TrailGuy 552 Posted January 28 Sucks to be an American I guess Quote A memo from the White House budget office is calling for a spending freeze on federal assistance by 5 p.m. Tuesday, which could affect everything from aid to nonprofits, universities, small business loans and state and local government grants. The freeze could have wide-ranging implications, with the White House noting that $3 trillion was spent in 2024 on federal assistance programs. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday this is a "temporary pause" to make sure these organizations not conflicting with President Trump's executive actions and orders. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-freeze-federal-loans-grants-white-house-memo/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonmx 2,424 Posted January 28 Leftist retards pissed that someone actually cares how money is spent. You can not make up how fuking stupid leftists are. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrailGuy 552 Posted January 28 1 minute ago, jonmx said: Leftist retards pissed that someone actually cares how money is spent. You can not make up how fuking stupid leftists are. Cares about money is spent? He's spent the last week flying illegals around in military cargo planes He said last night he's gonna sign an EO for an iron dome He's already on record during his first term as driving up debt more than any other president You're hilarious 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EternalShinyAndChrome 3,832 Posted January 28 Adults: "We need to get a handle on how we're spending our money. No money until we can figure this out" Hysterical, Feces-Throwing Liberal Monkey: OMG!!! WHY CAN'T WE JUST CONTINUE SPENDING THE MONEY? MONEYGEDDON!!! FAKE OUTRAGE!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real timschochet 6,413 Posted January 28 You’re just going to get a lot of cheering here. “Hell yes!! This is awesome! Watch the libs cry!” It’s so predictable. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 5,096 Posted January 28 Good thing that laws haven't been created to address this or he would be in big trouble from Congress. Think if there was a law that barred the president from ever impounding mandatory spending or having to seek congresses permission to impound discretionary spending. Impoundment Control Act 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 5,096 Posted January 28 1 minute ago, The Real timschochet said: You’re just going to get a lot of cheering here. “Hell yes!! This is awesome! Watch the libs cry!” It’s so predictable. Don't forget throwing around accusations of TDS when they don't have a legitimate response. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrailGuy 552 Posted January 28 2 minutes ago, EternalShinyAndChrome said: Adults: "We need to get a handle on how we're spending our money. No money until we can figure this out" Hysterical, Feces-Throwing Liberal Monkey: OMG!!! WHY CAN'T WE JUST CONTINUE SPENDING THE MONEY? MONEYGEDDON!!! FAKE OUTRAGE!!!! That's not how adults act It's also illegal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrailGuy 552 Posted January 28 How many laws as he broke in his first week? This is the 2nd I know of but probably more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainObvious1 324 Posted January 28 Another retard thread Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 5,096 Posted January 28 5 minutes ago, TrailGuy said: How many laws as he broke in his first week? This is the 2nd I know of but probably more I got three, TikTok extension, firing of IG's and this. (there maybe more) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrailGuy 552 Posted January 28 All the poor white trash that voted for Trump now lost their medicaid 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fnord 2,051 Posted January 28 4 minutes ago, Mike Honcho said: Don't forget throwing around accusations of TDS when they don't have a legitimate response. Which translates to always. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HellToupee 1,585 Posted January 28 25 minutes ago, The Real timschochet said: You’re just going to get a lot of cheering here. “Hell yes!! This is awesome! Watch the libs cry!” It’s so predictable. oh hell yes 50 million for condoms in Gaza Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 2,382 Posted January 28 Why are people upset with this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrailGuy 552 Posted January 28 1 minute ago, Hawkeye21 said: Why are people upset with this? 1) It's illegal. The president can't decide to not spend money that has been authorized by Congress to spend. 2) It's hurting people. Everything from medicaid to school lunches to research projects to small businesses. This hurts real Americans. Unfortunately the president doesn't care about either, do you? 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real timschochet 6,413 Posted January 28 32 minutes ago, TrailGuy said: How many laws as he broke in his first week? This is the 2nd I know of but probably more Does it matter? Congress won’t challenge him and the SC already decided he can’t be held accountable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easilyscan 858 Posted January 28 Why the need for a spending freeze ? It's not like we're 210 trillion in debt. https://www.imagebam.com/view/MEZA0KW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5-Points 3,387 Posted January 28 Good. Now cut up the cards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrailGuy 552 Posted January 28 If we wanted to save money how about pausing the illegal deportation? 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 4,143 Posted January 28 26 minutes ago, Hawkeye21 said: Why are people upset with this? Because Trump did it. Had Biden done this it would have been hailed as bold leadership. I am fascinated by people who would rather harm themselves and others than concede the ideological landscape. Just crazy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,612 Posted January 28 It is warmer this week…. Last week was extremely cold in the lower 48… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squistion 1,947 Posted January 28 1 minute ago, RLLD said: Because Trump did it. Had Biden done this it would have been hailed as bold leadership. I am fascinated by people who would rather harm themselves and others than concede the ideological landscape. Just crazy. No, 80 million Americans rely on Medicaid in some shape or form. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 4,143 Posted January 28 2 minutes ago, squistion said: No, 80 million Americans rely on Medicaid in some shape or form. Right, liberals would have called out Biden.....laughable. Then again, Biden would not serve the interests of the American people, he served the party instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5-Points 3,387 Posted January 28 24 minutes ago, squistion said: No, 80 million Americans rely on Medicaid in some shape or form. People directly receiving aid will not be affected by this pause. However, we will no longer be sending $80 million a week to terrorists in Afghanistan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peenie 1,905 Posted January 28 Medicaid is not on the freeze list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squistion 1,947 Posted January 28 1 minute ago, RLLD said: Right, liberals would have called out Biden.....laughable. Then again, Biden would not serve the interests of the American people, he served the party instead. Of course they would have if he had make a similar move that had such potentially catastropic consequences for 80 million Americans. See for yourself. Medicaid is trending: https://x.com/search?q=Medicaid&src=trend_click&f=live&vertical=trends Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lickin_starfish 1,893 Posted January 28 There are eight crybaby Liberal threads about Trump on the first page of this forum. They are losing their minds! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squistion 1,947 Posted January 28 https://x.com/AhmedBaba_/status/1884321979131437438 Reports of Medicaid portals down in all 50 states in spite of the second clarifying memo from the White House claiming Medicaid is unaffected. Confusion among nonprofits who administer aid and healthcare providers. Lawsuits flying. This unlawful funding freeze is the most chaotic thing Trump has done thus far this term. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fnord 2,051 Posted January 28 12 minutes ago, peenie said: Medicaid is not on the freeze list. And yet, it was still shut down... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 3,154 Posted January 28 Didn’t take long for the red team to flock that up. Indeed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fnord 2,051 Posted January 28 Nonprofit clinics will go under quickly if this continues. Many of them serve Americans in remote areas. i.e. Republican voters. Early childhood education programs and federal health researchers being affected. Chaos and confusion. The problem is not necessarily the (legal) steps Trump has taken, it's the complete lack of planning being exemplified. Seems like there was little or no thought to the downstream effects, which is not really a quality I prefer to see in leadership. Most of us would be fired from our jobs if we pulled a stunt even remotely close to this. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peenie 1,905 Posted January 28 11 minutes ago, Fnord said: And yet, it was still shut down... Honestly, I'm sort of glad this is happening. I hope Trump is able to make all the changes he believes this country needs. It may be the strong medicine needed to heal the country. There is a lot of scamming the government going on, a lot of waste. Good for him for trying to stop the leaky damn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easilyscan 858 Posted January 28 29 minutes ago, squistion said: No, 80 million Americans rely on Medicaid in some shape or form. About 25% of the population.....WOW ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fnord 2,051 Posted January 28 1 minute ago, peenie said: Honestly, I'm sort of glad this is happening. I hope Trump is able to make all the changes he believes this country needs. It may be the strong medicine needed to heal the country. There is a lot of scamming the government going on, a lot of waste. Good for him for trying to stop the leaky damn. I'm not against a little short term pain for long term gain. If Trump is serious about getting spending under control, good for him, it's long overdue. There is a lot of fraud and waste. But these programs also help a lot of people that otherwise would not get it. Those are the people being hurt by this. You wanna target waste? Start at the focking pentagon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peenie 1,905 Posted January 28 1 minute ago, Fnord said: I'm not against a little short term pain for long term gain. If Trump is serious about getting spending under control, good for him, it's long overdue. There is a lot of fraud and waste. But these programs also help a lot of people that otherwise would not get it. Those are the people being hurt by this. You wanna target waste? Start at the focking pentagon. Well, I know that's right. However, he has already targeted them. The Pentagon is the government and all government spending and hiring has been halted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fnord 2,051 Posted January 28 2 minutes ago, peenie said: Well, I know that's right. However, he has already targeted them. The Pentagon is the government and all government spending and hiring has been halted. Funding for the pentagon has been suspended? Got a link? I haven't seen that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Girlfriend 208 Posted January 28 Here’s an idea. If you want to do something like this, maybe make it targeted and not a sweeping shut down that will hurt the poorest among us. SMH that this is being cheered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peenie 1,905 Posted January 28 Quote A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans that could total trillions of dollars. U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan blocked the action Tuesday afternoon, minutes before it was set to go into effect. The administrative stay pauses the freeze until Monday. I guess he can't do what he pleases. Nice try though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real timschochet 6,413 Posted January 28 A federal judge just shut this down for now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
