Donald Trump will propose a $54 Billion increase for Military (legal, drug, healthcare)

[fordtrucks]

Eliminate the EPA entirely so that pollution can skyrocket and thats still just $8 billion of the $54 billion for the free stuff to the military.

The problem with the EPA its become a huge power hungry beaucracy thats doing more harm than good.

[Wintergirl80]

Originally Posted by PCALMike

Such a big increase in free stuff for the military industrial complex cant simply be funded by gutting EPA/enforcement which would mean more poisoning of the air and waterways.

Eliminate the EPA entirely so that pollution can skyrocket and thats still just $8 billion of the $54 billion for the free stuff to the military.

Obviously we don't want more pollution or contaminated water. This administration sounds like they are going to cut a lot of domestic programs. I wonder who is behind this Trump or Bannon?

[Rakin]

After 8 years of Obama running 2 wars, invading several countries our equipment is shot to hell.

We've go to spend money just to stay in fighting strength. Obama neglected this with NO budget.

[cmptrwlt]

That seems like money worth spending

2016 Fact Sheet (for 2015)
SIPRI Military Expenditure Database

1. United States - $596.0 billion
2. China - $215.0 billion
3. Saudi Arabia - $87.2 billion
4. Russia - $66.4 billion
5. United Kingdom - $55.5 billion

[cmptrwlt]

Originally Posted by Rakin

After 8 years of Obama running 2 wars, invading several countries our equipment is shot to hell.

We've go to spend money just to stay in fighting strength. Obama neglected this with NO budget.

I guess you forgot about the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan and Iraq. Obama was known for his drone strikes, and they are inexpensive compared to ground invasions.

[evilcart]

Originally Posted by fordtrucks

The problem with the EPA its become a huge power hungry beaucracy thats doing more harm than good.

anything to back that up?


EPA is not doing anything much more now than it did under bush and you guys had little to no problems with it then.

In fact there was no real crying from the rightwing until the uber wealthy were told that burning coal for power would need to be cleaner. then and only then did the right start to really hate the EPA.


YOU don't hate the EPA, it protects your family, your friends your future. But you were told to hate it. you were told "it is out of control" "it is too big" "too many regs" ...


But up until then most MOST MOST GOP members supported a strong EPA.


Why have you all suddenly decided you don't love America and don't love your kids and don't love wildlife?

What happened... gop trying to sell off millions of acres of public lands and wants to dump waste directly into rivers....

[McGowdog]

Originally Posted by Wintergirl80

Donald Trump will propose raising our Defense spending by $54 billion dollars, with MAJOR cuts to domestic programs and foreign aid.

With? No.

These major cuts are to offset the cost.

I feel great about it.

The EPA, IRS, etc. Needs to be downsized severely, audited, and sued, and prosecuted.

[Mircea]

Originally Posted by Wintergirl80

Donald Trump will propose raising our Defense spending by $54 billion dollars, with MAJOR cuts to domestic programs and foreign aid.

They are not releasing what programs will be cut but hinting at EPA being one of the programs.

Here's 79 Welfare Programs that cost $1.3+TRILLION. Choose which ones you want cut:

Healthcare:
Family Planning
Consolidated Health Centers
Transitional Cash and Medical Services for Refugees
State Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Voluntary Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit—Low-Income Subsidy
Medicaid
Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program
Breast/Cervical Cancer Early Detection
Maternal and Child Health Block Grant

Income Redistribution Programs:
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) (cash aid)
Supplemental Security Income
Additional Child Tax Credit
Earned Income Tax Credit (refundable component)

"Nutrition" Programs:
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
School Breakfast Program (free/reduced price components)
National School Lunch Program (free/reduced price components)
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Child and Adult Care Food Program (lower income components)
Summer Food Service Program
Commodity Supplemental
Food Program Nutrition Assistance for Puerto Rico
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
Nutrition Program for the Elderly

"Education" Programs:
Adult Basic Education Grants to States
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
Education for the Disadvantaged—Grants to Local Educational Agencies (Title I-A)
Title I Migrant Education Program
Higher Education—Institutional Aid and Developing Institutions
Federal Work-Study
Federal TRIO Programs
Federal Pell Grants
Education for Homeless Children and Youth
21st Century Community Learning Centers
Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR-UP)
Reading First and Early Reading First
Rural Education Achievement Program
Mathematics and Science Partnerships
Child Care and Development Fund
Head Start HHS
Developmental Disabilities Support and Advocacy Grants
Improving Teacher Quality State Grants
Academic Competitiveness and Smart Grant Program

"Housing" programs:
Single-Family Rural Housing Loans
Rural Rental Assistance Program
Supportive Housing for the Elderly
Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance
Community Development Block Grants
Homeless Assistance Grants
Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
Public Housing
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
Neighborhood Stabilization Program-1
Grants to States for Low-Income Housing in Lieu of Low-Income Housing Credit Allocations
Tax Credit Assistance Program
Emergency Food and Shelter Program

Housing Related Programs:
Water and Waste Disposal for Rural Communities
Public Works and Economic Development
Weatherization Assistance Program
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Social Welfare Programs:
Older Americans Act Grants for Supportive Services and SeniorCenters
Older Americans Act Family Caregiver Program
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) (social services)
Child Support Enforcement
Community Services Block Grant
Foster Care
Adoption Assistance
Social Services Block Grant
Chafee Foster Care Independence Program
Legal Services Corporation
Community Service Employment for Older Americans
Social Services and Targeted Assistance for Refugees
Foster Grandparents

"Job Training" Programs:
Job Corps
Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Adult Activities
Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Youth Activities
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) (employment and training)
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (employment and training component)

Originally Posted by kimchee

The U.S. has enough power to destroy the world many times over,...

But the US has no moral or legal authority to use nuclear weapons, so it's a moot point.

[WaldoKitty]

I saw somewhere where some in congress want the civil service, cut by up to 20%. It grew hugely over the Obama years.

[Wintergirl80]

Originally Posted by McGowdog

With? No.

These major cuts are to offset the cost.

I feel great about it.

The EPA, IRS, etc. Needs to be downsized severely, audited, and sued, and prosecuted.

Not everybody here will agree with seeing major cuts to domestic programs that help Americans. Yes I understand cutting foreign aid, that makes sense..... but programs that help our own people? Nope I respectfully disagree!