Trump is awful but I want helicopter money and illegal immigration to stop

[Anonymous]

Total CBP Enforcement Encounters:

FY17: 526,901

FY18: 683,178

FY19: 1,148,024

FY20: 646,822

FY21: 1,956,519

FY22: 2,766,582

FY23: 3,201,144

FY24YTD: 2,427,601

Biden has more than quadrupled border enforcement actions compared to Trumps in FY17. He has more than doubled enforcement actions over Trump's highest ever numbers.

The narrative that Biden and Harris aren't doing anything about the border is flat out right-wing lies. Yes, there have been more crossing attempts under Biden but much of that is largely out of his control. A US president can only do so much about situations in other countries that cause mass migration, and let's face it, even if he had done more the right wing media simply would have turned THAT into a negative. "Biden sending hard-earned US tax dollars to SOCIALIST Venezuela!"

If, and this is a big if, you are actually a confused and misinformed swing voter, please ,PLEASE take the time to educate yourself about the actual situation both directly at the border and in the greater sphere of the Americas that contributes to why the number of border crossings is what it is and was what it was.

And definitely take the time to educate yourself on what Trump actually did about the border when he was president, because the reality is that other than needlessly and pointlessly cruel policies like forced separation, his administration really did very little, and this is clear to anyone with common sense, because as soon as Biden took office, Trump and the GOP started hammering him on the "open border" and "record crossings." What, did a switch flip overnight on January 20th or something? Of course not, there was no effective or sustainable framework set up under Trump, so all of the "worst ever border" stuff Trump likes to harp on is simply a continuation of his lack of action.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You want to blow up inflation again and devalue the dollar?

Nice.

That happened under Biden. The BRICS Countries are fleeing our currency like a bad habit. They didn’t do that under Trump because they were scared of him

[Anonymous]

According to Trump, the way to bring down inflation is to "drill, baby, drill".

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You want to blow up inflation again and devalue the dollar?

Nice.

That happened under Biden. The BRICS Countries are fleeing our currency like a bad habit. They didn’t do that under Trump because they were scared of him

They were scared, all right. They were scared he was unhinged, and he'd do something seriously crazy and stupid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Total CBP Enforcement Encounters:

FY17: 526,901

FY18: 683,178

FY19: 1,148,024

FY20: 646,822

FY21: 1,956,519

FY22: 2,766,582

FY23: 3,201,144

FY24YTD: 2,427,601

Biden has more than quadrupled border enforcement actions compared to Trumps in FY17. He has more than doubled enforcement actions over Trump's highest ever numbers.

The narrative that Biden and Harris aren't doing anything about the border is flat out right-wing lies. Yes, there have been more crossing attempts under Biden but much of that is largely out of his control. A US president can only do so much about situations in other countries that cause mass migration, and let's face it, even if he had done more the right wing media simply would have turned THAT into a negative. "Biden sending hard-earned US tax dollars to SOCIALIST Venezuela!"

If, and this is a big if, you are actually a confused and misinformed swing voter, please ,PLEASE take the time to educate yourself about the actual situation both directly at the border and in the greater sphere of the Americas that contributes to why the number of border crossings is what it is and was what it was.

And definitely take the time to educate yourself on what Trump actually did about the border when he was president, because the reality is that other than needlessly and pointlessly cruel policies like forced separation, his administration really did very little, and this is clear to anyone with common sense, because as soon as Biden took office, Trump and the GOP started hammering him on the "open border" and "record crossings." What, did a switch flip overnight on January 20th or something? Of course not, there was no effective or sustainable framework set up under Trump, so all of the "worst ever border" stuff Trump likes to harp on is simply a continuation of his lack of action.

“Encountering” migrants at the border isn’t a win when they are allowed entry into the country. I can’t believe you’re arguing those numbers are good for Biden.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Trump is awful and I think JD was the wrong pick. But I just can’t take Kamala seriously about the border and inflation. And these things do matter.
At least with Trump there is a chance of getting these huge problems fixed because there will be other individuals at the helm making things happen. With Kamala, not a chance.
We are so screwed.

Tell me what competent people are going to work for the next Trump administration, after the shitshow that was the first one. Trump's appointments will be based on their fealty to him, not on competence. And at a policy level, he has proposed nothing that will bring down inflation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The border requires legislation and it has since Reagan was in office. At every change, the GOP has refused a bi-partisan solution, most recently when Trump jettisoned a bill that had 80% of what the GOP wanted.

That it is keeping you angry tells me their ploy is successful.

Inflation is a result of COVID and the subsequent bounceback. It is a global phenomenon. Inflation is better in the US than anywhere else in the world.


How do you reduce inflation? Bring down core costs. For housing, that means getting more built. The GOP opposed the government efforts to do this. it means bringing drug costs down. the GOP opposes the government getting involved with this. It means passing anti-price-gouging legislation. The GOP opposed such passage.

What is the GOP plan for the border? Pass the bill it opposed under Biden.

What is the GOP plan for inflation? Who knows. What we do know is that Trump wants to pass a VAT to replace the current tax system, which would be a boon for the upper class and an anchor for the lower and middle class. Trump also wants to increase tariffs, which is highly inflationary.

Please tell us what you think the GOP will do about the border and inflation.

Came here to say exactly this.

This.

Trump’s decisions and policies are pretty consistently ploys to gain popular favor, protect himself and to line his own pockets.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Trump is awful and I think JD was the wrong pick. But I just can’t take Kamala seriously about the border and inflation. And these things do matter.
At least with Trump there is a chance of getting these huge problems fixed because there will be other individuals at the helm making things happen. With Kamala, not a chance.
We are so screwed.

Trump fixed nothing and passed no significant legislation in his 4 years. Nothing. And has no specific proposals to fix anything now.

He did pass one piece of significant legislation- giant tax cuts for corporations, i.e. helicopter money

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Trump is awful and I think JD was the wrong pick. But I just can’t take Kamala seriously about the border and inflation. And these things do matter.
At least with Trump there is a chance of getting these huge problems fixed because there will be other individuals at the helm making things happen. With Kamala, not a chance.
We are so screwed.

Tell me what competent people are going to work for the next Trump administration, after the shitshow that was the first one. Trump's appointments will be based on their fealty to him, not on competence. And at a policy level, he has proposed nothing that will bring down inflation.

They are all listed in the Project 2025 database.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Total CBP Enforcement Encounters:

FY17: 526,901

FY18: 683,178

FY19: 1,148,024

FY20: 646,822

FY21: 1,956,519

FY22: 2,766,582

FY23: 3,201,144

FY24YTD: 2,427,601

Biden has more than quadrupled border enforcement actions compared to Trumps in FY17. He has more than doubled enforcement actions over Trump's highest ever numbers.

The narrative that Biden and Harris aren't doing anything about the border is flat out right-wing lies. Yes, there have been more crossing attempts under Biden but much of that is largely out of his control. A US president can only do so much about situations in other countries that cause mass migration, and let's face it, even if he had done more the right wing media simply would have turned THAT into a negative. "Biden sending hard-earned US tax dollars to SOCIALIST Venezuela!"

If, and this is a big if, you are actually a confused and misinformed swing voter, please ,PLEASE take the time to educate yourself about the actual situation both directly at the border and in the greater sphere of the Americas that contributes to why the number of border crossings is what it is and was what it was.

And definitely take the time to educate yourself on what Trump actually did about the border when he was president, because the reality is that other than needlessly and pointlessly cruel policies like forced separation, his administration really did very little, and this is clear to anyone with common sense, because as soon as Biden took office, Trump and the GOP started hammering him on the "open border" and "record crossings." What, did a switch flip overnight on January 20th or something? Of course not, there was no effective or sustainable framework set up under Trump, so all of the "worst ever border" stuff Trump likes to harp on is simply a continuation of his lack of action.

“Encountering” migrants at the border isn’t a win when they are allowed entry into the country. I can’t believe you’re arguing those numbers are good for Biden.

+1

OP here. LOLing at the idea that trotting out those numbers makes Biden look good in anyway. It is such a disaster.

Honestly, Trump would not need to be a genius to fix these things. All we need to do is reinstate MPP and stop all the “free” money flowing out in the form of student loan forgiveness, cash assistance to migrants, and all the other ways money is flowing into the economy without an commensurate increase in actual productivity, goods, and services.

A lot could be achieved if we just stopped doing stupid stuff. No need to reinvent the wheel.

[Anonymous]

Kamala says she’s not interested in prosecuting or stopping illegal entry which means she wants human trafficking, sex trafficking, drug trafficking cartels to win.

All of these things came to a screeching halt and significantly reduced under Trump because business was no longer booming with an open border in the US

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Total CBP Enforcement Encounters:

FY17: 526,901

FY18: 683,178

FY19: 1,148,024

FY20: 646,822

FY21: 1,956,519

FY22: 2,766,582

FY23: 3,201,144

FY24YTD: 2,427,601

Biden has more than quadrupled border enforcement actions compared to Trumps in FY17. He has more than doubled enforcement actions over Trump's highest ever numbers.

The narrative that Biden and Harris aren't doing anything about the border is flat out right-wing lies. Yes, there have been more crossing attempts under Biden but much of that is largely out of his control. A US president can only do so much about situations in other countries that cause mass migration, and let's face it, even if he had done more the right wing media simply would have turned THAT into a negative. "Biden sending hard-earned US tax dollars to SOCIALIST Venezuela!"

If, and this is a big if, you are actually a confused and misinformed swing voter, please ,PLEASE take the time to educate yourself about the actual situation both directly at the border and in the greater sphere of the Americas that contributes to why the number of border crossings is what it is and was what it was.

And definitely take the time to educate yourself on what Trump actually did about the border when he was president, because the reality is that other than needlessly and pointlessly cruel policies like forced separation, his administration really did very little, and this is clear to anyone with common sense, because as soon as Biden took office, Trump and the GOP started hammering him on the "open border" and "record crossings." What, did a switch flip overnight on January 20th or something? Of course not, there was no effective or sustainable framework set up under Trump, so all of the "worst ever border" stuff Trump likes to harp on is simply a continuation of his lack of action.

“Encountering” migrants at the border isn’t a win when they are allowed entry into the country. I can’t believe you’re arguing those numbers are good for Biden.

+1

OP here. LOLing at the idea that trotting out those numbers makes Biden look good in anyway. It is such a disaster.

Honestly, Trump would not need to be a genius to fix these things. All we need to do is reinstate MPP and stop all the “free” money flowing out in the form of student loan forgiveness, cash assistance to migrants, and all the other ways money is flowing into the economy without an commensurate increase in actual productivity, goods, and services.

A lot could be achieved if we just stopped doing stupid stuff. No need to reinvent the wheel.

These are not "encounters," they are "enforcement actions." Enforcement actions are defined as:

"Title 8 Inadmissibles and Title 42 Expulsions. Inadmissibles refers to individuals encountered at ports of entry who are seeking lawful admission into the United States but are determined to be inadmissible, individuals presenting themselves to seek humanitarian protection under our laws, and individuals who withdraw an application for admission and return to their countries of origin within a short timeframe.

Title 8 Apprehensions and Title 42 Expulsions. Apprehensions refers to the physical control or temporary detainment of a person who is not lawfully in the U.S. which may or may not result in an arrest."

Every single one of these "encounters" are migrants being denied entry. You know, that exact thing you are asking Biden to do.

If you had the slightest bit of reading comprehension you would have seen this, but I certainly couldn't expect anything close to that level of intelligence from a Trump supporter.

[Anonymous]

Immigration and caravans.

An oldie but goodie.

When Congress has the courage to tell business that it’s going to have to pay more for labor, the problem will be fixed.

Congress needs to act. And Trump directed the GOP to sink the bipartisan bill that would have started to make a difference. It’s disingenuous to holler that Trump will improve the situation. He’s the easiest bribe in the swamp.

[Anonymous]

Harris will carry the torch and clean the house. Republican’s only platform is blocking all Dem common sense bills. For now, Biden’s executive order shutting down the border to illegal immigrants is in place. Harris will push the blocked immigration reform bill through. And when I say clean house, the former AG will see to it that the GOP predators, pedophiles, and child traffickers who hold government titles are convicted for the crimes they’re committing right here in the U.S.

177 pages and counting— GOP CORRUPTION AT EVERY LEVEL: https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/2640/751002.page#28094481

Just one of many.
P. 177 8:45 Republican North Dakota State Senator Ray Holmberg admits in court to having sex with minor males after using taxpayer funds to fly to Europe several times. He was also accused of receiving child porn. Those charges were dropped in the plea agreement.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Harris will carry the torch and clean the house. Republican’s only platform is blocking all Dem common sense bills. For now, Biden’s executive order shutting down the border to illegal immigrants is in place. Harris will push the blocked immigration reform bill through. And when I say clean house, the former AG will see to it that the GOP predators, pedophiles, and child traffickers who hold government titles are convicted for the crimes they’re committing right here in the U.S.

177 pages and counting— GOP CORRUPTION AT EVERY LEVEL: https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/2640/751002.page#28094481

Just one of many.
P. 177 8:45 Republican North Dakota State Senator Ray Holmberg admits in court to having sex with minor males after using taxpayer funds to fly to Europe several times. He was also accused of receiving child porn. Those charges were dropped in the plea agreement.

Hays County, Texas GOP precinct chair Bo Dresner has been sentenced to 410 years in prison for raping multiple children and possessing hundreds of thousands of images of children being sexually abused. https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/bo-mi...04-b956-fb3ba7bb7344

P. 175 12:58 “I know that someone is keeping track on Daily Kos of all the Republicans caught in crimes like this but has anyone kept track in this thread of how many elected Republicans are guilty of sexual crimes against children? There are a few on every single page it seems.”