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This is the preserved 2024 campaign notebook. Jan 6th Insurrection and Destiny Notes - Supreme Court - Trump v. United States (23-939) cover separate historical and constitutional questions; distinguish campaign arguments from later presidency evaluations in 47 - Trump Presidency.
Campaign People
- Biden · Kamala Harris · Tim Walz · Trump — people and claims from the campaign.
- Funny — a saved Trump-related clip, kept as campaign ephemera rather than an evidence note.
Democracy and January 6
- Jan 6th Insurrection · January 6th Insurrection (Destiny Notes) · Oct 6th - Insurrection? — separate notes with different purposes and source status.
- Destiny Notes - Supreme Court - Trump v. United States (23-939) — the presidential-immunity ruling and competing interpretations; see 60.3.8 - Governance & Civil Liberties for broader constitutional context.
Cross-vault
- 47 - Trump Presidency — later administration assessment, not a 2024 campaign result.
- Violence in Politics (MOC) · Supreme Court Expansion — political violence and institutional questions.
- 60 Knowledge/60.3 Politics/60.3.10 - Books & Courses/Books & Courses (MOC) — campaign history, strategy, and media research.
Preserved campaign working notes
Kamala Harris
Tim Walz
Biden
Trump
Talking Points
- Explosive Debate: Biden Vs. Trump with Destiny and Dr Sebastian Gorka
- Case for Biden
- Institutional strength
- Parchment guarantees
- Bring Congress together
- AGAINST Trump
- Never got infrastructure done
- Doesnt love America; loves himself
- Not a common man
- Bill & Hilary’s weeding
- Born with silver spoon
- Kushner billion dollar deals with Saudi Arabia
- Insurrection Jan 6th
- Election was fake
- Obama was born in Kenya
- Undermines NATO, reputation, law
- Suspending constitution to look for voter fraud
- Burn the flag revoke citizenship
- Told Congress to not do anything on the border since it’ll help him in the next election
- Foreign Policy
- Abraham Accords
- Undermined P.; excluded
- Cheap win that didn’t solve any problems
- Netanyahu wanted to Annex Area C in West Bank
- Iran was shooting Saudi refineries
- Trump did the Afghanistan timetable withdraw
- Historic low numbers
- Doha agreements
- Abandoning the Kurds
- Yemen drone strikes
- Axed the Iranian nuclear deal
- North Korea still tested missiles
- Weak foreign policy is due to infighting in U.S. not Biden
- Abraham Accords
- Biden pasted IRA and chips act
- Foreign Policy
- More nobel
- Ukraine
- Israel
- Trump
- Drone wars in Yemen
- Photo op with North Korea
- Fighting in Syria
- Iran back and forth
- Undermining U.S.
- Immigration
- Problem with Asylum seeking
- Catch rate is up due to asylum seeking
- They have to process you
- not catch and release, more complicated
- Republicans refuse to fix it to help Trump’s election
- Congress Bill
- 5k cap on Asylum a day
- Trump couldn’t get it done and controlled Congress; failed
- Problem with Asylum seeking
- People wanting a strong man, populist
- Economy
- Trump was just riding the wave since the 08 crash
- Divisive leader
- Even staff against him
- Institutional strength
- Case for Trump
- Loves America, doesn’t hate America
- Institutions are corrupt and Trump isn’t part of elite
- Judeo-Christian values
- Not a career politician
- AGAINST Biden
- 21 shell companies funneling money to himself
- Opens borders
- Gave money to Iran
- Undermine Israel relationship; stop sending arms
- Harder for Americas to live their lives
- Ban Keystone Pipeline
- No more gas exploitation on lands
- Mortgage rates
- Foreign Policy
- Afghanistan withdraw
- Wanted a photo op
- Israel attack
- Ukraine
- Afghanistan withdraw
- Didn’t bring people together
- Half of America is divisive
- white supremacists
- Half of America is divisive
- Hates political correctness
- Prosecution are corrupt
- Soros funded DA
- Energy
- Energy went up 4% under Trump and 20% for Biden
- Net exporters of Energy under trump
- Economy
- Lowest unemployment for women (70 years) & minorities (ever)
- Immigration
- 8 million illegals in 3 and half years
- Bad legislation in Congress for immigration under Biden
- 47k intercepted at border under Biden
- 160k felons, 4.7k murders caught under Biden
- UN, Human Rights Watch: 50-60% girls and women raped by the traffickers
- 12k illegals a day
- Democrats are bigoted
- KKK
- Jim Crow Laws
- Assassinated Lincoln
- CPB1
- App illegals download
- Pre-clear yourself for Asylum
- Deliberate from Democrats
- Wall
- Trump had to take DOD funds to build
- Biden sold the wall materials for scrap iron
- Democrats are obviously not strong on the border
- Foreign Policy
- China
- Rise of NATO
- 400bn increase
- Middle East
- 5 Peace accords
- Biden signaled weakness
- Afghanistan withdraw
- Gave arms to Ukraine
- Bombing Syrian airbase
- Wiping out Wagner group
- Jerusalem Embassy and recognizing
- Daughter Jewish and grandchildren
- Getting things done
- Strongest economy
- Lowest unemployment..
- Redress of executive power
- 22 to 1 executive order for every new one signed
- Now Trump knows who to trust
- Jan 6th
- Seb
- Facebook interference
- Won 14 of the 18 bellwether counties
- 9.8m more votes on his side
- Democrats challenging elections
- 2016
- Hillary and Gore
- Trump accepted and allowed the transfer of power to Biden
- Destiny
- Trump not ok with peaceful transfer of power
- Electors game
- States are actually vote for president
- Trump tried to 7 different states and wanted them to lie that they were separate votes and send it back to house and Republicans could elect Trump via Congress
- Trump tried 61 cases and lost all but one and still hasn’t moved on (compared to Al Gore’s one case)
- Trump not ok with peaceful transfer of power
- Seb
- Case for Biden
- Kamala Harris doesn’t have a base of supporters that are excited about her, like Trump does.
Strategy
- Trump
- Needs to not do ad hominem, instead focus on how his 4 years went and what he will do.
Issues
- Violent Political Rhetoric
- Oct 6th - Insurrection?
- Project 2025
- Destiny Notes - Supreme Court - Trump v. United States (23-939)
- Biden Pushed out of Race
Media
- Editor at ‘major news outlet’ tells media to bury iconic photo of Trump after assassination attempt: report | Fox News
- Micheal Steele demanded medical report from Trump, not Biden
- Axios covering up Kamala was the “Border Czar”
Ads
- Against Kamala
Its over

Primaries
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Biden
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Immigration
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ChatGPT: Positive and Negative Aspects
- DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals): President Biden reinstated and strengthened the DACA program, which provides temporary protection from deportation and work authorization to undocumented individuals who were brought to the United States as children. The administration also proposed a pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients and other undocumented immigrants.
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS): The Biden administration extended or designated TPS for several countries, allowing eligible individuals from those countries to remain in the United States and receive temporary protection from deportation due to conditions in their home countries.
- Family Separation Policy Reversal: President Biden issued an executive order to end the Trump administration’s policy of separating families at the U.S.-Mexico border. Efforts were made to reunite families who had been separated under the previous policy.
- Asylum Changes: The Biden administration has proposed changes to the asylum system, including ending the “Remain in Mexico” policy (Migrant Protection Protocols), which required asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while their cases were processed in the United States. It has also taken steps to restore and expand access to the asylum process.
- Prioritization of Enforcement: The Biden administration has shifted immigration enforcement priorities to focus on individuals with serious criminal records and those who pose a threat to national security, while deprioritizing enforcement actions against non-criminal undocumented immigrants.
- Review of Deportation Policies: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) conducted a review of deportation policies to prioritize the removal of individuals who pose a threat to public safety and national security. This led to a temporary moratorium on some deportations.
- Border Security and Facilities: The administration has taken steps to address issues at the U.S.-Mexico border, including providing additional resources for processing and sheltering migrants and improving conditions in detention facilities.
- Pathway to Citizenship: President Biden has proposed comprehensive immigration reform legislation, known as the U.S. Citizenship Act, which includes a pathway to citizenship for millions of undocumented immigrants, reforms to the legal immigration system, and enhanced border security measures.
- Executive Orders: President Biden signed a series of executive orders related to immigration, including orders addressing the reunification of separated families, reviewing and reforming immigration detention practices, and enhancing access to legal immigration pathways.
- Halt to Border Wall Construction: The administration halted construction of the border wall along the U.S.-Mexico border and redirected funds for wall construction to other border security measures.
- Changes to Trump’s policies
- Travel Bans: President Biden revoked the travel bans imposed by the Trump administration, which restricted entry into the United States for citizens of several predominantly Muslim-majority countries, as well as certain individuals from North Korea and Venezuela. Biden’s actions were aimed at promoting a more inclusive approach to immigration.
- DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals): President Biden reinstated and strengthened the DACA program, which provides temporary protection from deportation and work authorization to undocumented individuals who were brought to the United States as children. The Trump administration had sought to terminate DACA, leading to legal challenges.
- Family Separation Policy: The Biden administration issued an executive order to end the Trump administration’s policy of separating families at the U.S.-Mexico border, which aimed to deter illegal border crossings. Efforts were made to reunite families who had been separated under this policy.
- Asylum Policies: President Biden has proposed changes to the asylum system, including ending the “Remain in Mexico” policy (Migrant Protection Protocols), which required asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while their cases were processed in the United States. The Trump administration had implemented this policy to manage the influx of asylum seekers at the border.
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS): The Biden administration extended or designated TPS for several countries, allowing eligible individuals from those countries to remain in the United States and receive temporary protection from deportation. The Trump administration had taken steps to end TPS for some countries.
- Muslim and African Bans: President Biden issued a proclamation revoking the bans on entry into the United States that targeted predominantly Muslim-majority countries and certain African countries, which had been imposed by the Trump administration.
- Deportation Priorities: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under President Biden conducted a review of deportation policies to prioritize the removal of individuals who pose a threat to public safety and national security. This resulted in a temporary moratorium on some deportations.
- Border Wall Funding: The Biden administration halted construction of the border wall along the U.S.-Mexico border and redirected funds that were previously allocated for wall construction to other border security measures and infrastructure improvements.
- Sanctuary Cities: President Biden rescinded an executive order by President Trump that sought to withhold federal funding from sanctuary cities, which limit cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.
- Refugee Admissions: President Biden increased the annual cap on the number of refugees allowed to resettle in the United States, reversing the Trump administration’s reductions to refugee admissions.
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Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), has written: “In their first 100 days, the Biden administration took over 90 executive actions on immigration, many of which dismantled an effective system, making it easier for migrants to illegally enter and stay for good. Nearly every follow-up executive action or policy decision… has been used to launder the crisis—not end it. The administration also immediately sent a 353-page mass amnesty bill to Congress, the same proposal consistently referenced ‘as a comprehensive immigration reform plan’ that will solve the crisis they intentionally started. In reality, it is a reward to lawbreakers and an invitation to the entire world, and we are still seeing the effects of making it public.”
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Biden administration’s regulation provides more protections to illegal entrants, while removing safeguards protecting the most essential of U.S. interests—citizenship.”
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“He is the author of Invisible Slaves: The Victims and Perpetrators of Modern-Day Slavery. ‘The huge increase in illegal immigration caused by the rescission of prior immigration practices, policies, and laws by the Biden Administration, and the violation of human rights that has accompanied many of these immigrants—including coercion, violence, rape, debts, and payments[—] would qualify as human trafficking,’ Hauser said. ‘That is slavery.’ ”


- The Elephant in the Classroom: Mass Immigration Imposing Colossal Cost and Challenges on Public Education | FAIRUS.org
Public school districts across the United States continue to suffer under a massive unfunded mandate imposed by the federal government: the requirement to educate millions of illegal aliens, the school-age children of illegal aliens, and unassimilated/unvetted refugees, all at taxpayer expense.
https://www.fairus.org/issue/illegal-immigration/elephant-classroom-mass-immigration-imposing-colossal-cost-and-challenges - Biden: We need ‘constant, unrelenting stream’ of immigrants
In a speech Tuesday, Biden explained how growth in immigration can boost the economy.
https://thehill.com/regulation/business/208857-biden-hails-constant-unrelenting-stream-of-immigrants/
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Military
- Afghanistan Withdrawal
- ChatGPT: Positive and Negative Aspects
- Positive Aspects:
- Ending the “Forever War”: One of the key arguments in favor of the withdrawal was to bring an end to what had become the longest-running conflict in U.S. history. Supporters of the withdrawal argue that it was time to disengage from a seemingly endless war.
- Fulfilling a Campaign Promise: President Biden had long advocated for ending the U.S. military presence in Afghanistan, and his decision to withdraw aligned with his campaign promise to do so.
- Reducing Military Costs: Supporters of the withdrawal point out that maintaining a military presence in Afghanistan came at a high financial cost, and ending the war would save taxpayer dollars.
- Afghan Sovereignty: The withdrawal allowed Afghanistan to regain control of its own destiny and security, enabling the Afghan government and security forces to take responsibility for their own country.
- Negative Aspects:
- Rapid Taliban Takeover: Perhaps the most significant criticism of the withdrawal is the rapid takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban shortly after the U.S. withdrawal. Critics argue that the Afghan government and security forces collapsed quickly, leading to instability and human rights concerns.
- Abandonment of Afghan Allies: Concerns have been raised about the fate of Afghan interpreters, translators, and other allies who worked with the U.S. and coalition forces, as well as the potential for retribution by the Taliban against these individuals.
- Humanitarian Crisis: The Taliban’s return to power has raised concerns about the protection of human rights, particularly the rights of women and minorities, and potential humanitarian crises in the country.
- Regional Instability: The withdrawal’s impact on regional stability and the potential for Afghanistan to become a safe haven for terrorist groups has raised concerns among some policymakers and experts.
- Damage to U.S. Credibility: Critics argue that the U.S. withdrawal may have damaged America’s credibility on the international stage and may make it more difficult to garner support from allies in future conflicts.
- Evacuation Chaos: The chaotic scenes at the Kabul airport during the evacuation of U.S. citizens, Afghan allies, and vulnerable individuals raised questions about the planning and execution of the withdrawal.
- Positive Aspects:
- ChatGPT: Positive and Negative Aspects
- Congressmen have obtained curricular materials from West Point showing lectures titled “Understanding Whiteness and White Rage” and classroom slides labeled “White Power at West Point.”
- 3756824FA9C21B819BB97AAB16221530.woke-warfighters-report-3.pdf (file not included in this release)
- The Biden administration’s Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Michael Gilday, decided last year to add Ibram X. Kendi’s book, How to Be an Antiracist—one of the leading sourcebooks on critical race theory—to his list of recommended readings.
- Report of the National Independent Panel on Military Service and Readiness | The Heritage Foundation
- The Rise of Wokeness in the Military | The Heritage Foundation
- The following is adapted from a talk delivered on July 20, 2022, at the Allan P.
- https://www.heritage.org/defense/commentary/the-rise-wokeness-the-military
- Afghanistan Withdrawal
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COVID-19
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Foreign Policy
- Removed the Houthis from the terror watch list in 2021
https://www.uae-embassy.org/sites/default/files/inline-files/Yemen White Paper_02-01-22_v4.pdf
Revocation of the Terrorist Designations of Ansarallah - United States Department of State
The revocations are intended to ensure that relevant U.
https://www.state.gov/revocation-of-the-terrorist-designations-of-ansarallah/ - ChatGPT: Positive vs Negative
Positive Aspects of Biden’s Foreign Policy
1. **Emphasis on Domestic Policy**: The Biden administration prioritizes domestic issues, with the understanding that a strong domestic front is crucial for successful foreign policy. This approach indicates a recognition of the interconnectedness of domestic and international affairs【64†source】. 2. **Different Approach from Predecessor**: Biden's foreign policy style marks a stark contrast to that of the previous administration, aiming for a more consistent and coherent approach, avoiding public disagreements within the administration, and moving away from impulsive policy-making【65†source】. 3. **Experienced Team**: The administration consists of seasoned policy experts, suggesting a more orderly, methodical, and deliberate approach to foreign policy, focusing on assessing consequences before action【66†source】. 4. **Opposite Intuition from "America First"**: Biden's foreign policy moves away from the "America First" mantra, suggesting a shift towards more collaboration with allies and a greater emphasis on global leadership roles【67†source】. 5. **Policy Changes and Human Rights Focus**: Biden reversed several policies of the previous administration, including rejoining the Paris Agreement and the World Health Organization, and has shown a more vocal stance on human rights issues, such as criticizing the situation in Myanmar and Russia's treatment of Alexey Navalny【68†source】. 6. **Continuity and Competition with Great Powers**: While some policies continue from the Trump era, especially the tough stance on China and Russia, Biden aims to balance competition with potential cooperation, as seen in the extension of the New START treaty with Russia【69†source】【70†source】.Negative Aspects of Biden’s Foreign Policy
- Afghanistan Withdrawal: The withdrawal from Afghanistan has been criticized for its execution, leaving substantial U.S. military assets in the hands of the Taliban and impacting America’s global standing【76†source】.
- Impact on Oil Prices: Political and military instability in the Middle East, particularly the conflict between Israel and Hamas, has been linked to spikes in oil prices, affecting global markets and U.S. consumers【77†source】【78†source】【79†source】.
- Support for Israel: The conflict in the Middle East and support for Israel, especially in terms of defense and humanitarian aid, is seen as a significant aspect of U.S. foreign policy, with potential economic implications【80†source】【81†source】.
- Perceived Weakness and Economic Impact: Critics argue that the administration’s foreign policy reflects a lack of leadership, creating a dangerous environment that undermines U.S. interests and contributes to higher costs for American consumers【82†source】.
- Mismatch of Objectives and Resources: There has been criticism over a perceived gap between Biden’s foreign policy objectives and the resources allocated, particularly concerning defense budgets, trade policies, Middle East stability, and human rights promotion【101†source】.
Conclusion
Biden’s foreign policy is characterized by a shift in style and substance from his predecessor, with a focus on repairing alliances, experienced team leadership, and emphasis on human rights and global cooperation. However, challenges like the aftermath of the Afghanistan withdrawal, impact on oil prices, and perceived gaps in policy implementation and resource allocation present significant hurdles.
For further reading:
- Removed the Houthis from the terror watch list in 2021
https://www.uae-embassy.org/sites/default/files/inline-files/Yemen White Paper_02-01-22_v4.pdf
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Cancel Culture and Free Speech
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ChatGPT
- Biden Administration and Censorship:
- Court ruling: The Biden Administration overreached in influencing social media platforms’ content moderation, especially concerning hate speech and misinformation【10†source】.
- White House actions: Coerced social media companies on election information and COVID-19 vaccine efficacy, leading to a preliminary injunction against such contacts【10†source】.
- Legal perspective: The 5th Circuit Court found these actions violated First Amendment rights, interpreting them as government coercion of private platforms【11†source】.
- Biden Administration and Freedom of Speech:
- White House stance: Emphasizes social media platforms’ responsibility in content impact, focusing on public health and election security【13†source】.
- Voting rights advocacy: Pushes for the Freedom to Vote Act to prevent voter suppression and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to restore the Voting Rights Act of 1965【20†source】【22†source】.
- Government vs. Private Rights: The administration’s efforts highlight the balance between government communication and protecting private citizens’ and businesses’ rights【14†source】.
- Biden Administration and Censorship:
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5th Circuit Court Decision on Biden Administration and Censorship:
- Ruling: The court found the Biden Administration’s actions to influence social media platforms’ content moderation were excessive and violated First Amendment rights【11†source】.
- White House’s Overreach: Determined that the White House coerced platforms in moderating content, particularly regarding election information and COVID-19 vaccine efficacy, through intimidation rather than simple encouragement【10†source】【11†source】.
- Legal Consequences: Imposed a preliminary injunction, preventing Biden officials from contacting social media companies about content moderation【10†source】.
- Scope of Ruling: Affected several agencies including the White House, CDC, Surgeon General, and FBI, limiting their ability to influence social media content moderation【10†source】.
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Global Disinformation Index (GDI) [as] a particularly insidious part of [the Biden administration’s censorship] effort. Funded in part by $ 330 million from the U.S. State Department through the National Endowment for Democracy (which contributes to GDI’s budget), the GDI was designed to steer advertisers and subscribers away from ‘risky’ sites which it says pose ‘reputational and brand risk’ and to help companies avoid ‘financially supporting disinformation online.’
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Biden’s campaign set to counterpunch on misinformation
With social-media platforms pulling back from policing false political claims, and Trump gearing up for a fight, Biden’s 2024 campaign is rebooting its online defenses.
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/09/19/bidens-social-media-misinfo-fight-00116721
US judge bars Biden officials from contacting social media firms
Judge says government overstepped in its efforts to address false claims about COVID-19 vaccines and the 2020 election.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/4/us-judge-bars-biden-officials-from-contacting-social-media-firms
Court rules Biden administration engaged in illegal censorship — now what?
The Biden administration has again lost a First Amendment case, curtailing its efforts to address what it deems to be hate speech or misinformation.
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/biden-court-censorship-now-what
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Economy
- Inflation
- ChatGPT: Positive and Negative Aspects
- Positive Aspects:
- Stimulus Response to the Pandemic: In response to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Biden administration implemented several stimulus packages to provide financial relief to individuals, families, and businesses. These measures were aimed at preventing a deeper recession and helping people weather the economic challenges brought about by the pandemic.
- Infrastructure Investment: The administration has proposed significant infrastructure investment as part of the American Jobs Plan. Supporters argue that investing in infrastructure can stimulate economic growth, create jobs, and enhance productivity in the long term.
- Focus on Wage Growth: The Biden administration has emphasized the importance of increasing the minimum wage and supporting workers’ rights, which some believe could help address income inequality and contribute to wage growth over time.
- Negative Aspects:
- Rising Prices: One of the most significant criticisms of the Biden administration’s economic policies is the rapid increase in consumer prices that has occurred in 2021 and into 2022. Rising prices for goods and services, including gasoline and housing, have eroded the purchasing power of consumers and raised concerns about the affordability of basic necessities.
- Supply Chain Disruptions: Disruptions in global supply chains, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, have contributed to inflationary pressures. Critics argue that the administration has not effectively addressed these supply chain challenges.
- Monetary Policy and Inflation Expectations: Some critics argue that the administration’s fiscal policies, combined with the Federal Reserve’s accommodative monetary policy, may have contributed to inflation. Concerns have also been raised about the potential for inflation expectations to become entrenched, leading to more persistent inflation.
- Impact on Savings and Fixed Incomes: Inflation can erode the real value of savings and fixed incomes, potentially harming retirees and those on fixed budgets.
- Uncertainty for Businesses: High and unpredictable inflation can create uncertainty for businesses, making it more challenging for them to plan for the future, invest, and make hiring decisions.
- Potential Interest Rate Hikes: To combat inflation, the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates, which could have a cooling effect on the economy. Critics argue that higher interest rates could slow economic growth and job creation.
- Positive Aspects:
- ChatGPT: Positive and Negative Aspects
- Inflation Reduction Act
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) is a landmark United States federal law which aims to curb inflation by possibly reducing the federal government budget deficit, lowering prescription drug prices, and investing into domestic energy production while promoting clean energy. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inflation_Reduction_Act - FRED Economic Data
Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: All Items in U.
https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/CPIAUCSL - CPI Home : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services.
https://www.bls.gov/cpi/ - United States Core Consumer Prices
Core Consumer Prices in the United States increased to 311.
https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/core-consumer-prices - United States Inflation Rate
Inflation Rate in the United States decreased to 3.
https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/inflation-cpi - Household Debt and Credit Report
Unique data and insight into the credit conditions and activity of U.
https://www.newyorkfed.org/microeconomics/hhdc - If inflation is easing, why are gas and groceries still so expensive?
After spiking to the highest level in 40 years, inflation has eased a lot.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/08/10/inflation-falling-prices-gas-groceries/
- Inflation
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Humiliating: Biden Uses A Full-Blown Transcript During G7 Meeting
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2023/05/19/bidens-talking-points-cheat-sheet-revealed-at-g7-n2623486 -
Energy
- Opinion | A ‘war on American energy’? So why is oil production near record highs?
Republicans can’t stop attacking Biden’s nonexistent war on fossil fuels.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/10/03/biden-fossil-fuels-republicans-energy-war-record/ - U.S. energy facts explained - consumption and production - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
Energy Information Administration - EIA - Official Energy Statistics from the U.
https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/us-energy-facts/
- Opinion | A ‘war on American energy’? So why is oil production near record highs?
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Unions
- Biden wants UAW style labor deal for all US auto workers
President Joe Biden said on Thursday he wants all U.
https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/biden-wants-uaw-style-labor-deal-all-us-auto-workers-2023-11-09/
- Biden wants UAW style labor deal for all US auto workers
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Executive Orders
- List of executive actions by Joe Biden
Listed below are executive orders beginning with order number 13985, presidential proclamations, presidential memoranda, national security memoranda, presidential determinations, presidential sequestration orders, and presidential notices signed by U.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_executive_actions_by_Joe_Biden
- List of executive actions by Joe Biden
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Federal Spending
- My Weekly Column: The Republican Solution to President Biden’s $7-Trillion Budget
It’s no secret that fiscal responsibility is sorely needed in Congress.
https://feenstra.house.gov/media/my-weekly-column/my-weekly-column-republican-solution-president-bidens-7-trillion-budget - 8 Things to Know About Biden’s Fiscal 2024 Budget, From Bad to Worse | The Heritage Foundation
When discussing budgets, President Joe Biden often uses a quote that he attributes to his father: “Don’t tell me what you value.
https://www.heritage.org/budget-and-spending/commentary/8-things-know-about-bidens-fiscal-2024-budget-bad-worse
- My Weekly Column: The Republican Solution to President Biden’s $7-Trillion Budget
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Social Issues
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LGBT
- Gender Reassignment Surgery & Hormones
President Joe Biden’s administration has taken a clear stance in support of gender-affirming treatments, including gender reassignment surgery, for minors. Key aspects of this stance include:
- Expansion of Access to Gender-Affirming Treatment: President Biden has directed his health agency to work towards banning conversion therapy and to expand access to gender-affirming treatment. This move comes in the wake of various state-level attempts to restrict such treatments【6†source】.
- Support for Covering Costs of Gender Transition Procedures: The Biden administration has expressed support for using taxpayer dollars to cover gender transition procedures for minors, as well as adults, when these procedures are deemed “medically necessary” by healthcare providers. This was confirmed by Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra【7†source】.
- Opposition to State Restrictions on Gender Transition Therapies for Children: President Biden has criticized state restrictions on gender transition therapies for children, labeling them as “cruel”. He has also indicated that federal legislation might be needed to address these state-level restrictions【8†source】.
- Advocacy for Gender-Reassignment Surgery and Hormone Treatments for Minors: The Biden administration has explicitly come out in favor of gender-reassignment surgery and hormone treatments for minors. This stance is framed as a measure to ensure the safety and well-being of transgender youth【9†source】.
President Joe Biden’s stance on hormone treatment for minors is in alignment with his broader support for gender-affirming healthcare. His administration advocates for the availability and accessibility of hormone treatments for minors as a part of gender transition procedures. Key points in this stance include:
- Support for Gender-Affirming Treatments: The Biden administration is committed to expanding access to gender-affirming treatments, including hormone therapies, for minors. This is part of a wider initiative to enhance healthcare services for transgender youth and to oppose conversion therapy【6†source】.
- Backing Federal Funding for Gender Transition Procedures: The administration supports using taxpayer dollars to cover the costs of gender transition procedures, including hormone treatments, for minors when deemed medically necessary. This stance is aimed at ensuring these treatments are accessible regardless of an individual’s financial situation【7†source】.
- Opposition to State-Level Restrictions: President Biden has criticized state-imposed restrictions on gender transition therapies, including hormone treatments, for children, labeling these restrictions as “cruel.” He has suggested that federal legislation might be needed to protect the rights of transgender youth against such state-level limitations【8†source】.
- Advocacy for Hormone Treatments for Minors: As part of its support for gender-reassignment surgery, the Biden administration also endorses hormone treatments for minors. This approach is presented as a means to safeguard the health and well-being of transgender youth【9†source】.
In summary, President Biden’s stance is supportive of hormone treatments for minors as part of gender-affirming healthcare, advocating for their accessibility and opposing efforts to restrict these treatments.
In summary, the Biden administration’s position is firmly in favor of supporting and facilitating access to gender-affirming treatments, including gender reassignment surgeries, for minors, and is actively working against legislative efforts that aim to restrict these treatments.
- The Biden Justice Department has threatened parents who protest at school board meetings—challenging CRT, pornographic material in school libraries, drag queen shows, the sexualizing of their children, and other Democrat Party agendas taught to public school children—and used armed SWAT teams to arrest pro-life protestors at their homes for peacefully assembling at abortion clinics.
- Nearly 6,000 US public schools hide child’s gender status from…
Nearly 6,000 US public schools are employing guidance policies that block parents from knowing whether their child identifies as a different gender in the classroom.
https://nypost.com/2023/03/08/us-public-schools-conceal-childs-gender-status-from-parents/ - Equality Act (United States)
The Equality Act is a bill in the United States Congress, that, if passed, would amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing, public accommodations, education, federally funded programs, credit, and jury service.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EqualityAct(United_States) - President Biden’s Pro-LGBTQ+ Timeline
President Biden committed to being a champion for LGBTQ+ people every day in the White House, and he’s off to a historic start.
https://www.hrc.org/resources/president-bidens-pro-lgbtq-timeline
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Biden proposes rule for transgender student athletes that allows for some restrictions, opposes categorical bans | CNN Politics
The Biden administration is proposing a new federal rule that outlines policies that “categorically” ban transgender students from sports teams consistentwith their gender, according to a public notice from the US Department of Education, but would allow schools to “adopt policies that limit transgender students’ participation.
https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/06/politics/title-ix-transgender-student-athletes-biden-rule/index.html -
President Joe Biden, in the early to mid-1970s, as a senator, had a close relationship with several of the Senate’s most notorious racists and segregationists, about which he brags to this day, including Mississippi senator James Eastland, who fought hard against the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Biden worked closely with Eastland, among others, to thwart public school integration.
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Biden’s SBA injected explicitly racial and ethnic preferences into the priority process, asserting certain applicants are socially disadvantaged based solely on their race or ethnicity—that is, to the exclusion of white-owned businesses.
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BIDEN’S WAR ON RELIGIOUS LIBERTY SPIKES
Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on the latest attacks on religious liberty: Never has religious liberty been more seriously threatened than it is today.
https://www.catholicleague.org/bidens-war-on-religious-liberty-spikes/ -
Disinformation Governance Board
The Disinformation Governance Board (DGB) was an advisory board of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), announced on April 27, 2022.
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Federal judge says Biden restaurant fund discriminated against white male
A federal judge in Texas issued a preliminary ruling Tuesday which found that the Biden administration’s nearly $29 billion restaurant relief fund discriminated against a white male restaurateur.
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Executive Order On Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government | The White House
Equal opportunity is the bedrock of American democracy, and our diversity is one of our country’s greatest strengths.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/01/20/executive-order-advancing-racial-equity-and-support-for-underserved-communities-through-the-federal-government/ -
FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration Advances Equity and Opportunity for Black People and Communities Across the Country | The White House
From the first day in office and every day since, the Biden-Harris Administration has taken a historic approach to advancing racial equity, including directing every agency across the whole of the federal government to address the lasting impacts of systemic racism on Black communities.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/10/19/fact-sheet-the-biden-harris-administration-advances-equity-and-opportunity-for-black-people-and-communities-across-the-country/ -
Black Lives Matter Releases Statement on Biden’s 2022 Budget - Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter today released a statement blasting President Joe Biden’s budget, which increased funding for policing to $30 billion.
https://blacklivesmatter.com/black-lives-matter-releases-statement-on-bidens-2022-budget/
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DeSantis
- Book Bans
- Didn’t ban any books.
- Question is are there any books that inappropriate for say 5th or 6th graders that don’t belong in Junior High libraries
- Book Bans
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Issues
- Lawlessness
- Homelessness
- Immigration
- Fentanyl
- Transgenerism
- Woke Ideology
- Decline of Education
- Iran
- Ukraine
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DeSantis vs Newsom Debate
- DeSantis on Gavin Newson
- First governor to actually lose population
- At one point ran out of U-Hauls
- Lead the nation on school closures while Newson sent his kids to private school
- Newsom’s own in-laws went to FL
- California has a higher sales tax than FL
- California highest inequality rates
- C. unemployment 60% higher than FL
- 2.8% - FL Unemployment Rate
- 4.8% - CA Unemployment Rate
- 2nd worst in country
- Regulate too much in CA
- Companies moving
- Didn’t follow science in Covid
- Locking down kids during Covid
- Death rates identical FL vs. CA
- California has lowest literacy rates, due to not opening schools
- Liberal elites like to impose burdens on you, but not themselves
- CA doesn’t work with ICE; some of those have killed innocent Americans
- Fentanyl deaths
- CA has basically legalized retail theft
- CA cares more about criminals
- CA don’t want you to defend yourself while going easy on the criminals to commit crime
- Telling kids about transgenderism in CA
- Parents knowing the school curriculum
- A child can go to CA and get hormone therapy, sex surgery — all without the parents knowing
- Universal School choice in FL
- https://x.com/theblaze/status/1730430668784406564?s=20
Newsom faces backlash after attending French Laundry dinner party
While Gavin Newsom’s office said the outdoor meal hewed to protocols, the governor conceded that he erred in joining the gathering.
https://www.politico.com/states/california/story/2020/11/13/newsom-faces-backlash-after-attending-french-laundry-dinner-party-1336419

- Newsom on DeSantis
- Roll back to pre-1960s world; rights on LGBT, Abortion, contraception
- Banning binge, cultural purge
- Regressive tax rate in FL
- Higher poverty rate in FL than California
- California has lower taxes than 34 states for the middle class
- People died because of Covid
- More learning lost in FL compared to national average
- Biden border security bill that Congress won’t approve
- 66% higher gun death rate than CA
- Gun control
- Abortion ban bill in FL
- Florida
- 50 year low on crime rate
- Gavin Newsom
- Slick salesman and thats it
- Mayor of San Francisco
- California has lost 1 million in two years
- Supporter of Bidenonmics
- 14 million jobs
- 10 times more than the last 3 republican Presidents combined
- Because of Covid?
- 10 times more than the last 3 republican Presidents combined
- 815,000 manufacturing jobs
- 3.9% unemployment
- Lowest black unemployment
- Lowest hispanic unemployment
- Lowest female unemployment in 70 years
- Lowest black poverty rates
- Chips & Science Act
- 14 million jobs
- 1000+ book bans in FL
- Supports abortion up until 9 months unless mothers health
- DeSantis on Gavin Newson
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