Aren't You Glad You Voted For Trump

[JerryBaumchen 1,385]

16 minutes ago, nigel99 said:

Can’t believe that Trump politicised a plane crash while recovery efforts were underway. He’s a despicable excuse of a person.

Not even to mention that he had fired aviation safety officials less than a week before, because Elon complained they were too strict and hampering Space X with their safety requirements.

Hi Nigel,

It is what he is.

Jerry Baumchen

[jakee 1,534]

23 minutes ago, nigel99 said:

Can’t believe that Trump politicised a plane crash while recovery efforts were underway. He’s a despicable excuse of a person.

It might not be the worst thing he or other Presidents have ever done, but I struggle to think of a more horrendous bit of public speaking. An unfathomable level of callous, tone-deaf, narcissism.

[JerryBaumchen 1,385]

Hi folks,

As I continue to say:  Aren't you glad you voted for Trump.

 In Oregon, at least, rates of Medicaid enrollment are highest in Trump strongholds.

In Oregon, Trump’s Base Would Suffer Most From Medicaid Cuts

Jerry Baumchen

 

[BIGUN 1,344]

3 hours ago, JerryBaumchen said:

rates of Medicaid enrollment are highest in Trump strongholds.

Evening, Jerry. It was temporary. Two schools; one saying an outage, the other a shutdown. In either case, “We have confirmed no payments have been affected — they are still being processed and sent,” Leavitt said. “We expect the portal will be back online shortly.”

It's back up and running. 

 

[JerryBaumchen 1,385]

19 hours ago, BIGUN said:

Evening, Jerry. It was temporary. Two schools; one saying an outage, the other a shutdown. In either case, “We have confirmed no payments have been affected — they are still being processed and sent,” Leavitt said. “We expect the portal will be back online shortly.”

It's back up and running. 

 

Hi Keith,

I think it is just a pause in the effort.  I think they will be back with Plan B.

Jerry Baumchen

[gowlerk 2,217]

8 minutes ago, JerryBaumchen said:

Hi Keith,

I think it is just a pause in the effort.  I think they will be back with Plan B.

Jerry Baumchen

If you want to know what is coming just read project 2025. It's all there laid out in detail.

[JerryBaumchen 1,385]

5 hours ago, gowlerk said:

If you want to know what is coming just read project 2025. It's all there laid out in detail.

Hi Ken,

And, people should remember that during his campaign, Trump said that there were parts of it he liked.  I think he meant the 99 44/100% parts.

Jerry Baumchen

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Hi folks,

Who would believe that Trump could 'use' people:  Beyond betrayed," she said. "They used us. 

Venezuelans in Florida angry at Trump TPS immigration move : NPR

Jerry Baumchen

 

[JerryBaumchen 1,385]

Hi folks,

I wonder if those farmers now regret voting for the idiot:   “As a result, all that Trump managed to accomplish was to anger local . . .  farmers who lost more than 2 billion gallons of water that flowed, unused and unusable, into the dry lake bed of the Tulare basin, where it will be unavailable to farmers in the coming hot season.”

Trump's California water release order criticized as wasteful and ineffective

Jerry Baumchen

PS)  Since this water cannot reach L.A., I wonder if Trump might decide to pump it to Gaza, where they surely could use it. 

 

Edited February 5 by JerryBaumchen

[nigel99 528]

2 hours ago, JerryBaumchen said:

Hi folks,

I wonder if those farmers now regret voting for the idiot:   “As a result, all that Trump managed to accomplish was to anger local . . .  farmers who lost more than 2 billion gallons of water that flowed, unused and unusable, into the dry lake bed of the Tulare basin, where it will be unavailable to farmers in the coming hot season.”

Trump's California water release order criticized as wasteful and ineffective

Jerry Baumchen

PS)  Since this water cannot reach L.A., I wonder if Trump might decide to pump it to Gaza, where they surely could use it. 

 

It’s strange to see some people’s logic. Last night talking to someone and he was raving how clever and strategic Trump is. This guys a successful and now retired businessman. 

I wish people would stop bowing to the bully and his lies. The whole tariff worked smoke screen is a recent example. Turns out that all/most of the things Canada and Mexico said they would do, they are already doing! 

I imagine the conversation with Mexican president. “I’ll tariff you till you stop the drugs”

“Si Senor Trump, what if we send 10000 troops?”

Trump “Ok, but do it quickly, I want them there like yesterday” 

“Yes no problem, we will do it quicker than yesterday, we will do it in 2021!

[BIGUN 1,344]

8 minutes ago, nigel99 said:

“Yes no problem, we will do it quicker than yesterday, we will do it in 2021!

Afternoon, Nigel.

They did it for one month. 

Here's a more in-depth article than the false X meme going around the internet

https://www.newsweek.com/mexico-national-guard-soldiers-border-make-any-difference-trump-tariff-talks-2026177

[nigel99 528]

10 minutes ago, BIGUN said:

Afternoon, Nigel.

They did it for one month. 

Here's a more in-depth article than the false X meme going around the internet

https://www.newsweek.com/mexico-national-guard-soldiers-border-make-any-difference-trump-tariff-talks-2026177

I won’t touch X and haven’t for a long time;)

Maybe we read that article very differently, but my take is that it’s a political move to shut Trump up and is unlikely to make much difference in real terms. Not only that but it undermines the Mexican PMs efforts to address the cartels and murders by diverting resources.

I get that there is a drug problem in the US and the southern border is a problem. My problem isn’t with making changes, but using bullying and manipulation to do it, coupled with lies. 

By the way, Australia is not a signatory to the UN human rights charter and we frequently get chastised. We probably treat illegal immigrants worse the US does. But it’s not enough for our right wing politicians, and the last 5-10 days there has been a surge in anti immigration against legal migrants - especially non white people. 

[BIGUN 1,344]

48 minutes ago, nigel99 said:

My problem isn’t with making changes, but using bullying and manipulation to do it, coupled with lies. 

No argument, brother.  A more methodical phased approach.

[JerryBaumchen 1,385]

59 minutes ago, nigel99 said:

I won’t touch X and haven’t for a long time;)

Maybe we read that article very differently, but my take is that it’s a political move to shut Trump up and is unlikely to make much difference in real terms. Not only that but it undermines the Mexican PMs efforts to address the cartels and murders by diverting resources.

I get that there is a drug problem in the US and the southern border is a problem. My problem isn’t with making changes, but using bullying and manipulation to do it, coupled with lies. 

By the way, Australia is not a signatory to the UN human rights charter and we frequently get chastised. We probably treat illegal immigrants worse the US does. But it’s not enough for our right wing politicians, and the last 5-10 days there has been a surge in anti immigration against legal migrants - especially non white people. 

Hi Nigel,

Re:  using bullying and manipulation to do it, coupled with lies. 

IMO it is what he is.  Nothing more than a bully.

Jerry Baumchen

 

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On 2/5/2025 at 4:04 PM, BIGUN said:

No argument, brother.  A more methodical phased approach.

 I think we once agreed on Gen. Milley's need to be relieved of command.As well as disastrous effects of DEI in our Services. So I assume you would admire the  methodical unphased approach, refreshing as to the vast changes in the DOD, every branch all the way down to the Coast Guards New Commandant. The only portrait  of soon to be Major Gen. Milley is a big square stain and three holes in a wall of the Pentagon.

I'm sure the EMC approach will serve us, unburdened by what has been.

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On 2/5/2025 at 12:20 PM, JerryBaumchen said:

Hi folks,

I wonder if those farmers now regret voting for the idiot:   “As a result, all that Trump managed to accomplish was to anger local . . .  farmers who lost more than 2 billion gallons of water that flowed, unused and unusable, into the dry lake bed of the Tulare basin, where it will be unavailable to farmers in the coming hot season.”

Trump's California water release order criticized as wasteful and ineffective

Jerry Baumchen

PS)  Since this water cannot reach L.A., I wonder if Trump might decide to pump it to Gaza, where they surely could use it. 

 

Hi Jerry

 It's raining like cats and dogs in SoCal right now,so it's all just water under the bridge. I had a unique perspective on the wildfires. Castaic, Hughes fire was the next town north, the Santa Ana winds blow west, so we were lucky. The success in appling "Heavy" air power was impressive on full display laying foschek in 40-50 kt winds. Without any wars I hope to see more National Guard resources utilized for our people. 

Now to the failures there were many. Bill said it best "Welcome to the Bungle." 

 

Edited February 14 by richravizza

[JerryBaumchen 1,385]

15 minutes ago, richravizza said:

Hi Jerry

 It's raining like cats and dogs in SoCal right now,so it's all just water under the bridge. I had a unique perspective on the wildfires. Castaic, Hughes fire was the next town north, the Santa Ana winds blow west, so we were lucky. The success in appling "Heavy" air power was impressive on full display laying foschek in 40-50 kt winds. Without any wars I hope to see more National Guard resources utilized for our people. 

Now to the failures there were many. Bill said it best "Welcome to the Bungle." 

 

Hi Rich,

Re:   It's raining like cats and dogs in SoCal right now

I've worked in LA when it was doing that.  Most folks don't think it could; they only think of the sun & Disneyland.

Re:  Trump’s tariffs threaten to “blow a hole” in the U.S. auto manufacturing industry

Ford CEO warns Trump tariffs threaten to ‘blow a hole’ in US auto industry

I wonder how many of those auto workers still are glad that they voted for Trump.

Jerry Baumchen

PS)  If anyone thinks that the Reagan Recession of '83 was bad, just hang onto your seats.

“Fasten your seatbelts. It’s going to be a bumpy night.” - This Day in Quotes

[richravizza 28]

On 2/5/2025 at 2:42 PM, nigel99 said:

It’s strange to see some people’s logic. Last night talking to someone and he was raving how clever and strategic Trump is. This guys a successful and now retired businessman. 

 Turdo is about to retire too..LOL

 I wonder when His plan was concocked,"at a time when we will continue to do what we have been doing,and that time is everyday." Sounds familiar.

We could sell T Shirts ! "I SURVIVED THE TRADE WARS 2/5/25-2/5/25"

[richravizza 28]

5 minutes ago, JerryBaumchen said:

Hi Rich,

Re:   It's raining like cats and dogs in SoCal right now

I've worked in LA when it was doing that.  Most folks don't think it could; they only think of the sun & Disneyland.

Re:  Trump’s tariffs threaten to “blow a hole” in the U.S. auto manufacturing industry

Ford CEO warns Trump tariffs threaten to ‘blow a hole’ in US auto industry

I wonder how many of those auto workers still are glad that they voted for Trump.

Jerry Baumchen

PS)  If anyone thinks that the Reagan Recession of '83 was bad, just hang onto your seats.

“Fasten your seatbelts. It’s going to be a bumpy night.” - This Day in Quotes

RE; The Big Three, the Unions and Wall street were paid well by the previous admin.Over the years They take Green New deal$ and bailout after bailout,but the union workers got the raw deal.  We reap what we sow, tomorrows quote.

https://www.autoblog.com/news/ford-ceo-trashes-large-evs-saying-the-problems-are-unresolvable#:~:text=According to InsideEVs%2C Ford CEO,cases for an electric vehicle.

Slow down, if you want to get retro, we're trying to recovering from Generational inflation Carter style.I've got a Tim Walls joke if anyones interested in a laugh.

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On 2/5/2025 at 3:14 PM, nigel99 said:

I won’t touch X and haven’t for a long time;)

Maybe we read that article very differently, but my take is that it’s a political move to shut Trump up and is unlikely to make much difference in real terms. Not only that but it undermines the Mexican PMs efforts to address the cartels and murders by diverting resources.

I get that there is a drug problem in the US and the southern border is a problem. My problem isn’t with making changes, but using bullying and manipulation to do it, coupled with lies. 

By the way, Australia is not a signatory to the UN human rights charter and we frequently get chastised. We probably treat illegal immigrants worse the US does. But it’s not enough for our right wing politicians, and the last 5-10 days there has been a surge in anti immigration against legal migrants - especially non white people. 

nigle.. You nailed it!!

Mexico is complicit in both, the broader border and drug problem.

The two kitchen table issues that got Trump elected.

Overdose deaths alone are insane.In one year we lose twice as many people as all those lost in Vietnam.Since the opioid crisis and the introduction of fentanyl.I believe more Americans have died from overdose than all our wars to date, including WW!!.

Latest word  "border encounters" are down 95%,but the Cartels are pissed, taking pot shots at our Agents. Some think they pose a "clear and present danger." 

[BIGUN 1,344]

14 hours ago, richravizza said:

I think we once agreed on Gen. Milley's need to be relieved of command

I agreed there should be a tribunal and "if" guilty.

14 hours ago, richravizza said:

So I assume you would admire the  methodical unphased approach, refreshing as to the vast changes in the DOD, every branch all the way down to the Coast Guards New Commandant. 

That would be a bad assumption. "Generals what do we need to roll back and what do we need to do moving forward?" Without buyoff from the lower levels; you'll never have commitment, only compliance.  

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15 hours ago, richravizza said:

RE; The Big Three, the Unions and Wall street were paid well by the previous admin.

And now Elon Musk is being well paid by this one.  $38 billion (of your money) just two days ago!  Not bad for a few week's work.

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we're trying to recovering from Generational inflation Carter style.

Fortunately we can now replace that with generational inflation, Trump style.  MAEA!

https://abc6onyourside.com/news/nation-world/us-inflation-ticks-up-as-cost-of-groceries-gasoline-grow-federal-reserve-eggs-bird-flu-trump-tariffs-policy-economy

[JerryBaumchen 1,385]

Hi folks,

It will be interesting to see how the non-MAGA Republicans react to this:  “He who saves his Country does not violate any Law”

Donald Trump Admits He Thinks He Can Break Any Law He Wants

Now, where have I heard that before:  "...but when the President does it, that means it is not illegal..."

Nixon says, "...but when the President does it, that means it is not illegal..."

Jerry Baumchen

[billvon 3,030]

54 minutes ago, JerryBaumchen said:

It will be interesting to see how the non-MAGA Republicans react to this:  “He who saves his Country does not violate any Law”

So if someone assassinated Trump, and could prove that he was doing it to save the US, he would be free to go?

Fascinating.

[gowlerk 2,217]

41 minutes ago, billvon said:

So if someone assassinated Trump, and could prove that he was doing it to save the US, he would be free to go?

Fascinating.

Be careful Bill. The NSA is still fully staffed.