One thing you could do, is stop portraying The Democratic Party as a leftwing party. You are to the left of an extreme right wing party but to the right of the middle in politic. "Normal" people don't want to vote for Marxist, Communist bla bla and you need to change that perception to what you are, a moderate right wing party. Find a way to speak into the maga echo chamber, like the police foot in the door. Could be billboards. Try hiring some teams from other english speaking cultures to make the billboards an political ads. They may have a fresh new angle to the message.
I think what went wrong is that Trump wasn't charged for his role in the insurrection and they just delayed and delayed and delayed his sentencing, conviction, charging, etc. simply because he was president at one point. What went wrong was favoritism by the government.
I heard that in Australia candidates were given $20,000 to spend on campaigns and were not allowed to spend more. The candidates were provided opportunity to participate in 5 debates which were carried on the major TV stations. That's it.
I would love to have campaigns not based on money, and also a time limit. hy do they have to campaign as much as two years now. I totally agree with you!
Absolutely the way it should be, same in Ireland where there's set limits on campaign spends. Saying that the other issue in USA is the mass propaganda, Murdoch and Musk stood to benefit from Trump win so, even without campaign spending, American's for the most part were woefully misinformed in this election.
Only about Joe Biden's. Trump is just as old, more deficit, less experienced, and boundlessly immoral, but the media championed/protected him all the way.
Partly right but age was definitely a factor and you can't say it isn't. The real problem was the Democrats not running a primary and forcing Kamala Harris onto the American people and THAT'S what pissed off the American people. I know that I didn't want Harris at all. I didn't want Harris and I didn't want that old man either. The Democrats did this in 2016 as well when they forced Bernie Sanders out the door and picked Hillary Clinton to lead us. We didn't want her either. Democrats need to stop FORCING WOMEN ONTO US!! I didn't vote at all, I hope these arrogant Democrats suffer nice and good for the next 4 years. They deserve all of it.
The media put Trump in. Kamala was only shown working with black constituents. Considering how close she came, she must have campaigned in areas which had large constitutents of white voters. Shame on the moguls of the media. They caused the election to be skewed.
Trump was and still is considered cool ever since the end of the Second World War. His sort of leadership exemplifies so much of what you find in the global South.
@@TheSandwichMonster No, not in reality. This country is just full of morons that like other morons because someone that is even slightly more intelligent than them insults their ego and makes them feel scared. Hence why it is screwed.
@@TheSandwichMonster No, not in reality. This country is just full of dummies that like other dummies because someone that is even slightly more intelligent than them insults their ego and makes them feel scared. Hence why it is screwed. Thank youtube for protecting your feelings lmao
Homes and food are unaffordable RIGHT NOW. And she STILL hasn’t tried to fix this issue RIGHT NOW. But she’s on vacation RIGHT NOW. While our president is too old RIGHT NOW to make decisions.
@@djfusionkotb Just two quick questions: do you happen to know what the vice president of the United States does and has power to do, and who do you think controls global inflation? (assuming you're referring to Kamala Harris here)
@@djfusionkotb Angry about the pandemic inflation, shouts at clouds.... Votes for someone who's going to drive up inflation and tank the entire economy. Good call.
I believe the computer system was manipulated by Musk with Russian IT assist and I believe that Musk was capable of it. That’s why Trump is sharing the Presidency with him. He knows what he did for him and cannot risk shedding him from his inner circle.🇨🇦
I agree. I was looking at North Carolina's votes. They chose Governor, lieutenant governor, AG and Superintendent of public instruction down the Democratic ticket. And the same people also voted for trump?!? It makes no sense. It just does not sound real. No way.
ABC, NBC and CBS totally avoided showing Trump slurring his words, stumbling and talking about fictional characters like he had dinner with them last night. Meanwhile they beat Joe Biden up for 2 weeks after the debate. They just kept hammering it home to the people. I have stopped supporting them by not watching their news programming. No viewers, no money from advertisers. We need to boycott those that got us into this mess.
As biased towards Trump as these MSM stations coverage has become - they are still lambasted by Trump as left wing - and lack trust from the population as the same! Fox has so skewed the information in kissing up to Trump - that it's viewers, and the majority of US citizens who have little or no exposure to unbiased news are completely in the dark about the issues; or are just confused enough to not vote! Unfortunately, the propaganda is likely to get far worse unless we take major actions to protect the free press now! What is really frightening, is that the Democrats don't seem to understand this - it is far less a problem with the message, than the fact that everyone is hearing the lies and buying into them first so that the message - if it ever does actually reach people already falls on a biased foundation!
They all went out of their way to try and normalize Trump I stopped watching CNN after their format changed Conservatives have been acquiring most of the mainstream media lately
So did Fox, Newsmax and OAN. Many of these media outlets are owned by right wingers (yes, even those deemed left wing for not being right leaning enough) who have been pushing for regulations against propaganda be removed. They've been succeeding. It's made a huge difference in the amount of lies and nonsense that gets out, which buries what little facts manage to squeak through.
As am I. This includes Tommy & co who joined the mainstream media summer post debate hullabaloo & acted like a bunch of vultures in a feeding frenzy. They all made it the issue of the moment, when they ignored Trumps lies & mental illness & pecked away at Joe Biden like a bunch of yapping hyenas.
Yea but it’s worse than that. Trump voters relied on alt right media that NEVER criticized Trump but always criticized Kamala and Dems. Meanwhile, alt left media was critical of Kamala and not as loyal to the dem party.
Don't blame Harris and the campaign. People had every means to vet both candidates with a simple Google search. Hate won over democracy and common sense. Harris had policies while Trump had concepts of a plan.
Brian I’m full of admiration at the way you, Glenn Kerchener, the Balwalk and other committed souls pick themselves up and continue the amazing reporting that they do. Love from the UK!
@@bacaloubaca Stop saying fake news. It's obnoxious. WE were all free to listen to research to switch the channel. 70 MILLION of US didn't even BOTHER TO VOTE. It's not them, its US.
Those ignorant folks ran to Joe Rogan and or Nick Fuentes and every other manosphere to emboldened their fear and hate. The meatheads now have a seat at the table.
He's a spineless politician who will say whatever he thinks will get him more votes or popularity in that moment. If there was a more lucrative opportunity that required bashing Trump again, he would take it.
True patriots should reconsider how to clean up the ignorance in their communities and work together to educate the citizens in civic duties and in basic socioeconomic matters. Last election has shown how uninformed and ignorant the citizens of the USA are…..
I think many of my fellow Americans don't truly understand how slow our government is and how long things take to see significant change. The Pandemic skewed that even more because when the red tape was hopped over everything got done quick (and it seems that also spawned it's own sect of the population). We have had decades of a degrading education system in this country and now we are seeing the fruits of that.
But the question we should ask is, why does it take so long to make that change happen? We can't just be okay with that and expect others to be okay with it either. Because it's not okay.
It's not about speed of government. How long does it take to break your arm? Seconds? How long does it take to heal? Weeks? Months? Maybe surgery? How long does it take to demolish a house? How long does it take to rebuild a house? This age of instant gratification is killing us. Trump promises easy and fast solution to complicated problem. We need to play that same game. Remember how Trump was going to have infrastructure week in 2 weeks? We need, on the left, to do that. Promise stuff and if it happens then it happens. Basically be a damn salesman.
The only way out of this is making education stronger in America. We started taking it for granted. Our ranking is embarrassing considering our status, and now we are starting to feel the consequences.
It would help if people could at least determine which party is FOR helping subsidize better education and which party is trying to censure history and civics and cutting help programs for children don't you think? But even that is too much to ask for as Republicans can now freely censure whatever they think The People don't need to know about.
As Americans we’ve taken a whole lot for granted. Our freedom for one and it’s on the line. Some of us don’t care enough or understand that we have the opportunity to vote for whom leads us. We must take that seriously. Which means doing your homework and researching the candidates and voting for those that hold US values. Voting is a privilege that we should not take for granted!
How about leaving the 2 party system, that divides We the People in 2 opposite poles, that have to fight each other on live or death. The party that lives gets all the power to bully the other half. How about proportional representation. Any party that can gain enough support to pass a treshold is on the ballot. The winning parties create a program and form a pack to govern, the others form the opposition. Negotiate, give and take, continuous discussions and compromise. Then We the People feels represented and it all calms down a bit. Just a thought from abroad.
Why do you think that they are trying to tear down the department of education when we live in a country where 52% reads at a sixth grade level which is what they need to maintain a certain level of ignorance about how our government actually functions. This is what allowance for the election that we had to go the way…
The problem is the definition of ignorance and who's ignorant to what. Arguably the left has for more ignorance in their voter base, that's why the top issues for them were abortion while the rest of the Country was immigration, crime and inflation. When Democrats have personal wants, the rest of the country takes a backseat.
Yes, they blame the incumbent administration for high gas and food prices when it's actually businesses that set those prices, not the government. And they have been exceptionally greedy this time around. While overall costs rose from 3 to about 8 percent, businesses raised their prices much more than that, generally 20 to 35% and record profits proves that was the motivating factor. (not record income, but record profits). And why did costs increase? Because of the worldwide response to covid, of which Donald Trump was a colossal failure. The US represents only about 4% of the world's population but we had about 25% of the cases. Somehow Trump doesn't get any blame.
@@everetttauscher8377 Not with ignorant Democrats who think anything they don't like is "anti-Democracy" not understanding that the entire premise of Democracy is sometimes you're the dog and sometimes you're the hydrant. You do however have a chance at being the dog.
What happened in this election that nobody wants to address is racism and misogyny. Nobody wants to be bold enough to speak about this issue the economy was a small part about it. It was a small part because when I see people saying they spent $2000 on fireworks and then complaining about the economy that just doesn't add up. This issue keeps getting swept under the rug you can't heal a wound if you don't heal the infection.
the average trump voter didn't vote for trump out of hate for women or hate for non-whites. that makes zero sense, especially considering who nearly won but lost the last two elections trump won and who won twice in a row just before trump's first win. you also clearly are willingly ignoring the special circumstances of this election, those being trumps massive control over popular media and the financial situations millions of americans are in.
All those things tend to be managed better where democracy is protected and supported and where laws are actually lived by and breakers are prosecuted honestly. If Democracy falls, so does the rest. It's important to prioritize. It wasn't swept under the rug so much as set on the back burner to defend Democracy so those things can be tackled properly once it's secure.
The cost of eggs had nothing to do with the economy but with the bird flu and price gouging, and gas was low during the pandemic because people could not go to work so gas was not in demand.
Exactly and this is the kind of thing that should be pushed every day in every broadcast hour. People don't seem to understand how price adjustment works or who decides and why. There are several elements involved and greed is a pretty big element on it's own.
Trump created mass confusion and distrust in the existing system using whatever current event was convenient - socialism, illegal immigrants, inflation, loss of the American way, and then painted himself the hero who would fix it all just like that, all while weaponizing religion. The sad part is Trump is clueless about the economy and accomplished NOTHING in his first term to help the middle class. His ONLY real legislative victory was to cut taxes on the ultra wealthy.
People are so stupid! They forgot about how they bitched, moaned and complained about how things were when Trump was in office, especially when COVID hit. I heard the complaints on a daily basis from my republican coworkers. Now they'll get a chance to remember how angry they were with Trump!
When Other Countries held Fireworks and Celebrations after Joe Biden was elected, it sent an unmistakable message around the World that They were thankful that the U.S. did not put Trump back into The Oval Office again! They knew all the signs of a Wanna-Be Dictator in the making who had to be stopped, unlike certain Americans who seem to have become 'Tone Deaf', especially since They now know of His 'Project 2025' Dictator Playbook!.
I think the fact that you’re effectively allowed to ‘buy’ elections in the US by campaigning with so much money whereas in other ‘developed’ countries, it is effectively banned, speaks volumes about the issues with the US political system. Not to mention the issues with the Justice system, that’s a chat for a different time. 😅
I like this new design as well but honestly it wouldn’t matter what Brian decides for a background because I’m here for the content he brings not just the background scenery. I think Brian looks great in a hoodie or a suit, he’s just very professional and intelligent and he absolutely knows his politics. His book is phenomenal and he is just very talented in bringing truth to power and his approach is very inviting. I would listen to him any platform schematic he chooses but yes I do like this look as well. Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍽 early to everyone!! At least we’ll be able to afford dinner rolls and gravy and mashed potatoes this year.
It is okay to not be around your family and/or to call them out. I don't agree with toxic positivity or complacency. When the issue is othering, and they voted against your right to exist, you don't owe them anything. In fact, an apology will never be enough. Blood is not thicker than chosen family. I respect the people who care about me for who I am, not despite it.
Having kids gives me perspective and my perspective is that we live in a nation of people that are as emotionally secure as a 14 year old. We’re having a national tantrum right now because they want to run away with the man that “gets” them. What they don’t understand, what 14-year-olds don’t yet understand with their limited view, is how this all ends.
Maybe, but even a 14 year old would get it if educated properly on cause and effect and logical thinking at younger ages. If they are taught research skills earlier and given room to utilize those skills in learning the things that interest them we'd be in a much better place. Instead we have yet more funding docked or diverted to vouture programs, subjects removed from elementary levels and book bannings. It's no wonder fewer people 'get it' with this sort of thing going on for literally decades now.
Socialist depsise freedom. Economic autonomy is freedom. The spontaneous order is freedom. The unique utility function is freedom. Statists the run the Democratic Party aim to destroy freedom for the good of the people in creation of a planned economy to an extent beyond smith boundaries. Democrats did not loose because they can’t BS the public good enough or make communism cool like gramsci suggests. Democrats lost because socialism is a death sentence to the economic question.
I'll say what I've said repeatedly on posts like this: I just hope we will even get to have elections as we've known them in 2026, 2028 and beyond. I don't have much faith.
@@jackwagner547 Yea, by Trump and many of those who support him in office now. Seriously, you people need to really start paying more attention to what he's doing and what the people he has been surrounding himself with are doing before it's too late. If he gets his way then it really is done.
@@afry6400Seriously! It amazes me how these people never seem to hear those things Trump says, but somehow hear him when he says he is "good for the economy".. which he isn't.
@christinaaa_xo really? Not 'good for the economy'. I haven't considered such a possibility until your resolute statement, teeming with certainty. Could you expound on your definitive claim? For instance, what will be the long term economic downfalls of the tariffs he plans to put in place on Canada, Mexico, and China? Start by outlining what a tariffs is and how it actually affects international acquisitions.
@@brianzembruski5485yeah like you, you know it's the billionaire donors that forces this anti Trump hate, he was a lively guy till he ran as a Republican I wonder why? 🤔
Yup as a black female I fear for my life every single day under Trump. I will not leave my house with out wearing a bullet proof vest once he is sworn in. The racist MAGATs are coming for anyone of color. My son and daughter wear one as well. Can you believe what America has come to.
I think the biggest issue is with messaging and a brand issue. JB tried to help the American people who are struggling but the GOP stopped him. We must message every time who voted no to a bill that will help the poor or middle class. Give the people someone to be mad at, the actual people who voted against helping them.
Instead, Joe rebuilt infrastructure across the US. Repubs voted no on everything, and then went home to brag about the new airport, etc. I saw that reported exactly once.
I think many people wanted a reason and echo chamber to validate their grievance and didn’t want a solution. They wanted populism even though they may not have been struggling as bad as they said. It was just a way for them to cause disruption and think that is what causes positive change. They will find out and most of them are NOT watching these videos or podcasts, they are in their own echo chamber and the right may be listening and trying to use the content against democrats! Democrats still talking and planning to themselves and having these self/important people talk about what is so bad about the Democratic Party to again, not bring voters in!
I am 66 yo and think 45 is absolutely repulsive in every way. How can anyone think the GOP is trying to help the middle class? These people do not pay attention to how the GOP votes.
A lot of voters DO NOT understand how our government works, that it takes majority in House & Senate agreeing to pass a bill, and only then does it get to the president to sign. And repubs obstruct bills that would help average people. They only work for themselves and billionaires.
You have to also understand 107 days to run a campaign as opposed to two years that Trump had this is where the Democrats didn’t have the crap together. She had a great campaign, but 107 days was definitely not enough.
Oh bullshit. Trump has the IQ of a labrador, obvious from his first Presidency. He is a corrupt grifter out for every penny he can make for his businesses and his family, obvious from his last Presidency. He is an amoral adjudicated rapist and 34 count convicted felon, decided by a jury of his peers .. 40 of his 44 cabinet members clearly stated he was a threat to the country. A whole slew of economists were clear, his tariffs will cost each American 4,000 dollars a year and drive up inflation... And still Americans chose the orange pus filled boil.... Time had nothing to do with it...!!!!
biden should have stepped down about 2YEARS AGO or more, not at the last F ing minute and FFS that WASNT NOBLE of him it was a LAST DITCH EFFORT on his part and too little too late, so F you biden. i don’t capitalize names of people i don’t respect and i don’t respect you anymore. you had 1 BIG JOB GET RID OF THE MONSTER and you FAILED
Democrats need to flood the country with town hall meetings for the next four yrs. Invite everyone to these town halls. Talk about what will be happening to all of us. Give a voice to everyone and then listen. Then expose the truth to everyone. Debate is good and let’s all get the same information from trusted sites.
I've already started by emailing our sitting president and VP. Also I'm flooding EVERY SENATOR AND REPRESENTATIVE IN THE COUNTRY AND ILL BE DOING THAT FOR AS LONG AS I HAVE TO.
This grass roots neighborhood level outreach and support is absolutely crucial! It is not accidental that this devastating political outcome is in the aftermath of a pandemic where massive isolation ballooned online polarization and cocooned factions.
I think we’ve become an instant gratification society and the party that doesn’t make our life immediately better, is the problem. The fact is that, yes, inflation was hurting us all but we were on the road to recovery, and heading to success for everyone. But it just wasn’t happening fast enough for the “I want it now” mindset. I also think that the acceptance of public hatefulness had a negative effect. The people who like that kind of leadership is not interested in public success, they’re interested in reality tv and TikTok snippets. Real economic hardship may change it but who knows. Maybe we are too far down the rabbit hole for the US to ever change.
I think we've become a society that doesn't know anything about anything. The crucial Francis Scott Key Bridge that handles $2 M commerce per day was knocked out of commission. Joe Biden had it rebuilt and up and running in 2 months. No coverage.
Brian, YOU have the most solid information- (With all due respect-I disagree with some of what your guest says-) You are great to be open for suggestions- 😊
just listened to Ken Harbaugh interview with Olga Lautman who is knowledgeable about the Russian decade-long influence operation in America. There is so much more than Dems v Repubs going on here. Bryan the "what went wrong" conversation needs to be expanded.
So does every high placed person during official ceremonies, recorded by cameras. I guess Donald found out that it was practical for all occasions, like watching tv.
It's amazing how many people know nothing about politics and policies . A person I know actually said, "I have other issues to deal with in life, politics just isn't important to me".
I love that you guys are continuing with the "every man" look, both you and your guests. I truly believe that will make your very important messages more approachable to new viewers that they might give you an ear, a chance, rather than scrolling on.
Trump treats being president like a producer for a really bad reality TV show. Those who voted for Trump probably saw him like the people they see when they watch reality TV. Therefore, Trump was a familiar vibe, and they trusted that vibe without doing the work to actually understand what it truly meant and the ramifications of their vote.
They seem also to understand nothing about how gov't works, so they have no clue as to how corrupt he actually is. They think you can batter democracy and nothing will change.
I'm sorry but, this moratorium is fairly (or unfairly) ridiculous especially if the trail of interference, which seems pretty likely to have occured, is brought into the light of the public arena. It wouldn't have mattered who was run on the left with a more than stacked deck against them from jump. Also, if people of color really voted against themselves thinking the T-bagger wouldn't deport them if they voted for him is not only shortsided but truly points to how little they know about this clown Inc shyte show. Frankly, if that is so, they need to go because we have enough poorly educated and folks ignorant in the functions of the levers of government and how they are supposed to operate amongst our electorate. We don't need to pile on more. Just really sick of the cult of personality who has no interest in this country, just that they must be continually entertained because they have the attention span of a goldfish! Apologies to the goldfish. ✌️🌷😊💙💯
We need more debates, mandated by law, and streamed on every platform available now and in the future. This way, everyone will have the opportunity to see both candidates in action. No matter which side you're on, algorithms often keep you in a bubble, preventing you from seeing the other candidate's perspective.
I like what this guest is saying about getting out of comfortable political spaces to reach voters but I'll add that Dems also need to prioritize people's voices over corporations.
I’ll also add that Pod Save America bros are in the bag of corporate democrats and the establishment. They are for appealing to those dollars and only want to be empathetic when they realize their money is under threat and now they know how to be like regular citizens! Give me a break. They give people reasons to hate on democrats and make democrats have to dance and beg, while republicans and far left just keep building communities to shit on democrats rather than educate on who is the better candidate and the difference between the candidate and the political parties platform! They blend the candidate with the party and the republicans have learned that the candidate and party are not the same thing, so saying Republicans doesn’t mean Donald Trump to many, it just means a connection to their value (of hate).
3 words, Not a chance! You can’t get your policy if you can’t win elections and have policies that allow you to get there. Either you carefully think through how you educate and engage with people around you to get to your goal, or you admit your goal is only to find problems and build community with those that fold their arms in protest because progress is not go enough and suffering needs to occur so true progress can be…destroyed and have to restart….stop the litmus test and grievances. Now innocent people will be kicked off their current healthcare all for the sake of people holding the country hostage because they didn’t get every last person the access to Medicare…pointless sentiment with life or death consequences: thank you!
Yep. Americans pay ~30 cents of every tax dollar to healthcare and still risk losing everything if they break an arm. It's a disgrace how "the greatest nation on earth" can't figure out universal healthcare while nearly every other country has. All because "those people" might get some help for once.
@algernopkrieger138 I concur. Living here with multiple health issues has only made them worse. I'm starting to feel desperate to get a better standard of Healthcare that I pay into. It's all about profits at someone else's expense here in the states, instead of healing the person so they can contribute to their community and society. They keep you healthy enough to stay alive and continue charging your insurance at a premium.
Medicare for all and increased minimum wage would probably put any Democratic nominee over the top at this point. They’re not radical ideas and they are things people see day to day that make an impact in their lives.
@@Greenadine0 Bernie lost the primary because the corporate media was constantly being biased against him and favored Hillary. Bernie was infinity times better than Hillary though.
@@timradde4328 But going to the right will be the answer. That's absurd. The stuff I have been seeing, and as a working class voter myself, is that voters want to have the government actually work for them. Social issues aside, people want to be able to work and have stability and not dread the day they get sick and end up bankrupt because we are humans and shit happens.
Americans have no idea how high prices are outside of the US. Even in places where the exchange rate is favorable to the US dollar, prices are still as high or higher than what we experience in the US. Geographic position has a lot to do with the economics of that particular location, and island nations or nations that are isolated and harder to access have much more high priced goods.
To the rest of the world, Americans continue to be 14 year olds all their life. Democracy will always be here, leaders get all the credit or all the blame. FAFO.
I don't hear pundits or anyone else talking about misogyny and sexism in US voting choices... needs to be discussed... seems a major issue in why Kamala lost... at 1.5% gap in the vote the sexism clearly had an impact... face into it... talk about it...
If Kamala as a woman legally does not have the power to control EVEN her own body in this country, why do we think people would elect her and give her the power to have control over the entire nation?
I agree with you and I’m cynical because the voters most committed subconsciously to the ‘dominant male’ will most likely not be influenced by discussions.😞
It is sad that there are people (Republicans) who voted for him no matter what. My father and grandparents refused to vote for a Democrat no matter what. Even if they didnt agree with what the orange clown said they just voted Republican!!!
There are millions of people who vote this way. They are under the uneducated assumption that the Republicans are the party for financial intelligence. Since WWII, the Democratic party does better on the economy overall. Republicans mess it up & the Democrats clean it up. I don't know why people think that things can be fixed overnight.
They have permission from their own community to dislike democrats rather than listen to the issue. They do not believe democrats or anyone affiliated with the Democratic Party because republicans and anyone opposed to a democrat will hang on to the many told negative qualities of a Democratic candidate and they assume the candidate and the party have the same platform
Why we didn't do counter commercials that aired DIRECTLY AFTER theirs at every corner of the media, i will never know...... like the super bowl commercial, why didn't we have one that aired the second after debunking theirs......
Especially considering those policies were in place during his administration. People do not have the right to force people to accept their point of view. Mind your own business!!! Racist, bigotry, misogynistic and religious beliefs. It's quite pathetic. I hope that they feel like big boys and girls now that they have encouraged the destruction of the "American dream."
One of the biggest takeaways from the 2024 election is that many Americans lack critical thinking skills when it comes to understanding how the economy works. Let’s break this down: The Economy Doesn’t Change Overnight The effects of a president’s policies on the economy often take 2 to 4 years-or longer-to fully kick in. Immediate impacts, like tariffs or crashes, are exceptions. Here’s what led us to the current situation: 1. Trump’s Policies and Their Delayed Impact: • 2017 Tax Cuts: Gave short-term benefits to corporations and the wealthy but ballooned the national deficit, worsening inflation down the road. • Deregulation: Reduced protections in critical areas like finance and the environment, making the economy less stable. • Tariffs (2018): Increased prices on imported goods, disrupting global supply chains and contributing to record inflation. • Pandemic Mismanagement: Lack of planning for COVID-19 amplified supply chain issues, leading to product shortages and higher prices. 2. The Biden Administration’s Response: • Recovery Efforts: Stabilized the economy after inheriting Trump’s mess, though progress has been slower than Americans hoped. • Missed Opportunities: Biden hasn’t removed Trump’s tariffs, which continue to hurt consumers. • Spending Abroad: Billions sent to Ukraine and Israel have sparked criticism, as many feel those funds could address domestic issues like infrastructure, housing, and healthcare. The Impact of Social Policies on the Economy State-level abortion bans are also contributing to economic challenges: • Declining Birth Rates: Americans are choosing not to have children, or they’re opting for vasectomies and tubal ligations to avoid the risks of pregnancy. • Talent Migration: Restrictive states may lose workers as people relocate to areas with better healthcare access and reproductive rights. • Healthcare Costs: Forced births increase financial strain on families and healthcare systems. What Americans Need to Understand The record inflation and economic strain we’re experiencing now are direct results of Trump-era policies. However, Biden’s administration is not blameless-missed opportunities to reverse harmful measures and prioritize domestic spending have slowed recovery. This isn’t about partisan blame; it’s about understanding how policy works: • Economic decisions take years to show results. • Leadership today is still dealing with the aftermath of decisions made years ago. • Social policies-like abortion restrictions-affect labor markets, population growth, and healthcare costs, further influencing the economy. The Takeaway If we want real solutions, we need critical thinking and better economic education. The economy is complex, and it takes more than blaming current leadership to fix systemic problems.
Your entitled to your opinion but some of your points are really off. The tariffs did not cause a supply chain problem. The supply chain problem came for the "supply shock" that came with covid. It's false that covid did not properly "prepare" for covid. Covid was a once in a lifetime event that no president in the history of our country could have "prepped" for. No matter if Obama, Clinton or Reagan were in that seat, nothing would have stopped the "supply shock", 22 million lost jobs, negative GDP, or the $3.7 trillion in debt from the two bills that were passed in order to save the country from collapse. But boy, the left loves to use the destruction covid did to the economy to skew Trump numbers. The most the tariffs did was create a minor trade war in 2018 im which our farmers took losses, but Trump was able to bail them out in full. And yes Biden kept almost all of Trumps tariffs, i wonder why? Maybe because they work? Biden even added a 100% tariff on Chinese manufactured cars such as the Tesla Model S and Model Y. Also tariffs target manufactured goods like ev batteries, solar panels, appliances, and clothing, to name a few. Not raw goods such as meats, fruits, vagatables, and other grocery items. Inflation was not an issue under Trump as you stated. Prior to covid and into their 4th years Trump only had a cumulative inflation of only 6.3% compared to bidens 17%. Net new jobs 6.8 million Trump Biden 5.5 million. Gdp 2.7% average Trump, Biden 2.2%. National deficit, $4.8 trillion Trump, $7 trillion Biden. Paychecks under Trump were outpacing inflation by almsot 10%. Trump brought the US to be the top oil producing county in the world since 1991, which bled into Bidens administration. Both had almost identical stock market performances. Now that more and more economist are looking at the cause for the high inflation and price gouging went through the roof with the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act. Too much money was pumped into the economy while we still had not recovered fully from the supply shock of covid. These facts can all be fact checked with the US Budget committee btw. I can keep going but i think i made my point.
The only thing they can do is find a bigger,nastier more entertaining candidate! I suspect Tim Walz might actually have appealed to some younger voters.
We co-exist with Donny by contacting our Senators and telling them to do things like speaking with President Biden about signing an Executive order to do background checks on Trump future Cabinet nominees. We watch Donny like a war hawk and think way a head of this fool.
What if, in public spaces, especially in red states, we displayed the price trends for key consumer goods over the next four years? For example: • Diesel price per gallon • Big Mac • Coca-Cola • A loaf of bread • Mortgage interest rates I’m confident that in four years, the Democrats would secure the presidency, and both chambers of Congress would be under Democratic control.
Internet is the problem.. I believe the net is being manipulated and racism is becoming acceptable by people who used to scribble secretly on bathroom walls...
The Democrats didn't do anything wrong. WHAT happened must happen. SOMETIMES A LOSS IS A BLESSING IN DISGUISE. This will show the world how truely THE KING IS NAKED
Tell that to the ppl whose lives will be decimated by this psychopath and his all the rest of the dictators. Climate change anyone?????? No? the survival of our species not that big of a deal i guess.
No, millions of disabled, low income and elderly people dying without social security and healthcare, is *NOT* a blessing. William, your privilege is showing and it’s so gross
@@WinterWitch01 Elon Musk talks about "temporary" pain from cutting SS/ SSDI will cause people who are already struggling, to become homeless and die. Maybe he means they will all die, so it's temporary. The hardworking people and families who are living paycheck-to-paycheck will also lose their homes and be stuck below the poverty level.-that won't be temporary either.
@ I’ve recently felt the same way. But we can’t give up. Never! Sometimes bad wins. But a lot of ppl who voted for trump are gonna get a reality check soon.
From Professor Christopher Robichaud, Senior Lecturer in Ethics and Public Policy, Harvard: "Everyone in the days and weeks ahead will use this loss as an opportunity to seek validation for their own hobby horse complaint. Harris lost because she campaigned with Liz Cheney. Harris lost because she didn't embrace Gaza. Harris lost because she didn't choose Shapiro. Harris lost because she wasn't progressive enough (possibly my favorite one). Take a good hard look at the map, my friends. Trump has won the popular vote. Trump ran the table. Explaining that with your hobby horse issue isn't going to cut it, tempting and consoling as it may be. The problem isn't the electoral college. The problem isn't that we didn't have a full primary. The problem isn't Harris. The problem isn't that Dems didn't have the right message. The problem isn't even inflation or the border. The problem is so much worse than any of those things. Those are all technical problems, with straightforward expertise fixes. If only it were so! No, our problem is not technical. It's very much adaptive. A party that embraced the Big Lie, supported an insurrection, and has been selling conspiracy-addled madness for years was widely and enthusiastically embraced. Voter turnout was profound! People didn't sit this out. Simply put, the problem--as some of you have rightly posted--is cultural. America, culturally, has completely abandoned a politics of decency and respect and has embraced instead a politics of resentment, revenge, false nostalgia, and bullying. And if you look at the demographics, you also won't be able to comfort yourself that it's just a white thing, or a working class thing, or an education thing. It's multi-class, multi-gender, multi-educational and multi-racial. That's what winning the popular vote means. That's what running the table amounts to. A culture that has descended to this level of debasement is not easily fixed. In fact it may not ever be fixed. The timeline for changing something like this is decades--at best--not two-to-four year election cycles. You can extend that in this case, because with the GOP likely controlling all branches of federal government and the courts, they will ensure that mechanisms are in place to keep them in power long after their popularity has waned. You can count on that. The GOP evolved into a party of rage, lies, and revenge--and it correctly diagnosed that there was and is a large appetite for that. That's what the country wants. At least, enough of the country wants it to ensure broad appeal and widespread electoral success. The old GOP will never return, and the Dems have nothing to say to American culture at the moment. Nothing. They've been speaking to a country that's gone, like dust in the wind. And that's my final thought, which my posts last night alluded to. The America I knew and loved is gone. This new America--nah, I won't even bother. I will say that cultural change is less likely to occur in politics, or in the academy. You're not going to get people to see how vulgar they've become through a clever argument or a nice campaign speech, that's for sure. This would be time for the arts, broadly understood, to step in. The arts can change hearts and minds. Too bad the arts have been systematically dismantled in education in this country, and on the other end, the tech industry's assault on the arts through AI is sure to hollow out any good-faith efforts that might emerge. And for the rest of the world, America's rightward lurch is, I'm afraid, bad news for you too. I know you know this. Because it's not isolated, is it? It's just at the moment the most prominent example of a burgeoning trend. And this will embolden others in other countries, to be sure. We need not speculate what happens when countries become mired in lies, embrace resentment, and savor bullying. We know exactly what happens. Bloody conflict and global destabilization. The first quarter of the 21st century will therefore in hindsight be viewed as the seed-planting stage for the absolute shit show that's about to unfold globally over the next two and a half decades. Count on it. Adopt whatever coping and endurance strategies you have available. You're going to need it. I think that's all I've left to say"
Crazy how everything is getting dismissed. All Mexicans who voted for him who are now madd cause you know he’s going to take family back to Mexico. That’s what you voted for.
Ignorant comment. Im 1st gen mexican and i can tell you that my family, aunts counsins etc and whoever busted their tails to become citizens could care less if someone is deported, especially if they are criminals. We also have enough common sense to know that there is always a risk of getting deported if you do not have your paperwork on point. So no we arent regreting it. Thats just some made up nonsese from the left to try and vote shame us. Im from California and last yeartheyy passed a law that we have to pay for illegal immigrants medicate costs and this year another law giving more tenant protection and proposed a new program to give illegals the change to get up $150k so they can buy a house when we dont even have that opporunity as legal citizens. Luckily Newsome grew some balls to block the down payment bill. But no i havent talked to absolutely anyone who regrets their vote, if they voted for Trump.
@ardentynekent2099 You give Her and Trudeau, too much credit. At the end of the day, they will do what Trump asks them to do, just like he did with ALMO.
Dems offered $6,000 first year of baby’s birth but parents need a living wage first the rest of the years- negotiating price of 10 medications when people need universal health care, etc etc
I forgot about that tax incentive she was proposing to give to growing families, in addition to the first-time home buyers assistance and the small business owner tax incentive! Sounds like she had a variety of proposals to really impact a wide swath of Americans with these plans, not just "concepts" of plans from the other side, and the outright lies and denial about what they are REALLY planning for all of us.
Yes. The living wage issue and universal healthcare both have been labeled as socialism, which fuels the fire of the Republican current brand. Big money, dark money, and corporations are effectively the ‘Fourth Branch of Government’.😞
You know, I appreciate both of you and I love watching your content. However, I am going to say this and I don’t care who hears. The reason Kamala lost has nothing to do with the economy, the dems message, etc, etc, etc…..the reason she lost is because they didn’t want a Black, Asian Woman in office. Let’s be real and honest. Yes we can talk to more people and get the messages across. She laid out her policies and plans clearly. They didn’t want to hear it, all they saw is a Black, Asian woman and that was enough. Come on, be real. I am not saying that all you are saying is wrong and that Dems don’t need to be improved and all that. But let’s call it for real the real reason she was not elected. And money….. can’t forget that! Just my two cents, no one has to agree or whatever, this is just my thoughts. 😐
I absolutely agree with you. Now, the voters that don't want to own up to that EVER are going to suffer along with the rest of the country that voted for her.
Kamela lost because the people saw through herNot because she is black,We don’t care if you are black yellow pink or a woman !Just honest she was not !Perhaps do a little research
Let's stay in the moment. Is there a reason the White House is silent? Where do I go as a citizen to get real time government updates that will give me a small measure of hope for a future not filled with violence and worsening poverty? Where is the White House? A voice of reason. This is a crisis.
A lot of this goes back to Marketing 101 last day of class decades ago when on the last day in the last few minutes of class our instructor told us: "If you got nothing out of this class all semester just remember this: when marketing products and services to the general public always keep in mind that they are stupid and lazy by nature". Now add in today's social media tied with so many folks having the memory and attention span of a fly along with instant gratification and then so many not getting all the facts/the whole story and then assuming many things - hence the MAGA group. Mix in someone like the old stinky narcisstic Orange Grand Nagus who has zero difficulty exaggerating & lying as a common part of anything that comes out of his mouth. So even if the Orange Grand Nagus plunges us into a depression in the next few years - 4 years after that it will be hailed the best years/glory years as folks today have extreme difficulties seperating the real world from their imaginairy world....🤔🤨
The bottom line is her policies were better than his concepts and the "Big" lie about p25. They were telling their family and friends that it had nothing to do with him. When will people start to really think for themselves? They chose her policies over his in a blind survey. What really gives for this current debacle?
" Im still crying and it really hurts, " Voted I am a true blue Democrat and would vote for Harris, Waltz again!!!! " 🤕 😢 Jan 6th will coming up and after Jan the 6th he, will be sworn in again he started and motivated on Capitol Hill!!!! 😢
It was the culture wars that keeps people clinging to him. No one in my area even NOTICED when gas prices went done although they YELLED when they went up.
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Nah, I don't support TDS-suffering losers who haven't realized that the paradigm has finally shifted away from NeoLiberalism.
I don’t think we will have elections after he destroys the country, economy and people of our Nation. 🙏🏻🇺🇸⚖️💙🩺🗽🕊️
CAN OBAMA RUN FOR PRESIDENTIAL IN 2028? WE NEED OBAMA BACK , THIS IS THE ONLY WAY WE CAN DISSAPEIR MAGA.
One thing you could do, is stop portraying The Democratic Party as a leftwing party. You are to the left of an extreme right wing party but to the right of the middle in politic. "Normal" people don't want to vote for Marxist, Communist bla bla and you need to change that perception to what you are, a moderate right wing party.
Find a way to speak into the maga echo chamber, like the police foot in the door. Could be billboards. Try hiring some teams from other english speaking cultures to make the billboards an political ads. They may have a fresh new angle to the message.
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I think what went wrong is the fact that media talked about trump non-stop and they normalize trumps insanity
However, the SANE recognized, insanity. Millions ignored it, or didn't want to believe it. So, this is what insanity dealt us.
@@mike-q9u And refused to air his lunacy, while simultaneously pushing Biden's hangups.
Yes
I think what went wrong is that Trump wasn't charged for his role in the insurrection and they just delayed and delayed and delayed his sentencing, conviction, charging, etc. simply because he was president at one point. What went wrong was favoritism by the government.
never felt normal to me
I heard that in Australia candidates were given $20,000 to spend on campaigns and were not allowed to spend more. The candidates were provided opportunity to participate in 5 debates which were carried on the major TV stations. That's it.
I would love to have campaigns not based on money, and also a time limit. hy do they have to campaign as much as two years now. I totally agree with you!
Absolutely the way it should be, same in Ireland where there's set limits on campaign spends. Saying that the other issue in USA is the mass propaganda, Murdoch and Musk stood to benefit from Trump win so, even without campaign spending, American's for the most part were woefully misinformed in this election.
And that’s how it should be here! All that money wasted when it could have been used to better conditions for America.
@@susandavis6841Trump has been campaigning non-stop since 2016.
@ej12349 Yeah like nobody told him he won. 🤣
Age didn’t play a factor. Media selectively being outraged about age was a factor.
Only about Joe Biden's. Trump is just as old, more deficit, less experienced, and boundlessly immoral, but the media championed/protected him all the way.
100% this. Media being selective about everything was a huge factor.
Partly right but age was definitely a factor and you can't say it isn't. The real problem was the Democrats not running a primary and forcing Kamala Harris onto the American people and THAT'S what pissed off the American people. I know that I didn't want Harris at all. I didn't want Harris and I didn't want that old man either. The Democrats did this in 2016 as well when they forced Bernie Sanders out the door and picked Hillary Clinton to lead us. We didn't want her either. Democrats need to stop FORCING WOMEN ONTO US!! I didn't vote at all, I hope these arrogant Democrats suffer nice and good for the next 4 years. They deserve all of it.
Yeah now all of a sudden no one talks about age limit for president any more.
The media put Trump in. Kamala was only shown working with black constituents. Considering how close she came, she must have campaigned in areas which had large constitutents of white voters. Shame on the moguls of the media. They caused the election to be skewed.
If trump is considered cool, this country is screwed.
Trump was and still is considered cool ever since the end of the Second World War. His sort of leadership exemplifies so much of what you find in the global South.
COOL?....HE IS A BOZO
Cool'er than the alternative. In perspective it's pretty reasonable.
@@TheSandwichMonster No, not in reality. This country is just full of morons that like other morons because someone that is even slightly more intelligent than them insults their ego and makes them feel scared. Hence why it is screwed.
@@TheSandwichMonster No, not in reality. This country is just full of dummies that like other dummies because someone that is even slightly more intelligent than them insults their ego and makes them feel scared. Hence why it is screwed.
Thank youtube for protecting your feelings lmao
Angry about the pandemic, so vote for the guy who F’d it up?!
Homes and food are unaffordable RIGHT NOW. And she STILL hasn’t tried to fix this issue RIGHT NOW. But she’s on vacation RIGHT NOW. While our president is too old RIGHT NOW to make decisions.
@@djfusionkotb You completely ignored his point RIGHT NOW.
@@djfusionkotb educate yourself. Turn off the trump state media.
@@djfusionkotb Just two quick questions: do you happen to know what the vice president of the United States does and has power to do, and who do you think controls global inflation? (assuming you're referring to Kamala Harris here)
@@djfusionkotb Angry about the pandemic inflation, shouts at clouds.... Votes for someone who's going to drive up inflation and tank the entire economy. Good call.
We MUST have a recount and a forensic audit
Sadly I believe it is too late now for a forensic audit, but I think we have time for some swing state recounts.
I believe the computer system was manipulated by Musk with Russian IT assist and I believe that Musk was capable of it. That’s why Trump is sharing the Presidency with him. He knows what he did for him and cannot risk shedding him from his inner circle.🇨🇦
I agree. I was looking at North Carolina's votes. They chose Governor, lieutenant governor, AG and Superintendent of public instruction down the Democratic ticket. And the same people also voted for trump?!? It makes no sense. It just does not sound real. No way.
@@luisanagy split ticket voting isnt new.
@@therealmrburnsideIt isn’t but AI could be the cause!
ABC, NBC and CBS totally avoided showing Trump slurring his words, stumbling and talking about fictional characters like he had dinner with them last night. Meanwhile they beat Joe Biden up for 2 weeks after the debate. They just kept hammering it home to the people. I have stopped supporting them by not watching their news programming. No viewers, no money from advertisers. We need to boycott those that got us into this mess.
As biased towards Trump as these MSM stations coverage has become - they are still lambasted by Trump as left wing - and lack trust from the population as the same! Fox has so skewed the information in kissing up to Trump - that it's viewers, and the majority of US citizens who have little or no exposure to unbiased news are completely in the dark about the issues; or are just confused enough to not vote! Unfortunately, the propaganda is likely to get far worse unless we take major actions to protect the free press now!
What is really frightening, is that the Democrats don't seem to understand this - it is far less a problem with the message, than the fact that everyone is hearing the lies and buying into them first so that the message - if it ever does actually reach people already falls on a biased foundation!
They all went out of their way to try and normalize Trump
I stopped watching CNN after their format changed
Conservatives have been acquiring most of the mainstream media lately
So did Fox, Newsmax and OAN. Many of these media outlets are owned by right wingers (yes, even those deemed left wing for not being right leaning enough) who have been pushing for regulations against propaganda be removed. They've been succeeding. It's made a huge difference in the amount of lies and nonsense that gets out, which buries what little facts manage to squeak through.
As am I. This includes Tommy & co who joined the mainstream media summer post debate hullabaloo & acted like a bunch of vultures in a feeding frenzy.
They all made it the issue of the moment, when they ignored Trumps lies & mental illness & pecked away at Joe Biden like a bunch of yapping hyenas.
@@cynthiacaimano6288 Boycott AT&T as well. They funded OAN.
I think most republicans only saw fox news and never watched any dem messages.
True, they kept saying they didn't know her policy. That's because Fox never showed her speaches and only gave them constant misinformation.
Several Dem leaders appeared on Fox and several PAC ads ran Dem ads on there as well.
It didn't break through.
That's true.
They also have taken over talk radio.
Yea but it’s worse than that. Trump voters relied on alt right media that NEVER criticized Trump but always criticized Kamala and Dems. Meanwhile, alt left media was critical of Kamala and not as loyal to the dem party.
Recounts is how we move forward!!!!!
100%.
But how do we count those voters who failed to cast their ballots due to bomb scares?
@virtualrealityassistance7416 I second the motion!
Don't blame Harris and the campaign. People had every means to vet both candidates with a simple Google search. Hate won over democracy and common sense. Harris had policies while Trump had concepts of a plan.
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Thank you.
Plus MAGAts cheating by challenging votes in ALL states.
Well if they keep hating us then we have to hate them back!
Exactly
Brian I’m full of admiration at the way you, Glenn Kerchener, the Balwalk and other committed souls pick themselves up and continue the amazing reporting that they do. Love from the UK!
And I forgot to mention the brilliant Midas touch team!!
.. we need them now more than ever; pretty much the only non-mainstream media alternative to faux news 🤔😅
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Stop saying fake news. It's obnoxious.
WE were all free to listen to research to switch the channel. 70 MILLION of US didn't even BOTHER TO VOTE.
It's not them, its US.
It was faux news, not fake, yet we know Fox News is fake and lies. Sheesh!!@iyamwhatiyam547
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It was ignorance of the people being lied to.
And they wouldn't listen! You'd be amazed at how many people just shouted over me because they always vote Republican. Well I hope they enjoy it!
That, plus the filthy rich who elected him to keep the gravy train running for them only.
Those ignorant folks ran to Joe Rogan and or Nick Fuentes and every other manosphere to emboldened their fear and hate.
The meatheads now have a seat at the table.
I can’t wait to say “I told you so!”
It was self made ignorance. The morons have NO excuse except that they are stupid.
In 2016, JD Vance said that "I go back and forth between thinking Trump is a cynical asshole like Nixon... or that he's America's Hitler".
ALL HAIL the Dear Leader!
@ Trump is North Korean 🇰🇵
He's a spineless politician who will say whatever he thinks will get him more votes or popularity in that moment. If there was a more lucrative opportunity that required bashing Trump again, he would take it.
Most of his former cabinet can confirm. Even magas close to him say that he is not suited.
@@user-wr4yl7tx3wgood. We need a strong leader 💪
Hate & ignorance won the election, but the fight for democracy & justice will go on!!! Thank you, BTC!!!💙🔥🔥
And the senate, the house and all swing states too? Seems unlikely but whatever you think.
True patriots should reconsider how to clean up the ignorance in their communities and work together to educate the citizens in civic duties and in basic socioeconomic matters. Last election has shown how uninformed and ignorant the citizens of the USA are…..
I think many of my fellow Americans don't truly understand how slow our government is and how long things take to see significant change. The Pandemic skewed that even more because when the red tape was hopped over everything got done quick (and it seems that also spawned it's own sect of the population). We have had decades of a degrading education system in this country and now we are seeing the fruits of that.
But the question we should ask is, why does it take so long to make that change happen? We can't just be okay with that and expect others to be okay with it either. Because it's not okay.
Definitely. Reason why we should fund it more rather than get rid of it completely. I hope my daughter still gets to go to preschool next year
Brian this guyhas no idea.
It's not about speed of government. How long does it take to break your arm? Seconds? How long does it take to heal? Weeks? Months? Maybe surgery? How long does it take to demolish a house? How long does it take to rebuild a house? This age of instant gratification is killing us. Trump promises easy and fast solution to complicated problem. We need to play that same game. Remember how Trump was going to have infrastructure week in 2 weeks? We need, on the left, to do that. Promise stuff and if it happens then it happens. Basically be a damn salesman.
The degradation of our education system has been purposeful on the part of the right.
The only way out of this is making education stronger in America. We started taking it for granted. Our ranking is embarrassing considering our status, and now we are starting to feel the consequences.
It would help if people could at least determine which party is FOR helping subsidize better education and which party is trying to censure history and civics and cutting help programs for children don't you think? But even that is too much to ask for as Republicans can now freely censure whatever they think The People don't need to know about.
As Americans we’ve taken a whole lot for granted. Our freedom for one and it’s on the line. Some of us don’t care enough or understand that we have the opportunity to vote for whom leads us. We must take that seriously. Which means doing your homework and researching the candidates and voting for those that hold US values. Voting is a privilege that we should not take for granted!
Amd Turmp is set to ruin Public Education.
The new administration is against education!
How about leaving the 2 party system, that divides We the People in 2 opposite poles, that have to fight each other on live or death. The party that lives gets all the power to bully the other half. How about proportional representation. Any party that can gain enough support to pass a treshold is on the ballot. The winning parties create a program and form a pack to govern, the others form the opposition. Negotiate, give and take, continuous discussions and compromise. Then We the People feels represented and it all calms down a bit. Just a thought from abroad.
I am tired of hearing this administration didn't do enough. This was completely about media control not about reality.
It’s still an issue of too many people making voting decisions based on ignorance. That’s one of the key things we need to address as a society.
Why do you think that they are trying to tear down the department of education when we live in a country where 52% reads at a sixth grade level which is what they need to maintain a certain level of ignorance about how our government actually functions. This is what allowance for the election that we had to go the way…
The problem is the definition of ignorance and who's ignorant to what. Arguably the left has for more ignorance in their voter base, that's why the top issues for them were abortion while the rest of the Country was immigration, crime and inflation. When Democrats have personal wants, the rest of the country takes a backseat.
Never going to happen.
Yes, they blame the incumbent administration for high gas and food prices when it's actually businesses that set those prices, not the government. And they have been exceptionally greedy this time around. While overall costs rose from 3 to about 8 percent, businesses raised their prices much more than that, generally 20 to 35% and record profits proves that was the motivating factor. (not record income, but record profits). And why did costs increase? Because of the worldwide response to covid, of which Donald Trump was a colossal failure. The US represents only about 4% of the world's population but we had about 25% of the cases. Somehow Trump doesn't get any blame.
@@everetttauscher8377 Not with ignorant Democrats who think anything they don't like is "anti-Democracy" not understanding that the entire premise of Democracy is sometimes you're the dog and sometimes you're the hydrant. You do however have a chance at being the dog.
What happened in this election that nobody wants to address is racism and misogyny. Nobody wants to be bold enough to speak about this issue the economy was a small part about it. It was a small part because when I see people saying they spent $2000 on fireworks and then complaining about the economy that just doesn't add up. This issue keeps getting swept under the rug you can't heal a wound if you don't heal the infection.
the average trump voter didn't vote for trump out of hate for women or hate for non-whites. that makes zero sense, especially considering who nearly won but lost the last two elections trump won and who won twice in a row just before trump's first win. you also clearly are willingly ignoring the special circumstances of this election, those being trumps massive control over popular media and the financial situations millions of americans are in.
absolutely. Misogyny and racism. but saying it's about "the economy" is more socially acceptable.
The U.S. is still racist and sexist. It kills me that the voters voted against their own interest.
All those things tend to be managed better where democracy is protected and supported and where laws are actually lived by and breakers are prosecuted honestly. If Democracy falls, so does the rest. It's important to prioritize. It wasn't swept under the rug so much as set on the back burner to defend Democracy so those things can be tackled properly once it's secure.
So true!
The big conversation needs to be about the massive voter suppression and the "ballot challenging" that disenfranchised so, so many.
The cost of eggs had nothing to do with the economy but with the bird flu and price gouging, and gas was low during the pandemic because people could not go to work so gas was not in demand.
Anther moron! Gas was cheaper before the pandemic!
Exactly and this is the kind of thing that should be pushed every day in every broadcast hour. People don't seem to understand how price adjustment works or who decides and why. There are several elements involved and greed is a pretty big element on it's own.
Why we are surprised, at this point, that reason and conscious vote wasn't what defeated Harris?
Trump created mass confusion and distrust in the existing system using whatever current event was convenient - socialism, illegal immigrants, inflation, loss of the American way, and then painted himself the hero who would fix it all just like that, all while weaponizing religion. The sad part is Trump is clueless about the economy and accomplished NOTHING in his first term to help the middle class. His ONLY real legislative victory was to cut taxes on the ultra wealthy.
common sense seems to evade many Americans
People are so stupid! They forgot about how they bitched, moaned and complained about how things were when Trump was in office, especially when COVID hit. I heard the complaints on a daily basis from my republican coworkers. Now they'll get a chance to remember how angry they were with Trump!
Yes and he was such a bad leader that he lost reelection and people danced in the streets!
Yes you are stupid! What did they complain about before COVID? Low gas prices, low inflation, a more secure border, no new wars?
@vvieites001 lol you guys are delusional
When Other Countries held Fireworks and Celebrations after Joe Biden was elected, it sent an unmistakable message around the World that They were thankful that the U.S. did not put Trump back into The Oval Office again! They knew all the signs of a Wanna-Be Dictator in the making who had to be stopped, unlike certain Americans who seem to have become 'Tone Deaf', especially since They now know of His 'Project 2025' Dictator Playbook!.
@@mikey2time484
Delusional???????
Explain!
I think the fact that you’re effectively allowed to ‘buy’ elections in the US by campaigning with so much money whereas in other ‘developed’ countries, it is effectively banned, speaks volumes about the issues with the US political system. Not to mention the issues with the Justice system, that’s a chat for a different time. 😅
Harris spent more than $1 billion on this election. If buying the election were the issue, she would have won.
I really like this format where you are in discussion with someone!
Level headed and informative analysis with just enough levity 😁
I like this new design as well but honestly it wouldn’t matter what Brian decides for a background because I’m here for the content he brings not just the background scenery. I think Brian looks great in a hoodie or a suit, he’s just very professional and intelligent and he absolutely knows his politics. His book is phenomenal and he is just very talented in bringing truth to power and his approach is very inviting. I would listen to him any platform schematic he chooses but yes I do like this look as well.
Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍽 early to everyone!! At least we’ll be able to afford dinner rolls and gravy and mashed potatoes this year.
When a candidate can literally say anything/promise the world without any plans, this is how it will be.
It is okay to not be around your family and/or to call them out. I don't agree with toxic positivity or complacency. When the issue is othering, and they voted against your right to exist, you don't owe them anything. In fact, an apology will never be enough. Blood is not thicker than chosen family. I respect the people who care about me for who I am, not despite it.
Having kids gives me perspective and my perspective is that we live in a nation of people that are as emotionally secure as a 14 year old. We’re having a national tantrum right now because they want to run away with the man that “gets” them. What they don’t understand, what 14-year-olds don’t yet understand with their limited view, is how this all ends.
Trump does “get” them. Like any good con man, he understands his marks.
Maybe, but even a 14 year old would get it if educated properly on cause and effect and logical thinking at younger ages. If they are taught research skills earlier and given room to utilize those skills in learning the things that interest them we'd be in a much better place. Instead we have yet more funding docked or diverted to vouture programs, subjects removed from elementary levels and book bannings. It's no wonder fewer people 'get it' with this sort of thing going on for literally decades now.
A greedy rich man who knows nothing about anything. A voting public of 14 year olds showing off will bring us down.
Wow! Excellent adult perspective! Thank you!!!
Agree - I’ve been saying American is acting like middle schoolers. Can’t wait until they move to high school.
It also exposed the ignorance and abject stupidity of a large portion of the electorate. Not to mention the laziness of voters who didn't bother.
As far as I know, the Democrats brand involves FREEDOM, JUSTICE, EQUALITY.
Socialist depsise freedom. Economic autonomy is freedom. The spontaneous order is freedom. The unique utility function is freedom. Statists the run the Democratic Party aim to destroy freedom for the good of the people in creation of a planned economy to an extent beyond smith boundaries. Democrats did not loose because they can’t BS the public good enough or make communism cool like gramsci suggests. Democrats lost because socialism is a death sentence to the economic question.
But the big tv networks fouled our knowledge by showing Kamala only campaining before black institutions
You forgot WARS.
I'll say what I've said repeatedly on posts like this:
I just hope we will even get to have elections as we've known them in 2026, 2028 and beyond. I don't have much faith.
It is over with. This was our last election. Elon talked about it on X.
@TheShipmans you guys were told this was the 'election to end all elections', right? Lol
@@jackwagner547 Yea, by Trump and many of those who support him in office now. Seriously, you people need to really start paying more attention to what he's doing and what the people he has been surrounding himself with are doing before it's too late. If he gets his way then it really is done.
@@afry6400Seriously! It amazes me how these people never seem to hear those things Trump says, but somehow hear him when he says he is "good for the economy".. which he isn't.
@christinaaa_xo really? Not 'good for the economy'.
I haven't considered such a possibility until your resolute statement, teeming with certainty.
Could you expound on your definitive claim?
For instance, what will be the long term economic downfalls of the tariffs he plans to put in place on Canada, Mexico, and China? Start by outlining what a tariffs is and how it actually affects international acquisitions.
We're so F'ed.
Why?
Because too many of us are too stupid and gullible, that's why.
You may be, but who cares
@@brianzembruski5485yeah like you, you know it's the billionaire donors that forces this anti Trump hate, he was a lively guy till he ran as a Republican I wonder why? 🤔
Yup as a black female I fear for my life every single day under Trump. I will not leave my house with out wearing a bullet proof vest once he is sworn in. The racist MAGATs are coming for anyone of color. My son and daughter wear one as well. Can you believe what America has come to.
I think the biggest issue is with messaging and a brand issue. JB tried to help the American people who are struggling but the GOP stopped him. We must message every time who voted no to a bill that will help the poor or middle class. Give the people someone to be mad at, the actual people who voted against helping them.
Instead, Joe rebuilt infrastructure across the US. Repubs voted no on everything, and then went home to brag about the new airport, etc. I saw that reported exactly once.
So agree Tommy. Exhausted by him and can not listen to every utterance he says or “Truths”. 💙. Happy Thanksgiving. 🦃🍁
There is an economic aftermath of a pandemic that was not explained or understood
I think many people wanted a reason and echo chamber to validate their grievance and didn’t want a solution. They wanted populism even though they may not have been struggling as bad as they said. It was just a way for them to cause disruption and think that is what causes positive change. They will find out and most of them are NOT watching these videos or podcasts, they are in their own echo chamber and the right may be listening and trying to use the content against democrats! Democrats still talking and planning to themselves and having these self/important people talk about what is so bad about the Democratic Party to again, not bring voters in!
I am 66 yo and think 45 is absolutely repulsive in every way. How can anyone think the GOP is trying to help the middle class? These people do not pay attention to how the GOP votes.
A lot of voters DO NOT understand how our government works, that it takes majority in House & Senate agreeing to pass a bill, and only then does it get to the president to sign. And repubs obstruct bills that would help average people. They only work for themselves and billionaires.
You have to also understand 107 days to run a campaign as opposed to two years that Trump had this is where the Democrats didn’t have the crap together. She had a great campaign, but 107 days was definitely not enough.
Oh bullshit. Trump has the IQ of a labrador, obvious from his first Presidency. He is a corrupt grifter out for every penny he can make for his businesses and his family, obvious from his last Presidency. He is an amoral adjudicated rapist and 34 count convicted felon, decided by a jury of his peers ..
40 of his 44 cabinet members clearly stated he was a threat to the country. A whole slew of economists were clear, his tariffs will cost each American 4,000 dollars a year and drive up inflation...
And still Americans chose the orange pus filled boil....
Time had nothing to do with it...!!!!
He pretty much campaigned for 4 years. His mouth never shut
Biden should NEVER have run for re-election.
I loved Harris! She ran a great campaign in a short period of time! Campaigns should be limited to three months vs. nearly two years.
biden should have stepped down about 2YEARS AGO or more, not at the last F ing minute and FFS that WASNT NOBLE of him it was a LAST DITCH EFFORT on his part and too little too late, so F you biden. i don’t capitalize names of people i don’t respect and i don’t respect you anymore. you had 1 BIG JOB GET RID OF THE MONSTER and you FAILED
Democrats need to flood the country with town hall meetings for the next four yrs. Invite everyone to these town halls. Talk about what will be happening to all of us. Give a voice to everyone and then listen. Then expose the truth to everyone. Debate is good and let’s all get the same information from trusted sites.
What do you think VP Harris was talking about, the very same issues that we are NOW seeing happening!!
Yes debate is good but the democrats only believe in censoring the other side of the argument instead of listening and offering counter information.
I've already started by emailing our sitting president and VP. Also I'm flooding EVERY SENATOR AND REPRESENTATIVE IN THE COUNTRY AND ILL BE DOING THAT FOR AS LONG AS I HAVE TO.
This grass roots neighborhood level outreach and support is absolutely crucial! It is not accidental that this devastating political outcome is in the aftermath of a pandemic where massive isolation ballooned online polarization and cocooned factions.
Like in the old days. Some things can still be of value if we will just try.
I think we’ve become an instant gratification society and the party that doesn’t make our life immediately better, is the problem. The fact is that, yes, inflation was hurting us all but we were on the road to recovery, and heading to success for everyone. But it just wasn’t happening fast enough for the “I want it now” mindset.
I also think that the acceptance of public hatefulness had a negative effect. The people who like that kind of leadership is not interested in public success, they’re interested in reality tv and TikTok snippets. Real economic hardship may change it but who knows. Maybe we are too far down the rabbit hole for the US to ever change.
I think we've become a society that doesn't know anything about anything. The crucial Francis Scott Key Bridge that handles $2 M commerce per day was knocked out of commission. Joe Biden had it rebuilt and up and running in 2 months. No coverage.
Brian, YOU have the most solid information- (With all due respect-I disagree with some of what your guest says-) You are great to be open for suggestions- 😊
3:40 I personally do not want octogenarians in ANY public office.
Enough with the old white men in power controlling our government
At 78, I agree with you.
just listened to Ken Harbaugh interview with Olga Lautman who is knowledgeable about the Russian decade-long influence operation in America.
There is so much more than Dems v Repubs going on here. Bryan the "what went wrong" conversation needs to be expanded.
You are correct. My late husband was of the same experience as Harbaugh.
Because Trump uses “Depends” adult diapers, he has no need to use a bathroom break.🤔
😂😂😂😂
In the Joe Rogan show "Trump didnt use the Rest room for 3 hours" ---HE WEARS DIAPERS, duh.
So does every high placed person during official ceremonies, recorded by cameras.
I guess Donald found out that it was practical for all occasions, like watching tv.
Has since the Apprentice.
It's amazing how many people know nothing about politics and policies . A person I know actually said, "I have other issues to deal with in life, politics just isn't important to me".
The only comment I have is that I do understand how people could vote for such a clown and they did knowing how crazy he is, makes no sense at all
Could we have a review of the voting laws that were changed by the Republican MAGA lawyers instead of blaming Democratic leaders?
Yeah the Republican lawmakers were definitely up to some shenanigans.
Yeah they're definitely up to some shenanigans
They
I love that you guys are continuing with the "every man" look, both you and your guests. I truly believe that will make your very important messages more approachable to new viewers that they might give you an ear, a chance, rather than scrolling on.
Trump treats being president like a producer for a really bad reality TV show. Those who voted for Trump probably saw him like the people they see when they watch reality TV. Therefore, Trump was a familiar vibe, and they trusted that vibe without doing the work to actually understand what it truly meant and the ramifications of their vote.
Unfortunately many people have been deluded into thinking just because it is called "reality TV" it is real.
I blame reality tv as well. Makes people think chaos and anger are normal. And when there isn't any, they create some
Maybe in 2016. No excuse in 2024.
They seem also to understand nothing about how gov't works, so they have no clue as to how corrupt he actually is. They think you can batter democracy and nothing will change.
I'm sorry but, this moratorium is fairly (or unfairly) ridiculous especially if the trail of interference, which seems pretty likely to have occured, is brought into the light of the public arena. It wouldn't have mattered who was run on the left with a more than stacked deck against them from jump. Also, if people of color really voted against themselves thinking the T-bagger wouldn't deport them if they voted for him is not only shortsided but truly points to how little they know about this clown Inc shyte show. Frankly, if that is so, they need to go because we have enough poorly educated and folks ignorant in the functions of the levers of government and how they are supposed to operate amongst our electorate. We don't need to pile on more. Just really sick of the cult of personality who has no interest in this country, just that they must be continually entertained because they have the attention span of a goldfish! Apologies to the goldfish. ✌️🌷😊💙💯
Well said, I share your frustration. Keep fighting.
Here in Europe we experienced one country that proved able to interfere in election results abroad, once the votes are digitilized.
We need more debates, mandated by law, and streamed on every platform available now and in the future. This way, everyone will have the opportunity to see both candidates in action. No matter which side you're on, algorithms often keep you in a bubble, preventing you from seeing the other candidate's perspective.
I like what this guest is saying about getting out of comfortable political spaces to reach voters but I'll add that Dems also need to prioritize people's voices over corporations.
Are you kidding? Republicans are the Big Business, Big Money party and always have been. People voted ignorantly for Trump against their own good.
I’ll also add that Pod Save America bros are in the bag of corporate democrats and the establishment. They are for appealing to those dollars and only want to be empathetic when they realize their money is under threat and now they know how to be like regular citizens! Give me a break. They give people reasons to hate on democrats and make democrats have to dance and beg, while republicans and far left just keep building communities to shit on democrats rather than educate on who is the better candidate and the difference between the candidate and the political parties platform! They blend the candidate with the party and the republicans have learned that the candidate and party are not the same thing, so saying Republicans doesn’t mean Donald Trump to many, it just means a connection to their value (of hate).
Why is the story regarding bullet ballot percentages in the swing states not being covered?
Thank you
Great questions. Thank you Brian.
3 words, Medicare for all. I'm not voting for anyone who isn't fighting for Americans to have the same Healthcare as every other industrial nation.
3 words, Not a chance! You can’t get your policy if you can’t win elections and have policies that allow you to get there. Either you carefully think through how you educate and engage with people around you to get to your goal, or you admit your goal is only to find problems and build community with those that fold their arms in protest because progress is not go enough and suffering needs to occur so true progress can be…destroyed and have to restart….stop the litmus test and grievances. Now innocent people will be kicked off their current healthcare all for the sake of people holding the country hostage because they didn’t get every last person the access to Medicare…pointless sentiment with life or death consequences: thank you!
Exactly & maybe consider UBI. These are things that can affect immediate change.
Yep. Americans pay ~30 cents of every tax dollar to healthcare and still risk losing everything if they break an arm. It's a disgrace how "the greatest nation on earth" can't figure out universal healthcare while nearly every other country has. All because "those people" might get some help for once.
@algernopkrieger138 I concur. Living here with multiple health issues has only made them worse. I'm starting to feel desperate to get a better standard of Healthcare that I pay into. It's all about profits at someone else's expense here in the states, instead of healing the person so they can contribute to their community and society. They keep you healthy enough to stay alive and continue charging your insurance at a premium.
How do you raise the money to support such a system? Especially when the national debt is 30 tril and still growing.
trump is the antithesis of being American.
Yet another reason he and his supporters should be shipped to Putin's front line ...
Agree he is anti Democracy 💙🇺🇸
🚨Thank you for sharing this important information. 🚨
Medicare for all and increased minimum wage would probably put any Democratic nominee over the top at this point. They’re not radical ideas and they are things people see day to day that make an impact in their lives.
Bernie already wants that yet the Democratic party rejects him
@@Greenadine0 Bernie lost the primary because the corporate media was constantly being biased against him and favored Hillary. Bernie was infinity times better than Hillary though.
@@Greenadine0 Bernie is way too far left.
I wonder if Heaven is to far Left?
@@timradde4328 But going to the right will be the answer. That's absurd. The stuff I have been seeing, and as a working class voter myself, is that voters want to have the government actually work for them. Social issues aside, people want to be able to work and have stability and not dread the day they get sick and end up bankrupt because we are humans and shit happens.
Part of the problem got named: "It seemed cool to support Trump...young athletes doing the Trump dance."
Lots of factors, but that one makes me ill.
You people are so pathetic! Harris stunk!
We deserve a recount - a hand recount.
But the cost of gas was high globally. Pretty insular thinking to reflexively blame it on the current administration
The price of gasoline is based on the price of a barrel of Crude Oil, that is set-up INTERNATIONALLY!
Americans have no idea how high prices are outside of the US. Even in places where the exchange rate is favorable to the US dollar, prices are still as high or higher than what we experience in the US. Geographic position has a lot to do with the economics of that particular location, and island nations or nations that are isolated and harder to access have much more high priced goods.
To the rest of the world, Americans continue to be 14 year olds all their life. Democracy will always be here, leaders get all the credit or all the blame. FAFO.
@@toomuchstuff4828A lot of Americans have no idea there is an outside of the U.S.🇨🇦
When you’re wearing a diaper, you do not need to use the bathroom
Since Apprentice days.
Remember youre not fighting the republican party, youre fighting billionairea and evert authoritarian government.
The republican party now definitely is the party of the wealthy
I don't hear pundits or anyone else talking about misogyny and sexism in US voting choices... needs to be discussed... seems a major issue in why Kamala lost... at 1.5% gap in the vote the sexism clearly had an impact... face into it... talk about it...
If Kamala as a woman legally does not have the power to control EVEN her own body in this country, why do we think people would elect her and give her the power to have control over the entire nation?
They lost because the talked too much about that stuff. No one is buying the racism and Hitler messaging. Wake up and move on.
I agree with you and I’m cynical because the voters most committed subconsciously to the ‘dominant male’ will most likely not be influenced by discussions.😞
@@timothynugent782 msnbc is still running with the misogyny and sexism messaging. Tune in there for any doubling down you would like to entertain.
Some kind of weekly update on congress that is “TikTok friendly” to inform people of the laws and what is happening could help. Quick & flashy.
YES Good idea.
Excellent idea. Meet them where they are.
I'm done celebrating with my family after this election. No eating with fascists.
Bummer, I was so looking forward to coming over for Thanksgiving😮😮
Trump doesn't need bathroom breaks because he wears a diaper!
It is sad that there are people (Republicans) who voted for him no matter what. My father and grandparents refused to vote for a Democrat no matter what. Even if they didnt agree with what the orange clown said they just voted Republican!!!
There are millions of people who vote this way. They are under the uneducated assumption that the Republicans are the party for financial intelligence. Since WWII, the Democratic party does better on the economy overall. Republicans mess it up & the Democrats clean it up. I don't know why people think that things can be fixed overnight.
They have permission from their own community to dislike democrats rather than listen to the issue. They do not believe democrats or anyone affiliated with the Democratic Party because republicans and anyone opposed to a democrat will hang on to the many told negative qualities of a Democratic candidate and they assume the candidate and the party have the same platform
This was the result of cheating. Stop pouting and pointing fingers and start demanding a recount.
Thank you, agree 100%.
Stop the steal!
When the outcome defied logic, it's not a result by the logic.
Well said
Emotional. Big Love for Trump. Baffling.
Why we didn't do counter commercials that aired DIRECTLY AFTER theirs at every corner of the media, i will never know......
like the super bowl commercial, why didn't we have one that aired the second after debunking theirs......
Especially considering those policies were in place during his administration. People do not have the right to force people to accept their point of view. Mind your own business!!! Racist, bigotry, misogynistic and religious beliefs. It's quite pathetic. I hope that they feel like big boys and girls now that they have encouraged the destruction of the "American dream."
Thank you Brian
Thank you Brian again
In twenty twenty , how many times did they recount in arizona four or five
Warning: Maybe this was a test of humanity. 😢😮
And humanity failed. Horrifically.
This was a test of Americans inside their borders.
Yelp we lost….
Humanity F-
no wonder they want to get rid of Education
One of the biggest takeaways from the 2024 election is that many Americans lack critical thinking skills when it comes to understanding how the economy works. Let’s break this down:
The Economy Doesn’t Change Overnight
The effects of a president’s policies on the economy often take 2 to 4 years-or longer-to fully kick in. Immediate impacts, like tariffs or crashes, are exceptions.
Here’s what led us to the current situation:
1. Trump’s Policies and Their Delayed Impact:
• 2017 Tax Cuts: Gave short-term benefits to corporations and the wealthy but ballooned the national deficit, worsening inflation down the road.
• Deregulation: Reduced protections in critical areas like finance and the environment, making the economy less stable.
• Tariffs (2018): Increased prices on imported goods, disrupting global supply chains and contributing to record inflation.
• Pandemic Mismanagement: Lack of planning for COVID-19 amplified supply chain issues, leading to product shortages and higher prices.
2. The Biden Administration’s Response:
• Recovery Efforts: Stabilized the economy after inheriting Trump’s mess, though progress has been slower than Americans hoped.
• Missed Opportunities: Biden hasn’t removed Trump’s tariffs, which continue to hurt consumers.
• Spending Abroad: Billions sent to Ukraine and Israel have sparked criticism, as many feel those funds could address domestic issues like infrastructure, housing, and healthcare.
The Impact of Social Policies on the Economy
State-level abortion bans are also contributing to economic challenges:
• Declining Birth Rates: Americans are choosing not to have children, or they’re opting for vasectomies and tubal ligations to avoid the risks of pregnancy.
• Talent Migration: Restrictive states may lose workers as people relocate to areas with better healthcare access and reproductive rights.
• Healthcare Costs: Forced births increase financial strain on families and healthcare systems.
What Americans Need to Understand
The record inflation and economic strain we’re experiencing now are direct results of Trump-era policies. However, Biden’s administration is not blameless-missed opportunities to reverse harmful measures and prioritize domestic spending have slowed recovery.
This isn’t about partisan blame; it’s about understanding how policy works:
• Economic decisions take years to show results.
• Leadership today is still dealing with the aftermath of decisions made years ago.
• Social policies-like abortion restrictions-affect labor markets, population growth, and healthcare costs, further influencing the economy.
The Takeaway
If we want real solutions, we need critical thinking and better economic education. The economy is complex, and it takes more than blaming current leadership to fix systemic problems.
Less than 1% of our budget goes overseas. It' s not benevolence, it's defense. Do you want our enemies attacking us on our shores?
Your entitled to your opinion but some of your points are really off. The tariffs did not cause a supply chain problem. The supply chain problem came for the "supply shock" that came with covid. It's false that covid did not properly "prepare" for covid. Covid was a once in a lifetime event that no president in the history of our country could have "prepped" for. No matter if Obama, Clinton or Reagan were in that seat, nothing would have stopped the "supply shock", 22 million lost jobs, negative GDP, or the $3.7 trillion in debt from the two bills that were passed in order to save the country from collapse. But boy, the left loves to use the destruction covid did to the economy to skew Trump numbers. The most the tariffs did was create a minor trade war in 2018 im which our farmers took losses, but Trump was able to bail them out in full. And yes Biden kept almost all of Trumps tariffs, i wonder why? Maybe because they work? Biden even added a 100% tariff on Chinese manufactured cars such as the Tesla Model S and Model Y. Also tariffs target manufactured goods like ev batteries, solar panels, appliances, and clothing, to name a few. Not raw goods such as meats, fruits, vagatables, and other grocery items. Inflation was not an issue under Trump as you stated. Prior to covid and into their 4th years Trump only had a cumulative inflation of only 6.3% compared to bidens 17%. Net new jobs 6.8 million Trump Biden 5.5 million. Gdp 2.7% average Trump, Biden 2.2%. National deficit, $4.8 trillion Trump, $7 trillion Biden. Paychecks under Trump were outpacing inflation by almsot 10%. Trump brought the US to be the top oil producing county in the world since 1991, which bled into Bidens administration. Both had almost identical stock market performances. Now that more and more economist are looking at the cause for the high inflation and price gouging went through the roof with the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act. Too much money was pumped into the economy while we still had not recovered fully from the supply shock of covid. These facts can all be fact checked with the US Budget committee btw. I can keep going but i think i made my point.
The only thing they can do is find a bigger,nastier more entertaining candidate! I suspect Tim Walz might actually have appealed to some younger voters.
He did, but the media didn't like to cover Harris/Walz. Too serious.
We co-exist with Donny by contacting our Senators and telling them to do things like speaking with President Biden about signing an Executive order to do background checks on Trump future Cabinet nominees. We watch Donny like a war hawk and think way a head of this fool.
Brian you are so articulate in your facts. I love watching your podcasts. Continue sharing your knowledge. It keeps all of us informed. Thank you. 💙🥳
Diapers. He can babble for 3 hours and piss freely because of diapers. What a guy. Great time management skills. 😂
But Joe Biden has a stutter that he has overcome, and apparently that's much worse than being too old to lead as trump is.
What if, in public spaces, especially in red states, we displayed the price trends for key consumer goods over the next four years? For example:
• Diesel price per gallon
• Big Mac
• Coca-Cola
• A loaf of bread
• Mortgage interest rates
I’m confident that in four years, the Democrats would secure the presidency, and both chambers of Congress would be under Democratic control.
Don't forget eggs...people voted on the high price of eggs. 🍳
Trump was probably pissing his diaper the whole time, no need for a restroom 😂
Internet is the problem.. I believe the net is being manipulated and racism is becoming acceptable by people who used to scribble secretly on bathroom walls...
Truth
I am so sick and tired of Trump’s Fuckery
@@gloriaperez9955 go home to mummy
Cope
We can point fingers every way we can, but intervention from over seas is the main factor we are here.
Agree 100%.
By both. Musk and the Russians🇨🇦
The Democrats didn't do anything wrong. WHAT happened must happen. SOMETIMES A LOSS IS A BLESSING IN DISGUISE. This will show the world how truely THE KING IS NAKED
We've noticed his nudity for so, so long--how come THEY haven't noticed years ago that he wears no clothes !
Yak ! Donald naked. Please don't.
Tell that to the ppl whose lives will be decimated by this psychopath and his all the rest of the dictators. Climate change anyone?????? No? the survival of our species not that big of a deal i guess.
No, millions of disabled, low income and elderly people dying without social security and healthcare, is *NOT* a blessing. William, your privilege is showing and it’s so gross
@@WinterWitch01 Elon Musk talks about "temporary" pain from cutting SS/ SSDI will cause people who are already struggling, to become homeless and die. Maybe he means they will all die, so it's temporary. The hardworking people and families who are living paycheck-to-paycheck will also lose their homes and be stuck below the poverty level.-that won't be temporary either.
It’s a result of the moral environment.
I’ve given up on love and compassion because it’s proven ineffective and useless perhaps we should think differently.
@ I’ve recently felt the same way. But we can’t give up. Never! Sometimes bad wins. But a lot of ppl who voted for trump are gonna get a reality check soon.
And mysogeny! Mysogeny is pretty huge with respect to the American presidency! I think it runs as a significant band across every demographic group.
From Professor Christopher Robichaud, Senior Lecturer in Ethics and Public Policy, Harvard: "Everyone in the days and weeks ahead will use this loss as an opportunity to seek validation for their own hobby horse complaint. Harris lost because she campaigned with Liz Cheney. Harris lost because she didn't embrace Gaza. Harris lost because she didn't choose Shapiro. Harris lost because she wasn't progressive enough (possibly my favorite one).
Take a good hard look at the map, my friends. Trump has won the popular vote. Trump ran the table. Explaining that with your hobby horse issue isn't going to cut it, tempting and consoling as it may be. The problem isn't the electoral college. The problem isn't that we didn't have a full primary. The problem isn't Harris. The problem isn't that Dems didn't have the right message. The problem isn't even inflation or the border. The problem is so much worse than any of those things. Those are all technical problems, with straightforward expertise fixes. If only it were so! No, our problem is not technical. It's very much adaptive. A party that embraced the Big Lie, supported an insurrection, and has been selling conspiracy-addled madness for years was widely and enthusiastically embraced. Voter turnout was profound! People didn't sit this out.
Simply put, the problem--as some of you have rightly posted--is cultural. America, culturally, has completely abandoned a politics of decency and respect and has embraced instead a politics of resentment, revenge, false nostalgia, and bullying. And if you look at the demographics, you also won't be able to comfort yourself that it's just a white thing, or a working class thing, or an education thing. It's multi-class, multi-gender, multi-educational and multi-racial. That's what winning the popular vote means. That's what running the table amounts to.
A culture that has descended to this level of debasement is not easily fixed. In fact it may not ever be fixed. The timeline for changing something like this is decades--at best--not two-to-four year election cycles. You can extend that in this case, because with the GOP likely controlling all branches of federal government and the courts, they will ensure that mechanisms are in place to keep them in power long after their popularity has waned. You can count on that.
The GOP evolved into a party of rage, lies, and revenge--and it correctly diagnosed that there was and is a large appetite for that. That's what the country wants. At least, enough of the country wants it to ensure broad appeal and widespread electoral success. The old GOP will never return, and the Dems have nothing to say to American culture at the moment. Nothing. They've been speaking to a country that's gone, like dust in the wind.
And that's my final thought, which my posts last night alluded to. The America I knew and loved is gone. This new America--nah, I won't even bother. I will say that cultural change is less likely to occur in politics, or in the academy. You're not going to get people to see how vulgar they've become through a clever argument or a nice campaign speech, that's for sure.
This would be time for the arts, broadly understood, to step in. The arts can change hearts and minds. Too bad the arts have been systematically dismantled in education in this country, and on the other end, the tech industry's assault on the arts through AI is sure to hollow out any good-faith efforts that might emerge.
And for the rest of the world, America's rightward lurch is, I'm afraid, bad news for you too. I know you know this. Because it's not isolated, is it? It's just at the moment the most prominent example of a burgeoning trend. And this will embolden others in other countries, to be sure. We need not speculate what happens when countries become mired in lies, embrace resentment, and savor bullying. We know exactly what happens. Bloody conflict and global destabilization.
The first quarter of the 21st century will therefore in hindsight be viewed as the seed-planting stage for the absolute shit show that's about to unfold globally over the next two and a half decades. Count on it. Adopt whatever coping and endurance strategies you have available. You're going to need it. I think that's all I've left to say"
I appreciate you sharing this from Professor Christopher Robichaud.
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Nations and societies have lifespans. The US may be coming to the end of ours.
@@annakingry9157 exactly. Empires rise and empires fall.
So true. And so depressing.
Crazy how everything is getting dismissed. All Mexicans who voted for him who are now madd cause you know he’s going to take family back to Mexico. That’s what you voted for.
Same with poor people. Taking away benefits won't help them.
Ignorant comment. Im 1st gen mexican and i can tell you that my family, aunts counsins etc and whoever busted their tails to become citizens could care less if someone is deported, especially if they are criminals. We also have enough common sense to know that there is always a risk of getting deported if you do not have your paperwork on point. So no we arent regreting it. Thats just some made up nonsese from the left to try and vote shame us. Im from California and last yeartheyy passed a law that we have to pay for illegal immigrants medicate costs and this year another law giving more tenant protection and proposed a new program to give illegals the change to get up $150k so they can buy a house when we dont even have that opporunity as legal citizens. Luckily Newsome grew some balls to block the down payment bill. But no i havent talked to absolutely anyone who regrets their vote, if they voted for Trump.
@ardentynekent2099 You give Her and Trudeau, too much credit. At the end of the day, they will do what Trump asks them to do, just like he did with ALMO.
I see you putting in work Brian. Hell yeahhhh
You don't have to go to the restroom when you wear a diaper like that astronaut
Since the days of the Apprentice. Adderal and cocaine.
Dems offered $6,000 first year of baby’s birth but parents need a living wage first the rest of the years- negotiating price of 10 medications when people need universal health care, etc etc
I forgot about that tax incentive she was proposing to give to growing families, in addition to the first-time home buyers assistance and the small business owner tax incentive! Sounds like she had a variety of proposals to really impact a wide swath of Americans with these plans, not just "concepts" of plans from the other side, and the outright lies and denial about what they are REALLY planning for all of us.
Yes. The living wage issue and universal healthcare both have been labeled as socialism, which fuels the fire of the Republican current brand. Big money, dark money, and corporations are effectively the ‘Fourth Branch of Government’.😞
And republicans obstruct those things. It takes majority in House and Senate to get bills passed.
Trumps policy offers the same credit up to when the kids hit 18.
Haha you lose
Y'all are brilliant!
You know, I appreciate both of you and I love watching your content. However, I am going to say this and I don’t care who hears. The reason Kamala lost has nothing to do with the economy, the dems message, etc, etc, etc…..the reason she lost is because they didn’t want a Black, Asian Woman in office. Let’s be real and honest. Yes we can talk to more people and get the messages across. She laid out her policies and plans clearly. They didn’t want to hear it, all they saw is a Black, Asian woman and that was enough. Come on, be real. I am not saying that all you are saying is wrong and that Dems don’t need to be improved and all that. But let’s call it for real the real reason she was not elected. And money….. can’t forget that! Just my two cents, no one has to agree or whatever, this is just my thoughts. 😐
100% misogyny and racism from the masses.
SHE WOUKLD HAVE BEEN GREAT!
I absolutely agree with you. Now, the voters that don't want to own up to that EVER are going to suffer along with the rest of the country that voted for her.
@Angel09-n3u lol your delusional both of you are. She lost bc she is unqualified and a 304
Kamela lost because the people saw through herNot because she is black,We don’t care if you are black yellow pink or a woman !Just honest she was not !Perhaps do a little research
Let's stay in the moment. Is there a reason the White House is silent? Where do I go as a citizen to get real time government updates that will give me a small measure of hope for a future not filled with violence and worsening poverty? Where is the White House? A voice of reason. This is a crisis.
Joe's working overtime. He has always been a worker, not a braggart.
It is am impending crisis that the current administration can't undue. That's the reason.
@@annakingry9157 So if you're not a good worker, you're a braggart...nonsensical.
Great interview, @BTC, your work is phenomenal!
A lot of this goes back to Marketing 101 last day of class decades ago when on the last day in the last few minutes of class our instructor told us: "If you got nothing out of this class all semester just remember this: when marketing products and services to the general public always keep in mind that they are stupid and lazy by nature". Now add in today's social media tied with so many folks having the memory and attention span of a fly along with instant gratification and then so many not getting all the facts/the whole story and then assuming many things - hence the MAGA group. Mix in someone like the old stinky narcisstic Orange Grand Nagus who has zero difficulty exaggerating & lying as a common part of anything that comes out of his mouth.
So even if the Orange Grand Nagus plunges us into a depression in the next few years - 4 years after that it will be hailed the best years/glory years as folks today have extreme difficulties seperating the real world from their imaginairy world....🤔🤨
The bottom line is her policies were better than his concepts and the "Big" lie about p25. They were telling their family and friends that it had nothing to do with him. When will people start to really think for themselves? They chose her policies over his in a blind survey. What really gives for this current debacle?
" Im still crying and it really hurts, " Voted I am a true blue Democrat and would vote for Harris, Waltz again!!!! " 🤕 😢 Jan 6th will coming up and after Jan the 6th he, will be sworn in again he started and motivated on Capitol Hill!!!! 😢
Her policy was to call him Hitler and racist. No one bought it. Obviously lol
TV brain, including the media's bias for whomever gives them the most bizarre headlines.
It was the culture wars that keeps people clinging to him. No one in my area even NOTICED when gas prices went done although they YELLED when they went up.