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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Jul 19, 2020 13:50:36 GMT -5
If his mouth is moving, it’s a lie.
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Post by thyme4change on Jul 19, 2020 17:02:17 GMT -5
Also, what process is he using to sign this new health care? Is it going to be a law, going through congress? Or is he just single handedly creating legislation these days?
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Post by djAdvocate on Jul 19, 2020 17:36:13 GMT -5
executive order, inbetween stints to the golf course and hamberders.
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Post by billisonboard on Jul 19, 2020 19:44:18 GMT -5
Wallace pointed out that in three years, Trump has not unveiled his promised replacement.
Trump responded: “We’re signing a healthcare plan within two weeks, a full and complete healthcare plan that the supreme court decision on DACA [an immigration decision which went against the administration] gave me the right to do. link The DACA case? This should be an interesting thought process.
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Post by happyhoix on Jul 19, 2020 20:55:32 GMT -5
Wallace pointed out that in three years, Trump has not unveiled his promised replacement.
Trump responded: “We’re signing a healthcare plan within two weeks, a full and complete healthcare plan that the supreme court decision on DACA [an immigration decision which went against the administration] gave me the right to do. link The DACA case? This should be an interesting thought process. Yes, he’s going to make an executive order to create cheap and beautiful health insurance that everyone will adore because health insurance is easy. Kushner probably wrote it on the back of an envelope in between curing covid and fixing the Palestine conflict because he’s a genius.
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Post by billisonboard on Jul 19, 2020 21:23:17 GMT -5
Wallace pointed out that in three years, Trump has not unveiled his promised replacement.
Trump responded: “We’re signing a healthcare plan within two weeks, a full and complete healthcare plan that the supreme court decision on DACA [an immigration decision which went against the administration] gave me the right to do. link The DACA case? This should be an interesting thought process. Yes, he’s going to make an executive order to create cheap and beautiful health insurance that everyone will adore because health insurance is easy. Kushner probably wrote it on the back of an envelope in between curing covid and fixing the Palestine conflict because he’s a genius. Ha ha ha: President Trump and top White House officials are privately considering a controversial strategy to act without legal authority to enact new federal policies — starting with immigration, administration officials tell Axios.
Between the lines: The White House thinking is being heavily influenced by John Yoo, the lawyer who wrote the Bush administration's justification for waterboarding after 9/11.
Yoo detailed the theory in a National Review article, spotted atop Trump’s desk in the Oval Office, which argues that the Supreme Court's 5-4 DACA ruling last month "makes it easy for presidents to violate the law." link Not.
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Post by happyhoix on Jul 20, 2020 6:20:46 GMT -5
Yes, he’s going to make an executive order to create cheap and beautiful health insurance that everyone will adore because health insurance is easy. Kushner probably wrote it on the back of an envelope in between curing covid and fixing the Palestine conflict because he’s a genius. Ha ha ha: President Trump and top White House officials are privately considering a controversial strategy to act without legal authority to enact new federal policies — starting with immigration, administration officials tell Axios.
Between the lines: The White House thinking is being heavily influenced by John Yoo, the lawyer who wrote the Bush administration's justification for waterboarding after 9/11.
Yoo detailed the theory in a National Review article, spotted atop Trump’s desk in the Oval Office, which argues that the Supreme Court's 5-4 DACA ruling last month "makes it easy for presidents to violate the law." link Not. I wasn’t trying to be funny. I’m sure trump 100 percent thinks he ( or his SIL) has come up with the best healthcare plan ever and once he illegally rams it into place we will be so happy about it he’ll win the Nobel peace prize.
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Post by billisonboard on Jul 20, 2020 8:59:45 GMT -5
Ha ha ha: President Trump and top White House officials are privately considering a controversial strategy to act without legal authority to enact new federal policies — starting with immigration, administration officials tell Axios.
Between the lines: The White House thinking is being heavily influenced by John Yoo, the lawyer who wrote the Bush administration's justification for waterboarding after 9/11.
Yoo detailed the theory in a National Review article, spotted atop Trump’s desk in the Oval Office, which argues that the Supreme Court's 5-4 DACA ruling last month "makes it easy for presidents to violate the law." link Not. I wasn’t trying to be funny. I’m sure trump 100 percent thinks he ( or his SIL) has come up with the best healthcare plan ever and once he illegally rams it into place we will be so happy about it he’ll win the Nobel peace prize. In retrospect, I did a poor job of conveying my point. You are likely correct on what he is thinking. I am concerned about taking things too lightly. I don’t think President Trump is consciencely plotting to destroy our democratic processes. He doesn't sit in the Oval Office rubbing his hands together with an evil laugh discussing what he can do next. But the net result of his actions are taking the nation in a direction i think is very dangerous. The Presidency needs to be reined in. Not President Trump specifically, but the powers of the office itself.
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Post by happyhoix on Jul 20, 2020 9:05:13 GMT -5
I wasn’t trying to be funny. I’m sure trump 100 percent thinks he ( or his SIL) has come up with the best healthcare plan ever and once he illegally rams it into place we will be so happy about it he’ll win the Nobel peace prize. In retrospect, I did a poor job of conveying my point. You are likely correct on what he is thinking. I am concerned about taking things too lightly. I don’t think President Trump is consciencely plotting to destroy our democratic processes. He doesn't sit in the Oval Office rubbing his hands together with an evil laugh discussing what he can do next. But the net result of his actions are taking the nation in a direction i think is very dangerous. The Presidency needs to be reined in. Not President Trump specifically, but the powers of the office itself. Agee. Speaking of which, what about the people being president coed up the street and shoved into vans by federal officers in Portland? Why isn’t that a bigger story?
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Post by billisonboard on Jul 20, 2020 9:21:33 GMT -5
In retrospect, I did a poor job of conveying my point. You are likely correct on what he is thinking. I am concerned about taking things too lightly. I don’t think President Trump is consciencely plotting to destroy our democratic processes. He doesn't sit in the Oval Office rubbing his hands together with an evil laugh discussing what he can do next. But the net result of his actions are taking the nation in a direction i think is very dangerous. The Presidency needs to be reined in. Not President Trump specifically, but the powers of the office itself. Agee. Speaking of which, what about the people being president coed up the street and shoved into vans by federal officers in Portland? Why isn’t that a bigger story? Unsympathetic victims is my first thought.
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Report: Kasich to speak at Democratic convention on behalf of BidenFormer Ohio Gov. John Kasich (R) is expected to speak on behalf of former Vice President Joe Biden at the Democratic National Convention next month. It’s unclear if Kasich will explicitly endorse the presumptive Democratic nominee when he speaks at the convention. But the expected remarks would amount to a major show of support for Biden by a lifelong Republican who rose to political prominence amid the Tea Party movement a decade ago. Report: Kasich to speak at Democratic convention on behalf of Biden
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Report: Kasich to speak at Democratic convention on behalf of BidenFormer Ohio Gov. John Kasich (R) is expected to speak on behalf of former Vice President Joe Biden at the Democratic National Convention next month. It’s unclear if Kasich will explicitly endorse the presumptive Democratic nominee when he speaks at the convention. But the expected remarks would amount to a major show of support for Biden by a lifelong Republican who rose to political prominence amid the Tea Party movement a decade ago. Report: Kasich to speak at Democratic convention on behalf of Biden Awesome. I think there will be a bunch of people pushing the "D" for the first time in their lives. They are also hoping it will be the last. I am hoping it is enough people in the right places.
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Report: Kasich to speak at Democratic convention on behalf of BidenFormer Ohio Gov. John Kasich (R) is expected to speak on behalf of former Vice President Joe Biden at the Democratic National Convention next month. It’s unclear if Kasich will explicitly endorse the presumptive Democratic nominee when he speaks at the convention. But the expected remarks would amount to a major show of support for Biden by a lifelong Republican who rose to political prominence amid the Tea Party movement a decade ago. Report: Kasich to speak at Democratic convention on behalf of Biden Don’t know what is motivating Kasich more, hatred of trump or friendship with Biden. Probably both. Very hopeful if Biden gets elected he’ll go back to the parties working across the aisle, at least on some stuff. The important stuff - like healthcare.
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Trump cancels Jacksonville portion of Republican convention planned for August due to COVIDWASHINGTON – President Donald Trump announced Thursday he is canceling the Jacksonville portion of the Republican National Convention that had been planned next month because of the coronavirus pandemic, a major setback in his effort to energize his struggling bid for reelection. "The timing for this event is not right," Trump told reporters at the White House during his latest briefing on the virus. "There's nothing more important than keeping our people safe." Trump said that he would deliver remarks to formally accept his party's nomination for president but offered no details on where or when that would happen. The move was not only a significant blow to his campaign but also appeared to undermine the president's narrative that the country is ready to reopen for business. Trump cancels Jacksonville portion of Republican convention planned for August due to COVID
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What's changed? You knew he was a liar when you voted him in office. The wealthy Republicans who want to oust Trump in November's election WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Jimmy Tosh, who runs a multi-million dollar hog and grain farm in Tennessee, is a lifelong Republican. He is pro-gun, supports lower taxes and agrees with most of Republican President Donald Trump's agenda. He is also spending his money to help defeat Trump in November's election. "I agree with 80% of the things he does; I just cannot stand a liar," Tosh, 70, said of Trump. Tosh is one of a growing number of wealthy conservative Americans who say Trump is a threat to democracy and the long-term health of the Republican Party. They are actively supporting his Democratic opponent in the Nov. 3 vote, former Vice President Joe Biden. www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/the-wealthy-republicans-who-want-to-oust-trump-in-november-s-election/ar-BB1785Oz?ocid=spartan-dhp-feeds
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Jul 25, 2020 10:15:42 GMT -5
What's changed? You knew he was a liar when you voted him in office. The wealthy Republicans who want to oust Trump in November's election WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Jimmy Tosh, who runs a multi-million dollar hog and grain farm in Tennessee, is a lifelong Republican. He is pro-gun, supports lower taxes and agrees with most of Republican President Donald Trump's agenda. He is also spending his money to help defeat Trump in November's election. "I agree with 80% of the things he does; I just cannot stand a liar," Tosh, 70, said of Trump. Tosh is one of a growing number of wealthy conservative Americans who say Trump is a threat to democracy and the long-term health of the Republican Party. They are actively supporting his Democratic opponent in the Nov. 3 vote, former Vice President Joe Biden. www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/the-wealthy-republicans-who-want-to-oust-trump-in-november-s-election/ar-BB1785Oz?ocid=spartan-dhp-feedsI am guessing someone noticed he could only afford two private jets instead of three this year after Trump's trade fiasco and the mishandling of the supply chain during the pandemic. If he's not making them even richer then obviously Trump needs to go.
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Post by thyme4change on Jul 25, 2020 10:16:17 GMT -5
McSally is running ads about how we cant count on foreign drugs anymore and we have to bring manufacturing back to the US - a move which won't decrease the price of pharmaceuticals. And Trump is pushing to import more drugs. I wish the GOP would pick a policy and work it.
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Post by billisonboard on Jul 25, 2020 10:23:54 GMT -5
What's changed? You knew he was a liar when you voted him in office. The wealthy Republicans who want to oust Trump in November's election WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Jimmy Tosh, who runs a multi-million dollar hog and grain farm in Tennessee, is a lifelong Republican. He is pro-gun, supports lower taxes and agrees with most of Republican President Donald Trump's agenda. He is also spending his money to help defeat Trump in November's election. "I agree with 80% of the things he does; I just cannot stand a liar," Tosh, 70, said of Trump. Tosh is one of a growing number of wealthy conservative Americans who say Trump is a threat to democracy and the long-term health of the Republican Party. They are actively supporting his Democratic opponent in the Nov. 3 vote, former Vice President Joe Biden. www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/the-wealthy-republicans-who-want-to-oust-trump-in-november-s-election/ar-BB1785Oz?ocid=spartan-dhp-feeds"Oh, it won't be that bad once he is in office," Fast forward four years "Shit, it has been even worse than I thought possible." The reality of how he would govern is my take of what has changed.
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McSally is running ads about how we cant count on foreign drugs anymore and we have to bring manufacturing back to the US - a move which won't decrease the price of pharmaceuticals. And Trump is pushing to import more drugs. I wish the GOP would pick a policy and work it. You are asking for the republicans to have consistency on healthcare. Lol. Obamacare is based on a conservative position. There are no other options for them. It is the reason the have been flailing on this topic ever since. Given our current situation, someone has realized that voters might notice if they lose their coverage
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Post by happyhoix on Jul 28, 2020 10:28:57 GMT -5
President flip flop changed his mind and now says he’ll accept the Republican nomination in North Carolina, the state he huffed angrily away from in June because they refused to let him pack a conference center with middle age and older.
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Post by sesfw on Jul 28, 2020 11:41:01 GMT -5
Obamacare is based on a conservative position.
The biggest thing wrong with ACA is the cost. No limitations were placed on what insurance companies could charge.
The first year it went in, our SS did NOT have a cost of living increase but out premiums increased $41 for each of us. That meant a $82 decrease in our net SS amount per month, and our co-pay increased 80%.
Hard to take on a limited budget.
Of course the WH can't see that far down the 'ladder' of us common folk
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Obamacare is based on a conservative position.The biggest thing wrong with ACA is the cost. No limitations were placed on what insurance companies could charge. The first year it went in, our SS did NOT have a cost of living increase but out premiums increased $41 for each of us. That meant a $82 decrease in our net SS amount per month, and our co-pay increased 80%. Hard to take on a limited budget. Of course the WH can't see that far down the 'ladder' of us common folk So what is your solution. I bet you don't have one except leave 20 million people uninsured.
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Post by tbop77 on Jul 28, 2020 11:57:19 GMT -5
Obamacare is based on a conservative position.The biggest thing wrong with ACA is the cost. No limitations were placed on what insurance companies could charge. The first year it went in, our SS did NOT have a cost of living increase but out premiums increased $41 for each of us. That meant a $82 decrease in our net SS amount per month, and our co-pay increased 80%. Hard to take on a limited budget. Of course the WH can't see that far down the 'ladder' of us common folk So what is your solution. I bet you don't have one except leave 20 million people uninsured. If I remember correctly, Mitch McConnell was busy making sure President Obama was a one term president.
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Limitations were placed in as much as a high percentage of premiums collected had to pay for care... I got a refund check one year because my company didn’t meet that threshold.
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Post by pulmonarymd on Jul 28, 2020 12:07:38 GMT -5
So what is your solution. I bet you don't have one except leave 20 million people uninsured. If I remember correctly, Mitch McConnell was busy making sure President Obama was a one term president.
Yes. Republicans like to avoid the fact that Obamacare was based on a Heritage Foundation idea, a conservative think tank, and was put into place by Romney, the Republican governor in MA. Since the ACA passed, they have promised to have a healthcare plan, but other than repealing the ACA, we have seen nothing. Guess 10 years is long enough. The problem for them, is that the pandemic will accelerate the popularity of universal healthcare, as the job losses will after the middle class, and they will need to figure out a way to allow people to get insurance. But they have nothing. All they do is criticize, without offering solutions. It is one way to prevent people from complaining though. If you have no plan, it can't be criticized. How long people will accept this from conservatives is beyond me.
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Jul 28, 2020 13:32:19 GMT -5
Obamacare is based on a conservative position.The biggest thing wrong with ACA is the cost. No limitations were placed on what insurance companies could charge. The first year it went in, our SS did NOT have a cost of living increase but out premiums increased $41 for each of us. That meant a $82 decrease in our net SS amount per month, and our co-pay increased 80%. Hard to take on a limited budget. Of course the WH can't see that far down the 'ladder' of us common folk There were years where many people working did not receive a raise (even before the ACA) and yet our healthcare costs were higher. People don't seem to remember that though. They only remember when it happened after the ACA was enacted because they hated it so much. Sadly, the Republicans were supposed to come up with a better/cheaper/more inclusive option when the ACA passed. What have we heard? Crickets.
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Obamacare is based on a conservative position.The biggest thing wrong with ACA is the cost. No limitations were placed on what insurance companies could charge. The first year it went in, our SS did NOT have a cost of living increase but out premiums increased $41 for each of us. That meant a $82 decrease in our net SS amount per month, and our co-pay increased 80%. Hard to take on a limited budget. Of course the WH can't see that far down the 'ladder' of us common folk There were years where many people working did not receive a raise (even before the ACA) and yet our healthcare costs were higher. People don't seem to remember that though. They only remember when it happened after the ACA was enacted because they hated it so much. Sadly, the Republicans were supposed to come up with a better/cheaper/more inclusive option when the ACA passed. What have we heard? Crickets. I remember several years in a row that my costs went up more than my raise and my paycheck went down. I also remember my doctors no longer being covered because I changed jobs, or we decided to change to my husband's plan because it didn't go up as much as mine, or through no fault of my own, my company decided to switch companies. I think I have had 14 different primary care docs in 30 years. Meanwhile, single payer would cover every doctor, always.
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Post by djAdvocate on Aug 1, 2020 16:02:33 GMT -5
I think this map is really good: www.270towin.com/maps/consensus-2020-electoral-map-forecastbut I would point out that calling FL and AZ a tossup right now is stretching it a bit. those states are pretty solidly Democratic CURRENTLY. I have my doubts about Biden being able to hold onto them, but if he does, there is NO WAY TRUMP CAN WIN. I am changing my rating to GA to tossup. as much as I have my doubts about it, I am not going to argue with the polling, and Biden is within 2% there. it is too close to call. so, basically, this is Biden's to lose at this point. but I wouldn't rule that out. Democrats are really good at losing. 3:2 are my odds on Biden today.
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