MDC 6,755 Posted Friday at 05:10 PM 7 minutes ago, Strike said: You want to strand Astronauts at the ISS? What's wrong with you? We can pack it up and get them home before cancelling Elon’s billions. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 4,025 Posted Friday at 05:11 PM 30 minutes ago, Reality said: Liar. 9 minutes ago, squistion said: https://x.com/kylegriffin1/status/1870149713774706855 Leader Jeffries: Republicans "would rather enact massive tax cuts for their billionaire donors than fund cancer research for children." HT says that’s a lie. Guess we gotta get to the bottom of this 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,686 Posted Friday at 05:11 PM 8 minutes ago, Strike said: Good video about how "bad" things will get if the gov't shuts down: https://x.com/JohnStossel/status/1870127238953197713?ref_src=twsrc^tfw|twcamp^tweetembed|twterm^1870127238953197713|twgr^410755e8ce6b638e7b8c5ddeff1b98d0431dc712|twcon^s1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fredstate.com%2Fbrandon_morse%2F2024%2F12%2F20%2Fjohn-stossel-exposes-just-how-big-of-a-crisis-a-government-shutdown-is-not-n2183459 Oy Vey!!!!! Won't someone think of the trans queer turtle pandas? Who will fund their species change operation? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squistion 1,655 Posted Friday at 05:12 PM https://x.com/Lawrence/status/1870147434246009309 While Elon Musk’s Republican House is doing nothing, @SenSchumer’s Senate is confirming more federal judges today. (Even though Trump ordered Republican senators to stop senate confirmations.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 4,809 Posted Friday at 05:13 PM 2 minutes ago, MDC said: We can pack it up and get them home before cancelling Elon’s billions. I'm sure Elon would go broke without government contracts. Of course, NASA would be dead without them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,686 Posted Friday at 05:14 PM 1 minute ago, MDC said: We can pack it up and get them home before cancelling Elon’s billions. It's funny because you think Elon Companies are just another leech off the government. He's company is literally flying our astronauts into space. They are providing a real tangible service. He's not running a DEI zoo like this bill was going to fund. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegeneral 2,495 Posted Friday at 05:18 PM 2 minutes ago, Cdub100 said: It's funny because you think Elon Companies are just another leech off the government. He's company is literally flying our astronauts into space. They are providing a real tangible service. He's not running a DEI zoo like this bill was going to fund. Elon has executed some great businesses. He was however aided greatly by tax breaks and government subsidies. These are good investments by our government. They all aren’t going to hit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 6,755 Posted Friday at 05:28 PM 13 minutes ago, Strike said: I'm sure Elon would go broke without government contracts. Of course, NASA would be dead without them. If the goal is to belt tighten, the two billionaires in charge should start first. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lickin_starfish 1,784 Posted Friday at 05:40 PM Hopefully, this is true. https://twitter.com/IanJaeger29/status/1870141857835139551 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 4,809 Posted Friday at 05:55 PM 27 minutes ago, MDC said: If the goal is to belt tighten, the two billionaires in charge should start first. Warren Buffett drives a 2014 Cadillac. Just because one has money doesn't mean they don't know the value of it. In fact, I suspect rich people understand the value of money better then poor people. If more poor and middle class people understood the value of money we'd have more upper class and rich people. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 4,809 Posted Friday at 05:56 PM 16 minutes ago, lickin_starfish said: Hopefully, this is true. https://twitter.com/IanJaeger29/status/1870141857835139551 It's true, but doesn't guarantee passage of those bills. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 6,755 Posted Friday at 06:11 PM 14 minutes ago, Strike said: Warren Buffett drives a 2014 Cadillac. Just because one has money doesn't mean they don't know the value of it. In fact, I suspect rich people understand the value of money better then poor people. If more poor and middle class people understood the value of money we'd have more upper class and rich people. My point is that Trump and Elon can talk grift and pork all they want but neither of those 2 will miss a single tee time or Caribbean vacation. They’ll both make bank. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 3,043 Posted Friday at 06:28 PM 16 minutes ago, MDC said: My point is that Trump and Elon can talk grift and pork all they want but neither of those 2 will miss a single tee time or Caribbean vacation. They’ll both make bank. Lol, what an idiot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,300 Posted Friday at 06:29 PM Gubment has shut down 13 times since Reagan. Name once anyone cared or noticed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbycho 206 Posted Friday at 06:30 PM 2 minutes ago, Reality said: Lol, what an idiot. It's amazing how low IQ democrat voters are. It's simply mind boggling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 6,755 Posted Friday at 06:32 PM 3 minutes ago, Reality said: Lol, what an idiot. Typically feminine reply, Shaniqua. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 4,809 Posted Friday at 06:43 PM So the pediatric cancer research people are whining about actually passed the House as a standalone bill last March, but Chuck Schumer stalled it in the Senate. https://x.com/greg_price11/status/1870138912754053447?ref_src=twsrc^tfw|twcamp^tweetembed|twterm^1870138912754053447|twgr^afeab8cf5f78e37ee74a51c5fc2c35bb8838977e|twcon^s1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Flegalinsurrection.com%2F2024%2F12%2Fpediatric-cancer-research-funding-passed-in-march-but-stalled-in-schumers-senate%2F Dems don't care about pediatric cancer research!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegeneral 2,495 Posted Friday at 06:46 PM 15 minutes ago, edjr said: Gubment has shut down 13 times since Reagan. Name once anyone cared or noticed? I recall when Trump had it shutdown in middle of his first term. He got played like a fiddle, got nothing he wanted, and cost us a bunch of money. Art of the deal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,300 Posted Friday at 06:47 PM Just now, thegeneral said: I recall when Trump had it shutdown in middle of his first term. He got played like a fiddle, got nothing he wanted, and cost us a bunch of money. Art of the deal There is no such thing as gubment not costing the taxpayers a bunch of money Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squistion 1,655 Posted Friday at 06:49 PM 6 minutes ago, edjr said: Gubment has shut down 13 times since Reagan. Name once anyone cared or noticed? 12 of the 13 prior shutdowns were all rather brief in nature, with most of them being for about 2-3 days. The longest shutdown was in 2019 for 35 days and perhaps not coincidentally, was under Trump. And I remember that people did notice. The Congressional Budget Office estimated the 2019 shutdown cost the American economy at least $11 billion USD, excluding indirect costs that were difficult to quantify. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018–2019_United_States_federal_government_shutdown Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegeneral 2,495 Posted Friday at 06:53 PM 5 minutes ago, edjr said: There is no such thing as gubment not costing the taxpayers a bunch of money A shutdown that does nothing but cost extra money seems like one of the worst ways they waste money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 3,043 Posted Friday at 06:56 PM 12 minutes ago, Strike said: So the pediatric cancer research people are whining about actually passed the House as a standalone bill last March, but Chuck Schumer stalled it in the Senate. https://x.com/greg_price11/status/1870138912754053447?ref_src=twsrc^tfw|twcamp^tweetembed|twterm^1870138912754053447|twgr^afeab8cf5f78e37ee74a51c5fc2c35bb8838977e|twcon^s1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Flegalinsurrection.com%2F2024%2F12%2Fpediatric-cancer-research-funding-passed-in-march-but-stalled-in-schumers-senate%2F Dems don't care about pediatric cancer research!!!!! Yup, liars, just like the clowns in this thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 3,043 Posted Friday at 06:58 PM 23 minutes ago, MDC said: Typically feminine reply, Shaniqua. Your earlier response was so incredibly stupid that I'm having a hard time believing you were being serious. At least this response made an attempt at humor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,300 Posted Friday at 06:59 PM 9 minutes ago, squistion said: 12 of the 13 prior shutdowns were all rather brief in nature, with most of them being for about 2-3 days. The longest shutdown was in 2019 for 35 days and perhaps not coincidentally, was under Trump. And I remember that people did notice. The Congressional Budget Office estimated the 2019 shutdown cost the American economy at least $11 billion USD, excluding indirect costs that were difficult to quantify. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018–2019_United_States_federal_government_shutdown Biden added 8 trillion in 4 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squistion 1,655 Posted Friday at 07:04 PM 4 minutes ago, edjr said: Biden added 8 trillion in 4 years. Because of a government shut down? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maximum Overkill 1,373 Posted Friday at 07:26 PM 1 hour ago, MDC said: If the goal is to belt tighten, the two billionaires in charge should start first. The Government needs Elon more than Elon needs the Government. NO ELON = NO NASA OR SPACE FORCE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Phantom's Phantom 192 Posted Friday at 07:30 PM 44 minutes ago, Strike said: So the pediatric cancer research people are whining about actually passed the House as a standalone bill last March, but Chuck Schumer stalled it in the Senate. https://x.com/greg_price11/status/1870138912754053447?ref_src=twsrc^tfw|twcamp^tweetembed|twterm^1870138912754053447|twgr^afeab8cf5f78e37ee74a51c5fc2c35bb8838977e|twcon^s1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Flegalinsurrection.com%2F2024%2F12%2Fpediatric-cancer-research-funding-passed-in-march-but-stalled-in-schumers-senate%2F Dems don't care about pediatric cancer research!!!!! Looks like Greg Price aka St. Michael the Archangel, Defend us in Battle | Trump '24 Deputy Rapid Response Director was wrong https://wexton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=972 Maybe don't believe everything you read on x there Slappy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Phantom's Phantom 192 Posted Friday at 07:30 PM 34 minutes ago, Reality said: Yup, liars, just like the clowns in this thread. Aged like milk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 6,755 Posted Friday at 07:44 PM 45 minutes ago, Reality said: Your earlier response was so incredibly stupid that I'm having a hard time believing you were being serious. At least this response made an attempt at humor. You’re playing all the hits today. When do you tell me I’m not worth your time? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,391 Posted Friday at 07:44 PM 4 hours ago, The Phantom's Phantom said: We went through something similar in 2018 under Trump, figures, when he shut down from Dec 22 to Jan 25. President Musk has already came out and said the shutdown should last until Jan 20th but we'll see if he changes his mind. Of course it wasn't catastrophic, but people were affected, people didn't get paid, small businesses were hurt, and the CBO estimated an $8B loss in GDP during that time. So it's not "good" as some idiots would say. Sounds like you're upset because the person who wasn't elected is calling the shots. Why is that a problem now, but hasn't been the last 4 years? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Phantom's Phantom 192 Posted Friday at 07:45 PM It’s funny to me that an African-American man who has 11 children by three different women doesn’t cause outrage and pearl-clutching among the right when said man happens to be white Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Phantom's Phantom 192 Posted Friday at 07:46 PM Just now, TBayXXXVII said: Sounds like you're upset because the person who wasn't elected is calling the shots. Why is that a problem now, but hasn't been the last 4 years? I would think we would all be upset when the worlds richest man has so much influence in govt, but as long as he calls himself Dark Maga you guys don't seem to care. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lickin_starfish 1,784 Posted Friday at 07:49 PM 4 minutes ago, The Phantom's Phantom said: It’s funny to me that an African-American man who has 11 children by three different women doesn’t cause outrage and pearl-clutching among the right when said man happens to be white Another thread where a liberal gets his ass handed to him, so he turns to the race card. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 4,809 Posted Friday at 07:54 PM 23 minutes ago, The Phantom's Phantom said: Looks like Greg Price aka St. Michael the Archangel, Defend us in Battle | Trump '24 Deputy Rapid Response Director was wrong https://wexton.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=972 Maybe don't believe everything you read on x there Slappy. That doesn't contradict what I posted. Maybe don't be a banned alias posting dumb things? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,391 Posted Friday at 07:55 PM 7 minutes ago, The Phantom's Phantom said: I would think we would all be upset when the worlds richest man has so much influence in govt, but as long as he calls himself Dark Maga you guys don't seem to care. So ONE rich man that we know who it is and can be accountable is a problem but a bunch of rich men, behind the curtains in the ears of the politicians, that's ok? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Phantom's Phantom 192 Posted Friday at 08:00 PM 3 minutes ago, TBayXXXVII said: So ONE rich man that we know who it is and can be accountable is a problem but a bunch of rich men, behind the curtains in the ears of the politicians, that's ok? Keep making excuses and rationalizing what should be alarming behavior in our govt. DARK MAGA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbycho 206 Posted Friday at 08:25 PM 24 minutes ago, The Phantom's Phantom said: Keep making excuses and rationalizing what should be alarming behavior in our govt. DARK MAGA Life is good for me. Sorry for you though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,391 Posted Friday at 08:42 PM 2 hours ago, The Phantom's Phantom said: Keep making excuses and rationalizing what should be alarming behavior in our govt. DARK MAGA I'm not making excuses, what I'm wondering is why it's an issue now but it hasn't been not only the last 4 years, but I don't know... the last 20? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 3,043 Posted Friday at 08:42 PM 57 minutes ago, MDC said: You’re playing all the hits today. When do you tell me I’m not worth your time? What does Trump making a tee time have to do with government budgeting? It was an incredibly stupid comparison. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 3,043 Posted Friday at 08:45 PM 1 hour ago, The Phantom's Phantom said: Aged like milk Lol, you're a liar and an idiot. Congratz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
