. pepper. I want an RC Cola and a Moon Pie.

August · 08-03-22, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockstar

Great! But why Dr. pepper? I hate Dr. pepper. I want an RC Cola and a Moon Pie.

Savage!

MaDef · 08-03-22, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

Had it passed last week it would have simply been seen as congress getting something done, but now instead it became a win for the Dems.

And a loss for us taxpaying citizens.

Buddahaid · 08-03-22, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MaDef

And a loss for us taxpaying citizens.

Not if the mega rich and corporations had to pay a fair share, you know, the tax rate you and I have to pay.

Rockstar · 08-03-22, 07:11 PM

How in hell do the rich and corporations have anything to with the current 30.5 Trillion of debt our representatives in congress placed on U.S.? The rich don’t get rich by doing that, corporations don’t stay in business by doing that, no business does, you, me nobody can survive that way. Try it and see how fast you lose your house and possessions.

Our congressional representatives have placed a tax debt of $242,000.00 on each citizen of this country. And you blame the rich?

Do you know what deficit spending is? That’s what congress does, they spend money they don’t have by borrowing it instead of relying solely on taxes. Our taxes can barely pay off the interest on that 30.5 trillion dollars of borrowed money.

Buddahaid · 08-03-22, 07:46 PM

Then I misinterpreted your intention in your statement. I lose five diet Dr. Pepper points.

em2nought · 08-03-22, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockstar

Our congressional representatives have placed a tax debt of $242,000.00 on each citizen of this country.

My congressionally imposed tax debt identifies as belonging to one of Biden's illegal aliens instead of me.

Rockstar · 08-04-22, 07:38 AM

Why did the Speaker of the House from California travel to Taiwan? I’m thinking it is to win the popularity contest in her state, pandering for votes.

https://www.kpbs.org/news/2021/08/13...ew-census-data

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California's Asian population grew by 25% in the past decade, making it the fastest-growing ethnic group in the nation's most populous state, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau released Thursday.

California's white population plummeted by 24% between 2010 and 2020, confirming California is one of three states — along with New Mexico and Hawaii — where whites are not the largest ethnic group.

Hispanics surpassed whites as California's largest ethnic group in 2014. The Census data show California's Hispanic population grew by 11% to 15.5 million people, making up just shy of 40% of the state's nearly 40 million residents.

But it was the Asian population that had the biggest percentage gain over the past decade. California now has more than 6 million people of Asian descent — more than the total population of most other states.

Rockstar · 08-04-22, 09:15 AM

Of course Nancy P’s trip to Taiwan also makes for a good distraction from Papa Pelosi’s arrest for Driving Under the Influence case.

MaDef · 08-04-22, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Buddahaid

Not if the mega rich and corporations had to pay a fair share, you know, the tax rate you and I have to pay.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't corporations pay a flat 21% on net earnings? God only charges me 10%.

Buddahaid · 08-04-22, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockstar

Why did the Speaker of the House from California travel to Taiwan? I’m thinking it is to win the popularity contest in her state, pandering for votes.

https://www.kpbs.org/news/2021/08/13...ew-census-data

Why is it I can't help thinking if it had been Trump he would be praised for sticking it to PRC instead of being wished shot down.

And I stand corrected on corporate tax.

August · 08-04-22, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Buddahaid

Why is it I can't help thinking if it had been Trump he would be praised for sticking it to PRC instead of being wished shot down.

C'mon now we both know that Trump would have been excoriated by the same people that are now defending Pelosi.

Jeff-Groves · 08-04-22, 02:37 PM

I didn't WISH she would be shot down. I hoped she would.
I'd not waste a WISH on that perfect example of privileged scum.

Just check on what's up in Cali about crap and see the criminal activity.

08-03-22, 09:43 AM	#3811
Rockstar Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 11,875 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Mental gymnastics, hah! I was “Thinking out loud”. It will eventually pass and it did. Because in the end it was the Republican Senators who finally did change their minds by round filing their version of the bill and it’s amendments. In support of the lower house version. “No change in the text”. Well, it’s still my opinion thats potentially one of the biggest pork barrels in recorded history. I thought the idea of congress proposing this bill was an excellent and worthy idea. I am glad it passed. But damn, 400 billion more on top of what’s already been appropriated. That move should win some kind of ‘Pig Book’ award or something. But I guess if that’s what we the people wanted, that’s what we will the people get. __________________ Guardian of the honey and nuts Let's assume I'm right, it'll save time. Last edited by Rockstar; 08-03-22 at 12:35 PM.

08-03-22, 11:08 AM	#3812
Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8,566 Downloads: 160 Uploads: 0	You win five diet Dr. Pepper points. __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie

08-03-22, 11:22 AM	#3813
Rockstar Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 11,875 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Great! But why Dr. pepper? I hate Dr. pepper. I want an RC Cola and a Moon Pie. __________________ Guardian of the honey and nuts Let's assume I'm right, it'll save time.

08-03-22, 07:11 PM	#3817
Rockstar Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 11,875 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	How in hell do the rich and corporations have anything to with the current 30.5 Trillion of debt our representatives in congress placed on U.S.? The rich don’t get rich by doing that, corporations don’t stay in business by doing that, no business does, you, me nobody can survive that way. Try it and see how fast you lose your house and possessions. Our congressional representatives have placed a tax debt of $242,000.00 on each citizen of this country. And you blame the rich? Do you know what deficit spending is? That’s what congress does, they spend money they don’t have by borrowing it instead of relying solely on taxes. Our taxes can barely pay off the interest on that 30.5 trillion dollars of borrowed money. __________________ Guardian of the honey and nuts Let's assume I'm right, it'll save time. Last edited by Rockstar; 08-03-22 at 07:27 PM.

08-03-22, 07:46 PM	#3818
Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8,566 Downloads: 160 Uploads: 0	Then I misinterpreted your intention in your statement. I lose five diet Dr. Pepper points. __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie

08-04-22, 09:15 AM	#3821
Rockstar Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 11,875 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Of course Nancy P’s trip to Taiwan also makes for a good distraction from Papa Pelosi’s arrest for Driving Under the Influence case. __________________ Guardian of the honey and nuts Let's assume I'm right, it'll save time. Last edited by Rockstar; 08-04-22 at 09:29 AM.

08-04-22, 02:37 PM	#3825
Jeff-Groves Village Idiot Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 5,321 Downloads: 130 Uploads: 0	I didn't WISH she would be shot down. I hoped she would. I'd not waste a WISH on that perfect example of privileged scum. Just check on what's up in Cali about crap and see the criminal activity. __________________ I don't do Stupid. So don't ask.