Maybe they can't afford it.

When I hear that I first acknoledge we are a republic and that means (since they usually don't know) we are a society (citizens) that elect individuals to represent them. This leads to the question on how are they elected. Answer: through a democratic process (voting).

I hope somewhere warm. You look cold!

Really? All Servicemembers have a legal obligation to obey lawful orders and that orders are PRESUMED to be lawful?

Translation: Don't think for yourself. Just do as you are told.

The correct answer is:
The Press.

Why is every male reporter? Should be every reporter regardless of gender.

Doesn't this go against helping the economy?

I must say I am confused. Lucey is an attractive women and apparently smart since she works for Bloomberg.

Maybe she should consider herself lucky because he likes to "grab 'em by the p***y".

You asked, "What is the point of the shut down?". The better question is what is the point of the GOP shut down. Answer: to get what they want which is to keep the weath with those that are weathy. So what is the point of the Dem's shut down? Answer: To let GOP know that is not acceptable

I don't agree this was well played. The promise of a vote in December is worthless (as you said). This doesn't solve the immediate problem that the cost of insurance is going to go up significantly and there is no guarentee they will negotiate in good failth.

I don't understand. Who am I purchasing my "own, much better, healthcare" from? The doctors? Hospitals?

So disappointed with the Telsa Board. I may not know butt munch but what does he do (or any overpaid CEO) that is worth a One Trillion dollar salary?

I thought the courts ruled he was suppose to fund SNAP?

I may not agree with his policies but he was a good egg.

I keep seeing/hearing people say this. I think they say things like they are lazy and bad people because they see someone getting something they are not getting themselves.

what are your thoughts?

Maybe on the tax brackets and the Nordic countries seem to be doing well which leads to me think they must be doing something right.

I think there is a middle ground somewhere. Many of the social programs and income taxes are designed to redistribute wealth but that has been compromised of late. I, also, think there are other "symptoms" that contribute to southern states high on the list.