Trump Effect

[Reagan]

10 minutes ago, Boyz N Da Hood said:

Reagan has to be a bot at this point.. I've never seen an individual be such a yes man as this poster.. 

I’m not a part time conservative!  

[OlDawg]

2 hours ago, Reagan said:

The gang of 8 was:  

John McCain (Arizona)

Lindsey Graham (South Carolina)

Marco Rubio (Florida)

Jeff Flake (Arizona)

Chuck Schumer (New York)

Dick Durbin (Illinois)

Bob Menendez (New Jersey)

Michael Bennet (Colorado)

Not a very motley crew.  Wouldn't trust any of them at the time.  I think Rubio has seen the light.  I'd trust Miller, at that time, over any of them!  And I trust him now!

The Senate passed it 68-32, and it had many of the items Trump wants today included. It went to a merit-based immigration system vs family oriented, put E-Verify as a national requirement with penalties, limited and made new categories for other Visas, made immigrants pay fines, back taxes, and pass background checks before being considered for a long pathway to citizenship. It also denied any benefits until citizenship was granted (if it was.)

None of the pathway to citizenship items were going to start until AFTER border security enforcement and strengthening was done—including adding 40,000 more Border Patrol Agents.

It was supported by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, AFL-CIO, and over 75% of the public via polls at the time.

Instead, we got a hodgepodge and DACA because the Republican House—led by Boehner—didn’t want a comprehensive Bill. They wanted little pieces. So, Boehner never brought it to the floor.

[OlDawg]

6 minutes ago, Reagan said:

I’m not a part time conservative!  

Trump isn’t a conservative. He’s a populist. I sure hope his stupid endorsement of Paxton doesn’t wind up giving us Talarico.

[Porter]

1 hour ago, thetragichippy said:

A couple things we agree on - if I don't get deer sausage from my brother - it's always market basket

Also, I've never been a big boudin fan, but someone had me try their smoked brisket boudin and it was AMAZING. 

Jalapeño and Cheese Sausage is pretty legit too.

[Porter]

34 minutes ago, Reagan said:

I’m not a part time conservative!  

Trump is not a conservative,  neither is the GOP Party. 

[Porter]

35 minutes ago, OlDawg said:

Trump isn’t a conservative. He’s a populist. I sure hope his stupid endorsement of Paxton doesn’t wind up giving us Talarico.

No kidding, Paxton would have won regardless of his endorsement.

[OlDawg]

10 minutes ago, Porter said:

No kidding, Paxton would have won regardless of his endorsement.

In a primary run-off...yes. But, Trump knew that as well. He only wants to put his brand on something he thinks is a pretty sure winner. Ego.

But, it's also pretty short-sighted. As are many of his policies and actions. He's transactional.

[Reagan]

 

That's what I call a whupping!  Massie voted against tax cuts. Against the wall. Against ICE. Against deportations. Against the President’s agenda!  So, they possibly now get a retire Navy Seal!

Trump!

[thetragichippy]

Massie just lost…..

Trump still has a massive amount of power with his base. 
 

The media has been betting against Trump for a long time and losing

[Reagan]

 

Another V for Trump!

[Reagan]

 

WOW -- look at this!

[OlDawg]

17 minutes ago, thetragichippy said:

Massie just lost…..

Trump still has a massive amount of power with his base. 
 

The media has been betting against Trump for a long time and losing

Yep. And they are typical primary voters. I wonder what Party will be left in 2 years to oppose the socialists?

[OlDawg]

15 minutes ago, Reagan said:

 

WOW -- look at this!

Rand Paul isn't up for re-election until 2028.

[Reagan]

9 minutes ago, OlDawg said:

Rand Paul isn't up for re-election until 2028.

I'm sure it was a warning!  (Grin)

[Reagan]

13 minutes ago, OlDawg said:

Yep. And they are typical primary voters. I wonder what Party will be left in 2 years to oppose the socialists?

Trump's party!  It's not Bush's anymore!

[OlDawg]

1 minute ago, Reagan said:

Trump's party!  It's not Bush's anymore!

It won't be in 2028. Just like it hasn't been Bush's in many years. I'm happy a veteran with extensive Service was elected. I always think that's a good thing. But, I don't see him doing anything about the deficit. I'd be happy to be proven wrong.

[OlDawg]

38 minutes ago, Reagan said:

I'm sure it was a warning!  (Grin)

Like his Dad, I'm not sure Rand Paul cares. He usually votes along with Republicans anyway in critical legislation if they need his vote. But, he does voice concerns and bring out issues. He's definitely not anywhere near aligned with the Socialists. Similar to me, he's the exact opposite.

Rand Paul is a true small government, fiscal conservative, personal liberty, free market guy. We need people like him just like we need the Freedom Caucus. We need those voices. The current path is unsustainable, and everyone knows it.

IMO, Trump would be better off focusing on Murkowski and Collins and listening a little more to Paul. But, Trump is going to have to support Collins. He can't lose the Senate seat.

Now, he has a distinct possibility of losing Maine AND Texas. Even Bob Price of Breitbart Texas has stated that—according to their research—Paxton will have trouble with Talarico in the General.

[Porter]

1 hour ago, Reagan said:

 

That's what I call a whupping!  Massie voted against tax cuts. Against the wall. Against ICE. Against deportations. Against the President’s agenda!  So, they possibly now get a retire Navy Seal!

Trump!

Wrong they don’t vote line item issues you just named. They roll it all into a big bill with a bunch BS spending and privacy overreach then sell it to you as an awesome bill to vote for. Lol