Historians look back, probably too much, so I beg, in advance, mea culpa for what I am about to say:
I am aware of the various causes and lead-ups–and their analyses–to the situation we are now in, with millions captivated by alternate realities.
At some point, someone is going to have to explain to the American People how we got here.
If it has to come down to the explanation being filtered into two, entirely opposite, versions of reality, then we are at a severe disadvantage.
OT probably this should have been added: We are now dealing with the task of writing recent American History. For all grade levels and University. There should be a well-accepted narrative for those who read these texts
1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package. A few weeks ago he released his $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan. Wednesday night he added another $1.8 trillion in new spending for workers, families, and children.
Add in the 2 trillion CARES Act and the second .9 trillion stimulus under Trump. Add in Biden’s 6 trillion and pretty soon …you’re talking real money.
His capital gains tax is going to most likely collect 10% of what he anticipates.
Unless he keeps a firm hand on things, the corporate tax rate will have enough loopholes that only the stupid will end up paying much more.
Yes, Democrats and Republicans both will put in enough amendments/loopholes to render it a joke.
Green jobs?
Making EVs at the factory requires 1/3 less workers. Solar and wind turbines are mature industries. But if you have a kid wondering whether to go to college or go to an electrician trade school… go for the electrician school. My neighbor was making nearly 100 bucks an hour 5 years ago as an electrician on most jobs. Going to be a big demand for their services going forward.
I live in a smaller town with a small industrial park. Guess which industry in town employs the most people?
We have three large 24 hour fuel stops or gas stations. Between the three, they employ nearly a hundred people including the part timers. The largest truck/fuel stop is a grocery store, deli with seating area, propane filling station and etc. They have at least ten people working per shift. Half of the other employers in town revolve around the ICE vehicle industry.
These charging stations don’t employ anyone once they are built. I’m not against EVs, but they are going to kill a lot more jobs than they create.
This is exactly what they have been trying desperately to avoid for many many years - another FDR situation. Americans loved FDR’s policies enough to elect him to 4 terms. They’ve always known that if we got another chance at that kind of governing, we’d have the country with us. The only reason we don’t dominate everywhere is gerrymandering. Americans are loving Biden’s presidency so far.
Biden is exceeding everyone’s expectations, that’s for damn sure! His message and his connection with the American people are driving the entire Republican Party to self-destruct. But, you’re completely right about that gerrymander thing. That’s why we so desperately need HR1. Maybe if support nationwide grows strong enough, Manchin will understand that it’s what we, the American People want for our form of self-governance, and he’ll finally give in and allow that vote. I do respect his adherence to his principles, but there comes a point where upholding his principles is only for show. We’re well past that point. Our democracy will fail if he insists on upholding his principles to ensure the survival of our republic. He’s stuck on a rather insignificant rule as opposed to the big picture. Republicans are counting on him to destroy our democracy. “The Democrats did it!”
But I get grammar lessons here from many of the commentators. I don’t mind the corrections (review never hurts) but as you say, I don’t come here for grammar.
I don’t come here for the grammar either. Like most of us, I come for the discussion. But a modicum of care in the feature pieces would be nice, classy even. If Vox can do it, I think TPM could too, and it would bolster my opinion of the front office if they did.
I hope so. Let’s make sure it isn’t looked back on as a brief interregnum after which the GOP won back the House and Senate (followed by the Presidency…).
I won’t be thinking about subscribing until my spouse and I both are employed and we’ve cleared some bad debt, so farewell, everyone, for a while.
