He spent 150 million during his first term; why do you think it will be less this time? Only possibility is health issues.Trump hasn’t spent $100 million on golf trips. Can we use actual numbers for a change?
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He spent 150 million during his first term; why do you think it will be less this time? Only possibility is health issues.Trump hasn’t spent $100 million on golf trips. Can we use actual numbers for a change?
Massive waste in government spending is a myth. Just like the Deep State. Concepts fit for consumption by MAGA.
Trump for the most part is cutting government services not waste. We will see how it goes over with voters in two years.
Illinois and the Federal government are two completely different animals. State of Illinois has a great deal more corruption and waste than the federal government. Also, I really don't care about waste in states that I don’t live in.Most people consider 10s of billions being spent on non-citizens to be waste. Dems consider it needed services. Wouldn’t be needed if we just enforced laws over the last few years.
Dems acting like there isn’t a ton of waste in govt spending is a pretty terrible message. 20/80. Most people don’t buy it. We’ve all seen it at local, state, and federal levels.
Someone from Illinois acting like there isn’t a ton of government waste is pretty nuts.
There are all kinds of "services" that are nothing more than waste. Studying transgender mice is just the start.Illinois and the Federal government are two completely different animals. State of Illinois has a great deal more corruption and waste than the federal government. Also, I really don't care about waste in states that I don’t live in.
Based on the people I know that work for the federal government, you could reduce the federal workforce by 25% across the board. In addition the most useless workers are generally the old timers. However, when it comes to business travel and expense the government is very frugal.
When it comes to the Federal Government, the federal workforce is about 5% of the federal budget. 5% is comparable to most western countries. If you cut 25% of the workforce, you are cutting 1.25% of the budget. I am all for strategic reductions but that is not massive waste.
Trump is reducing government spending but most of it will be a reduction in services not waste. It will be interesting to see how it works out. We will know in two years.
Hopefully your Daughter is still in her teens !
Believe me. Illinois needs DOGE, as do many Illinois municipalities. So much waste and corruption. The guy who created much of it has finally been prosecuted, but the creation is growing as big as JaBba’s belly.Most people consider 10s of billions being spent on non-citizens to be waste. Dems consider it needed services. Wouldn’t be needed if we just enforced laws over the last few years.
Dems acting like there isn’t a ton of waste in govt spending is a pretty terrible message. 20/80. Most people don’t buy it. We’ve all seen it at local, state, and federal levels.
Someone from Illinois acting like there isn’t a ton of government waste is pretty nuts.
LOL. You voted for Word Salad. That was a great leader 🤣 🤣 🤣Whataboutism is very weak sauce. Trump is supposed to be on a mission to cut waste but it doesn't apply to him. Great leaders lead by example.
You are aware federal dollars were also used, right?I also don't care how the state of New York spends money.
I thought you were the one lecturing us on how a few billion dollars won't matter in the grand scheme of things.If you want the hypocrisy of Trump slide, go for it. Trump is on a mission to cut waste as long as it does not apply to him.
Secret Service needs MORE close in protection for ALL Trumps and Vance's !
You are correct; it doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things. However, great leaders lead by example. Trump isn't one of those. If Trump was a great leader, he would cut back on his own expenses given that cutting spending is the prime objective. Never going to happen with a grifter as President.I thought you were the one lecturing us on how a few billion dollars won't matter in the grand scheme of things.
Your TDS is showing.
She smoked pot, had to have staff pay attention to her drinking issues on the campaign trail and she went down on Willie and willy. Great leader!LOL. You voted for Word Salad. That was a great leader 🤣 🤣 🤣
I went from an All Boys school in Boston Harbor on an island to an All Boys Military at Manlius ! (Luckily surrounded by land.)
Illinois and the Federal government are two completely different animals. State of Illinois has a great deal more corruption and waste than the federal government. Also, I really don't care about waste in states that I don’t live in.
Based on the people I know that work for the federal government, you could reduce the federal workforce by 25% across the board. In addition the most useless workers are generally the old timers. However, when it comes to business travel and expense the government is very frugal.
When it comes to the Federal Government, the federal workforce is about 5% of the federal budget. 5% is comparable to most western countries. If you cut 25% of the workforce, you are cutting 1.25% of the budget. I am all for strategic reductions but that is not massive waste.
Trump is reducing government spending but most of it will be a reduction in services not waste. It will be interesting to see how it works out. We will know in two years.
77 % of ALL voters support DOGE and spending cuts !Massive waste in government spending is a myth. Just like the Deep State. Concepts fit for consumption by MAGA.
Trump for the most part is cutting government services not waste. We will see how it goes over with voters in two years.
DOGE is at a reported 100 + Billion in less than 2 months !Massive waste in government spending is a myth. Just like the Deep State. Concepts fit for consumption by MAGA.
Trump for the most part is cutting government services not waste. We will see how it goes over with voters in two years.
Essentially 80/20. Jeff takes the indefensible position because Trump.77 % of ALL voters support DOGE and spending cuts !
He OWNES the golf courses !Trump hasn’t spent $100 million on golf trips. Can we use actual numbers for a change?
At least Carmella saved Dry Cleaning fees for her "buddies " !She smoked pot, had to have staff pay attention to her drinking issues on the campaign trail and she went down on Willie and willy. Great leader!
Grasping at Straws !Essentially 80/20. Jeff takes the indefensible position because Trump.
I am guessing you know very few good leaders. 100% of people have been a hypocrite at one time or another. Especially one that speaks in front of a camera a great deal of the time.You are correct; it doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things. However, great leaders lead by example. Trump isn't one of those. If Trump was a great leader, he would cut back on his own expenses given that cutting spending is the prime objective. Never going to happen with a grifter as President.
Is Jeff still pretending NY was just spending their own money? He is so funny!You can’t possibly believe that. You’re complaining about the federal government spending $9 million a month on the President playing golf, and at the same time you want me to believe the federal govt is frugal with spending.
C’mon Jeff. You’re usually pretty level headed with this stuff.
We are $36 trillion in debt, and you just don’t care what states are spending their money on? You realize the states get federal funding to cover up the messes they create, right?
FEMA alone gave New York $640 million last year, just to take care of non-citizens. You have no issue with states pissing away $ and then begging for taxpayer $? Weird.
I have NO issues with cutting, replacing ATC with piss poor performance reviews. Can we say DEI hires ?
Cut headcount in critical departments that ensure public safety. I am sure that will turn out well. Tell air traffic controllers that they are eligible for a buyout and then told they weren't. Total clown show. Never have staff reductions been done in such a FUBAR manner.
Reported by DOGE. Pure BS according to all honest (non-administration) sources.DOGE is at a reported 100 + Billion in less than 2 months !
LOL what a pathetic whatabout post for quite a few reason. Amazing that you attack (supposed) love life when the leader you idolize is a whoremonger and slept with anyone that he could pay to do so.She smoked pot, had to have staff pay attention to her drinking issues on the campaign trail and she went down on Willie and willy. Great leader!
That is correct, it was doctored RW BS. That was exposed days ago however.I hesitate to post this, but FWIW. Zelinsky deserves all the criticism he has gotten and more but this one may have been over the top.
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Zelenskyy did not say the US will have to send their sons and daughters to fight in Ukraine - Full Fact
A clip being shared on social media showing Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussing a hypothetical situation in which Russia invades NATO member countries has been taken out of context.fullfact.org
Yes, you TALKED about it plenty. Agreed.Don’t get upset because I was right.
I’ve talked more about trafficking than anyone on this board. Yes, horrible under Biden. Also horrible under Trump.
I don’t think either party is that concerned with going after human trafficking, and everything I have seen backs that up. Too many of our elites are involved.