'Land of the free'
Not anymore.
'Land of the free'
I suspect the government is bowing to pressure from the power industry.
Well change must come. The view from over here presents a country that turns a blind eye to its poor and dispossessed, whilst protecting the rights and privileges enjoyed by the rich. A country which is complacent in the face of a law banning the collection of rainwater by a private individual, but which seethes with righteous indignation if anybody questions the free availability of firearms or has the temerity to suggest that healthcare could be available for all and free at the point of delivery. We don't get it over here. But I guess what think is immaterial.Of course they are - and neither side pushes back. Industry is what runs this country, not the left, not the right. I suspect it will be some time yet before people see that.
Well change must come. The view from over here presents a country that turns a blind eye to its poor and dispossessed, whilst protecting the rights and privileges enjoyed by the rich. A country which is complacent in the face of a law banning the collection of rainwater by a private individual, but which seethes with righteous indignation if anybody questions the free availability of firearms or has the temerity to suggest that healthcare could be available for all and free at the point of delivery. We don't get it over here. But I guess what think is immaterial.
Ha! I can see that would cause some panic over there, and over here as well tbh. He's certainly thinking outside the box and at least you're not rewarding those who just want to 'sit on their arses' whilst others work, because that would give most the opportunity to cover their health care and basic needs I guess? Would they still be motivated to work though? Most still would I feel.That's pretty much it. The right does it blatantly, the left does it a behind our backs - so... We really aren't' given a choice. I don't understand why the American people put up with it either - and I live here. Most seem complacent as long as they have WiFi.
You'll like this too, Another topic we have discussed.
2020 Democratic presidential candidate calls for universal basic income
I was actually referring to Trump's ridiculous claim that a past president TOLD him that not only did he support the wall but wished he had done it. That is the finest grade bullshit right there.don't know what or who you are referring to....but have you checked the amount of lies this pres has made?
I just don't understand why in the hell there hasn't been a treason charge yet!
Well after an extended working trip to 14 different countries, I'll be happy to be back home at the end of this month!
Subhub174014, one thing I can confirm to you with 110% accuracy, in all 14 counties I've been to over the past 12 weeks , people are asking the same question! It's shameful the damage this man has done to the good reputation of The U.S.
I know I've been quite scathing of him at times, but generally speaking the British are probably the most well-disposed to him of any country. The French and Germans have almost completely turned their backs on the US because of trump. More than one European leader is on record as saying that they can't trust America as an ally now, largely due to his protectionist policies, but also it is down to how he's performed at meetings. Face to face it is obvious he isn't a statesman.Well after an extended working trip to 14 different countries, I'll be happy to be back home at the end of this month!
Subhub174014, one thing I can confirm to you with 110% accuracy, in all 14 counties I've been to over the past 12 weeks , people are asking the same question! It's shameful the damage this man has done to the good reputation of The U.S.
true...you see it on here...they complain about all the restrictions stopping them from making more money......perfectly legitament excuse.....they should be allowed free enterprise...….the country's health be damned
we are a country of greed and it will be our downfall some day
just like education...you think the right cares about that?...NO...they send their ******* to private schools!
you think they care about health care?...hell no...they can afford the best Dr's
you would think they would care about food..water...air....but that good old greed kicks in again
Hope the year's going fabulous for you SH. The idea's & demand over change in American politics is all right, however every trend which is set there gets blatantly copied here. Such is the success of US in hollywood, real estate, stock broking, legal investment that sets high benchmark for other developing countries to follow SH.
India has countless parties. Ruling party forms the Government of India. The United States has only two major parties SH, Democrats and Republicans. Besides the “Libertarian Party” which is rarely heard of. While we are a parliamentary democracy, the United States is a presidential democracy. It is very possible in India to find politicians with fake degrees, do you understand what i mean by that? Degree within itself is hoax. Is that the same case where you are? Obama as an example, judge from high level court & understands a global legal system.
India has each ministry headed by a Minister, while in the USA, each department is headed by a Secretary. In US politics, the contribution of civilians is a lot higher as compared to India. I also notice SH, that people here are intimidated by political power whereas in States, one may loathe a president public-ally or over social media. Even we have politicians working for their own selfish motives, while USA has most of politicians working for prosperity in their country. Corruption levels are more in India, truth be told.
And I have analyzed a few speeches by politicians of both countries. I have observed that in India, you will find politicians preparing their speeches by writing it out first, while in the USA, politicians mostly give unscripted speeches and put less pauses. In short, they appear more confident and composed while speaking. Well, our PM Narendra Modi is a notable exception, his speeches are also on-the-spot. He, too, is confident and self-composed. Compare that to Rahul Gandhi or Arvind Kejriwal (opposition leaders). They turn politics into a joke, literally. And they may even fumble in their speeches, a lot. Politics in the United States is more mature. Politicians regularly have debates in which they follow a code of public conduct.
Sadly, politics in India has been reduced to a joke. Debates? Forget them, politicians need to have knowledge about the condition of present affairs. And many times, the scene in our Parliament House is also a joke, where everyone wants to constantly interrupt the other.
Poverty is very rampant where i live SH because as developing economy, you need semi/unskilled labors who can physically manifest big towers, metro junctions, man made marvels & flyovers. Some are aware that poverty might never end but what makes us outstanding is the spiritual wealth, fact that people go on about their daily lives with a prayer, some music, good food & companionship.. that warmth which is missing in west.
no doubt i dislike Trump with the way he's conducting policy related with governance, the way he evicts people from his own staff is mind boggling.. but he hasn't created a world war 3 situation. If he was crazy, he could have done it already. Otherwise its all trade war, Americans have a golden opportunity to boot the guy in 2020, so half the tenure is already gone.
Have you ever wondered why such a large portion of the US-Mexican border (75-80%) has NO fence? You ask a Republican this and they say "its because large portions of the border are protected by canyons and other rough terrain so there's no need for the fence". WRONG! Its because of the hundreds of lawsuits that already exist between land owners & the federal government. The government offers what it calls a "fair market price" for their land, then when the owners won't accept the offer, the government forcefully condemn/take the land. And we're not talking about enough land to just put up a wall ... it is often up to a mile of land from the Mexican border.the wall should be set back from the border by at least a quarter mile to allow for an access road to be built to make repairs to the Mexican side.
Have you ever wondered why such a large portion of the US-Mexican border (75-80%) has NO fence? You ask a Republican this and they say "its because large portions of the border are protected by canyons and other rough terrain so there's no need for the fence". WRONG! Its because of the hundreds of lawsuits that already exist between land owners & the federal government. The government offers what it calls a "fair market price" for their land, then when the owners won't accept the offer, the government forcefully condemn/take the land. And we're not talking about enough land to just put up a wall ... it is often up to a mile of land from the Mexican border.
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If the US was to finish building a fence across its Mexican border, it would take over 10 years AND cost between $50-100 billion.
http://time.com/5499391/donald-trump-border-wall-mexico-pay/
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news...-us-mexico-border-wall-texas-secure-fence-act
Don’t you worry about it. Build the wall. Nice and big. Just like I told you earlier. Trump knows best. The fact it will bankrupt the country be dammed.
Look at all the money he is saving with a goverment shut down. I hear they have to shut part of the Miami air port early because they don’t have enough TSA security screeners. I’ve it time and only the military and air froce one will fly over the USA. Don’t worry about those tourist dollars they won’t be needed as the tourist industry will be working to build the wall at Mexican pay rates. Oh the pure brilliance of his plan. It also means no will care about all those investigations.