Conquer Club

HitRed wrote:Drought, fires, wind. Hopefully more firefighters are sent in.

kennyp72 wrote:

HitRed wrote:Drought, fires, wind. Hopefully more firefighters are sent in.

Pity all your tax dollars go to Ukraine and Israel really isn't it?

For the First Time, the U.S. Is Spending More on Debt Interest than Defense
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Federal debt as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP) is, at 97 percent, at an all-time high. And with annual budget deficits running at crisis-era levels—6.2 percent in 2023, a forecasted 5.6 percent for 2024—that debt is set on a relentless upward path.

The likelihood of the U.S. actually defaulting on its debt is trivial, since the government prints the currency in which its debt is denominated. But the alternatives to default under the path of continued high deficits all point toward lower living standards. As the government borrows more and more, the cost of money across the economy increases, crowding out private investment, reducing supply, increasing prices, and lowering growth. In the worst-case scenario, the country enters a debt spiral in which government borrowing and interest rates each keeps pushing the other up.

jusplay4fun wrote:I hope that the rejection of the Pork heavy Continuing Resolution rejected by Musk and Trump (and DOGE) is a start in the Right direction to be more fiscally responsible.

jusplay4fun wrote:The USA and its Federal Government, under Democrat POOR Leadership

HitRed wrote:CNN article on homeowners insurance in California

https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/09/business ... index.html

One of the primary reasons people are leaving Florida is the rising costs and restrictions of home insurance. In recent years, Florida has been hit by numerous hurricanes and other natural disasters, leading to increased insurance premiums and several insurance companies leaving the state entirely.Sep 25, 2024

Gavin Newsom Caught Faking Call With Biden To Get Away From Angry LA Resident

California Gov. Gavin Newsom was seemingly caught faking a call with President Joe Biden in an effort to get away from an angry Los Angeles resident amid the ongoing wildfires, Thursday.

In a viral moment captured by Sky News, an unidentified woman – referred to only by the news network as “an angry LA resident” – could be seen approaching Newsom and shouting, “Governor, you got a second? Governor! I live here, governor! That was my daughter’s school, governor!”

“I’m literally talking to the president right now,” replied Newsom, pointing to his phone. “To specifically answer the question of what we can do for you and your daughter.”

As it turned out, Newsom was not “literally talking to the president right now,” and quickly changed his story after the woman asked to listen in on the call.

After the woman asked, “Can I hear it? Can I hear your call? Because I don’t believe it,” Newsom paused before responding, “I’m sorry, there’s literally– I’ve tried five times, that’s why I’m walking around to make the call.”

“Why is the president not taking your call?” the woman questioned.

The governor then got into his car and left.

https://www.mediaite.com/tv/gavin-newso ... -resident/

saxitoxin wrote:

Gavin Newsom Caught Faking Call With Biden To Get Away From Angry LA Resident

California Gov. Gavin Newsom was seemingly caught faking a call with President Joe Biden in an effort to get away from an angry Los Angeles resident amid the ongoing wildfires, Thursday.

In a viral moment captured by Sky News, an unidentified woman – referred to only by the news network as “an angry LA resident” – could be seen approaching Newsom and shouting, “Governor, you got a second? Governor! I live here, governor! That was my daughter’s school, governor!”

“I’m literally talking to the president right now,” replied Newsom, pointing to his phone. “To specifically answer the question of what we can do for you and your daughter.”

As it turned out, Newsom was not “literally talking to the president right now,” and quickly changed his story after the woman asked to listen in on the call.

After the woman asked, “Can I hear it? Can I hear your call? Because I don’t believe it,” Newsom paused before responding, “I’m sorry, there’s literally– I’ve tried five times, that’s why I’m walking around to make the call.”

“Why is the president not taking your call?” the woman questioned.

The governor then got into his car and left.

https://www.mediaite.com/tv/gavin-newso ... -resident/

LOL - found the video ---

Pack Rat wrote:

saxitoxin wrote:

Gavin Newsom Caught Faking Call With Biden To Get Away From Angry LA Resident

California Gov. Gavin Newsom was seemingly caught faking a call with President Joe Biden in an effort to get away from an angry Los Angeles resident amid the ongoing wildfires, Thursday.

In a viral moment captured by Sky News, an unidentified woman – referred to only by the news network as “an angry LA resident” – could be seen approaching Newsom and shouting, “Governor, you got a second? Governor! I live here, governor! That was my daughter’s school, governor!”

“I’m literally talking to the president right now,” replied Newsom, pointing to his phone. “To specifically answer the question of what we can do for you and your daughter.”

As it turned out, Newsom was not “literally talking to the president right now,” and quickly changed his story after the woman asked to listen in on the call.

After the woman asked, “Can I hear it? Can I hear your call? Because I don’t believe it,” Newsom paused before responding, “I’m sorry, there’s literally– I’ve tried five times, that’s why I’m walking around to make the call.”

“Why is the president not taking your call?” the woman questioned.

The governor then got into his car and left.

https://www.mediaite.com/tv/gavin-newso ... -resident/

LOL - found the video ---

Saxi is learning from Trump! Distract with many different b.s. stories.

karel wrote:burn baby burn,who cares about hollywood,and the super rich,they voted a idiot in office to make that state stupid, it only their fault nobody else.I cant have pitty for the rich Hollywood morons , blame the jack ass newsom,and the mayor of la they should be fired

mookiemcgee wrote:

jusplay4fun wrote:The USA and its Federal Government, under Democrat POOR Leadership

I noticed a typo...one I've corrected you on countless times but you just keep your head buried in the sand

In his first term Trump approved 4.8 Trillion dollars in new borrowing that was non-covid related. He approved an additional 3.6 Trillion in Covid related borrowing for a grand total of 8.4 Trillion dollars.

In Bidens term he approved 2.2 Trillion dollars in new borrowing that was non-covid related. He approved an additional 2.1 Trillion in Covid related borrowing for a grand total of 4.3 Trillion dollars.

So you put the biggest deficit and debt creator in the history of the universe back in office because he promised he will be different this time. I'm starting to think you have battered wife syndrome Jusplay, or maybe you just don't believe in math?

mookiemcgee wrote:

karel wrote:burn baby burn,who cares about hollywood,and the super rich,they voted a idiot in office to make that state stupid, it only their fault nobody else.I cant have pitty for the rich Hollywood morons , blame the jack ass newsom,and the mayor of la they should be fired

Hope your dog got the treatment it needed to outlive you!

KoolBak wrote:Mook - indeed. As expected, he is the biggest and worst of hypocrites with zero morals or pride.

Comes to a site where he's consistently horrible begging complete strangers he's only alienated for cash for his fucking dog. You can't make this shit up.

Then laughs at death, suffering and destruction. I wonder how many loved pets died in the fire?

Fucking waste of skin.