Trump Effect

[DCT]

13 minutes ago, OlDawg said:

Say what you will, companies are fairing pretty well in the 1st Quarter. 84% have beaten their earnings estimates.

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This administration was meant for the 1%.

Pee on the elderly and the poor. Rural hospitals have closed and people must travel for medical services add on top of that the price of everyday goods and gas.

[OlDawg]

1 hour ago, DCT said:

This administration was meant for the 1%.

Pee on the elderly and the poor. Rural hospitals have closed and people must travel for medical services add on top of that the price of everyday goods and gas.

I was reading a story in the business pages yesterday about drones beginning to be used in rural hospital/doctor settings for testing, meds, and other things where timely results and needs were a big issue.

Not sure how I feel about drones flying everywhere all the time with little regs and oversight right now. But, I could see them being a very big benefit in the rural medical settings.

I’d think they could be a big lifesaver for things like transplant organs as well where time is critical.

[thetragichippy]

Anyone know how Trump did in Indiana?

😬

[DCT]

2 hours ago, OlDawg said:

I was reading a story in the business pages yesterday about drones beginning to be used in rural hospital/doctor settings for testing, meds, and other things where timely results and needs were a big issue.

Not sure how I feel about drones flying everywhere all the time with little regs and oversight right now. But, I could see them being a very big benefit in the rural medical settings.

I’d think they could be a big lifesaver for things like transplant organs as well where time is critical.

This ^^^^

[DCT]

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Just a little reminder Regan.

Also, republicans who stood up to Trump lost their seats. Three out of 4.

🌊🌊🌊

 

[baddog]

1 hour ago, thetragichippy said:

Anyone know how Trump did in Indiana?

😬

Someone on here implied that Trump backing is a  win some, you lose some, but this is huge. This article is from the NYT, the lefty bible, so it can’t be questioned as a source. Lol

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[Reagan]

2 hours ago, baddog said:

Someone on here implied that Trump backing is a  win some, you lose some, but this is huge. This article is from the NYT, the lefty bible, so it can’t be questioned as a source. Lol

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[Reagan]

 

ICE is now NICE!  Love it!!

Trump!

[Reagan]

 

Love it!!

[DCT]

8 hours ago, thetragichippy said:

Anyone know how Trump did in Indiana?

😬

Anyone know what happened to project freedom?🥱

Did it hault? Did it start and finish on the same day?  Regan is it two more weeks?

[DCT]

On 5/3/2026 at 4:56 PM, Reagan said:

 

Not so fast, my friend!  

Settle down my friend. 😆 

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[OlDawg]

11 hours ago, DCT said:

This administration was meant for the 1%.

Pee on the elderly and the poor. Rural hospitals have closed and people must travel for medical services add on top of that the price of everyday goods and gas.

I can think of two things off the top of my head that make your statements false.

Deductions for seniors have been raised to the point that an estimated 90% of seniors will have no tax on their Social Security.

The OBBBA includes a no tax on tips provision which will generally help lower wage service sector employees.

Rural medical care has always been an issue. That’s why incentives have always been offered to medical professionals who are willing to work in rural settings. The lack of patients has made it difficult for them to pay for their liability insurance, receive competitive pay, and just have enough ‘business’ to make a living.

There are complaints that people are having to drive 20 miles further for a doctor/hospital visit because of closures.

News flash. That’s why it’s called ‘rural.’ People live there to be away from the congestion. Lack of abundant services within close distances is a trade-off that has to be made.

If you want services within 5 minutes, move to a metro area. If you value a quieter lifestyle, you have to be willing to deal with inconveniences in other areas.

[OlDawg]

7 hours ago, Reagan said:

 

 

Kind of an off-the-wall question; but, is that a fly on his head? lol

[DCT]

2 hours ago, OlDawg said:

I can think of two things off the top of my head that make your statements false.

Deductions for seniors have been raised to the point that an estimated 90% of seniors will have no tax on their Social Security.

The OBBBA includes a no tax on tips provision which will generally help lower wage service sector employees.

Rural medical care has always been an issue. That’s why incentives have always been offered to medical professionals who are willing to work in rural settings. The lack of patients has made it difficult for them to pay for their liability insurance, receive competitive pay, and just have enough ‘business’ to make a living.

There are complaints that people are having to drive 20 miles further for a doctor/hospital visit because of closures.

News flash. That’s why it’s called ‘rural.’ People live there to be away from the congestion. Lack of abundant services within close distances is a trade-off that has to be made.

If you want services within 5 minutes, move to a metro area. If you value a quieter lifestyle, you have to be willing to deal with inconveniences in other areas.

I can think of several real people who are actually suffering.  Your comment makes no sense, and your comments are actually selfish. Do some research. Do you think all people live in rural areas by choice? You should go out and travel to places like West Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi.  Look up counties  and you’ll see.  Williamsburg County for starters. You specialize in oil and have done well for yourself.  Stick to what you know.

[OlDawg]

10 minutes ago, DCT said:

I can think of several real people who are actually suffering.  Your comment makes no sense, and your comments are actually selfish. Do some research. Do you think all people live in rural areas by choice? You should go out and travel to places like West Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi.  Look up counties  and you’ll see.  Williamsburg County for starters. You specialize in oil and have done well for yourself.  Stick to what you know.

I was born and raised on a farm in Dalhart, TX. Look it up. My mother was born and raised in a one room 'house' with no running water or electricity in the Ozarks of Arkansas. I have travelled extensively to every state in the Union aside from Hawaii and Alaska. I'm well aware of rural areas.

My comments are in no way selfish. Your comments are inaccurate, and are merely the old, tired, Dem talking points.

[DCT]

1 minute ago, OlDawg said:

I was born and raised on a farm in Dalhart, TX. Look it up. My mother was born and raised in a one room 'house' with no running water or electricity in the Ozarks of Arkansas. I'm well aware of rural areas.

What does have to do with people suffering and having no choice but to live in rural areas?

[OlDawg]

3 minutes ago, DCT said:

What does have to do with people suffering and having no choice but to live in rural areas?

Why is living in a rural area a bad thing?

[DCT]

33 minutes ago, OlDawg said:

Why is living in a rural area a bad thing?

 

Someone said it was a bad thing, pointing out that for many people, it isn't a choice and they're suffering because the healthcare systems in those areas have been shut down intentionally by this administration. 

Has your health care been any better for you and your family?  

 

[OlDawg]

19 minutes ago, DCT said:

 

Someone said it was a bad thing, pointing out that for many people, it isn't a choice and they're suffering because the healthcare systems in those areas have been shut down.

I don’t know who said it. But, if I’d had my druthers, I’d still be on the farm. My family went bankrupt twice farming which is why my dad moved us to the Texas Gulf coast area and he got a job at DuPont.

After my Service all over the world, I came back, and also worked many years at the plants while getting my degrees. I didn’t finish my second degree until I was in my late 40’s, married, with a son.

Personally, I think people learn a lot more, and become more self-reliant growing up in rural areas. I took my son to the country every chance I could. He learned how to do things he would never learn in a metro area.

Yes. Medical is a challenge. As I said, it always has been. It’s not Trump Admin specific. That’s why my wife and I still live where we do. We’d love to live out a bit. But, medical care as we get older is more important. Especially so with her Parkinson’s Plus.

I’ve done many things in my life. I’ve been blessed. One thing I know is—at 63–there’s still more things I don’t even know that I don’t know.

But, I’ve experienced more than most, and I don’t fall for talking points and sound bites.

[DCT]

7 minutes ago, OlDawg said:

I don’t know who said it. But, if I’d had my druthers, I’d still be on the farm. My family went bankrupt twice farming which is why my dad moved us to the Texas Gulf coast area and he got a job at DuPont.

After my Service all over the world, I came back, and also worked many years at the plants while getting my degrees. I didn’t finish my second degree until I was in my late 40’s, married, with a son.

Personally, I think people learn a lot more, and become more self-reliant growing up in rural areas. I took my son to the country every chance I could. He learned how to do things he would never learn in a metro area.

Yes. Medical is a challenge. As I said, it always has been. It’s not Trump Admin specific. That’s why my wife and I still live where we do. We’d love to live out a bit. But, medical care as we get older is more important. Especially so with her Parkinson’s Plus.

I’ve done many things in my life. I’ve been blessed. One thing I know is—at 63–there’s still more things I don’t even know that I don’t know.

But, I’ve experienced more than most, and I don’t fall for talking points and sound bites.

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[Reagan]

1 hour ago, OlDawg said:

Kind of an off-the-wall question; but, is that a fly on his head? lol

Yes indeed!  I laughed at that also!  😂😂

[TheMissingBand]

2 hours ago, OlDawg said:

I can think of two things off the top of my head that make your statements false.

Deductions for seniors have been raised to the point that an estimated 90% of seniors will have no tax on their Social Security.

The OBBBA includes a no tax on tips provision which will generally help lower wage service sector employees.

Rural medical care has always been an issue. That’s why incentives have always been offered to medical professionals who are willing to work in rural settings. The lack of patients has made it difficult for them to pay for their liability insurance, receive competitive pay, and just have enough ‘business’ to make a living.

There are complaints that people are having to drive 20 miles further for a doctor/hospital visit because of closures.

News flash. That’s why it’s called ‘rural.’ People live there to be away from the congestion. Lack of abundant services within close distances is a trade-off that has to be made.

If you want services within 5 minutes, move to a metro area. If you value a quieter lifestyle, you have to be willing to deal with inconveniences in other areas.

Here’s my take, blinded by hate, of course. What we have now is an oligarchy, where the ultra-rich are crafting policy to benefit themselves. The catch is that they have to get elected, so they promise tiny gifts from the treasury to the ignorant in exchange for votes.  In this case, promise “no tax on SS” and the boomers all say “it’s fair.”  But that money wasn’t taxed initially, either. No tax on tips and no tax on overtime? What an excellent way to buy votes, but when we’re already 39 trillion in debt and adding another trillion every one hundred days, can we afford tax cuts? Of course not… but if you’re President Trump and you’ve tripled your net worth and scored a luxury jet in the last year and four months, what does it matter? It’s the classic “we’ll give them what they want and they’re too dumb to see what’s actually going on.”  If paying income tax on the pittance of SS that could possibly end up being taxable is reason enough to destroy the future of your kids, grandkids, and great grandkids, then shame on y'all.  
 

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[OlDawg]

10 minutes ago, DCT said:

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Did you read your article, or just grab it for the headlines?

[thetragichippy]

I'm 60, and about to move to a rural area because I want a little land. I also understand that I'm moving away from convenient healthcare.....  

[DCT]

1 hour ago, OlDawg said:

Did you read your article, or just grab it for the headlines?

Did you read it? I posted it. Is your health care any better? I do appreciate your sound bites and life experince. Thank you for taking us down memory lane.