I don't think they can reverse anything after the fact. That money is gone. But they can definitely halt any new forgiveness.
Between shipping manufacturing jobs elsewhere, and allowing in immigrants who do menial work, people at the low end of the economy are pretty pinched for work.
Isn't the unemployment rate close to record low? I mean, a lot of people work 2 and more full-time jobs to make ends meet, but that seems like a different issue.
SCOTUS has been McConnell's main focus his entire career for this very reason. And, unfortunately, he's been extremely successful. It will have consequences for decades if not generations.
He did everything he possibly could but was derailed by Republicans in red states. He didn't give up after the first setback and helped millions get relief. Did he get everything he wanted? No. But he did do a lot. But that's all over now with Trump incoming and a Republican Congress.
And it will have repercussions for decades and decades. Many, even many younger people, will now not see any changes in the overall makeup of SCOTUS in their lifetime.
But at least they got join MAGA to own the libs.
Problem is that almost all people who rise to power fit the description, more or less. What's more disappointing to me ia that evangelicals are willing to completely undermine their own Christian witness by submitting to a leader who is, literally, the exact opposite of what they otherwise preach when they choose a leader, all for a few pieces of political red meat. I can't take anything they say seriously.
Except every American voter has know for many years exactly who Trump is and what he stands for. This was a choice made with eyes wide open.
Lots of young women actually voted for Trump. Go figure: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/yes-trump-improved-young-men-drew-young-women-rcna179019
I'm just going take my family and leave the country. I know that's not an option for everyone, but it is for us, so we're choosing that option.
We're headed to Europe. Aiming for early next year.
Trump is banking on foreign companies moving their operations to the US. There's also a high chance that Trump actually won't do anything. The guy talks a lot.
So, I always thought it was just a mean bully thing to say, but, as a group, Americans really are dumber than a bag of rocks.
States' rights are only valid as long as they support the Republican agenda...
I guess it's confirmed. Americans really are dumber than a bag of rocks.
Maybe they need it, but that may not be happening. Over the past decade, Europe has been moving decisively to the right, just like the US is doing, which means less internal European cooperation and a further move toward sovereign nation states. The EU will maybe be able to maintain the overall trade cooperation among countries, but there's very little chance of further European integration in other policy areas as it stands. Even the Schengen open-border cooperation is hanging by a thread.
It's honestly unreal that Trump is even in the race, let alone in a position to pull off a possible win. After everything that has happened. I try to keep a positive spirit in general, but it's not easy to be optimistic on behalf of the US right now.
"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results."
That's probably the only thing I can't really imagine.
Apparently, the majority of Americans believe they won back their country yesterday. Looks like Trump is going to win the popular vote. That's where we are.
The economy is actually great. Most people just don't have the brains to understand why when they feel like it isn't. Sentiment is king.
He's already stated his plans to reinstate the debt and add retroactive interest.
When and where did he say that?
Well, now that it looks like Trump is actually going to pull it off, we're all in for a world of fun over the next four years. We might actually discover just how monstrous things will get.
Definitely not. I hope the younger generations learn their lesson and learn to to actually show up to vote if they get the chance to vote again. I'm not holding my breath.
Then you have to be willing to do economics like in Europe and redistribute (the GDP) wealth to basically make everyone middle-class. But Americans are also unwilling to do that. That's "socialism" or "communism" or whatever label conservatives like to add to it. The US may have a somewhat higher GDP than many European countries, but most Europeans feel much more financially secure than most Americans.
If you look at the average salary, it has kept up or exceeded inflation, but it has taken some time to catch up. But again, it's the sentiment. If people feel poorer, they are poorer, even if they are not actually poorer.
Yes, which is why I do think the foundational trade framework will remain and possibly strengthen. That's what originally created the EU and ended many of the conflicts.
What I don't see happening much going forward is countries giving up sovereignty on things like immigration and judicial issues or social and cultural issues. I also think stuff like a banking union and further economic integration are hanging by a thin, thin thread. There are simply too much disagreement and too many differences in how the economies work. It's not like states within the US at all.
I'm fortunate enough to also have EU citizenship. Will be booking tickets for me and the fam shortly. America is not the place for us.
He's talking to evangelicals who react when you use the word "demonic" about anything. They hold great political sway, and they have proven that they will go against their own moral interests to nurture their political interests.
Case in point, watch them get in line to vote for Trump today, despite him being the antithesis of evangelical behavior and values.
I don't think Trump has any chance at winning the popular vote. The EC will be close, but I think Harris has a great chance at winning PA, MI, and WI, which would bring her to 270 without any other swing state. Very likely scenario in my mind.
What the heck is wrong with people...jeez.
That's all well and good, but there's just something fundamentally wrong with this country. I love Jon Stewart, but I'm not sure the US can actually be fixed. If you're not a white evangelical man right now, you're in for four years of hurt and many of Americans did it to themselves. And the unfortunate truth is that four years of hurt won't fix anything. Many will do it again next time.
Which is exactly my point. Many Americans don't feel like the economy is better in their own lives. But, overall, from a macroeconomic perspective, the economy is doing great.
True. Doesn't matter if he wins or loses. He'll claim he won no matter the results and he'll be equally crazy.
Just read the article. The fact are right there backed by science and major health orgs.
This is from New Mexico? New Mexico is solid blue. If this shows a general trend, great. But NM won't really affect the outcome much.
Definitely. Especially when you also know that the betting markets had Hillary Clinton at 82 percent odds of winning the day before the election and 90 percent odds of UK voters rejecting Brexit. That's obviously not what happened.
If Republicans get their way, voting by anything other than in-person on election day will be banned.
I was once a proponent of cashless societies. Not anymore. Too many vulnerabilities, too many ways for governments to take control of your finances.
Well, don't complain. Trump's billions for billionaires will eventually trickle down to you. Just kneel and hold your hand out. I promise, it will come eventually.