Big fan of the bolded part.Covid response plan and stimulus/small business support
Help fund critical infrastructure projects to create jobs, including bolstering internet accessibility to rural areas- I believe schools will begin using some sort of off campus learning more, regardless of the pandemic. It saves a lot of resources, and can help mitigate crowded classrooms. Also, it will be needed experience as more colleges use/offer remote learning, and more students take advantage of it.
Give states resources to open schools safely- testing, masks/sanitation supplies, guidance.
Work with both sides to help correct issues with the ACA, do something to bring prescription drug costs in line with the rest of the world.
Wouldn't be enough. His predecessor managed to increase military spending. How can you beat that?
- Mars Colony
- Cold Fusion -> All fossil fuels banned
- Eliminate all disparities in outcomes for everyone ever
You're right. I added a few things.Wouldn't be enough. His predecessor managed to increase military spending. How can you beat that?
At least he'll make R's happy. They HATE executive orders!I don't expect him to get much policy accomplished...not with McConnell in power in the Senate. He'll spend most of his time undoing Executive Orders.
Does McConnell automatically become majority leader again (assuming R control)? I guess I need to google how that works...could someone interested in working to create meaningful legislation that helps Americans garner support in the party?I don't expect him to get much policy accomplished...not with McConnell in power in the Senate. He'll spend most of his time undoing Executive Orders.
I believe I read that they were voting on party leadership yesterday.Does McConnell automatically become majority leader again (assuming R control)? I guess I need to google how that works...could someone interested in working to create meaningful legislation that helps Americans garner support in the party?
Yes...he's just been revoted in as "leader" of the GOP....only question now is will he be minority or majority leader.Does McConnell automatically become majority leader again (assuming R control)? I guess I need to google how that works...could someone interested in working to create meaningful legislation that helps Americans garner support in the party?
Thanks, I just got myself up to date on the procedure and the current status.Yes...he's just been revoted in as "leader" of the GOP....only question now is will he be minority or majority leader.
Not sure but hopefully the Dems get rid of Pelosi this time around. Come on man, Nancy is 80 years old. Need a fresh start with some younger blood.Does McConnell automatically become majority leader again (assuming R control)? I guess I need to google how that works...could someone interested in working to create meaningful legislation that helps Americans garner support in the party?
Im thinking once Trump is gone this is a possibility. She was good as a foil to Trump...but we need less of that aggressive nature to fight POTUS now and more someone who can be a good go-between Biden and McConnel.Not sure but hopefully the Dems get rid of Pelosi this time around. Come on man, Nancy is 80 years old. Need a fresh start with some younger blood.
More uniform covid policy consistent with scientific guidance.
Keep and expand the ACA.
Re-establish our role as international leaders by rejoining key organizations and showing respect for our historic allies.
Back off tariffs.
Lessen exploitation of federal lands by businesses, especially the fossil fuel industry.
These 2 are great posts...my tops areCovid response plan and stimulus/small business support
Help fund critical infrastructure projects to create jobs, including bolstering internet accessibility to rural areas- I believe schools will begin using some sort of off campus learning more, regardless of the pandemic. It saves a lot of resources, and can help mitigate crowded classrooms. Also, it will be needed experience as more colleges use/offer remote learning, and more students take advantage of it.
Give states resources to open schools safely- testing, masks/sanitation supplies, guidance.
Work with both sides to help correct issues with the ACA, do something to bring prescription drug costs in line with the rest of the world.
Left leaning Newsweek likes how Trump handled China and wants Biden to continue more of the same.These 2 are great posts...my tops are
-Covid Response as it must be immediate...and good he is already starting with that task force to be ready day one.
-Infrastructure as described above...with so many still in distance learning and work from home situations...this is very important
-Health care will be a long term one...it will take time...and they will have to fight the obstruction of McConnell here.
-trade...do what they can to fix the mess Trump has left with China.
Ok...cool. Traditional conservative in me does not like Trump's trade policies and thinks we are at a worse position now in regards to trade deficit with China than we were before. Tarrifs suck and are hurting the consumer as well as our farmers and manufacturers. This does not mean I want to be soft on China...not at all...but the current method is not working. The article quoted also talked about how Biden would do so with our allies vs. unilaterally. In addition, in the article the expert they quote states "To be sure, the Trump Administration has made the relationship much worse." Which is part of my point.
I don`t know enough about it. Was just trying to find the latest on China. Newsweek never compliments Trump so I found that interesting.Ok...cool. Traditional conservative in me does not like Trump's trade policies and thinks we are at a worse position now in regards to trade deficit with China than we were before. Tarrifs suck and are hurting the consumer as well as our farmers and manufacturers. This does not mean I want to be soft on China...not at all...but the current method is not working. The article quoted also talked about how Biden would do so with our allies vs. unilaterally. In addition, in the article the expert they quote states "To be sure, the Trump Administration has made the relationship much worse." Which is part of my point.
This was passed via legislation, to get it "overturned" it'd have to be done via more legislation and if McConnell is in charge, that simply isn't going to happen.Reversing Trump's Executive Orders will be a priority for him--which will create absolute chaos at the IRS again when he overturns the tax cuts.
I think he will spend the first 12-18 months of his presidency dealing with and defeating the virus in every way he can.
There will be a lot of talk and hearings on health care, but nothing substantial will come of it as too many of these politicians on both sides of the aisle are owned by Big Pharma
He will have to deal with massive racial unrest when the Floyd trial doesn't turn out like many hope it will.
He will do the Obama world tour of shaking hands with allies--lots and lots of hair sniffing opportunities to be had there.
Maybe in an effort to court more Latino votes, there will be a symbolic moment at the border where small sections of border wall are torn down.
I think he and the rest of the Dems will take at least the first two years of his presidency blaming Trump for the economy not performing well.
All and all I think we are in for a redo of the 70's--boring, uneventful and stagnant--call me a cynic. .
You had me at Mars colony! I've watched several mars movies, I think I'm prepared.
- Mars Colony
- Cold Fusion -> All fossil fuels banned
- Eliminate all disparities in outcomes for everyone ever
- No more nukes
- One world government
I almost wet me knickers when I read this! HahaReversing Trump's Executive Orders will be a priority for him--which will create absolute chaos at the IRS again when he overturns the tax cuts.
I think he will spend the first 12-18 months of his presidency dealing with and defeating the virus in every way he can.
There will be a lot of talk and hearings on health care, but nothing substantial will come of it as too many of these politicians on both sides of the aisle are owned by Big Pharma
He will have to deal with massive racial unrest when the Floyd trial doesn't turn out like many hope it will.
He will do the Obama world tour of shaking hands with allies--lots and lots of hair sniffing opportunities to be had there.
Maybe in an effort to court more Latino votes, there will be a symbolic moment at the border where small sections of border wall are torn down.
I think he and the rest of the Dems will take at least the first two years of his presidency blaming Trump for the economy not performing well.
All and all I think we are in for a redo of the 70's--boring, uneventful and stagnant--call me a cynic. .
Ok so what does he do after the first year?
- Mars Colony
- Cold Fusion -> All fossil fuels banned
- Eliminate all disparities in outcomes for everyone ever
- No more nukes
- One world government
There were aspects of the GOP plan from a few years that Biden could take and run with if he so desired. One of the problem with the policies sold on the exchanges are that the pools are such that one or two really sick people make everything too expensive. The GOP wanted to pull these few people out one way or another and cover the extremes separately. This is a great idea (with devil in the details caveat) . The problem is they were only going to minimally fund it. Since several states have used waivers to set up reinsurance programs and they seem largely effective (though some disagree).-Health care will be a long term one...it will take time...and they will have to fight the obstruction of McConnell here.
And instead we're doing the Paris agreement. Flushing huge research dollars down the drain. Very frustrating.The Z Machine said:
- Cold Fusion -> All fossil fuels banned
This is a key one for me as it affects many of my university students and their families.SoBeDad said:Protection for Dreamers. A permanent solution for them would be great, they're nurses, medical assistants, teachers, students, soldiers.
Obama got one for essentially breathing, so Biden has his work cut out for him.DocHolliday said:Nobel Peace Prize.
This is true - very high chance that these folks don't get convicted. The details - lethal dose of fentanyl already in him, not being able to breathe way before the knee to the back, etc. will really muddy those waters.Courtjester said:He will have to deal with massive racial unrest when the Floyd trial doesn't turn out like many hope it will.
Absolutely. The $17k/child/year or whatever it is would pay for a wonderful private education if the monies were tagged to kids instead of systems, administrators, and unions.- efforts to address systemic racism. I'd suggest a place to start is with public education
...if such a thing can exist.sho nuff said:Im thinking once Trump is gone this is a possibility. She was good as a foil to Trump...but we need less of that aggressive nature to fight POTUS now and more someone who can be a good go-between Biden and McConnel.
Not if the Dems are in favor the legislation.Snorkelson said:.could someone interested in working to create meaningful legislation that helps Americans garner support in the party?
I dont think its mor...well no point to even use that word here. Also doesn’t sound like the grown up conversation you were claiming to want.Just saw this headline:
“How Trumps reluctance to concede could impact national security! “
It’s headlines and rhetoric like this that brainwashes the morons. And this county has a lot of morons. A large percentage of them are the coddled, privileged white boys and girls who have never been in a fight, never faced any hardship and need something else to fight for.
What’s this all about?Obama got one for essentially breathing, so Biden has his work cut out for him.
This is true - very high chance that these folks don't get convicted. The details - lethal dose of fentanyl already in him, not being able to breathe way before the knee to the back, etc. will really muddy those waters.
And release anyone convicted of any MJ crimes immediately. I know this is happening at the state level in some cases, but needs to be done at the federal level at the exact same time the rescheduling or descheduling.Declassify the MJ
He is in favor of this as well as expunging the records from past convictions.And release anyone convicted of any MJ crimes immediately. I know this is happening at the state level in some cases, but needs to be done at the federal level at the exact same time the rescheduling or descheduling.