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After scoring his first major legislative win without a single Democratic vote, President Donald Trump on Friday predicted Republicans and Democrats will begin working together for the good of the country.
And the first item the president who has spent weeks criticizing Democratic lawmakers for opposing his tax plan and accusing them of favoring a government shutdown sees the parties collaborating on is a massive package to upgrade the countrys infrastructure.
Infrastructure would be a perfect place to start, Trump tweeted, just a couple hours before he is slated to depart the White House for his holiday vacation at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. After having foolishly spent $7 trillion in the Middle East, it is time to start rebuilding our country!
Link to tweet
The latter line is one he has used since he was a candidate for the Oval Office to sell his envisioned plan to rebuild Americas roads, bridges, airports, railways and seaports. He often describes the countrys infrastructure as crumbling.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-predicts-hell-start-working-with-democrats-in-2018/ar-BBH9laB?li=BBnbcA1&ocid=edgsp
Sure now that you have your tax cuts. But we're really not expecting much since you throw a tantrum at any perceived slight.
IluvPitties
(3,181 posts)Takket
(21,753 posts)the democrats have been pushing infrastructure for YEARS only to be told "no way, we can't afford it" and when trump pushes it, if the dems go along with it, trump will be praised as a great leader for doing so. it is bullshit.
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
(108,632 posts)Trump's idea of infrastructure improvements is privatizing many of our public assets.
Takket
(21,753 posts)from the people that brought you no net neutrality comes privitzed infrastructure. oh you want to get to work on time? that's an extra $100 a month to use the freeway. $1 every time you pass through my traffic light, watch this commercial at the stop sign then you will be allowed to proceed!
Irish_Dem
(48,670 posts)uponit7771
(90,379 posts)BigmanPigman
(51,717 posts)I am smart enough to not believe a word he or McConnell say for a nanosecond. McConnell said he will be more bipartisan in 2018 too. I think they are looking for a buyer for their bridge for sale.
bronxiteforever
(9,287 posts)We know what you are and we will drive you from power.
eleny
(46,166 posts)katmondoo
(6,458 posts)after that maybe a road or two then he will declare how wonderful the country looks
louis-t
(23,322 posts)Fuckface.
ProudLib72
(17,984 posts)As in, "tRump predicts he will be heading to Hell if he doesn't start working with Dems".
jmowreader
(50,614 posts)And the Trump tax cut removes all the money needed to fix infrastructure.
Heres my thought:
First, repeal the tax cut.
One trillion in infrastructure spending, parceled out by number of roads that need fixed in the state.
Projects must use proven technology.
No privatization.
Priorities: bridges, roads, airports.
No cosmetic work. We need $100k to repaint an airport terminal doesnt get funded. We need $100k to add a floor to the parking structure is fundable.
And NO FUCKING WALL!!!
JDC
(10,158 posts)Turn off smart punctuation in your keyboard settings. That fixed my issues with all marks in my title lines. I still typo like crazy, but at least I've got this now.....
Someone on DU streered me.
gratuitous
(82,849 posts)The Democratic line should be something along the lines of, "We'd be glad to work with our Republican colleagues and this administration at such time as they choose to begin working on behalf of the American people, and not in their own self interest."
Tiggeroshii
(11,088 posts)Just to spare him from prison.
Vogon_Glory
(9,141 posts)a fair deal working with Republicans is: DONT! Only complete and utter rubes cantrust these people. THESE PEOPLE DEAL IN BAD FAITH!!!
mcar
(42,489 posts)he won't.
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