I think that's the biggest turnoff for independent voters. Republicans just run on what the other side is doing wrong. How many years with no Healthcare policy? How many years on no Infrastructure so on and so forth? But look at how many Rs go back home touting something they didn't vote for.
A lot of people see the diminishment of government involvement in our lives as a policy.
with over regulation in the nuclear industry that delayed construction and grossly inflated costs...however, by no means would I ever call for the elimination of regulations...the public interest is at stake, and in the interest of safety...and preservation of capital (i.e. no loss of power plants)...there needs to be some level of regs....and that is the crux of the matter...balancing much needed projects/services with appropriate measures of regulation.
Right now, we have undeniable evidence...from 2009 until now...that the GOP has no interest in fighting for much needed projects that benefit all Americans...Mitch McConnell made that clear during Obama's 8 years, and now he's continuing that 'mantra' of "NO" to anything that would make the Dems appear beneficial to this country...using that 'dog whistle' of "ELIMINATE REGULATIONS", they fail to acknowledge the need for them, at the price of forestalling much needed progress...the fact that there wasn't 100% GOP support for the 'bi-partisan' Infrastructure Bill is just another example of the GOP's intransigence...and lack of vision.
Again, I am keenly aware of how misguided regulations can be harmful...but NO PROJECT can be undertaken without them...at the very least, there needs to be oversight to ensure (hopefully) that the public's tax dollars are being spent appropriately, and only for that project...next, regulations are needed to ensure the public interest is not sacrificed by poor quality, or unintended consequences...(imagine all the unintended consequences the Nuclear Industry has to deal with).
As I see it, we need first to have Reps and Dems come together on what projects are truly needed...how much they will cost relative to the benefit expected...what 'standards' of regulation are appropriate for them...and finally instituting "Measureables" that can ensure anticipated results are forthcoming when they should...i.e. EXCELLENT project management...oh, and one more thing, each project should have either a "Sunset" date, or if ongoing, a Critical Review Date where major changes are considered.
Bottom line...yes, regulations are a pain in the butt, however, it's WAY more important to make progress and that always involves some degree of regulation.
Solving world hunger.
But also remember 5.7 GDP growth in 2021. 😉 Could you imagine how rabid the Rs would be touting this stat if they were in office?
And why do you always ignore mitigating factors in the GDP number? You're a liar or stupid. So I say again... you pick.
Refute the stat.
PS - you run on curing world hunger y'all better have something to show for it. Otherwise it's fair game when you don't produce. For reals.
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Liar or stupid, son? Imma say a mix of both.
For reals y'all...
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You got more personalities than Sybil son. Yeehaw!
Your number is an illusion. At least not the end all be all as you want to think son. It'll be time to pay the piper soon enough. You can try and prop old Joe then.
"But such a myopic focus necessarily compromises the performance of the economy and society in the long term."
You're a clown. We're done son.
Link: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/gdp-is-the-wrong-tool-for-measuring-what-matters/
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but they do know cutting taxes for the wealthy is something R leadership will do. R voters were told they will benefit from those tax breaks to the wealthy and corporations and much like the Holy Grail the fantasy lives on.
Now we should ask why Trump and Trumpism is so worshipped by R voters.
Voting against your best interests - a lot like gambling, is something very inherent in Republicanism. Not sure why, but very few Rs escape its grasps.
I also struggle with this idea of the independent voter. People may say they're independent but I really wonder how true that is. Country is too divided.
Link: It's ugly out there...
Hillary or Trump?
Trump or Biden?
I'm sure you'll let us know about it.
Also, let us know when R's develop policy and if they do, does it help citizens.
PS; there's a big difference between policy and knee jerk reactions to issues. eg. The border wall.
There were plenty more on google. Apologies for the Fox News one. I know you'll probably dismiss it out of hand, but there are other. Crime, tent cities. Open drug use. Mental health and suicides rates escalating, general lawlessness. It a mess! And that's just my home state. I know your beloved New York is a disaster as well. It's too bad really.
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You can deny it if you'd like I suppose. So maybe failed policy is a good policy for Pubs. Not saying I agree. I would very much like conservatives to step into the breach and clean up their mess. But something tell me you don't want that either.
Round and round we go.
Remembering John Boener’s incredible health care plan and so many other plans, Republicans with far too many great policies to recall - a huge infrastructure plan, logistics for C19 vaccine distribution and on and on.
So, you’re right, D’s suck with their non-existent policies.
perverts and wanta be playwrights
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Actually a law and order D like a Koch or a Bloomberg is good enough…
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