Why can't our lawmakers add?

[bill718]

Thoughts From an Independent

For the last 25 years Presidents of both parties have put fourth spending bills that have increased America's national debt; once passed they've all danced around in jubilation as if they've given American's a wonderful gift. If this were not so destructive, it would be funny. America's national debt now exceeds 37 trillion dollars and will balloon to over 40 trillion once this "big, beautiful bill" passes. Interest payments alone on this debt is now bigger than America's entire defense budget. Is this something we're supposed to celebrate? If this deficit is not delt with soon, we'll have a financial crisis that will make the great depression of the 1930's look mild in comparison. Tell your lawmakers (on both sides) to pull their heads out of their backsides and draft spending bills that pay down this national debt - while we still can!

 

[MarcATL]

Who's benefitting from this Big BS Bill OP?

 

[BluesLegend]

$37 trillion is chump change. They are also spending $70 trillion every 10 years. Let that sink in, where the hell did $70 freaking trillion dollars go???????????

 

[Votto]

Thoughts From an Independent

For the last 25 years Presidents of both parties have put fourth spending bills that have increased America's national debt; once passed they've all danced around in jubilation as if they've given American's a wonderful gift. If this were not so destructive, it would be funny. America's national debt now exceeds 37 trillion dollars and will balloon to over 40 trillion once this "big, beautiful bill" passes. Interest payments alone on this debt is now bigger than America's entire defense budget. Is this something we're supposed to celebrate? If this deficit is not delt with soon, we'll have a financial crisis that will make the great depression of the 1930's look mild in comparison. Tell your lawmakers (on both sides) to pull their heads out of their backsides and draft spending bills that pay down this national debt - while we still can!

The only change with political parties in charge is what direction the money flows.

The entire system is defunct and corrupt.

The only hope is the Article V movement.

It has nothing to do with political parties, and everything to do with the unchecked power of Congress to spend what they do not have.

States need to rise up and amend the Constitution to impose a balanced budget.

 

[Zincwarrior]

They can add just fine.

 

[Votto]

They can add just fine.

When it comes to their own bank account, yes.

Otherwise, no.

 

[Zincwarrior]

When it comes to their own bank account, yes.

Indeed - you understand!

 

[Oddball]

Thoughts From an Independent

Would you please stop with this ******* lie?

You had your head jammed up Pedo Peter's senile daughter groping ass for four years, so piss off.

 

[Blaster]

Who's benefitting from this Big BS Bill OP?

Middle class Americans and small business owners.

 

[Zincwarrior]

Middle class Americans and small business owners.

You probably actually believe that.

 

[eagle7-31]

Thoughts From an Independent

For the last 25 years Presidents of both parties have put fourth spending bills that have increased America's national debt; once passed they've all danced around in jubilation as if they've given American's a wonderful gift. If this were not so destructive, it would be funny. America's national debt now exceeds 37 trillion dollars and will balloon to over 40 trillion once this "big, beautiful bill" passes. Interest payments alone on this debt is now bigger than America's entire defense budget. Is this something we're supposed to celebrate? If this deficit is not delt with soon, we'll have a financial crisis that will make the great depression of the 1930's look mild in comparison. Tell your lawmakers (on both sides) to pull their heads out of their backsides and draft spending bills that pay down this national debt - while we still can!

First off no President can spend anything without passing Congress first. A President can use the veto sure, but Congress controls the strings. Also from George Washington to Donald Trump only ONE time has there been NO DEBT and a Balanced budget at the same time.....that was Andrew Jackson's second term.

 

[1srelluc]

Let's see, the last time there was a "balanced budget" was 2001.

During the lead-up to that you heard all about future generations suffering if the budget was not balanced.

Well, that generation has come and guess what....They don't really care and they are no different than the ones before, get what they can as long as someone else pays for it.

I'm thinking "well, at my age why should I worry about it if they are fine with it?".

I'll be going to my dirt nap soon enough so if I can get a few things going my way like no tax on SS then why not?

 

[the watcher]

 

[Independent thinker]

Thoughts From an Independent

For the last 25 years Presidents of both parties have put fourth spending bills that have increased America's national debt; once passed they've all danced around in jubilation as if they've given American's a wonderful gift. If this were not so destructive, it would be funny. America's national debt now exceeds 37 trillion dollars and will balloon to over 40 trillion once this "big, beautiful bill" passes. Interest payments alone on this debt is now bigger than America's entire defense budget. Is this something we're supposed to celebrate? If this deficit is not delt with soon, we'll have a financial crisis that will make the great depression of the 1930's look mild in comparison. Tell your lawmakers (on both sides) to pull their heads out of their backsides and draft spending bills that pay down this national debt - while we still can!

Republicans can't add. Democrats just don't give a shit about adding trillions onto our debt.

 

[Twisted Gypsy Child]

Thoughts From an Independent

For the last 25 years Presidents of both parties have put fourth spending bills that have increased America's national debt; once passed they've all danced around in jubilation as if they've given American's a wonderful gift. If this were not so destructive, it would be funny. America's national debt now exceeds 37 trillion dollars and will balloon to over 40 trillion once this "big, beautiful bill" passes. Interest payments alone on this debt is now bigger than America's entire defense budget. Is this something we're supposed to celebrate? If this deficit is not delt with soon, we'll have a financial crisis that will make the great depression of the 1930's look mild in comparison. Tell your lawmakers (on both sides) to pull their heads out of their backsides and draft spending bills that pay down this national debt - while we still can!

listen if any of you thought Trump was fiscally conservative he threw that out the window the first time elected.
Did you really think anything was going to change the second time around?

 

[Twisted Gypsy Child]

Let's see, the last time there was a "balanced budget" was 2001.

During the lead-up to that you heard all about future generations suffering if the budget was not balanced.

Well, that generation has come and guess what....They don't really care and they are no different than the ones before, get what they can as long as someone else pays for it.

I'm thinking "well, at my age why should I worry about it if they are fine with it?".

I'll be going to my dirt nap soon enough so if I can get a few things going my way like no tax on SS then why not?

you are not getting your SS No taxes
The Senate’s version of the “big, beautiful bill,” passed on Tuesday, includes a $6,000 tax deduction for Americans 65 or older.

 

[OhPleaseJustQuit]

You probably actually believe that.

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And the fact that you choose not to believe it is why your cult will end up requiring involuntary commitment in long term psych care.




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[Billiejeens]

You probably actually believe that.

If you unpack it and don't just go with the Democratic Media spin -

you might too.

 

[Billiejeens]

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I heard that he lost, big league.

 

[Hellokitty]

Thoughts From an Independent

For the last 25 years Presidents of both parties have put fourth spending bills that have increased America's national debt; once passed they've all danced around in jubilation as if they've given American's a wonderful gift. If this were not so destructive, it would be funny. America's national debt now exceeds 37 trillion dollars and will balloon to over 40 trillion once this "big, beautiful bill" passes. Interest payments alone on this debt is now bigger than America's entire defense budget. Is this something we're supposed to celebrate? If this deficit is not delt with soon, we'll have a financial crisis that will make the great depression of the 1930's look mild in comparison. Tell your lawmakers (on both sides) to pull their heads out of their backsides and draft spending bills that pay down this national debt - while we still can!

Nothing stopping you and other people who don't want the BBB to pass, from sending the government money to pay down the debt, or forgoing any forms of deductions, rebates or other forms of payment from the government regardless of if it's owed to you or not.