Why Is Everything Always Trump's Fault?

[Hum Dinger]

Huh?



Sounds like paranoia to me.



Probably because the democrats kept trying to get in his way, but what all could he do about it? You said that it's also been happening for sixty years so obviously he's not the only person to point a finger at.

Exactly which word did you not understand?

 

[Road Runner]

Exactly which word did you not understand?

The whole entire question. I have delayed learning disabilities.

 

[Lakhota]

Why Is Everything Always Trump's Fault?

Duh, because it usually is!

 

[Road Runner]

Why Is Everything Always Trump's Fault?

Duh, because it usually is!

Another delusional one.

 

[Calypso Jones]

... because he often f'up.

good grief...you have the nerve or is it blind ignorance to post something like that with all the evidence of 4 years of biden?

 

[NetJedi]

Probably because the democrats kept trying to get in his way, but what all could he do about it?

Not really, he didn't even put forward a reasonable plan to address the problem, he didn't create the problem but as POTUS he didn't lift a finger to do anything about it either. I believe if he puts forth the common sense "fixes" necessary to ensure solvency until 2075 during his upcoming term (lift income caps on withholdings, incrementally increase withholdings and means testing) he'll garner substantial Democrat support.

You said that it's also been happening for sixty years so obviously he's not the only person to point a finger at.

I never said that, nor is the "it has also been happening for sixty years" assertion true, SS has only been running operating deficits since 2010, fixes were implemented during the Reagan Administration in the 1980's but those were never designed to last forever, no administration since then has done anything of substance to address the problem.

 

[Meister]

Trump says ‘we're not touching’ Social Security in proposed cuts to government spending

During an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, President-elect Donald Trump says he’ll make the federal government “more efficient,” but he does not plan to touch federal entitlements like Social Security or Medicare.

www.yahoo.com

I'll stick with what Trump actually said, and how he'll do it.

 

[Road Runner]

Not really, he didn't even put forward a reasonable plan to address the problem, he didn't create the problem but as POTUS he didn't lift a finger to do anything about it either. I believe if he puts forth the common sense "fixes" necessary to ensure solvency until 2075 during his upcoming term (lift income caps on withholdings, incrementally increase withholdings and means testing) he'll garner substantial Democrat support.

I never said that, nor is the "it has also been happening for sixty years" assertion true, SS has only been running operating deficits since 2010, fixes were implemented during the Reagan Administration in the 1980's but those were never designed to last forever, no administration since then has done anything of substance to address the problem.

The only thing that I got out of that was Trump didn't do anything about the decline of social security. So what if he didn't? We still had a safe and secure country back then and we will again someday as well.

Trump says ‘we're not touching’ Social Security in proposed cuts to government spending

During an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, President-elect Donald Trump says he’ll make the federal government “more efficient,” but he does not plan to touch federal entitlements like Social Security or Medicare.

www.yahoo.com

I'll stick with what Trump actually said, and how he'll do it.

I thought that I remembered he specifically mentioned that in his interview. Seriously, these people are obviously paranoid. Also, to see you back posting again!!

 

[Independent thinker]

Look what they're blaming him for now. I'll admit that I'm not really good with money and math due to my disabilities, but they're already blaming him for what's going to possibly take place in 2035 and he's only going to be in office for four years. Good grief! That's all that I would need to know to know that these people are delusional. As apparently even if it's before or after he's in office it's ALL his fault!!

Social Security Changes Proposed by President-Elect Donald Trump Could Be Bad News for Retirees, According to a Recent Report

In November, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump won a decisive victory over Democratic rival Kamala Harris. With Trump officially returning to the White House for a second term, many retired workers on Social Security are undoubtedly hoping he can bring about much-needed change...

www.yahoo.com

Not everything is all Trump's fault. Many on the left are still blaming Ronald Reagan for things.

 

[Road Runner]

Not everything is all Trump's fault. Many on the left are still blaming Ronald Reagan for things.

From the grave?

 

[Road Runner]

Every day find one person you do not like, and blame them for our problems.

Oh and funny that the democrats are so hypocritical. I got accused of this when I posted the thread about the seven year old who was murdered by an illegal immigrant drunk driver. It seems like they can't practice what they preach.

 

[NetJedi]

The only thing that I got out of that was Trump didn't do anything about the decline of social security. So what if he didn't?

You asked why he deserves blame for the current fiscal woes of the Social Security System, I gave you an honest answer, he was in a position of authority for 4 years in which he did nothing to address a problem which he had the wherewithal as POTUS to at least attempt to address. He doesn't deserve all (or even the lions share) of the blame, but he does own a piece of it.

If you want to make excuses for him that's your business but it doesn't change the fact that the problem was well understood and was addressable during his first term and he just chose to kick the can down the road (just like his predecessors since Ronald Reagan did).

We still had a safe and secure country back then and we will again someday as well.

That's irrelevant as to whether or not he shares any of the blame for the current financial state of the SSA, he does, the buck is supposed to stop with POTUS.

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

good grief...you have the nerve or is it blind ignorance to post something like that with all the evidence of 4 years of biden?

We are talking Trump, who was even worse than Biden.

 

[Road Runner]

Do you believe what postman has posted below.
If you say NO, then type something intelligent on why you believe postman is wrong.
That's it, just back up your claim, Nathan than your typical TDS, you scared, response.

Under the banner "Trump will fix it",

Road Runner ...... Hey, this ALL sounds Great, so DID trump promise all this posted below or NOT?

he promised to bring down inflation really fast.

To ship out all the illegals starting on day one.

To cut taxes for everybody,

and eliminate tax on tips, overtime, and social security.

To return the price of gas and food to pre-COVID levels.

You asked why he deserves blame for the current fiscal woes of the Social Security System, I gave you an honest answer, he was in a position of authority for 4 years in which he did nothing to address a problem which he had the wherewithal as POTUS to at least attempt to address. He doesn't deserve all (or even the lions share) of the blame, but he does own a piece of it.

If you want to make excuses for him that's your business but it doesn't change the fact that the problem was well understood and was addressable during his first term and he just chose to kick the can down the road (just like his predecessors since Ronald Reagan did).


That's irrelevant as to whether or not he shares any of the blame for the current financial state of the SSA, he does, the buck is supposed to stop with POTUS.

Well it's possible that Trump could have made a goof, but how many times do we have to tell these bozos in how many different ways that Trump isn't even in office yet so how could he possibly deliver on these promises in the quote above?

 

[rightwinger]

but they're already blaming him for what's going to possibly take place in 2035 and he's only going to be in office for four years.

Because his proposed changes will have long term consequences to the solvency of Social Security.

Seniors today may see some short term benefits but there will not be funds for future recipients

 

[Winston]

So how is it Trump's fault then if they were that way already?

Let's get something clear. Social Security benefits were not taxed until 1983. Who was president in 1983? Why the greatest taxer of all time, Ronald Reagan. And it is comical, he increased the cap on income subject to the Social Security and Medicare tax and indexed that to rise with inflation. But, he did not index the level at which taxes on Social Security were initiated. Hence the problem we have now.

But here is the thing. The revenue from taxes on Social Security goes directly into the Social Security, Medicare, and Disability trust funds. At least 60 billion dollars a year now. Without some adjustments, benefits will be cut by 25% in less than ten years due to budget shortfalls. Eliminating over 60 billion dollars a year in funding is going to only hasten those benefit cuts.

 

[Independent thinker]

From the grave?

Yup. He's the father of trickle down economics, something the left claims has destroyed America to this day. So, in the dark blue cities and states they have put anti-Reagan trickle up policies in place and, guess what?

There is more income and wealth inequality, homelessness, and crime than there has ever been. Who could have ever guessed that would happen?

 

[NetJedi]

Well it's possible that Trump could have made a goof, but how many times do we have to tell these bozos in how many different ways that Trump isn't even in office yet so how could he possibly deliver on these promises in the quote above?

Personally, I wouldn't call it a "goof", I'd call it conscious political headache avoidance, it's not like the state of SS finances were a secret 2017-2020.

IMHO Good news is, if he so chooses, President Trump has the political talent and the popular support to accomplish something meaningful with respect to Social Security in his second term. It's low hanging fruit if he approaches it in the right way and could greatly enhance his popular support as well as solve a looming national threat.

 

[Road Runner]

Because his proposed changes will have long term consequences to the solvency of Social Security.

Seniors today may see some short term benefits but there will not be funds for future recipients

So the only way to solve the issue is by bankrupting the elderly and the disabled? That makes perfect sense... NOT!

 

[Road Runner]

Yup. He's the father of trickle down economics, something the left claims has destroyed America to this day. So, in the dark blue cities and states they have put anti-Reagan trickle up policies in place and, guess what?

There is more income and wealth inequality, homelessness, and crime than there has ever been. Who could have ever guessed that would happen?

I see what you mean now.