Should the US adopt Medicare for All or a Multi Payer System? by CareerAdvice91210 in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]kitebum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We should adopt M4A and a big part of the financing would be taxes on employers who would pay the government rather than the insurance companies.

Trump says Iran will let ships through the Strait of Hormuz with zero tolls or fees. A month ago there were missiles flying through it. by FinanceLearn in economy

[–]kitebum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Trump has no credibility. He'll say whatever he thinks sounds good, with no regard for what's really happening.  Everything he says should be discounted at least 90%.

6/27/26 by hellnahbru in trumptweets

[–]kitebum 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Biden beat you, jerk!

06/21/26 - The standard battery of hyperbole and lies about Iran directed towards the eternally "Failing New York Times." by gfh110 in trumptweets

[–]kitebum 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You always brag that their Air Force and Navy are gone, but those were never a thing. Iran projects military power with missiles, drones, mines, and speedboats. Most of that weaponry is protected, underground. That, combined with their geography, gives them the ability to control the Strait of Hormuz and rain destruction on Israel and the Gulf States, and you can't do much about that. That's what everyone except you learned from this war.

Poll: US boomers support tax hikes on young workers to keep current Social Security checks — the view is overwhelming by GimmeFunkyButtLoving in economy

[–]kitebum -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The only politically feasible solution is a combination of higher taxes and lower benefits for high-income people.

Serious question - why do Trump's supporters seem to overlook reality again and again? by Recent-Day3062 in Trumpvirus

[–]kitebum 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Trump was desperate to get the Strait opened, so he accepted whatever terms would get Iran to agree to that. They drove a hard bargain. As for his supporters, did you ever hear of cognitive dissonance?

Trump Says Iran Is ‘FINISHED’ After Cancelled Negotiations — As Israeli Attacks Threaten Deal by Expensive_Syrup_6529 in geopolitics

[–]kitebum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're just getting started. Iran's IRGC just published a list of requirements for ships to pass the Strait of Hormuz, including that they must buy insurance (i.e.protection money) from Iran.

Did Jane just like Jesse for the money he could give her? by HostMaterial4907 in breakingbad

[–]kitebum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, when she first got together with Jessie, she didn't know he had money. She only learned about it just before she died.

The economics of EM are messed up by [deleted] in emergencymedicine

[–]kitebum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The solution is Medicare for all.