@bluelurker007.bsky.social
where can i find this video please?
February 6, 2026 at 5:43 PM
where can i find this video please?
“Basically flat” - so everyone‘s purchasing power was positive? How is this the worst economy in history then?
February 6, 2026 at 1:20 AM
“Basically flat” - so everyone‘s purchasing power was positive? How is this the worst economy in history then?
real wages were up.
February 6, 2026 at 1:04 AM
real wages were up.
We agree on policy, but making up fake narratives of "everything is the worst thing ever" is an unserious argument
February 5, 2026 at 1:16 PM
We agree on policy, but making up fake narratives of "everything is the worst thing ever" is an unserious argument
There is obviously MASSIVE disparity in the US and it is terrible on multiple levels (economic, social). That is not the same as "everyone is poor". Someone having too much money vs. others is obviously bad, but does not instantly make you poor. I am not poorer bc Elon has a jabillion dollars
February 5, 2026 at 1:16 PM
There is obviously MASSIVE disparity in the US and it is terrible on multiple levels (economic, social). That is not the same as "everyone is poor". Someone having too much money vs. others is obviously bad, but does not instantly make you poor. I am not poorer bc Elon has a jabillion dollars
Also none of these people would have listened to /digested the info in "life skills" class and them whining 15 years later is hilarious. Yeah dude, no way you were taking fastidious notes on the standard vs. itemized tax deduction at 16
February 5, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Also none of these people would have listened to /digested the info in "life skills" class and them whining 15 years later is hilarious. Yeah dude, no way you were taking fastidious notes on the standard vs. itemized tax deduction at 16
Also maybe don't get snarky when you are innumerate
"Anything you notice about this graph?
take your time"
"Anything you notice about this graph?
take your time"
February 5, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Also maybe don't get snarky when you are innumerate
"Anything you notice about this graph?
take your time"
"Anything you notice about this graph?
take your time"
Can we agree on 2 things:
1) There is too much poverty in the US and we should do more to help those folks
2) your initial point was completely wrong and then you tried to play math games when I presented objective data disproving it
1) There is too much poverty in the US and we should do more to help those folks
2) your initial point was completely wrong and then you tried to play math games when I presented objective data disproving it
February 5, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Can we agree on 2 things:
1) There is too much poverty in the US and we should do more to help those folks
2) your initial point was completely wrong and then you tried to play math games when I presented objective data disproving it
1) There is too much poverty in the US and we should do more to help those folks
2) your initial point was completely wrong and then you tried to play math games when I presented objective data disproving it
Dude I am not a Republican. There is obviously too much poverty in the US given our overall level of wealth and we should increase, not decrease snap benefits. That is a totally different argument than "has there been another 5 year period
(on record) where US food prices went up 30% ?".
(on record) where US food prices went up 30% ?".
February 5, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Dude I am not a Republican. There is obviously too much poverty in the US given our overall level of wealth and we should increase, not decrease snap benefits. That is a totally different argument than "has there been another 5 year period
(on record) where US food prices went up 30% ?".
(on record) where US food prices went up 30% ?".
*date cut off
February 5, 2026 at 1:03 PM
*date cut off
It's a linear graph so the right side will always look bigger as the numbers go up - something I learned in like 6th grade math. To play your game:
"Oh man, how did Bill gates become the richest man on earth? There aren't any gains until 2018 basically"
"Oh man, how did Bill gates become the richest man on earth? There aren't any gains until 2018 basically"
February 5, 2026 at 1:03 PM
It's a linear graph so the right side will always look bigger as the numbers go up - something I learned in like 6th grade math. To play your game:
"Oh man, how did Bill gates become the richest man on earth? There aren't any gains until 2018 basically"
"Oh man, how did Bill gates become the richest man on earth? There aren't any gains until 2018 basically"
Fun fact: food prices rose 50% from 1976-1981. But that doesn't fit your narrative of WORST PERIOD EVER (despite food objectively being a lower % of household spending)
fred.stlouisfed.org/series/CPIUF...
fred.stlouisfed.org/series/CPIUF...
Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Food in U.S. City Average
Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Food in U.S. City Average
fred.stlouisfed.org
February 5, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Fun fact: food prices rose 50% from 1976-1981. But that doesn't fit your narrative of WORST PERIOD EVER (despite food objectively being a lower % of household spending)
fred.stlouisfed.org/series/CPIUF...
fred.stlouisfed.org/series/CPIUF...
The US spends one of the lowest percentages of income on food in the world
February 5, 2026 at 12:50 PM
The US spends one of the lowest percentages of income on food in the world
You are right, it’s actually lower on average. CPI is a fixed basket of goods but ppl make substitutes when a certain good goes up. CPI actually exaggerates actual spending Increases. PCE accounts for this and is generally lower than CPI.
February 5, 2026 at 8:54 AM
You are right, it’s actually lower on average. CPI is a fixed basket of goods but ppl make substitutes when a certain good goes up. CPI actually exaggerates actual spending Increases. PCE accounts for this and is generally lower than CPI.
I am genuinely trying to understand what are the teeth behind this law that will force compliance on ICE
February 5, 2026 at 7:59 AM
I am genuinely trying to understand what are the teeth behind this law that will force compliance on ICE
Not trying to be a doomer here - can you genuinely explain the enforcement mechanism (I have yet to see anyone including pundits explain this)? Would there be criminal liability / clawback of funds attached to ignoring this law? Is there any enforcement mechanism beyond prosecuting folks in 2029.
February 5, 2026 at 7:58 AM
Not trying to be a doomer here - can you genuinely explain the enforcement mechanism (I have yet to see anyone including pundits explain this)? Would there be criminal liability / clawback of funds attached to ignoring this law? Is there any enforcement mechanism beyond prosecuting folks in 2029.
State agents can't arrest you for breaking federal law in most cases. I am not remotely hoping for it to be unenforceable - I have just yet to hear someone explain an effective enforcement mechanism. It's just surprising to me, that this isn't being discussed even by pundits, given ICE lawlessness.
February 5, 2026 at 6:46 AM
State agents can't arrest you for breaking federal law in most cases. I am not remotely hoping for it to be unenforceable - I have just yet to hear someone explain an effective enforcement mechanism. It's just surprising to me, that this isn't being discussed even by pundits, given ICE lawlessness.
I am not sure! Someone else pointed out criminal liability, but I haven't seen any reporting or even opinions on the penalties
February 5, 2026 at 6:42 AM
I am not sure! Someone else pointed out criminal liability, but I haven't seen any reporting or even opinions on the penalties
That isn't what I mean at all. I am 100% supportive of them doing this and I *hope* it is effective. I am just trying to understand the enforcement mechanism (which I haven't seen discussed anywhere). What if ICE just doesn't do #2? But even if its "unenforceable" they should obviously still do it.
February 5, 2026 at 6:41 AM
That isn't what I mean at all. I am 100% supportive of them doing this and I *hope* it is effective. I am just trying to understand the enforcement mechanism (which I haven't seen discussed anywhere). What if ICE just doesn't do #2? But even if its "unenforceable" they should obviously still do it.
Not every federal law has meaningful criminal penalties though? It would be great to get these demands, I am just skeptical that this actually puts any real teeth behind the policies (and I wonder how QI works for ICE agents if they break a law but it is also them "following orders" at same time)
February 5, 2026 at 6:39 AM
Not every federal law has meaningful criminal penalties though? It would be great to get these demands, I am just skeptical that this actually puts any real teeth behind the policies (and I wonder how QI works for ICE agents if they break a law but it is also them "following orders" at same time)
This whole deal feels like "not worth the paper it is written on" (this doesn't feel remotely effective - not that I am blaming Dems because there is no way they can actually enforce it given political control)
February 5, 2026 at 6:37 AM
This whole deal feels like "not worth the paper it is written on" (this doesn't feel remotely effective - not that I am blaming Dems because there is no way they can actually enforce it given political control)
It is just unclear to me what even happens then. 1) Are these going to be statutes with criminal penalties or just "rules". If the 2nd one, there doesn't seem to be much incentive for ICE / CBP to comply. And even if there is a Dem House majority, they have no way to actually arrest anyone, etc.
February 5, 2026 at 6:36 AM
It is just unclear to me what even happens then. 1) Are these going to be statutes with criminal penalties or just "rules". If the 2nd one, there doesn't seem to be much incentive for ICE / CBP to comply. And even if there is a Dem House majority, they have no way to actually arrest anyone, etc.
@jamellebouie.net or other knowledgable person - can you explain the enforcement mechanism here. Assume Dems get all of these demands, how is breaking these agreements enforced? Given current illegal actions, what assurances are there that this is adhered to?
February 5, 2026 at 3:48 AM
@jamellebouie.net or other knowledgable person - can you explain the enforcement mechanism here. Assume Dems get all of these demands, how is breaking these agreements enforced? Given current illegal actions, what assurances are there that this is adhered to?
Sounds like another good reason not to do it
February 3, 2026 at 9:23 AM
Sounds like another good reason not to do it