Trump Effect

[Reagan]

23 minutes ago, Porter said:

We know you’re not a part time conservative , you’re an obsessed full time Trump supporter. 
 
Trump is not a conservative,  neither is the GOP Party. 

100% Trump supporter!  He’s not perfect.  But who is?   🤷‍♂️

PS — I don’t run away at the first sign of trouble!

[DCT]

42 minutes ago, Reagan said:

100% Trump supporter!  He’s not perfect.  But who is?   🤷‍♂️

PS — I don’t run away at the first sign of trouble!

I like you just the way you are.  Wouldn't change anything.  We will be more in line with each other in 2028.  I'm predicting a dark horse will come out on top in 2028. 

[DCT]

On 5/20/2026 at 2:25 PM, thetragichippy said:

Conservatively, I think Trump will keep House or Senate - worst case, Democrats gets both with a very small majority that keeps them in check to not do something stupid.  Trump lames out last 2 years and Democrats push to impeach but will not have enough votes to do anything.....

So, 2028 - what do you think about Vance? 

Trump likes Rubio better in my opinion..  I believe he will throw his full support behind Rubio.

[OlDawg]

Another Wednesday morning Trump tantrum. I’m at the point I just don’t think he can help himself.

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[Reagan]

 

It's looking good for the GOP!

[Porter]

8 hours ago, Reagan said:

100% Trump supporter!  He’s not perfect.  But who is?   🤷‍♂️

PS — I don’t run away at the first sign of trouble!

Problem is Trump thinks he’s perfect. 
 

Zero humility.

 

What trouble would you be running away from? 

[Porter]

9 hours ago, OlDawg said:

They should love most POTUS’s (or is it POTI)? lol

They generally receive over $6 Billion/year in military aid, and have for as long as I can recall. We basically built their vaunted Iron Dome. They have acted as a frontline buffer for us.

We also basically let them buy a Kentucky House seat the other night. Smh

 

 

[Porter]

8 hours ago, OlDawg said:

Another Wednesday morning Trump tantrum. I’m at the point I just don’t think he can help himself.

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Reagan supports this 100%.

Stupid and Childish imo

[DCT]

27 minutes ago, Porter said:

We also basically let them buy a Kentucky House seat the other night. Smh

 

 

Regan can't debunk your claim, interesting.

[DCT]

5 hours ago, Reagan said:

 

It's looking good for the GOP!

 You will come to realize that it's not even about red or blue.  You may see this map actually turn purple when it's all said and done.  

[OlDawg]

1 hour ago, Porter said:

We also basically let them buy a Kentucky House seat the other night. Smh

 

 

Any person who is concerned about election integrity, is for voter ID and/or the SAVE Act, should also be against allowing any organization that primarily lobbies for a foreign power to contribute to political campaigns.

This should be as common sense as voter ID.

[baddog]

13 minutes ago, OlDawg said:

Any person who is concerned about election integrity, is for voter ID and/or the SAVE Act, should also be against allowing any organization that primarily lobbies for a foreign power to contribute to political campaigns.

This should be as common sense as voter ID.

Totally agree. We should also be on the lookout for more people like Brenda Brown. Glad she got caught.

 

[OlDawg]

23 minutes ago, baddog said:

Totally agree. We should also be on the lookout for more people like Brenda Brown. Glad she got caught.

 

Agree also. Used to see people promised food, and then bussed in. Not sure if that still happens or not.

[DCT]

The House has had more days off then Federal Holidays.  Is this not wasteful spending. They won't do there job.😡

[OlDawg]

5 minutes ago, DCT said:

The House has had more days off then Federal Holidays.  Is this not wasteful spending.

This is all theater. There's no way there will be enough votes to override a POTUS veto.

[DCT]

1 minute ago, OlDawg said:

This is all theater. There's no way there will be enough votes to override a POTUS veto.

They have been off a lot this year. I would like to see a Trump health care or any health care be replaced over the current plan.  I am paying $700 a month for myself and wife.

[OlDawg]

7 minutes ago, DCT said:

They have been off a lot this year. I would like to see a Trump health care or any health care be replaced over the current plan.  I am paying $700 a month for myself and wife.

Try almost $3500. Yes, we get some back. But, the bill for the privilege of having a card is still over $2000/mo. That's for a spouse who has a condition where there is no treatment or cure. But, I want coverage in case she falls ill due to the common side effects of pneumonia, falls/broken bones (which she just had Monday), choking, etc.

Her Botox shots to try and help with her palsy run $5000 a pop.

[DCT]

1 minute ago, OlDawg said:

Try almost $3500. Yes, we get some back. But, the bill for the privilege of having a card is still over $2000/mo.

I retired and kept my insurance Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (Basic). Emergency room was $100.00 dollars last year now it is $400.00 dollars.

[thetragichippy]

11 hours ago, OlDawg said:

They have acted as a frontline buffer for us.

One of the reasons we need them.....

I agree we need to go in with boots on the ground in Iran.....but it needs to be Israel's boots. We can provide equipment, technology and air support. That should of been the deal at the beginning.....

[OlDawg]

42 minutes ago, thetragichippy said:

One of the reasons we need them.....

I agree we need to go in with boots on the ground in Iran.....but it needs to be Israel's boots. We can provide equipment, technology and air support. That should of been the deal at the beginning.....

Regardless of our assistance, and the IDF's tech, they still only field manpower of around 660,000. Iran fields manpower of almost 1.2 Million. Israel can't commit the entire strength of the IDF manpower to Iran. That would leave them open to their north.

They can't do it alone.

Interesting numbers for those interested. I can guarantee our folks are aware of this information. Problem is, I think Iran's resolve was severely underestimated. You can't negotiate with crazy.

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A side-by-side comparison between Israel and Iran from the above link.

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[baddog]

Here’s a good Trump effect comparison. For those who are still not used to Trump’s , this is just how he is. 
 

 

[Porter]

1 hour ago, DCT said:

They have been off a lot this year. I would like to see a Trump health care or any health care be replaced over the current plan.  I am paying $700 a month for myself and wife.

$700 a month is cheap! For a family of 4 through my wife’s employer it’s $2300 a month and that’s with the employer contributing to it plus high deductibles. 

[Porter]

17 minutes ago, OlDawg said:

Regardless of our assistance, and the IDF's tech, they still only field manpower of around 660,000. Iran fields manpower of almost 1.2 Million. Israel can't commit the entire strength of the IDF manpower to Iran. That would leave them open to their north.

They can't do it alone.

Interesting numbers for those interested. I can guarantee our folks are aware of this information. Problem is, I think Iran's resolve was severely underestimated. You can't negotiate with crazy.

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You hit the nail right on the head. 
 

You can’t negotiate with Crazy!

[baddog]

In the late 70s-early 80s, my company paid for my Blue Cross/Blue Shield 100%. We didn’t know what co-pay was and I had 100% coverage. None of that 80/20 crapola. Company was sold and the day it was official, it went to 80/20 and we had to start contributing to our coverage. We complained that we had to pay like $20 per month. Since those days, insurance coverage, especially hospitalization, has sky rocketed. I would place the blame for health insurance costs on greed and Obamacare.

[thetragichippy]

1 hour ago, Porter said:

$700 a month is cheap! For a family of 4 through my wife’s employer it’s $2300 a month and that’s with the employer contributing to it plus high deductibles. 

That is Really high. I pay $314.88 a month, for medical, dental and vision for me and one dependent, with 25 dollar co-pays and a $1200 deductible. This is the first year they offered this plan. Last year I as paying less, but the deductible was $2500.00, so it was like I didn't have insurance because I never met my deductible. It worked out because I'm having neck issues and about to go see a specialist. The only catch is Doctor has to be in network, and so far so good - Even the Fondren Clinic in Houston is in network.