Posted on 11/25/2025 6:48:11 AM PST by SeekAndFind
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When we stop providing sex changes to incarcerated criminals and "free" emergency room healthcare to illegal alien border crossers and huge healthcare benefits to public sector employees and teachers during and AFTER retirement, we can begin to talk about healthcare costs impacting prices.
Tyson announced its stopping production at thee largest meat processing plant in Nebraska. It announced its reduction of processing at its Amarillo TX plant.
That equals just around 7 percent off the market nationwide.
Beef is now a luxury.
But, according to President meglomaniac, things have never been better.
So you all enjoy 7 or 8 dollar a pound ground beef.
Just so those stock holders insurance companies get another free ride on everybody’s backs again, right Mike? ✖️💰
Yes. And remember this Electiom will be held on Red and Purple turf. Democrats have mazed out in Blue States
Very good chance they NEVER see the White House again
Red States are growing. Blue States are shrinking
RE: Americans aren’t just ignorant, they’re impatient.
In that case, we’ll just have to be resigned to the fact that today’s majority leader will either be put aside or replaced the next election cycle and it will happen because no one can perform economic miracles.
“Brandon drove the car into a ditch.”
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He most definitely did. No argument on that point.
But the economy is ALWAYS the top issue for voters and they will be blaming Trump for not giving it enough attention if things don’t quickly turn around. There are storm clouds all over this economy; meanwhile Trump has been far too preoccupied with foreign issues rather than focusing on pressing problems right here at home IMO. I have my own theories as to why, but whatever the reasons, he’s running out of time to get this economy back on track. A Democrat mid-term rout would be a disaster for the country.
He’s got a year. Latesy Inflation numbers are good.
American consumers are carrying record levels of debt. Given that we are a consumer driven economy, constrained spending doesn’t bode well for a quick economic recovery. Such a heavy debt burden cannot be paid down overnight. Even if it could, there’s going to be an economic time lag before things get noticeably better.
The point is, even if inflation stabilizes the debt hangover will preclude consumers from the robust spending that will be required to stimulate the economy. The sudden announcement of Operation Affordability is tacit acknowledgement that political consequences are looming if the situation doesn’t quickly turn around.
“ Actually healthcare is a drain on every sector of our economy because most employers offer health insurance, even some restaurants. It represents one of the largest employer expenses and does nothing but outcompete the rate of general inflation, year over year, decade over decade.Healthcare costs along could result in a sovereign debt crisis, which would be bad not just for use but for the rest of the world:”. Why doesn’t Speaker Johnson point out that the millions of illegals that have been welcomed into America by JoeyBuyDim have eviscerated the economy thru their free medical care? Why are hospitals forced to treat them in ER for “free.” Nothing is free and the American people are picking up the tab.
We need to decouple health insurance from employment.
So you hope
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