No, but I doubt that I would be eligible because I never worked a job where I had a pension.

How disingenuous.  You know very well I'm not talking about their tax rate on any SS they may be getting.  You can't tell me that these billionaires are paying the same regular income tax rate I am.

So, because YOUR prices haven't risen, or have decreased, you assume the same holds true everywhere in the country?  

Thank you  I was aware that not everyone got the same tax cut.  In fact, I paid more that year than I ever did before.  My effective tax rate is 22-23% and my Social Security is taxed at 85% over the allowed amount.  I seriously doubt ...  moreThank you  I was aware that not everyone got the same tax cut.  In fact, I paid more that year than I ever did before.  My effective tax rate is 22-23% and my Social Security is taxed at 85% over the allowed amount.  I seriously doubt that can be said by any of the billionaires.  

YOU got a tax cut so you assume EVERYBODY got a tax cut.  

Not so sure why so many folks are afraid of socialism since most all of us have benefited from it in some fashion.Public EducationLabor unions advocate for workers’ rights and protections, such as fair wages, benefits, and safe working conditionsPub...  moreNot so sure why so many folks are afraid of socialism since most all of us have benefited from it in some fashion.Public EducationLabor unions advocate for workers’ rights and protections, such as fair wages, benefits, and safe working conditionsPublic works projectsTaxation and social welfare (Medicaid, food stamps, unemployment benefits, etc.)The affordable Care ActGovernment investment in public infrastructure (the interstate highway system)Public utilities and services (water, sanitation, electricity)Government research funding and scientific advancementsSocial Security, MedicareBut hey, let's do away with anything that benefits people because it costs too much.  less

Why don't you post a link to these videos so we can see for ourselves?

Only if they have to listen to him.

Yes, he does.

If you have 15 minutes to spare, FOX posted this speech by Bernie Sanders after Trump's address.  https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/bernie-sanders-seethes-us-has-become-oligarchic-society-following-trump-speech/ar-AA1AinL5?ocid=BingNewsSerp

Unfortunately, what he says affects me, too, but that will be the case whether I watch him or not and I can't stand to look at him, let alone listen to him.  I'm happy to hear a synopsis of his speech.

So, the adults were eating and the children were starving?  Is there nothing about which you won't argue.  This is getting really tiresome.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/trump-pushes-baseless-claim-immigrants-eating-pets-rcna170537

I couldn't agree more.  I have no patience for listening to is lies.

Glutton for punishment, eh?  I wouldn't waste my time listening to his lies because that's all he will say.

I only posted this because you said you couldn't access it - not to discuss it with you.

Are any of you planning to watch Trump's address to Congress this evening?

Former President of Poland Lech Walesa wrote the following letter to Trump.


Your Excellency, Mr. President,...  moreFormer President of Poland Lech Walesa wrote the following letter to Trump.


Your Excellency, Mr. President,


We watched the report of your conversation with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, with fear and distaste. We find it insulting that you expect Ukraine to show respect and gratitude for the material assistance provided by the United States in its fight against russia. Gratitude is owed to the heroic Ukrainian soldiers who shed their blood in defense of the values of the free world. They have been dying on the front lines for more than 11 years in the name of these values and the independence of their homeland, which was attacked by Putin’s russia.


We do not understand how the leader of a country that symbolizes the free world cannot recognize this.


Our alarm was also heightened by the atmosphere in the Oval Office during this conversation, which reminded us of the interrogations we endured at the hands of the Security Services and the debates in Communist courts. Prosecutors and ju...    less

Of course he's a moron - he's part of the Trump administration, isn't he?

You can count on the Zelenskyy bashing - that's Trump's childish trademark.

Unfortunately, he has amassed enough money that if he never earned another dollar, he wouldn't have to change his lifestyle one iota.

The new town where I currently reside.  I used to live in a borough of NYC.  There isn't enough space here to tell you how any things about NYC aggravated me.

That's what showed up when i went back to that link.  Did you open it?  I did and it was the one I posted.  It isn't that violent.

Clearly!  But look what he chose for his new companion.  I used to have a great deal of respect for Bezos.  Building Amazon was an amazing feat, but now that he's aligned himself with Trump, I can't stand to look at him or hear about him.

Perhaps Trump's fascist bent will wake up the MAGA crowd when he decimates the social safety nets like Medicare and Medicaid and they start dying in untold numbers because they can't afford food and medial treatment.  

I haven't really lived here for a long enough time to be aggravated.  What I have noticed is that, because the area is more rural, the speed limits are between 25-40 mph because roads are narrow, winding ones and in many places, you can't pass, so th...  moreI haven't really lived here for a long enough time to be aggravated.  What I have noticed is that, because the area is more rural, the speed limits are between 25-40 mph because roads are narrow, winding ones and in many places, you can't pass, so there's a lot of tailgating.  I drive 5-10 miles over the limit, but there's always someone who wants to do 60.  

Good to know.  I saw this today:
"Elon Musk shared a post on his social network stating that Slim could have ties to criminal groups, and five minutes later, Carlos Slim canceled all business collaborations with Starlink in Latin America, which made ...  moreGood to know.  I saw this today:
"Elon Musk shared a post on his social network stating that Slim could have ties to criminal groups, and five minutes later, Carlos Slim canceled all business collaborations with Starlink in Latin America, which made Musk lose 7 billion US dollars.
An hour later, Slim announced that he would transfer his projects for the next 5 years with Starlink, an investment of 22 billion dollars, to companies in China and Europe.
More than money, Musk lost his main partner in 25 countries, in addition to giving up all that territory to companies of his competition and, most seriously, causing the USA to continue losing commercial presence and giving it to China."https://monterreydailypost.com/2025/02/24/carlos-slim-orders-to-cancel-his-collaboration-with-elon-musks-starlink/  less

Sorry.  I wasn't able to copy the video itself.  It was Zelenskyy and Trump sitting side by side and Zelenskyy reaches over and punches Trump in the face.

I'm thrilled.  

I wonder if there's any other provider besides Starlink that can service Ukraine and Europe.

Oh, well ...  But we both know that Stump isn't going to invade Canada or Greenland.  

Did you know there is a website where you can get health information that is no longer available per DJT?

I would pay to see this happen!

It would be in Europe's best interest to support Ukraine.  This map says it all.

Here's a parallel universe I'd like to see.https://www.facebook.com/debbie.hollenbeck.311/videos/1608684803106556

I was really surprised when I bought the squash soup.  I didn't think I would like it as much as I did.  

I just hope that Europe can continue to stand behind Ukraine and find the means to help him overcome Russian aggression.  

Susan Rice is  very smart woman and knows what she's talking about.  I agree with her outlook that things could get worse for this country security-wise.  It's incomprehensible to me that Republicans don't have the nerve to stand up to Trum...  moreSusan Rice is  very smart woman and knows what she's talking about.  I agree with her outlook that things could get worse for this country security-wise.  It's incomprehensible to me that Republicans don't have the nerve to stand up to Trump and are willing to just hunker down and do whatever he wants.  This is not the America I have known.    

I like butternut squash soup, New England clam chowder, and creamy tomato soup.

Can you believe that some workers were given only 15 minutes to pack up their personal belongings and leave the premises?  

Perhaps, since you hit him in the head with your frying pan, he's unable to construct a coherent question.

Thanks for a good laugh!

However many stars there are in folks' eyes.

I just watched this and was horrified at the turn this meeting took.  I wouldn't be at all surprised if Trump arranged that meeting for the sole purpose of humiliating Zelenskyy publicly.  Trump is the most despicable person I know and I'm asham...  moreI just watched this and was horrified at the turn this meeting took.  I wouldn't be at all surprised if Trump arranged that meeting for the sole purpose of humiliating Zelenskyy publicly.  Trump is the most despicable person I know and I'm ashamed to have him as the president of this country.  At this rate, we will have no allies should something go awry and you can bet that if Putin decides to attack us, Trump will hand over the keys without a qualm.  With Trump as president, America's exceptionalism is down the drain.  less

I didn't either.  I researched songs about brown eyes and that one came up.  I love the Righteous Brothers, so I played it and then chose it.