Here's what happens when the world's richest man buys the presidency

[Keep Right]

Heres what happens when the son of one of the wealthiest billionaires in the world visits Biden in the White House:

 

 

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Here's what happens when the world's richest man buys the presidency

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/bidens-re-election-efforts-bolstered-by-six-figure-donations-george-soros-other-billionaires

 

 

[CharlieH]

Please dont post entire documents- brief description and link to it. Thanks

[jas007]

Social Security will likely be the last thing they cut, and if they do, those cuts will likely be phased in over a number of years.  The easier cuts will come from Medicare and Medicaid.  Those are easier targets. 

[Yellowtail]

A link showing how much the left lies about "tax cuts for the rich". 

 

"Beyond what the Trump tax cuts did for economic growth and federal revenues, it provided major benefits to working families. The officially reported poverty level fell to its lowest rate in 50 years and unemployment rates for minorities and those without a college degree hit all-time lows. Real median household income rose by $5,000, and wages went up by nearly 5 percent. Americans earning under $100,000 saw an average tax cut of 16 percent. And while the tax burden on low-income families went down, the top one percent saw their share of federal taxes go up."

 

Despite CBO’s Predictions, Trump Tax Cuts Were a Boon for America’s Economy and Working Families | The U.S. House Committee on the Budget - House Budget Committee

[Lacessit]

3 minutes ago, CallumWK said:

 

You are talking about the future again, about what MAY happen. You have a crystal ball.

 

FACT is the liberals realized they had been conned for 4 years before the election, and to give voting for the fraud that was put up for election a wide berth.

That she was a fraud, and was conning possible voters with her campaign and polling results, became even more clear when the details were published after she lost the election.

I am merely basing my predictions on what happened last time under Trump. Perhaps you have forgotten how his trade war with China screwed American farmers, so badly they needed massive subsidies to placate them.

 

IMO it will be even worse this time around, because the people Trump appoints to various positions will need only one qualification - absolute loyalty. Competence and nous are not even on the radar.

 

As far as Harris is concerned, Americans will probably never be adult enough to elect a female leader. The Democrats failed to learn that lesson with Clinton.

[frank83628]

3 hours ago, impulse said:

Here's what happens when the world's richest man buys the presidency

 

 

Should'a picked a better candidate.  The 2024 election was the Dems' to lose.  And boy, did they lose.

 

 

That picture is every anti trumper on AN

 

[SunnyinBangrak]

32 minutes ago, simple1 said:

 

Not going to plough through that. Also I don't believe in coincidences 

We were literally forced to accept for 4 years that it was pure coincidence that money came gushing into the biden families bank accounts from dodgy countries the then VP biden held significant power in. Ukraine, China, Russia and Romania for ex. You were notably at the forefront of the pure coincidence movement(even though every participant knew full well it was corruption with s capital C) and no reason whatsoever these millions were flowing .

Bit rich to reincarnate as a non believer in coincidence.

[simple1]

12 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

A link showing how much the left lies about "tax cuts for the rich". 

 

"Beyond what the Trump tax cuts did for economic growth and federal revenues, it provided major benefits to working families. The officially reported poverty level fell to its lowest rate in 50 years and unemployment rates for minorities and those without a college degree hit all-time lows. Real median household income rose by $5,000, and wages went up by nearly 5 percent. Americans earning under $100,000 saw an average tax cut of 16 percent. And while the tax burden on low-income families went down, the top one percent saw their share of federal taxes go up."

 

Despite CBO’s Predictions, Trump Tax Cuts Were a Boon for America’s Economy and Working Families | The U.S. House Committee on the Budget - House Budget Committee

 

Although Dems on the Board, a Republican partisan report. No mention of the increase to the national debt created by trump's tax cuts, which were also used to enrich corporates by share buy back schemes, not reinvested as proposed.

[simple1]

4 minutes ago, SunnyinBangrak said:

We were literally forced to accept for 4 years that it was pure coincidence that money came gushing into the biden families bank accounts from dodgy countries the then VP biden held significant power in. Ukraine, China, Russia and Romania for ex. You were notably at the forefront of the pure coincidence movement(even though every participant knew full well it was corruption with s capital C) and no reason whatsoever these millions were flowing .

Bit rich to reincarnate as a non believer in coincidence.

you've got the wrong member.  Biden corruption has never been proven in a court of law, just allegations by trump world.

[SunnyinBangrak]

3 minutes ago, simple1 said:

you've got the wrong member.  Biden corruption has never been proven in a court of law, just allegations by trump world.

The laptop has now been verified as authentic by hunter himself and every news outlet that falsely called it a Russian plant and conspiracy theory. 

He was the most corrupt President ever and the coverup has destroyed all alphabet agencies, media and intel chiefs. Nobody is still claiming the millions were flowing for no reason as we were previously FORCED to accept.

[impulse]

3 minutes ago, simple1 said:

you've got the wrong member.  Biden corruption has never been proven in a court of law, just allegations by trump world.

 

They can't take it to court as long as he's the sitting president and the Senate won't vote to impeach.

 

But if you read the Hur Report and the House Report on the Biden Crime Family, you'll see evidence out the wazoo.

 

I think they'll let the harmless, senile old guy off when he's out of office.  But the new DOJ may pleasantly surprise me and make an example of him, that if the Dems can do it, so can the Repubs.

 

[GammaGlobulin]

2 hours ago, KhunLA said:

Being the 1% pay 40% , and top 10% pay 76%, of the income tax, that does make sense.

 

 

 

You can hardly expect those on skid row to pay taxes.

Anyway, it is really not necessary for the bottom half of the population to pay income tax.

The productivity of the USA is already so high that income tax for the bottom half can be abolished.

 

 

[frank83628]

5 hours ago, simple1 said:

Interesting opinion piece...

 

GOP legislators are toying with reducing payouts under the system, including raising the retirement age and other benefit cuts. As one GOP representative recently told Fox Business Network, “we're going to have to have some hard decisions” on Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare.

 

Trump’s GOP will be making “hard” choices, meaning they will be cutting benefits, in order to fund tax cuts for wealthy donors.

 

Here's what happens when the world's richest man buys the presidency | Opinion

Another thread about American domestic affairs posted by an Australian, why TF do you care about American  retirement ages and benefit payments? What on earth does it have to do with you?

You are off the chart derangement  sufferer,I think someone should call Guinness to log this as a world record

[Cryingdick]

6 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

 

You can hardly expect those on skid row to pay taxes.

Anyway, it is really not necessary for the bottom half of the population to pay income tax.

The productivity of the USA is already so high that income tax for the bottom half can be abolished.

 

 

 

I always thought anybody making $15 an hour or less shouldn't pay income tax. Then we can stop talking about raising wages which gives the government more money. This will never happen because while they talk about the poor they suck every last dollar out they can. The people in government believe every dollar made belongs to them and what you keep is their magnanimity.

 

As far as social security we should try to get rid of it as quickly as is reasonable.  

[Cryingdick]

1 minute ago, frank83628 said:

Another thread about American domestic affairs posted by an Australian, why TF do you care about American  retirement ages and benefit payments? What on earth does it have to do with you?

You are off the chart derangement  sufferer,I think someone should call Guinness to log this as a world record

 

Even the American expats are obsessed. They claim they are so happy in Thailand but everyday here they are ranting about stuff that shouldn't concern them. I live in the USA or wouldn't post in these threads. 

[Hawaiian]

7 hours ago, Lacessit said:

I am merely basing my predictions on what happened last time under Trump. Perhaps you have forgotten how his trade war with China screwed American farmers, so badly they needed massive subsidies to placate them.

 

IMO it will be even worse this time around, because the people Trump appoints to various positions will need only one qualification - absolute loyalty. Competence and nous are not even on the radar.

 

As far as Harris is concerned, Americans will probably never be adult enough to elect a female leader. The Democrats failed to learn that lesson with Clinton.

The Democrats failed to learn that backing a backstabber doesn't work whether man or woman.

[Hawaiian]

6 hours ago, Cryingdick said:

 

I always thought anybody making $15 an hour or less shouldn't pay income tax. Then we can stop talking about raising wages which gives the government more money. This will never happen because while they talk about the poor they suck every last dollar out they can. The people in government believe every dollar made belongs to them and what you keep is their magnanimity.

 

As far as social security we should try to get rid of it as quickly as is reasonable.  

Even with some of its flaws, Social Security, when funded properly, should not be abandoned.  I would say this even if I was super rich.

[Hawaiian]

7 hours ago, impulse said:

 

They can't take it to court as long as he's the sitting president and the Senate won't vote to impeach.

 

But if you read the Hur Report and the House Report on the Biden Crime Family, you'll see evidence out the wazoo.

 

I think they'll let the harmless, senile old guy off when he's out of office.  But the new DOJ may pleasantly surprise me and make an example of him, that if the Dems can do it, so can the Repubs.

 

It's over.  Leave Biden alone.  His sad legacy is enough punishment for someone who  has virtually no mental capacity left.  The GOP needs to move on and get down to business that benefits all Americans.

[Cryingdick]

1 hour ago, Hawaiian said:

Even with some of its flaws, Social Security, when funded properly, should not be abandoned.  I would say this even if I was super rich.

 

You should be forced to put money into some investment. I would hate to think of living on SS compared to what my private investments have done.

[Hawaiian]

12 minutes ago, Cryingdick said:

 

You should be forced to put money into some investment. I would hate to think of living on SS compared to what my private investments have done.

Granted, private investments usually generate more income than SS.  If participation in SS were optional there would be many that would opt out and the program would probably be underfunded.  I say this as someone with limited knowledge in this area.  Just my opinion.

One downside to private investments is fluctuation and uncertainty in the markets.  Some have lost it all.

Social Security being mandatory is basically a forced retirement saving plan.  Without it many would need to rely on welfare programs funded by general revenues. 

Why I do find disturbing is the restriction on SS as to how the funds

are invested.

[mdr224]

11 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

 

Don't worry, they are not smart enough to realize that.

For a guy that talks about intelligence as much as this guy does, its pretty obvious hes lost a few brain cells living so long in thailand

[Cryingdick]

4 minutes ago, Hawaiian said:

Granted, private investments usually generate more income than SS.  If participation in SS were optional there would be many that would opt out and the program would probably be underfunded.  I say this as someone with limited knowledge in this area.  Just my opinion.

One downside to private investments is fluctuation and uncertainty in the markets.  Some have lost it all.

Social Security being mandatory is basically a forced retirement saving plan.  Without it many would need to rely on welfare programs funded by general revenues. 

Why I do find disturbing is the restriction on SS as to how the funds

are invested.

 

I don't mind contributing to it. I don't like how much of the budget it takes to fund a program that is so underwhelming in performance.

[Cryingdick]

2 minutes ago, mdr224 said:

For a guy that talks about intelligence as much as this guy does, its pretty obvious hes lost a few brain cells living so long in thailand

 

He considers himself the smart one. 

[Hawaiian]

Just now, Cryingdick said:

 

I don't mind contributing to it. I don't like how much of the budget it takes to fund a program that is so underwhelming in performance.

SS is funded by employer/employee FICA taxes.  SSI payments come from the general fund.  As to how much it costs to actually administer SS, I don't know.

[Cryingdick]

1 minute ago, Hawaiian said:

SS is funded by employer/employee FICA taxes.  SSI payments come from the general fund.  As to how much it costs to actually administer SS, I don't know.

 

Well when the idea of cutting government comes up people always talk about not cutting SS. They always say SS and Medicare are about 60% of the US budget. 

[Hawaiian]

10 minutes ago, Cryingdick said:

 

Well when the idea of cutting government comes up people always talk about not cutting SS. They always say SS and Medicare are about 60% of the US budget. 

Good question.  Both Social Security and Medicare are funded by payroll taxes.  I would say that the average person is poorly informed when making such statements.  Budgets are often very complex and confusing and the figures tend to have a lot of footnotes.  Not my area of expertise.

[Cryingdick]

2 minutes ago, Hawaiian said:

Good question.  Both Social Security and Medicare are funded by payroll taxes.  I would say that the average person is poorly informed when making such statements.  Budgets are often very complex and confusing and the figures tend to have a lot of footnotes.  Not my area of expertise.

 

It's the latest talking point on why DOGE can't cut $2 trillion because of SS, Medicare and the military being such a huge part. I don't know either but the debt bothers me.

[Hawaiian]

7 minutes ago, Cryingdick said:

 

It's the latest talking point on why DOGE can't cut $2 trillion because of SS, Medicare and the military being such a huge part. I don't know either but the debt bothers me.

There's no doubt the national debt is an albatross around America's neck.  Sooner or later, the day of reckoning will come, but there are things that can forestall that day.

For the umpteenth time the DOD has failed their audit.  They are unable to account for, or perhaps unwilling, to account for all of the money spent.  That's telling of wasteful spending.  Time for Congress to grow some ***** and cut funding and DEMAND accountability. 

[rattlesnake]

You chose your username well.

[Cryingdick]

9 minutes ago, Hawaiian said:

There's no doubt the national debt is an albatross around America's neck.  Sooner or later, the day of reckoning will come, but there are things that can forestall that day.

For the umpteenth time the DOD has failed their audit.  They are unable to account for, or perhaps unwilling, to account for all of the money spent.  That's telling of wasteful spending.  Time for Congress to grow some ***** and cut funding and DEMAND accountability. 

 

Well if we can't budget our way it of it, then the only other way forward is to make more money. It is going to take a combination of the two.