Major win for Trump as Congress passes 'big, beautiful bill'
218 to 214. Republicans could afford to lose 3 votes, they lost 2.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/house-vote-big-beautiful-bill-rules-committee/
"Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania."
Whatever dude I give up. I'm taking the accelerationist approach now. Let them crash the fucking country because it's the only way people will have even a tiny chance of learning from this. We've become too comfortable which has lead to complacency and the only way things will improve is if people experience a massive quality of life decrease under this regime.
It's going to be really bad this time, and I was watching the talking heads on the news discounting the CBO report by saying "Naw, naw, it's cool... see it's going to cause economic growth... everything is going to be fine!"
And I'm like "That's a lie, and it was a lie when Reagan said it 45 years ago. It's NEVER ONCE worked out that way."
But nobody in the media is willing to follow up with that question: "So why didn't the growth happen all the other times we tried this?"
Fucking treason weasels
From what I understand. The Executive Branch (trump) is now, according to that bill, NOT accountable to laws, courts, or any judicial process.
He just became a dictator and the constitution is officially ā¦dead.
I mean, that's BEEN his argument all along, this just codifies it... It's not like the Justice Department or the Courts ever told him differently.
Because Biden was all powerful and he single handedly destroyed this country so the only way to fix it is to get rid of all political opposition BUT it's still the do nothing Democrats who are poison piling everything and they are gonna cut social security next.
Actual conversation I had about an hour ago.
Just got this email, waiting for the "leopards eating faces" moment:
From: subscription.service@subscriptions.ssa.gov
"Social Security Applauds Passage of Legislation Providing Historic Tax Relief for Seniors
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is celebrating the passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill, a landmark piece of legislation that delivers long-awaited tax relief to millions of older Americans.
The bill ensures that nearly 90% of Social Security beneficiaries will no longer pay federal income taxes on their benefits, providing meaningful and immediate relief to seniors who have spent a lifetime contributing to our nation's economy.
āThis is a historic step forward for Americaās seniors,ā said Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano. āFor nearly 90 years, Social Security has been a cornerstone of economic security for older Americans. By significantly reducing the tax burden on benefits, this legislation reaffirms President Trumpās promise to protect Social Security and helps ensure that seniors can better enjoy the retirement theyāve earned."
The new law includes a provision that eliminates federal income taxes on Social Security benefits for most beneficiaries, providing relief to individuals and couples. Additionally, it provides an enhanced deduction for taxpayers aged 65 and older, ensuring that retirees can keep more of what they have earned.
Social Security remains committed to providing timely, accurate information to the public and will continue working closely with federal partners to ensure beneficiaries understand how this legislation may affect them."
Yeah just got that one too, fully expecting it to blow up at this point. Also makes me scared that disability benefits werenāt mentioned at all
It's good that social security benefits are no longer taxable, but what's being cut to make up for that lost tax revenue? š¤ Nobody is asking that question.
Major win for Trump the Traitor, devastating loss for the bottom 2/3rds of income earners.
And a catastrophic loss for the average US citizen. Welcome to Nazi America, with a well-funded American GeStaPo to keep elections like they should be.
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I hope MAGAts and those who didn't vote a really fucking miserable "independence day"
And a major loss for the rest of US...
We will be sicker, poorer, have less rights, have less freedoms, have less opportunities... And probably some other things I haven't yet thought of...
All to make the New Age Robber Barons even more obscenely and immorally wealthy.
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Silver lining?
You're more likely to reach the revolution part of the history cycle faster, and reset the wheel for future generations to also fuck up.
This empire is going to take a few generations to fall. Doubt I'll see a revolution in my life time, but maybe my kids will get to see that silver lining.