Democrats defeated again

[jacksonlamb]

It IS the proper question. It is the question of the TOPIC of this thread, which is why do Democrats want to stop the war ?

The topic is not having "say" or not having "say". They have their say in the Congress. They just aren't saying the right thing, by wanting to stop the war, which would allow the nuclear threat from the world's worst radical Muslim lunatics to persist, thus edangering us, and the whole world.

Democrats have a habit of pushing ideas that are not thought out, and incredibly stupid.

No, you don't twist your question to fit the answer you want.

You create the question to take in all the evidence.

 

[protectionist]

So if you think this war is wrong and bad for our economy and for our country as a whole… you’ll get no help from Republicans in Congress

Why do you say such an odd thing in response to the OP, when the OP is clearly in SUPPORT of the war ?...and our economy is A-OK.

 

[Lesh]

Why do you say such an odd thing in response to the OP, when the OP is clearly in SUPPORT of the war ?...and our economy is A-OK.

Our economy is NOT ok and Hiker asshole can think what he wants

The majority of Americans think otherwise

 

[protectionist]

No, you don't twist your question to fit the answer you want.

You create the question to take in all the evidence.

I'm not twisting anything. I wrote the OP, and have never strayed from it one inch.

You just started changing the subject talking about Democrats wanting to have their say. Nobidy said thay shouldn't.

It is WHAT they say, that is their problem.

 

[jacksonlamb]

I'm not twisting anything. I wrote the OP, and have never strayed from it one inch.

You just started changing the subject talking about Democrats wanting to have their say. Nobidy said thay shouldn't.

It is WHAT they say, that is their problem.

Like creating a good question, we go where the evidence takes us, which is not predetermined to get there anyway we can.

 

[protectionist]

Our economy is NOT ok and Hiker asshole can think what he wants

The majority of Americans think otherwise

So if you want to claim that our economy is not OK, post a couple of non-partisan links to substantiate that. As long as they're not too long, we'll read them.

And note that polls are generally Democrat polls, and not reliably indicative of what "Americans think"

 

[protectionist]

Like creating a good question, we go where the evidence takes us, which is not predetermined to get there anyway we can.

Not interested in your word salad. Post to the TOPIC, or get out of the thread.

 

[jacksonlamb]

So if you want to claim that our economy is not OK, post a couple of non-partisan links to substantiate that. As long as they're not too long, we'll read them.

And note that polls are generally Democrat polls, and not reliably indicative of what "Americans think"

It is common knowledge, so step off.

 

[Lesh]

So if you want to claim that our economy is not OK, post a couple of non-partisan links to substantiate that. As long as they're not too long, we'll read them.

And note that polls are generally Democrat polls, and not reliably indicative of what "Americans think"

You need links? Inflation is rising
Unemployment is rising
Interest rates are high
Gas is hugely expensive

 

[Lesh]

Not interested in your word salad. Post to the TOPIC, or get out of the thread.

You don’t get to dictate

So **** off

 

[protectionist]

It is common knowledge, so step off.

Calling something "common knowledge" is a DODGE. If I had a $10 bill for every time I've heard a Democrat call something "common knowledge", and it was FALSE, I could buy a car with that money.

You make a claim, you back it up.

 

[schmidlap]

​

Trump says Strait of Hormuz fight is 'over,' calls it a 'victory'​

Ships report attacks after Iran closes Strait of Hormuz

​

 

[protectionist]

You need links? Inflation is rising
Unemployment is rising
Interest rates are high
Gas is hugely expensive

Inflation rose in March only because of the Iran War, which is temporary.

Now, gas prices are DROPPING. As of April 2026, the average price of gasoline in the U.S. is $3.0048 per gallon, which has decreased by 4.65% from the previous day. Over the past month, prices have fallen by 2.64%.

Gasoline - Price - Chart - Historical Data - News

Gasoline fell to 3.02 USD/Gal on April 17, 2026, down 4.65% from the previous day. Over the past month, Gasoline's price has fallen 2.64%, but it is still 44.18% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity...

tradingeconomics.com

Interest rates -
While mortgage rates declined considerably in 2025, some of that decline has been negated in recent weeks thanks to a combination of higher inflation, a paused Federal funds rate and heightened geopolitical tensions and overseas conflicts.
At the same time, mortgage rates are still considerably lower than the decade-highs borrowers were being offered just a few years ago (the Biden years)

NO, unemployment is not rising. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, unemployment DROPPED in March, from 4.4% to 4.3%.
Note also that the BLS is taking into account jobs vacated by illegal aliens caught by ICE, and those jobs still in transition, Overall, the unemployment picture is enormously BETTER FOR AMERICANS now, than at any time in US history, due to the removals of 3 Million illegal aliens since January 2025.
It has never been easier for AN AMERICAN to get a job.

Thanks to President Trump and Secretary Noem, More than 2.5 Million Illegal Aliens Left the U.S. | Homeland Security

DHS announced historic progress in securing the homeland, highlighting a year of record-breaking achievement of more than 2.5 million illegal aliens leaving the U.S.

www.dhs.gov

 

[protectionist]

You don’t get to dictate

So **** off

My OP...my rules (plus it's my birthday - 80 years old today) -

 

[Blaster]

Not interested in your word salad. Post to the TOPIC, or get out of the thread.

He never has an intelligent thing to say.

 

[Lesh]

My OP...my rules (plus it's my birthday - 80 years old today) -

Nope.

Birthday fail for you

 

[Lesh]

Inflation rose in March only because of the Iran War, which is temporary.

Now, gas prices are DROPPING. As of April 2026, the average price of gasoline in the U.S. is $3.0048 per gallon, which has decreased by 4.65% from the previous day. Over the past month, prices have fallen by 2.64%.

Gasoline - Price - Chart - Historical Data - News

Gasoline fell to 3.02 USD/Gal on April 17, 2026, down 4.65% from the previous day. Over the past month, Gasoline's price has fallen 2.64%, but it is still 44.18% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity...

tradingeconomics.com

Interest rates -
While mortgage rates declined considerably in 2025, some of that decline has been negated in recent weeks thanks to a combination of higher inflation, a paused Federal funds rate and heightened geopolitical tensions and overseas conflicts.
At the same time, mortgage rates are still considerably lower than the decade-highs borrowers were being offered just a few years ago (the Biden years)

NO, unemployment is not rising. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, unemployment DROPPED in March, from 4.4% to 4.3%.
Note also that the BLS is taking into account jobs vacated by illegal aliens caught by ICE, and those jobs still in transition, Overall, the unemployment picture is enormously BETTER FOR AMERICANS now, than at any time in US history, due to the removals of 3 Million illegal aliens since January 2025.
It has never been easier for AN AMERICAN to get a job.

Thanks to President Trump and Secretary Noem, More than 2.5 Million Illegal Aliens Left the U.S. | Homeland Security

DHS announced historic progress in securing the homeland, highlighting a year of record-breaking achievement of more than 2.5 million illegal aliens leaving the U.S.

www.dhs.gov

Unemployment is higher now than a year ago

Do you dispute that?

And your own link noted the increase in inflation and high mortgage rates

And then there’s gas… a full dollar higher than just a few months ago

 

[jacksonlamb]

My OP...my rules (plus it's my birthday - 80 years old today) -

Happy birthday, and you are increasingly wrong as you get increasingly older.

Inflation is rising
Unemployment is rising
Interest rates are high
Gas is hugely expensive

 

[schmidlap]

​

Trump keeps claiming victory in Iran. Our new poll shows voters aren’t buying it.​

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/17/trump-iran-war-poll-voters-midterms-00877754

How many times will the cult pull Trump's finger?

Most Americans are well-aware that Trump spews noxious gas aplenty.​

His "little excursion" with Bibi is far from over. ​

Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed until US blockade lifts, as ships report attacks​

 

[protectionist]

Unemployment is higher now than a year ago

Do you dispute that?

And your own link noted the increase in inflation and high mortgage rates

And then there’s gas… a full dollar higher than just a few months ago

I more than dispute it. I laugh at it. Jobs galore, as illegals vacate them by the MILLIONS. It's never been better.

Plus.....can you read? >> "
gas prices are DROPPING. As of April 2026, the average price of gasoline in the U.S. is $3.0048 per gallon, which has decreased by 4.65% from the previous day. Over the past month, prices have fallen by 2.64%.

Gasoline - Price - Chart - Historical Data - News​

Gasoline fell to 3.02 USD/Gal on April 17, 2026, down 4.65% from the previous day. Over the past month, Gasoline's price has fallen 2.64%, but it is still 44.18% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity...
tradingeconomics.com

And...mortgage rates are still considerably lower than the decade-highs borrowers were being offered in the BAD Biden years. And I haven't gotten a rent increase since February 2025.