Yes, and as I predicted below Trump did exactly as I feared. Was able to march in as the hero saying he will give the money flowing to Americans because Congress wouldn't or couldn't. He even went so far as to say buy votes by saying if he was re-elected, people wouldn't have to pay their taxes. It's a sad day for America.
I could easily see a scenario where the Republicans simply refuse to agree to give Trump the chance to swoop in and appear to be the hero. Big picture will be the November election and if it was held today, Trump would lose. By a lot. But much can still happen before then.
I am very frustrated with Congress that they can't seem to put politics aside and offer economic relief. If they can't stop bickering, it creates a dangerous precedent where the president will be in a position to appear to be the hero of the people, and possibly even get elected despite his dreadful handling of the pandemic and his low approval ratings.
Even if Trump does not have the authority to institute these changes, if he tries and is blocked by Congress, the people will flock to support him and throw their ire at Congress and create a situation where he "wins" without actually doing anything. And perhaps will create the catalyst for what Trump has wanted all along - popular support to give the president even more uncontested power.
One problem I've seen is that a lot of people assume "at risk" and "elderly are the same thing. But many others are at risk - smokers, asthmatics, expectant mothers, infants, diabetics, those who are overweight, the list goes on. It's far from just the elderly. When you add up all those people, it's quite a high percentage of the population.
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Dollar – 2 Reasons Why Friday Is The Big Day
Yes, and as I predicted below Trump did exactly as I feared. Was able to march in as the hero saying he will give the money flowing to Americans because Congress wouldn't or couldn't. He even went so far as to say buy votes by saying if he was re-elected, people wouldn't have to pay their taxes. It's a sad day for America.
Death, Economics And Coronavirus
So very sorry to hear of your loss!
Death, Economics And Coronavirus
We are so focused on our own hardships in the US, we often forget how much worse much of the rest of the world has it.
Dollar – 2 Reasons Why Friday Is The Big Day
I could easily see a scenario where the Republicans simply refuse to agree to give Trump the chance to swoop in and appear to be the hero. Big picture will be the November election and if it was held today, Trump would lose. By a lot. But much can still happen before then.
Dollar – 2 Reasons Why Friday Is The Big Day
I am very frustrated with Congress that they can't seem to put politics aside and offer economic relief. If they can't stop bickering, it creates a dangerous precedent where the president will be in a position to appear to be the hero of the people, and possibly even get elected despite his dreadful handling of the pandemic and his low approval ratings.
Even if Trump does not have the authority to institute these changes, if he tries and is blocked by Congress, the people will flock to support him and throw their ire at Congress and create a situation where he "wins" without actually doing anything. And perhaps will create the catalyst for what Trump has wanted all along - popular support to give the president even more uncontested power.
Changing The Way We Fight Covid-19
@[Moon Kil Woong](user:5208), what's your take on the fight against #COVID19?
Changing The Way We Fight Covid-19
One problem I've seen is that a lot of people assume "at risk" and "elderly are the same thing. But many others are at risk - smokers, asthmatics, expectant mothers, infants, diabetics, those who are overweight, the list goes on. It's far from just the elderly. When you add up all those people, it's quite a high percentage of the population.
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I wish these things were written so the lay person could understand them.
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Ouch! It's great to see you back here Carol, I've missed you! But please be nice!
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All good recommendations. I also like reading what @[William K.](user:30001) has to say.