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Key Points
References
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Key Concepts
Politicians batting average on delivering value for big promises and spending isn't good
Government always has big visions on how to spend your money. Their track record is not so good
Key US government web sites for data - be sure to cross check for accuracy
bea.gov, cbp.gov, bls.gov, fbi.gov, omb.gov, census.gov, commerce.gov, stlouisfed.org, irs.gov, ssa.gov, medicare.gov defense.gov
Key Technologies
education = setting expectations, understanding consequences and we've failed miserably <<< no personal accountability in schools
jobs because most people have no purpose in life
stop illegal migration period
slower population growth
fusion energy
desalinization
super conductors
graphene for batteries
using natural forces to manage climate
increasing forests
Statististics
Why Fact Checks don't correct misinformation-deficit example
US CBP has MANY types of statistics on immigration - legal and illegal
US BEA has many economic stats by year
US FED has many interest rate and income stats
Immigration statistics
US CBP - good buy only begins with 2021
https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/stats/nationwide-encounters
https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/stats/cbp-enforcement-statistics
https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/stats
Good neutral reporting on key stats other outlets don't show
https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2024/0416/biden-trump-immigration-border-crossings
the Biden administration, there have been 6.4 million encounters outside official ports of entry along the southern border so far, with the yearly average more than quadruple that of the Trump administration,
CBP agents have registered more than 1.6 million encounters at official ports of entry with migrants deemed “inadmissible,” some of whom are allowed to temporarily enter the country.
Those totaled nearly 400,000 for the most recent fiscal year reported, 2021,
The chart shows the illegals released into the US at taxpayer expense as the difference between encounters and total expulsions
The estimated gotaways that are in the country are not included in the charts below
Biden created a CHNV program to allow up to 360,000 illegals into the US by flying them directly into the country
In January 2023, his administration created a program that allows up to 30,000 total individuals each month from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to travel to the U.S. and seek parole.
US CBP illegal crime stats — up 150% by Biden years over Trump years
https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/stats/cbp-enforcement-statistics/criminal-noncitizen-statistics
Monthly Census Bureau Data Shows Big Increase in Foreign-Born < cis
https://www.factcheck.org/2024/02/breaking-down-the-immigration-figures/
Government statistics show that in the initial processing of millions of encounters, 2.5 million people have been released into the U.S. and 2.8 million have been removed or expelled.
<< During 2023 Congressional testimony, Mayorkas confirmed he released over 2.1 million illegals into the US ( for taxpayer welfare ) in only 21 months under "humantarian parole" when he had the legal right to return them all
a 2021 congressional report on the Biden border failure
https://www.politico.com/f/?id=0000017f-d8bd-d522-ab7f-debd59400000
QUICK IMMIGRATION STATISTICS: UNITED STATES - immigrant center
Income statistics
US real median per capita income changes under Biden, Trump and other Presidents
m Economy#USRealIncomeChangesbyYearadjustedforinflation
Spreadsheet summarizing real income changes by President
us census bureau by household thru 2022
median household income by year to 2023
https://www.statista.com/statistics/200838/median-household-income-in-the-united-states/
Real Median Personal Income in the United States
https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/MEPAINUSA672N
Real Median Household Income in the United States
https://fred.stlouisfed.org/release/tables?eid=257197&rid=110
other
https://www.statista.com/statistics/303555/us-per-capita-personal-income/
https://www.statsamerica.org/sip/rank_list.aspx?rank_label=pcpi1
site provides some comparison capability
August 2023 date >>
Comparing today’s wage and inflation data with January 2021 gives the opposite result: Inflation outpaces wages.
Since January 2021, wages have risen by 12%, compared with inflation rising by nearly 16%.
https://budget.house.gov/press-release/fact-check-setting-the-record-straight-on-bidenomics
https://home.treasury.gov/news/featured-stories/the-purchasing-power-of-american-households
us statistics - real per capita median income change by year
https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/MEPAINUSA672N
Crime statistics - only 60% of police departments report crime under Biden - stats generally wrong
https://www.fbi.gov/news/press-releases/fbi-releases-2022-crime-in-the-nation-statistics
https://cde.ucr.cjis.gov/LATEST/webapp/#/pages/home
other
https://www.statista.com/statistics/200445/reported-violent-crime-rate-in-the-us-states/
https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/crime-rate-by-state
Gun violence statistics
what are the rates of gun violence ( per 1000 ) in the 20 largest cities and all US states?
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/sosmap/firearm_mortality/firearm.htm
firearm mortality rates by state - CDC
which states have the strictest gun control laws?
https://www.newsweek.com/map-shows-states-strictest-gun-laws-1917090
calls for closing loopholes in U.S. background check laws, requiring safe and secure storage of firearms, investing in community violence intervention, and increased oversight of the gun industry."
https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/strictest-gun-laws-by-state
Civilian Gun ownership does not match homicide rates from guns by country
https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/us-gun-policy-global-comparisons
Gun Homicide Rate by US city
https://everytownresearch.org/report/city-data/
Education statistics
long-term education results in math, reading
https://nces.ed.gov/fastfacts/display.asp?id=38
long term trends in reading, math
https://www.nationsreportcard.gov/ltt/?age=9
https://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/
2023 education results
https://www.nationsreportcard.gov/highlights/ltt/2023/
Cost of living statistics
https://www.statista.com/topics/768/cost-of-living/#editorsPicks
Cost of housing statistics
https://www.bankrate.com/real-estate/median-home-price/
https://www.statista.com/statistics/1041708/typical-home-value-single-family-homes-usa-by-state/
https://www.statista.com/statistics/240991/average-sales-prices-of-new-homes-sold-in-the-us/
2024 Political Polls - Real Clear Politics
https://www.realclearpolling.com/latest-polls
https://www.270towin.com/2024-presidential-election-polls/
https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/polls/president-general/2024/national/
Biden - Trump debate 1 - 2024
240627-debate1-cnn.com-READ Biden-Trump debate rush transcript.pdf link
240627-debate1-cnn.com-READ Biden-Trump debate rush transcript.pdf. file
Trump Candidacy in 2024
- Republicans would have won in 2024 EASILY IF Nikki Haley had been the nominee - beat than Trump in every area on record, policies, unity
- Trump team and MAGA have hurt his chances to win in 2024
- Democrats pushed many lies on Trump, SOME he does need to respond to better
- Trump is not a threat to Democracy but Democrats sell that to avoid their record 2021 to 2024
- Trump is disliked by many for his personal failings - many
- Trump was correctly convicted of sexual assault on E Jean Carroll by a NY court
- Trump's record from 2017 to 2020 was overall good minus Covid shutdown
- Trump fails to use REAL data on his record vs Bidens showing how much better Americans were
- Trump will likely have to beat Kamala Harris or Gavin Newsom - Biden will be gone as a candidate soon
- Trump won't win if he doesn't do more than tell stories and attack others personally instead of using records, facts and policy details
- Generally fact checkers catch 99% of Trump lies and false claims
Biden Candidacy in 2024
Key Points on Biden
- Biden has many personal failings like Trump does
- His family made a fortune off his political career
- He took as many classified docs as Trump BUT his staff turned them over when requested
- He's concerned about his political future, not his party or the country
- Supported ( not actively participated in ) Hunter's influence peddling schemes (. immoral, not illegal )
- Biden hates half of Americans and regularly calls them white supremacists - he lied about unifying the country
- His son Hunter should have been prosecuted by DOJ for FARA violations but wasn't by Biden DOJ
- Biden claimed in 2020 when he ran he was "a bridge to the future" with Kamala - a one term President was the implication
- Biden deceived voters to win the primaries - Bidens clear limitations to work were hidden by his team intentionally
- Biden's record vs Trump's record loses on every issue that matters to voters
- Biden's policies beat Trump clearly on abortion and LBGQ, the same as Trumps on social security, Medicare, healthcare
- Biden's other policies ( except Ukraine ) all clearly lose to Trump: economy, real incomes, inflation, NATO, foreign policy, Israel, Iran, terrorists, peace, China, Russia, trade, economy, crime, open borders, education, homelessness,
- Until the first debate with Trump, fact checkers caught 60% of Biden lies and false claims - now it's 99%
- Biden's NATO news conference NOW fact checked by Democrats who want to remove him from race
- Democrats claim Trump was a threat to democracy for challenging the election transition process ( Pence and Jan 6 )
- legally challenging election results as Democrats admit is fine ( see Dana Bash CNN )
- Democrats threatened democracy under Biden
- weaponized DOJ against parents at school boards
- on Hamas attack against Israel, first Biden focus was on not unfairly targeting Muslims in the US vs condeming anti-semitism
- opened the border to over 10 million illegals, most allowed in for taxpayer welfare bypassing Congress and challenged in courts
- Biden DHS went to war with Texas when it closed their border to stop illegals
- Biden in vote pandering unilaterally cancelled a lot of student loan debt some of which the Supreme Court undid
- Courts ruled the FBI attack on Trump's home to get the classified documents was wrong - normal seizure would have been right
- Democrats went after Trump with made up charges to prevent him winning in 2024
- Matt Colangelo from DOJ prosecuted Trump with NY DA for a made up charge: "the legal hush money was really an attempt to influence 2024 election not for personal or business protection" < Supreme Court ruled the case against Trump did not stand so convictions will be thrown out correctly
- Georgia case on 2020 election tampering challenge showed corrupt Georgia DA in court rulings
- NY case on business fraud for bank loans where there WAS fraud on loan forms by Trump team BUT no harm with all loans repaid normally
- first time a prosecution for a crime that had no victims and the banks did not want to prosecute but continue to loan Trump
- Russia collusion hoax created by Hillary Clinton, FBI to hide Clinton crimes on classified emails in 2016
- fake quotes about Trump on Charlottesville riot
- Democrats threaten democracy and work to remove Biden who was elected by voters in primaries to run in 2024
Democrats claim Biden team deceived them
Policy and program expectations for Harris and Trump
Wapo 082224- The reinvention of Kamala Harris
Harris herself, with Biden’s support, began focusing less on perilous political tasks like tackling the cause of immigration and seized instead on issues such as abortion and racism,
Harris appeared frustrated by repeated questions about why she had not yet visited the U.S.-Mexico border
She traveled the country warning that not just abortion rights but also an array of other freedoms were under threat
Harris Announced Policies in 2024
Harris prior record and statements
Trump Announced Policies in 2024
Trump prior record and statements
Media bias is very strong suppressing free speech
Yahoo actively censures and suppresses comments like:
"At this point, for the planet and for society, world population growth is a net negative."
This version did publish on yahoo
"Not sure there are any net benefits for the planet and society for increased world population growth."
Are Republicans or Democrats fascists today?
https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.18574/nyu/9781479811595.003.0010/html
Typically, when political scientists discuss fascism, they tend to focus on fascist regimes. In my work on fascism, I have focused instead on features of a fascist culture.1 We can and should worry about a growing fascist culture, even in a regime that remains a liberal democracy. A growing fascist culture makes it difficult to reap the benefits of liberal democratic culture, even if the structure of democratic institutions—courts and elections, for example—remains in place.A democratic culture prizes equality and equal respect. In con-trast, fascist culture is based around a friend-enemy distinction.
Media claims Trump is like Hitler
claude.ai >>
Various public figures and commentators have drawn comparisons between Donald Trump and Adolf Hitler. However, it's important to note that such comparisons are often controversial and subjective. Some examples of individuals who have made this comparison include:
- Journalists and media figures: Some columnists and TV personalities have drawn parallels in their articles or broadcasts.
- Politicians: Certain political opponents of Trump have used this comparison in speeches or statements.
- Historians: Some historians specializing in fascism or World War II have pointed out what they see as similarities.
- Celebrities: A number of actors, musicians, and other public figures have made this comparison in interviews or on social media.
- Foreign leaders: Some international politicians have alluded to or directly made this comparison.
It's crucial to understand that these comparisons are often met with criticism and debate. Many argue that such comparisons are extreme or inappropriate, while others defend them as valid historical analogies.
If you're looking for specific names or quotes, I'd recommend checking recent news articles or reputable sources for accurate and up-to-date information, as the political landscape and discourse around this topic can change rapidly.
Media bias for Democrats against Trump most of the time, sometimes AI can biased too
q1>> What lies or false claims about Trump have Democrats made?
q2>> What lies or false claims has Trump made?
Google search political bias ?>> 100% biased
Google search badly biased
on q1, search only returns answers to q2 instead
gemini political bias ?>> Refuses to answer
on q1>> gemini returns >>
I can't help with responses on elections and political figures right now. While I would never deliberately share something that's inaccurate, I can make mistakes. So, while I work on improving, you can try Google Search.
on q2>> gemini returns >>
I can't help with responses on elections and political figures right now. While I would never deliberately share something that's inaccurate, I can make mistakes. So, while I work on improving, you can try Google Search.
chatgpt political bias ?>> No bias
gpt4o
on q1>> gpt4o returns >>
The topic of false claims or lies made about Donald Trump by Democrats is highly polarized and contentious, with opinions varying widely depending on political affiliations and perspectives. However, some claims that have been widely debated and scrutinized include:
Russian Collusion: The assertion that Trump directly colluded with Russia to influence the 2016 election was a central theme in many Democratic narratives. While the Mueller Report confirmed Russian interference, it did not establish that Trump or his campaign conspired with Russia.
Charlottesville Comments: Trump's comments after the Charlottesville rally in 2017 were often summarized by some Democrats as him calling white supremacists "very fine people." In context, Trump did condemn neo-Nazis and white nationalists, but this part of his statement was sometimes omitted in critiques.
COVID-19 Mismanagement: While there is broad consensus on the mismanagement of the pandemic by the Trump administration, some claims exaggerated the extent of misinformation and the direct causality of Trump's actions on COVID-19 deaths.
Ukraine Quid Pro Quo: The claim that Trump explicitly withheld aid to Ukraine solely to get an investigation into Joe Biden has been debated. The impeachment proceedings were based on this premise, though Trump and his supporters argued it was part of a broader concern about corruption.
Taxes and Finances: Allegations regarding Trump's financial dealings and tax returns were numerous, with some claims being speculative or lacking concrete evidence at the time of assertion.
It is essential to approach these topics with an understanding of the broader political context and recognize that both major parties have been accused of misrepresenting facts to advance their agendas. For a nuanced understanding, examining primary sources and multiple perspectives is crucial.
on q2>> gpt4o returns >>
Donald Trump has been known for making numerous statements that have been widely regarded as false or misleading. Here are some notable examples:
Election Fraud Claims: Trump repeatedly claimed that the 2020 presidential election was "stolen" or "rigged" against him, citing widespread voter fraud. These claims have been debunked by multiple courts, independent audits, and election officials from both parties.
COVID-19 Statements: Trump made several false or misleading claims about COVID-19, including:
- Downplaying the severity of the virus, comparing it to the flu.
- Suggesting that it would disappear "like a miracle."
- Promoting unproven treatments, such as hydroxychloroquine and the idea of injecting disinfectants.
Immigration and Crime: Trump often claimed that immigrants, particularly from Mexico, were responsible for a significant proportion of violent crimes. Studies have shown that immigrants, including undocumented ones, are less likely to commit crimes than native-born Americans.
Economy and Job Creation: While Trump often took credit for the strong economy and job growth, many of these trends began under the Obama administration. Additionally, he frequently exaggerated the number of jobs created and the impact of his policies on economic growth.
Trade Deficit: Trump claimed that the United States had a large trade deficit with Canada and that Canada had a significant surplus. In reality, the trade relationship is more balanced, with minor differences year to year.
Military and Defense Spending: Trump claimed that he was responsible for increasing the defense budget to unprecedented levels, while previous administrations had neglected the military. However, the military budget had been increasing for years, including under the Obama administration.
Health Care: Trump promised a healthcare plan that would be better and cheaper than the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), yet his administration did not produce a comprehensive replacement plan.
Environmental Regulations: Trump often claimed that his administration was responsible for the "cleanest air and water" in the history of the country. However, environmental experts and data have shown that many of his policies rolled back important environmental protections.
Tax Cuts: Trump claimed that his tax cuts were the largest in history and that they primarily benefited the middle class. In reality, the tax cuts were significant but not the largest, and they disproportionately benefited the wealthy and corporations.
Border Wall: Trump frequently stated that Mexico would pay for the border wall. Mexico did not pay for the wall, and funding came from reallocating U.S. government funds.
These are just a few examples, and there are many more instances where Trump's statements have been fact-checked and found to be false or misleading. Fact-checking organizations like PolitiFact, FactCheck.org, and The Washington Post's Fact Checker have documented thousands of false or misleading claims made by Trump during his presidency.
claude.ai political bias ?>> No bias
on q1>> claude.ai returns >>
Democrats and Trump's political opponents have made various claims about Trump that his supporters and fact-checkers have disputed. Some areas of controversy include:
- Russia collusion allegations - The extent of Trump campaign ties to Russia was heavily debated, with some claims not substantiated by the Mueller investigation.
- Tax returns and finances - There have been disputed claims about Trump's wealth, business dealings, and tax payments.
- COVID-19 response - Critics argued Trump downplayed the pandemic, while supporters said he acted decisively with travel bans.
- 2020 election integrity - Democrats insisted the election was completely secure, while Trump alleged widespread fraud.
- Charlottesville comments - Trump's "very fine people" quote was interpreted differently by critics and supporters.
- Immigration policies - There were conflicting claims about conditions at the border and effects of Trump's policies.
As with most political disputes, there are differing interpretations of events and statements. I'd encourage looking at nonpartisan fact-checking sources to evaluate specific claims. Verifying political allegations often requires carefully examining primary sources and context.
on q2>> claude.ai returns >>
Trump has made numerous statements that fact-checkers and critics have identified as false or misleading. Some of the more prominent examples include:
- 2020 Election fraud claims - Trump has repeatedly insisted the 2020 election was "stolen" despite no evidence of widespread fraud being found.
- COVID-19 statements - He made claims about the virus "disappearing" and promoted unproven treatments.
- Inauguration crowd size - Trump insisted his inauguration crowd was larger than Obama's, contradicting photographic evidence.
- Birthplace of Barack Obama - Trump was a leading proponent of the false "birther" conspiracy theory.
- Climate change - He has called climate change a "hoax," contradicting scientific consensus.
- Tax cuts - Trump claimed his tax cuts were the "largest in history," which economic analyses dispute.
- Mexico border wall - He repeatedly claimed Mexico would pay for the wall, which did not happen.
- Muslims celebrating 9/11 - Trump claimed he saw thousands of Muslims in New Jersey cheering the 9/11 attacks, which was never corroborated.
- Hurricane Dorian path - He insisted Alabama was in the hurricane's path and altered a weather map, contradicting meteorologists.
- Veterans Choice program - Trump repeatedly claimed he created this program, which was actually signed into law by Obama in 2014.
It's important to note that evaluating political statements often requires examining context and primary sources. I'd encourage consulting reputable fact-checking organizations for detailed analysis of specific claims.
Nikki Haley
https://www.yahoo.com/gma/first-abc-nikki-haley-opens-110053158.html
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4315741-biden-trails-haley-by-10-points-in-2024-matchup-poll/
Will GOP voters let Nikki Haley beat Biden or risk another Trump loss?
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/12/09/haley-electability-trump-biden-polls-00130926
Governments need to make better choices politically if our countries are going to survive
The world is becoming increasingly unsafe – and it isn't random
https://www.yahoo.com/news/west-enemies-betting-debt-addled-050000853.html
When geopolitical sorrows come, they come not single spies but in battalions.
While not directly linked, it is becoming clear that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has blown on the embers of several longer-simmering conflicts. Recent flare ups include those between Armenia and Azerbaijan and between Serbia and Kosovo. There have also been six successful (and two attempted) coups in West Africa since 2020.
Over the weekend, an unprecedented terror attack by Hamas led to Israel declaring a state of war, mobilising 300,000 reservists and ordering a “complete siege” of Gaza.
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The twilight of “Pax Americana” started under Barack Obama, accelerated under and has not been reversed by , despite his staunch support for Ukraine. Many countries in the West are similarly distracted by their own internal problems. Conflict and aid fatigue appears to be setting in.
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The rules-based global order may have unfairly benefited the G7 group of rich countries but at least everyone knew where they stood. As it fractures, there’s little to stop every country pursuing its own national interests at the expense of everything else. The result, as we’re already starting to see, will be chaotic.
The majority of investors have only ever operated in markets where central banks had the whip hand and geopolitical risk was muted. That era now appears to be ending
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The US Congressional Budget Office estimates that health and welfare costs will outpace economic growth, taking public debt from 98pc of gross domestic product today to 181pc in 2053.
This is why the sheer scale of the borrowing by Biden, his predecessors and his peers in other Western countries has such dire security implications.
RINO2 - Republican In Name Only 2 - conservatives
RINO2 are conservatives who prefer to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory in 2022
Moderates will decide most key elections
Moderates consistently ignored by both parties
Democrats will start focusing on moderates about October 15th
Republicans ( RINO2 s ) will focus on moderates on November 9th - the day after the election
The conservatives have ruined the Republican party as much as progressives have ruined the Democratic party
3 key issues they are wrong on again
Trump for President in 2024 << Wrong
If Trump runs he'll lose by more than last time. His deranged focus on replaying 2020 instead of looking forward will kill everything.
Most of his policies were good given a non-functional Congress
Running Trump again, the opposition will be much higher this time
There are excellent Republican candidates to run, better than Trump >> Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis,
They will build better bridges to moderates, be more effective managers than Trump
Abortion << Pro Life Wrong
The majority of the country supported Roe V Wade as it was - a clear majority - about 65%
The Pro Life groups run bogus polls showing different results by asking different questions with limited poll participants
Pro-Choice groups aren't looking to increase abortions, they are only protecting a woman's right to make decisions for her body
Common sense Pro-Choice would support Florida's 15 week limit on abortions and focus on far better management of pregnancies with education, contraceptives etc
Gun control << Fighting to keep gun law loopholes open
Finally Republicans have passed common sense gun control to fix some loopholes in existing gun laws
Other Policies << the majority of other policies already fit a liberal Republican agenda attractive to moderates
Immigration << Close the border now
What does a human trafficker look like? I don't know. Are there any pictures of the Biden administration??
Many of us have relatives, know someone who came here through legal immigration
We bring in 1 million a year legally on average for more than 20 years
While there is a wait to get here legally ( I have relative who have been "in line" for over 3 years so far ), we do process 1 million a year now
Is this about a humanitarian support for people who are fleeing for their lives from murderers in their own countries?
NO - not at all
What is the Biden Open Border Support System about?
encouraging people from over 130 countries to come to the US illegally
It's estimated after Title 42 controls are ended there will be about 2.5 Million illegal crossings in the following 12 months at least
It's not the crossings, it's the fact that without Title 42 in place, Biden lets 85% of the illegals stay here instead of returning them
That's over 2.1 million illegals getting added to the US population EVERY year in ADDITION to the 1 million legal immigrants
Impacts of migration are now coming home for open border liberals
Liberals have been mugged by the reality of migration.pdf
So what has this "humanitarian" Biden open borders policy done?
- Over 7 million illegal migrants allowed to remain in the US at OVER 500 BILLION PER YEAR EVERY YEAR with reductions in services and increased crime for citizens and the country
- Let an ADDITIONAL 2.1 million illegal aliens remain in the US every year drives costs US tax payers a fortune in increased costs
- 20% of those will become relatively economically self sufficient over time
- 80% of those will remain on government support here most of their lives at an increasing cost to the tax payer
- Cost to US tax payers to support another 2 million illegals every year goes up
- Assume minimum cost of 1 illegal for government aid and support ( direct and indirect - funds, food, shelter, education, medical care and more ) = $35,000 per person per year >> That's $75 billion MORE EVERY year
- 2022 > 2.1 million in support = $75 billion
- 2023 > 2.1 million more PLUS those still on support earlier from 2022 = $150 billion per year
- Every year the total cost will go through the roof for US taxpayers for supporting criminals
- Crime in the US goes up massively - illegals commit higher rates of crime than non-illegal immigrants clearly
- Human trafficking coordinated with the cartels
Biden administration protects the cartel business model for human trafficking by coordinating with them - Illegal drug trade
has exploded with open borders with US opioid deaths averaging now over 100K US citizens per year - Biden administration secretly traffics illegals
in the US works to distribute the "pain" across US communities by secretly trafficking illegals to many areas of the US hiding the statistics on how many, where - Illegals coming to the US double their carbon footprint
The illegals came from countries where their carbon footprint was lower than the US ( maybe 6 tons per year vs US average of 16 tons / year ). Once here for a year, there carbon footprint will increase, maybe even double to 10 - 12 tons per year ) - Illegals increase disease rates in the US
The Biden administration did not test illegals for disease after Title 42 ended increasing the spread of disease in the US - Higher rates of homicide for the illegals
in some cases than their home countries. In 2020, Baltimore and St Louis had DOUBLE the homicide rate of any other country except Mexico - Illegals take jobs from least skilled in the US
Rep Barbara Jordan from Texas pointed this out in 1968. It's much worse today
Biden Administration Policy Changes to Allow more Illegals into the US since 2020
during the first few months of the Biden administration. Important examples include the following:
- Throughout the 2020 campaign, President Biden promised to extend amnesty to illegal aliens in the United States.
- On his first day in office, President Biden sent an immigration bill to Congress that included an amnesty program and pledged his support to give illegal aliens a path to citizenship.
- The Biden administration immediately issued an executive order directing agencies to take steps to preserve the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
- The Biden administration stopped construction of the border wall.
- The Biden administration expanded the grounds for claiming asylum by reversing legal opinions issued under the Trump Administration.
- The Biden administration ended the Asylum Cooperative Agreements (ACAs) with Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras which required migrants to apply for asylum in one of the countries through which they traveled (and be denied) as a prerequisite to eligibility for asylum in the United States.[11]
- The Biden administration issued a policy to exempt unaccompanied minors and family units from expulsion under Title 42, releasing these populations into the U.S.
- The Biden administration revived the Obama Administration’s policy of allowing immigration judges to administratively close deportation cases.
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued policies that make it easier to apply for benefits, including work permits, extended and expanded programs like Temporary Protected Status, eliminated the ability of officers to issue Notices to Appear (NTAs), and reduced screening and vetting in order to process more petitions and applications.
In 2022, Biden created a "parole" program to let MONTHLY up to 30,000 illegal aliens from those four countries ( CHNV ) to the United States WITHOUT any legal approval from Congress to enter the United States on two-year periods of parole, complete with the promise of employment authorization and, ultimately, access to government benefits.
US Immigration Laws - details
https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/legislation/immigration-and-nationality-act
Immigration and Nationality Act
The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) was enacted in 1952. The INA collected many provisions and reorganized the structure of immigration law. The INA has been amended many times over the years and contains many of the most important provisions of immigration law.
The INA is contained in the United States Code (U.S.C.). The U.S. Code is a collection of all the laws of the United States. Title 8 of the U.S. Code covers "Aliens and Nationality."
The tables below show INA sections and their corresponding U.S. Code section. To ensure accuracy, USCIS links to the official U.S. Code prepared by the Office of the Law Revision Counsel of the U.S. House of Representatives.
This massive surge in illegal migration — over and above Congress’ limits in the INA — will quickly become unsustainable absent significant tax increases or drastic cuts in government funding for public benefits, housing, education, and healthcare. By law, Congress, not the president, gets to decide who is allowed to come here and who must be kept out. It’s well past time that Congress reasserts that authority.
US CBP Immigration stats
comparison annual stats for cbp stats
https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/stats/cbp-enforcement-statistics
https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/stats/nationwide-encounters
https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/stats/cbp-enforcement-statistics
https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/stats/custody-and-transfer-statistics
https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/stats/southwest-land-border-encounters
NYT assesses Trump, Biden Immigration Claims
Anti-Semitism in history
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2001/10/the-roots-of-arab-anti-semitism.html
Potential Value Opportunities
Division vs Unity
Political Leaders on division and unity
Most leaders calls for unity are really a call to agree with me, my values and my positions & programs
Democrats accuse Trump of division. Yes some of his statements, claims fall into that category easily. Worse, Trump also shows a lack of respect for most people that no one else in politics hits.
Democrats claims they are the unity party are mostly false. Look at ANY Biden speech on the election from Jan 1 2024 to July 8 2024 from Joe or Jill Biden. They attack half the voters as white supremacists, attack Trump as a threat to democracy but ignore Biden's actions without Congressional approval as law ( open borders, the unilateral CHNV program to bring in 360,000 illegals per year, suing Texas on border enforcement, student loans cancellations for taxpayers to pay, identity politics and DEI rules in government, price controls ( while not dealing with inflation ), added EPA regulations, refusal to open the Democrat nomination after winning the primaries under false pretenses on Joe Biden's capabilities, FBI investigations of parents at school board meetings etc ).
Biden on Trump and Republicans in 2024 SOTU
biden-State of the Union 2024_ Transcript of President Joe Biden's speech _ AP News.pdf link
https://www.factcheck.org/2024/03/factchecking-bidens-state-of-the-union/. link
my purpose tonight is to wake up the Congress and alert the American people that this is no ordinary moment either. Not since
President Lincoln and the Civil War have freedom and democracy been under assault at home as they are today.
now my predecessor, a former Republican president, tells Putin, quote, “Do whatever the hell you want.” << fact check: false
Biden on Trump reaction to a school shooting >> do you think Biden is accurate?
After another school shooting in Iowa recently, he said — when asked what to do about it — he said, ‘Just get over it.’”
What Trump ACTUALLY said:
Trump offered his “support and deepest sympathies” to the victims of the school shooting. “We’re really with you as much as anybody can be. It’s a very terrible thing that happened. It’s just terrible to see that happening,” Trump said. “That’s just horrible. It’s so surprising to see it here.”
He added, “But we have to get over it. We have to move forward. But to the relatives, and to all of the people who are devastated right now, to the point they can’t breathe, they can’t live, we are with you all the way.”
Biden false claim on taxes billionaires pay
As he has said many times before, Biden claimed that billionaires pay an average federal tax rate of 8.2%, less than the rate paid by “a teacher, a sanitation worker, or a nurse.” But that’s not the average rate in the current tax system; it’s a White House calculation that factors in earnings on unsold stock as income.
Mike Johnson on division after Trump assination attempt
https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/14/politics/biden-say-trump-shooting-bullseye/index.html
“We’ve got to turn the temperature down in this country,” Johnson said on NBC’s “Today” show. “We need leaders of all parties, on both sides, to call that out and make sure that happens so that we can go forward and maintain our free society that we all are blessed to have.”
He then pointed to Democratic criticism of Trump less than four months from this year’s presidential election.
“When the message goes out constantly that the election of Donald Trump would be a threat to democracy and that the republic would end, I mean it heats up the environment,” the Louisiana Republican said on NBC. “We cannot do that. It’s simply not true. Everyone needs to turn the rhetoric down.”
Melania Trump after Trump assination attempt
READ_ Letter from Melania Trump _ CNN Politics-240714.pdf. link
America, the fabric of our gentle nation is tattered, but our courage and common sense must ascend and bring us back together as one.
Love, compassion, kindness and empathy are necessities.
And let us remember that when the time comes to look beyond the left and the right, beyond the red and the blue, we all come from families with the passion to fight for a better life together, while we are here, in this earthly realm.
Dawn is here again. Let us reunite. Now.
This morning, ascend above the hate, the vitriol, and the simple-minded ideas that ignite violence. We all want a world where respect is paramount, family is first, and love transcends.
I commend those of you who have reached out beyond the political divide – thank you for remembering that every single politician is a man or a woman with a loving family.
RNC Convention 2024
Vivek Ramaswamy speed 7/16
Potential Challenges
Immigration hits Social Security Program Badly - 2024
https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/social-security-immigration-problem-getting-084400657.html
one demographic shift that's causing all sorts of problems for Social Security has to do with the rate of immigration into the United States.
Social Security is a program that's heavily reliant on people legally migrating into the U.S. each year. Most people who move to the U.S. tend to be younger, which means they'll spend decades in the labor force. Social Security collects approximately 90% of its annual revenue from the 12.4% payroll tax on wages and salaries (up to $168,600 in 2024).
the net migration rate for the U.S. per 1,000 people has fallen from 6.48 in 1998 to 2.748 in 2023, representing a nearly 58% drop in legal net immigration.
With the U.S. population reaching nearly 340 million in 2023, a net migration rate of 2.748 per 1,000 people translates to roughly 934,300 net legal migrants entering the United States. The 2023 Trustees Report bases its $22.4 trillion funding shortfall estimate on average annual net immigration of 1.245 million people through 2097. In other words, a continued decline in the legal net migration rate will almost certainly result in a larger expected funding obligation shortfall over the coming 75 years.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is funded via the General Fund.
SSI also, on occasion, provides income to people seeking asylum in the United States. Traditional Social Security provides no benefits whatsoever to undocumented workers.
Israel's formation in 1947 by the UN as a 2 state solution - facts
https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/myths-and-facts-the-refugees
After the Arab war in 1948
700,000 Arabs were displaced from Israel
a smaller number of Jews were displaced from Arab countries
Israel
Israel population
https://www.bluemarblecitizen.com/world-population/Israel
1950 – 1.3 M
2024 - 9 M
growth = 700+%
Gaza population
https://www.bluemarblecitizen.com/world-population/Gaza-Strip
1950 - 0.24 M
2023 - 2 M
growth = 800+%
2024 Election Humor and Insights
10-differences-between-kamala-harris-and-joe-biden
Biden Policies Now
https://joebiden.com - NOT a policy site ONLY fundraising
Biden accomplishments list
https://joebiden.com/accomplishments/
THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN. << finished Covid management as a bi-partisan program
Just six weeks into his presidency, Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan to jumpstart our economy and change the course of the pandemic. The American Rescue Plan funded our national vaccination campaign and helped safely reopen America’s schools.
THE BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW. << pushed non-infrastructure programs for DEI etc as a smaller part of this, increased deficits again
President Biden worked across the aisle to deliver what decades of presidents promised and failed to do: rebuild our nation’s roads and bridges, upgrade our public transit, clean up pollution, and provide high-speed internet to every American.
CONFIRMATION OF JUSTICE KETANJI BROWN JACKSON
President Biden appointed Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to ever serve on the Supreme Court. She is also the first public defender to serve on our nation’s highest court.
THE BIPARTISAN SAFER COMMUNITIES ACT. << a good small step forward on gun control but avoids completely the social behavior crisis
The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act is the most significant gun violence prevention legislation in 30 years. It will help keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people, narrow the “boyfriend loophole,” and expand mental health and safety services in schools.
THE CHIPS AND SCIENCE ACT << a good bipartisan program to help US technology reduce Chinese dependence and threats
The CHIPS Act will bring back manufacturing from overseas and create good-paying union jobs here at home. Since President Biden signed it into law, companies have already announced almost $300 billion in new American manufacturing investments.
EXPANDING HEALTH CARE FOR VETERANS THROUGH THE PACT ACT
President Biden signed into law the most significant expansion of benefits and services for toxic-exposed veterans in more than 30 years.
SIGNED MARRIAGE EQUALITY INTO LAW
President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act to enshrine marriage equality for same-sex and interracial couples into federal law.
THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT. << did increase the deficit again and had wins and losses on inflation, employment
President Biden signed landmark legislation to bring down costs for families, lower prescription drug prices, and make historic investments in American clean energy jobs and manufacturing. Every single Republican in Congress voted against it.
CHANGING OUR FAILED APPROACH ON MARIJUANA
President Biden pardoned all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession, removing a burden to employment, housing, and educational opportunities for thousands of Americans
PROTECTING REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS. << good, small step forward - more needs to be done later at Federal level
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and strip a constitutional right from the American people, President Biden issued executive orders to preserve access to reproductive care and protect the right to travel across state lines to receive care.
HISTORIC CLIMATE ACTION. << some hits and some clear misses that actually increase carbon emissions etc ( see natural gas mistakes )
President Biden rejoined the Paris Climate Accords on his first day in office. He is delivering on the most aggressive climate agenda in American history through historic investments in clean energy.
RALLYING THE WORLD IN SUPPORT OF UKRAINE. << late but overall good support with some clear limits
Since the start of Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, President Biden has rallied the world to stand with Ukraine, defend democracy, and stand up to autocracy.
PROTECTING THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT << nothing here really. More needs to be done as a bi-partisan solution later
President Biden has worked to protect and strengthen the Affordable Care Act. Now, millions of Americans are saving $800 per year on their health insurance and 4-in-5 Americans can find coverage for $10 a month or less through the ACA.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM << failed badly — crime reporting cut back, crime increased, prosecutions down, laws dropped allowing crime increases
President Biden signed a landmark executive order to promote safe and accountable policing, ban chokeholds, restrict no-knock entries by police, create a national police accountability database, and prohibit the transfer of military equipment to local police departments.
STUDENT DEBT RELIEF << an immoral act playing identity politics badly to pander for votes
President Biden has approved the cancellation of billions in student loan debt for millions of Americans, as well as the largest increase in Pell Grants in over a decade.
Missing Biden Policies and Programs
How to Build Collaborative Consensus on Governing
Illegal and Legal immigration management and border prevention including setting new restrictions based on terrorism, crime, drugs, human trafficking
Missing Policies on confronting terrorism, Middle East peace plans, Russia, China, Iran
Replacing social justice failures with real justice improvements with improved responsibility, accountability and transparency for all
Ending identity politics and DEI policies for more open employment etc
Better education programs, strategies
Ending political actions in DOJ etc
Improved Asia policies
Improved India policies
Improved South America policies
NATO improvements
Stronger policies on AI, identity, privacy, cybersecurity, foreign asset controls, more careful sanctions management
New bills on abortion rights << this is a REPUBLICAN problem though, not Democrat
Support for parents rights including education
Better energy policies
Better economic policies and programs
Longer term employment strategies and programs
LBGTQ
Transgender woman in women's sports
Comprehensive Fix for Social Security
Comprehensive Fix for Health Insurance ( vs spot fixes which are there )
Technology Management ( Gen AI, Security, Digital Assets, Identity, Privacy etc ) << DID ask for recommendations on almost all of these
Deficit Management and strong budget management
Inflation Management. << FED DID raise rates reducing inflation rates after getting it wrong for 2 years destroying income gains << real incomes down w Biden
Specific Foreign Policy Positions
https://secure.actblue.com/. << only fundraising
https://www.whitehouse.gov/priorities/
President Biden will deliver bold action and immediate relief for American families as the country grapples with converging crises. This will include actions to control the COVID-19 pandemic, provide economic relief, tackle climate change, and advance racial equity and civil rights, as well as immediate actions to reform our immigration system and restore America’s standing in the world.
President Biden will move to contain the COVID-19 crisis <<< OLD news - not relevant now there are vaccines, treatments and insurance coverage
Climate directions. << should not put a date that is more important than all other impacts
The Biden Administration will create good-paying, union jobs to build a modern and sustainable infrastructure, deliver an equitable clean energy future, and put the United States on a path to achieve net-zero emissions, economy-wide, by no later than 2050.
Racism and identity politics are always more important than building consensus together << equality good. equity bad
every American has an equal chance to get ahead, yet persistent systemic racism and barriers to opportunity have denied this promise for so many.
Open borders program on immigration << no limits at all – little vetting allowing most illegals in
Biden’s strategy is centered on the basic premise that our country is safer, stronger, and more prosperous with a fair and orderly immigration system that welcomes immigrants, keeps families together, and allows people across the country—both newly arrived immigrants and people who have lived here for generations—to more fully contribute to our country.
Foreign policy << a few key actions stood out but little improvement in our key alliances anywhere and failure to confront our adversaries effectively
rebuilding democratic alliances across the globe, championing America’s values and human rights, and
Improving American economic competiveness in world economy << Chips act, American Recovery Act, Infrastructure Act step in the right direction
equipping the American middle class to succeed in a global economy.
Other Sites that discuss Potential Biden Policies and Programs
https://www.usatoday.com/elections/voter-guide/2024-11-05/candidate/joe-biden
https://ballotpedia.org/Joe_Biden_presidential_campaign,_2024
https://www.whitehouse.gov/state-of-the-union-2024/
Trump Policies Now
Donald Trump Web site
https://www.donaldjtrump.com/issues
Rebuild the Greatest Economy in History
Fair Trade for the American Worker
Secure Borders and Reclaim National Sovereignty
Renew American Strength and Leadership
Reject Globalism and Embrace Patriotism
End Censorship and Reclaim Free Speech
Free, Honest and Lawful Elections
Drain the Swamp of Washington Corruption
Better Health Care Choices at Lower Costs
Agenda 47 Statements
Agenda 47 analysis on Wikipedia << READ this summary
AGENDA47 STATEMENTS
President Donald J. Trump Declares War on Cartels
Joe Biden prepares to make his first-ever trip to the southern border that he deliberately erased, President Trump announced that when he is president again, it will be the official policy of the United States to take down the drug cartels just as we took down ISIS.
Agenda47: Ending Veteran Homelessness in America
President Trump will make it a personal mission to totally eradicate Veterans’ homelessness in America.
Agenda47: No Welfare for Illegal Aliens
President Trump will end welfare for illegal aliens and defend the wealth of hardworking American families.
Agenda47: The American Academy
President Trump announces a plan to revolutionize higher education by shifting excessively large endowments from private universities toward a new institution called the American Academy.
President Trump’s Message to America’s Auto Workers
What's happening to our auto workers is an absolute disgrace and an outrage beyond belief. Auto workers are getting totally ripped off by Crooked Joe Biden and also their horrendous leadership.
Agenda47: President Trump’s Pledge to Homeschool Families
In a new Agenda47 video, President Donald J. Trump promised to serve as a champion for America's homeschool families.
Agenda47: President Trump’s Ten Principles For Great Schools Leading To Great Jobs
www.DonaldJTrump.com/JOIN
Trump's 10 Principles on Education
Opposition to Trumps 10 Principles on Education
Agenda47: America Must Have the #1 Lowest Cost Energy and Electricity on Earth
Agenda47: Returning Production of Essential Medicines Back to America and Ending Biden’s Pharmaceutical Shortages
As part of my plan to obtain total independence from China, we will phase in tariffs and import restrictions to bring back production of all essential medicines to the United States of America where they belong. I signed an executive order to begin this process in 2020 but Biden has shamefully failed to follow through.
Agenda47: President Trump Calls for Death Penalty for Human Traffickers
President Donald J. Trump pledged to end the scourge of human trafficking and defend the dignity of human life.
Agenda47: Rescuing America’s Auto Industry from Joe Biden’s Disastrous Job-Killing Policies
Joe Biden is waging war on the U.S. auto-industry with a series of crippling mandates designed to force Americans into expensive electric cars, even as thousands of electric cars are piling up on car lots all unsold,” President Trump said. “This ridiculous Green New Deal crusade is causing car prices to skyrocket while setting the stage for the destruction of American auto production.
Agenda47: Rebuilding America’s Depleted Military
In a new Agenda47 video, President Donald J. Trump announced his plan to rebuild America’s depleted military, address the military recruitment crisis, and restore the proud culture and honor of America’s armed forces.
Agenda47: Protecting Students from the Radical Left and Marxist Maniacs Infecting Educational Institutions
For many years, tuition costs at colleges and universities have been exploding, and I mean absolutely exploding while academics have been obsessed with indoctrinating America's youth. The time has come to reclaim our once great educational institutions from the radical Left, and we will do that
Agenda47: Protecting Americans by Taking on Big Pharma and Ending Global Freeloading
Under my policy, the United States government will tell Big Pharma that we will only pay the best price they offer to foreign nations, who have been taking advantage of us for so long— the United States is tired of getting ripped off.
Agenda47: Cementing Fair and Reciprocal Trade with the Trump Reciprocal Trade Act
Under the Trump Reciprocal Trade Act, other countries will have two choices—they’ll get rid of their tariffs on us, or they will pay us hundreds of billions of dollars, and the United States will make an absolute FORTUNE
Agenda47: Using Impoundment to Cut Waste, Stop Inflation, and Crush the Deep State
I will use the president’s long-recognized Impoundment Power to squeeze the bloated federal bureaucracy for massive savings. This will be in the form of tax reductions for you. This will help quickly to stop inflation and slash the deficit.
Agenda47: Addressing Rise of Chronic Childhood Illnesses
Too often, our public health establishment is too close to Big Pharma—they make a lot of money, Big Pharma—big corporations, and other special interests, and does not want to ask the tough questions about what is happening to our children’s health.
Agenda47: Ending the Scourge of Drug Addiction in America
Too often, our public health establishment is too close to Big Pharma—they make a lot of money, Big Pharma—big corporations, and other special interests, and does not want to ask the tough questions about what is happening to our children’s health.
Celebration Of 250 Years Of American Independence at the Iowa State Fairgrounds
Three years from now, the United States will celebrate the biggest and most important milestone in our country’s history -- 250 years of American Independence. That’s why as a nation, we should be preparing for the most spectacular birthday party. We want to make it the best of all time
Agenda47: Day One Executive Order Ending Citizenship for Children of Illegals and Outlawing Birth Tourism
As part of my plan to secure the border, on Day One of my new term in office, I will sign an executive order making clear to federal agencies that under the correct interpretation of the law, going forward, the future children of illegal aliens will not receive automatic U.S. citizenship.
Missing Trump Policy Postions and many long-term strategies
How to Build Collaborative Consensus on Governing
Women's rights >> Abortion
LBGTQ
Women's rights >> Transgender woman in women's sports
Comprehensive Fix for Social Security
Comprehensive Fix for Health Insurance ( vs replacing it )
Technology Management ( Gen AI, Security, Digital Assets, Identity, Privacy etc )
Deficit Management and strong budget management. << keep lowering deficits as percent of GDP instead of a balanced budget requirement
Inflation Management << means put sensible limits on tariffs and sanctions
Specific Foreign Policy Positions
Long-term economic plan
Long-term jobs plan ( vs next 4 years )
Election integrity controls
https://www.usatoday.com/elections/voter-guide/2024-11-05/candidate/donald-trump
https://ballotpedia.org/Policy_issues_under_the_Trump_administration
Project 2025 - the Heritage Foundation - not Trump but will influence Trump
https://www.project2025.org/policy/
Project-2025_MandateForLeadership_FULL.pdf. link
Trump calls out Project 2025 as bad policy he doesn't support
Trump said in a post on Truth Social that he is not involved in the right-wing think tank’s proposal, which outlines various policies and initiatives that some conservatives hope a future Republican administration would administer.
“I know nothing about Project 2025. I have no idea who is behind it,” he said. “I disagree with some of the things they’re saying and some of the things they’re saying are absolutely ridiculous and abysmal. Anything they do, I wish them luck, but I have nothing to do with them.”
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