John McCain's "Healthcare" Amendments: M1 Abram tanks 09/21/2017 John McCain became the subject of conversation on the last healthcare bill vote. His dramatic downvote became the subject of criticism among conservatives and a catalyst for praise from liberals. McCain's conflict with Trump runs deep. Trump infamously denigrated McCain for being captured in battle*1* and relations haven't improved since them. It's clear gaining McCain's support is going to require some work. Enter Amendment 1030 to H.R.1628. Here is the Table of Contents: (a) Divisions.--This
John McCain became the subject of conversation on the last healthcare bill vote. His dramatic downvote became the subject of criticism among conservatives and a catalyst for praise from liberals. McCain's conflict with Trump runs deep. Trump infamously denigrated McCain for being captured in battle*1* and relations haven't improved since them. It's clear gaining McCain's support is going to require some work. Enter Amendment 1030 to H.R.1628. Here is the Table of Contents: (a) Divisions.--This
Health Care and don't forget everything else 09/20/2017 There is a lot of arguments about the Health Care Bill, which makes sense. The bill repeals Medicaid provisions and expansions, cost-sharing subsidies, and repeals various taxes and tax increases. These changes are far-reaching and impact an entire market industry and countless lives. However, this health care bill is not just about Health Care. It's about the potential deals and coalitions fighting behind the scenes. Starting tomorrow, we will cover this bill in a way not seen by other analysts
There is a lot of arguments about the Health Care Bill, which makes sense. The bill repeals Medicaid provisions and expansions, cost-sharing subsidies, and repeals various taxes and tax increases. These changes are far-reaching and impact an entire market industry and countless lives. However, this health care bill is not just about Health Care. It's about the potential deals and coalitions fighting behind the scenes. Starting tomorrow, we will cover this bill in a way not seen by other analysts
Nancy Pelosi: Consumed by the base 09/18/2017 The polarized, high tension environment is putting pressure on the liberal wing as well. When Nancy Pelosi was speaking at her DREAMer press conference was drowned out by shouting*1*. They called her a liar, and one of the chants was "All of us or none of us" and "This is what resistance looks like". The voter bases of Trump and the liberals have become so extreme it makes compromise difficult. The very outlandish rhetoric that was used to please crowds has also given them expectations and
The polarized, high tension environment is putting pressure on the liberal wing as well. When Nancy Pelosi was speaking at her DREAMer press conference was drowned out by shouting*1*. They called her a liar, and one of the chants was "All of us or none of us" and "This is what resistance looks like". The voter bases of Trump and the liberals have become so extreme it makes compromise difficult. The very outlandish rhetoric that was used to please crowds has also given them expectations and
Trump's Natives are Restless 09/15/2017 Trump's recent discussions on DACA have not been so smooth. While he may be making headway on his legislative agenda, Trump's base is furious*1*. Given the fact that a core campaign promise was disposing of DACA; his encouragement to congress to send him a bill with DACA is seen as a betrayal by his supporters. Many voters have burned their MAGA hats in protest*2*. The same people have made it clear that if Trump strays from the path he will become a one term president. There has been some
Trump's recent discussions on DACA have not been so smooth. While he may be making headway on his legislative agenda, Trump's base is furious*1*. Given the fact that a core campaign promise was disposing of DACA; his encouragement to congress to send him a bill with DACA is seen as a betrayal by his supporters. Many voters have burned their MAGA hats in protest*2*. The same people have made it clear that if Trump strays from the path he will become a one term president. There has been some
Trump vs Establishment Conservatives! What's the score? 09/12/2017 It's no secret there is friction between President Trump and Paul Ryan/Mitch Mcconnell. The healthcare plan did not go according to plan, and Trump's recent deal with the Democrats took many by surprise. Trump's "America First" platform with its emphasis on American jobs*1* is not congruent with the demands of Paul Ryan/Mitch Mcconnell donors*2*. To clarify the differences between the two positions...Trump's emphasis is on Americans working, while Ryan/Mcconnell's donor interests want whoever
It's no secret there is friction between President Trump and Paul Ryan/Mitch Mcconnell. The healthcare plan did not go according to plan, and Trump's recent deal with the Democrats took many by surprise. Trump's "America First" platform with its emphasis on American jobs*1* is not congruent with the demands of Paul Ryan/Mitch Mcconnell donors*2*. To clarify the differences between the two positions...Trump's emphasis is on Americans working, while Ryan/Mcconnell's donor interests want whoever
DACA: Bargaining chip after all? 09/06/2017 Democrats have previously stated that they would not use DACA to negotiate for Trump's wall*1*. However, it looks like Trump may have been able to work something out (or figure out a way to shift pressure to congress). The President has decided to end DACA*2* and has put the responsibility on Congress for giving him a bill to sign*3*. In another comment Trump addresses how he wants to work with congress to tackle immigration reform*4* It's looking like his goal was to shift the responsibility
Democrats have previously stated that they would not use DACA to negotiate for Trump's wall*1*. However, it looks like Trump may have been able to work something out (or figure out a way to shift pressure to congress). The President has decided to end DACA*2* and has put the responsibility on Congress for giving him a bill to sign*3*. In another comment Trump addresses how he wants to work with congress to tackle immigration reform*4* It's looking like his goal was to shift the responsibility
GlassHouse Profiles: Donald Trump 09/03/2017 President Donald Trump is known for doing unexpected things. However, upon closer examination no man is an enigma. The question we have to ask ourselves is "Do I want to understand him for who he is?". Let's take a look at the most talked about man, and the leader of the United States of America. Donald Trump had a very demanding childhood. Fred Trump Sr. raised his children in a high pressure environment and only demanded the best from them*1*. The pressure was intense, Fred Trump Jr. couldn't
President Donald Trump is known for doing unexpected things. However, upon closer examination no man is an enigma. The question we have to ask ourselves is "Do I want to understand him for who he is?". Let's take a look at the most talked about man, and the leader of the United States of America. Donald Trump had a very demanding childhood. Fred Trump Sr. raised his children in a high pressure environment and only demanded the best from them*1*. The pressure was intense, Fred Trump Jr. couldn't
Wrong about Violence 09/01/2017 In a previous article and video we covered the violence at Charlottesville. In that article, we went over Antifa among other things. The group was clearly violent, there are multiple videos displaying their violence. Many liberal sources were trying to paint the situations as white supremacists fighting non-violent protesters*1*. What's interesting now is that the narrative appears to be breaking down (liberal outlets are covering Antifa violence*2* when they didn't before*3*). The question
In a previous article and video we covered the violence at Charlottesville. In that article, we went over Antifa among other things. The group was clearly violent, there are multiple videos displaying their violence. Many liberal sources were trying to paint the situations as white supremacists fighting non-violent protesters*1*. What's interesting now is that the narrative appears to be breaking down (liberal outlets are covering Antifa violence*2* when they didn't before*3*). The question
Joel Osteen: Leadership Misses Opportunity 08/30/2017 Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church is large, powerful, and is right by Hurricane Harvey in Houston Texas. Since the church was fine and they were close to all of the victims...you might expect them to help some of the flood victims who need shelter. That was not the case here*1*. The church did not open their doors to help the victims. It is a bit much to blame Joel Osteen at the moment, since we don't have all the facts. We don't know the extent of his resources (whether employees were in the area,
Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church is large, powerful, and is right by Hurricane Harvey in Houston Texas. Since the church was fine and they were close to all of the victims...you might expect them to help some of the flood victims who need shelter. That was not the case here*1*. The church did not open their doors to help the victims. It is a bit much to blame Joel Osteen at the moment, since we don't have all the facts. We don't know the extent of his resources (whether employees were in the area,
