McConnell: No Senate Republicans will back Biden on $4T (msn.com)

[Oneiric1975]

Good. Hopefully they will continue to do so. Spending is out of control.

Even when it goes to investing in our bridges and roads some of which are actually in such need of repair they are a danger to drive across?

 

[Oneiric1975]

Were you okay with them?

The deficits run up in the past 4 years were mainly to fund tax breaks to the ultrawealthy. Maybe they can help us out by ponying up some of their newfound money to make our bridges safe!

 

[Oneiric1975]

When he was relevant, Donald promised a massive investment in American infrastructure -- a promise he eventually bailed on. Biden is simply doing it right.

No, Trump saw that Americans love "rollin' the dice" whenever we drive across a river or canyon. We like the thrill of thinking we might die just driving to the store!

DJT knew America needed MORE CASINO ACTION.

 

[TLK Valentine]

No, Trump saw that Americans love "rollin' the dice" whenever we drive across a river or canyon. We like the thrill of thinking we might die just driving to the store!

DJT knew America needed MORE CASINO ACTION.

Too bad Donald proved to be a failure at casino action...

 

[Albion]

Even when it goes to investing in our bridges and roads some of which are actually in such need of repair they are a danger to drive across?

Less than 10% of the money authorized by the proposed legislation is dedicated to fixing roads and bridges.

 

[Oneiric1975]

Less than 10% of the money authorized by the proposed legislation is dedicated to fixing roads and bridges.

Thanks for missing the larger point.

 

[TLK Valentine]

Less than 10% of the money authorized by the proposed legislation is dedicated to fixing roads and bridges.

10% of $4T is still $400B. Beat that offer.

 

[Albion]

Thanks for missing the larger point.

There is no way that my comment missed the point of the post to which I chose to reply (see below).

Even when it goes to investing in our bridges and roads some of which are actually in such need of repair they are a danger to drive across?

 

[Oneiric1975]

There is no way that my comment missed the point of the post to which I chose to reply (see below).

Sure. Whatever.

 

[Hammster]

I think so.

But if I'm selling a house for $400,000, and your best counter offer is only $60,000, we're not going to do business.

But if you house is only worth $60000, and you still want 400k, then it will be easy to blame me for the sale not going through.

 

[Hammster]

How is it you think the money is "for political patronage"? It's not. It's investment. You have to spend money to make money.

It amazes me that you believe this, and that the bill won’t be laden with pork.

 

[Oneiric1975]

But if you house is only worth $60000, and you still want 400k, then it will be easy to blame me for the sale not going through.

Perhaps I am a romantic but I think America is worth significant investment. SIGNIFICANT.

 

[Hammster]

I think you need a refresher on what the word compromise means.

noun: compromise; plural noun: compromises
1. an agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.

If the Democrats want $4t and the Republicans want $600b then how exactly is $600b a compromise?

If the Dems don’t offer a counter to that, then we will know for sure that no compromise was ever in sight.

 

[Hammster]

Even when it goes to investing in our bridges and roads some of which are actually in such need of repair they are a danger to drive across?

Which ones? I’d really like to know since I’m a trucker who crosses bridges all over the country.

 

[Hammster]

The deficits run up in the past 4 years were mainly to fund tax breaks to the ultrawealthy. Maybe they can help us out by ponying up some of their newfound money to make our bridges safe!

Are some deficits better than others?

 

[Oneiric1975]

Which ones? I’d really like to know since I’m a trucker who crosses bridges all over the country.

My sincerest best wishes for you as you navigate our roads. I don't know where the list is, but it's kinda scary.

According to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), more than one-third, or 220,000, of the nation’s 618,000 bridges need structural repair, rehabilitation work, or replacement, according to the ARTBA's seventh annual analysis of the latest U.S. DOT’s National Bridge Inventory (NBI) database.

4 out of 10 U.S. bridges need to be replaced or repaired, including 1 in 3 bridges of the 17,643 Interstate highway bridges.

The number of structurally deficient bridges in the US in 2021, if placed end-to-end, would stretch 1,080 miles – the distance between Las Vegas, NV and Seattle, VA.

SOURCE:
Overview of US Infrastructure: Structurally Deficient Bridges.

 

[Hammster]

Perhaps I am a romantic but I think America is worth significant investment. SIGNIFICANT.

And....you missed the point.

 

[Oneiric1975]

Are some deficits better than others?

Investment in America is a better pay-back than investing in the ultrawealthy.

 

[Hammster]

My sincerest best wishes for you as you navigate our roads. I don't know where the list is, but it's kinda scary.


SOURCE:
Overview of US Infrastructure: Structurally Deficient Bridges.

I’ll will tell you this. There’s not hardly a day that goes by that I don’t go through some sort of construction zone where a bridge is being repaired or replaced.

 

[Hammster]

Investment in America is a better pay-back than investing in the ultrawealthy.

So is that a yes?