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  • Опубликовано: 18 окт 2024

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  • @kevinbratcher2221
    @kevinbratcher2221 4 дня назад +33

    They never even mention the deficit anymore. Like anyone who lives here, the government has an obligation to pay their bills.

    • @VegasCyclingFreak
      @VegasCyclingFreak 4 дня назад +3

      yes but but we always hear about yet another government shut down crisis 🙄

    • @claudechase1648
      @claudechase1648 4 дня назад

      Not if the regime plans on destroying it before building back in the model of their utopian desires which as they have said: "You will Own Nothing, and be Happy" - ells be reprogramed ?

    • @buddytrueblood
      @buddytrueblood 3 дня назад +1

      The deficit is around $3 Trillion dollars right now and the national debt is over $35 Trillion. The numbers work out to $170,000 per person in the US by the 2020 census.

    • @TRUEC4N4DI4N
      @TRUEC4N4DI4N День назад +1

      It’ll be the people who ultimately pay the debt. One way or another.

  • @VegasCyclingFreak
    @VegasCyclingFreak 4 дня назад +29

    I've been saying for years that we need to start over. I guess it's going to happen one way or another... just a matter of time.

    • @85justsomedude
      @85justsomedude 4 дня назад +2

      The Great Reset

    • @VegasCyclingFreak
      @VegasCyclingFreak 4 дня назад

      @@85justsomedude Let's hope it's just that and not a civil war or morphing into a totalitarian government. I don't think a peaceful reset is possible. 😕

    • @lapprentice
      @lapprentice 4 дня назад

      ​@@85justsomedudeI don't mind the idea of having a Republic of Texas to stay away from this mess. I can already see multiple "nearby" states or land area will make into an alliance with Republic Texas.

  • @Torby4096
    @Torby4096 4 дня назад +18

    But you forget politicians' innovativeness and creativity in hoodwinking voters!

  • @drfreeze76
    @drfreeze76 4 дня назад +14

    Isn’t a big part of the fix reducing the size of government in the first place?

  • @johnosborne1873
    @johnosborne1873 4 дня назад +9

    Thanks, Professor Josh!! That was great!

  • @johnwojcik977
    @johnwojcik977 4 дня назад +12

    It depends on how far We The People are willing to go to fix it.

    • @earthwormandruw
      @earthwormandruw 4 дня назад

      I think if America goes into civil war we will probably be attacked by other countries while we are weakened.

    • @carlschleg5918
      @carlschleg5918 4 дня назад +1

      YOU ARE CORRECT!

  • @steveguti6452
    @steveguti6452 7 дней назад +10

    Keep believing even when it's hard all things are possible with God praise God praying for everyone Everyday God bless you all....

  • @frankmiller7721
    @frankmiller7721 4 дня назад +9

    Most government agencies could shrivel up and blow away. Lots of people would have to find legitimate employment elsewhere. And taxpayers could be spared unnecessary payments.

  • @mramirez5239
    @mramirez5239 4 дня назад +4

    Good information and factual warnings. What are the solutions? Let him make a part 2 to this, please!

  • @Deedeedee214
    @Deedeedee214 4 дня назад +3

    Crazy how this started happening right after the inception of the federal reserve bank.

  • @honeybadger4883
    @honeybadger4883 4 дня назад +5

    I'm not a class warfare activist but the one thing not mentioned that while the majority of America has declined.... the same few have expanded their wealth exponentially....that doesn't happen by accident or coincidentally....

  • @johnosborne1873
    @johnosborne1873 4 дня назад +9

    We have to fix it - we cannot fail

  • @kitwalker520
    @kitwalker520 7 дней назад +17

    Too F’d up to fix

  • @TickedOffPriest
    @TickedOffPriest 4 дня назад +3

    It is only a matter of what will break first.

  • @leeb9988
    @leeb9988 4 дня назад +2

    Its amazing how many of our economic and social problems can be rooted to welfare....

  • @freedomwriter1995
    @freedomwriter1995 4 дня назад +1

    Ronald Reagan and Coolidge's policies are the best possible solution to our fiscal problems.

  • @jac848-y1y
    @jac848-y1y 3 дня назад +4

    This video is a perfect example of why I'm finding it harder and harder to be a Republican. Although there is nothing factually incorrect about this video, and I will concede that many of the issues it points to you are clearly aspects of the country that are being mismanaged, the flagrant omission of context during key portions, coupled with the lack of any viable alternative solutions aside from "government spending bad, gov do lees good" clearly exposes this for what it really is which is the regulation propaganda. For example it points to the new deal as a transition point where there was an increase in government spending, but there's not even mention what the country was going through at the time (The Great Depression) clearly because that was an example of how government spending and regulation was able to bolster all classes of the nation, and have an economy rebound that didn't just erode the middle class. I additionally the fact that increased spending has not produced better education results, points to failures in this department at many levels, but when there are still shortcomings in schools around things such as climate control and viable healthy lunch options, which are proven to increase outcomes, something tells me that making schools have lower budgets is not going to fix anything either. Not to mention in European countries where test scores are thriving, teachers are well paid, respected, and the roles are competitive and hard to obtain. why would we want to make a teaching class that is already dwindling due to burn out and decreased ability to make a living wage, and and give them last access to less resources, does everybody want to homeschool? Or do we just not care about the quality of the educators that we attract? I am all for freedom of speech, fostering small businesses, and promote family values, and I do not feel adequately represented by the other side, but I just don't see how this can be perceived as anything but promoting rhetoric that only serve the wealthy, which comesat the expense of everyone else

  • @paulkuzia9236
    @paulkuzia9236 4 дня назад +1

    This video needs to be turned into a series of 1 minute television commercials played at least during election seasons. The close minded need continuous exposure to the realities of the decay caused by the many layers of the welfare state in this country!

  • @kellykramer2582
    @kellykramer2582 4 дня назад +20

    Just do what Elon did with X, keep the best 10% and send the rest packing.

    • @jac848-y1y
      @jac848-y1y 3 дня назад

      Yes dude! And then we can also have our GDP increase 72% just like X did since he took over… Or wait

  • @susanternyey5883
    @susanternyey5883 4 дня назад +3

    After 90 years people think govt overreach and spending can be fixed painlessly and immediately

  • @Octovisuals
    @Octovisuals 4 дня назад

    Exactly right. Thank you very much.

  • @QuietMikeW
    @QuietMikeW 4 дня назад +1

    Truely sickening how our slave labor is simply wasted or stolen.

  • @Nordic_Sky
    @Nordic_Sky 3 дня назад +1

    If you pay the same underperforming teachers more, why would you expect kids' test scores to rise? Reform is not a better funded status quo!

  • @SciFiGuy72
    @SciFiGuy72 4 дня назад +1

    The government in an anecdote. One day, Joe saw 2 guys in city government livery on the street. The first would dig and hole and the one that followed would fill it in. Joe went up and asked them why they were about this pointless task. "Welp, you see." said the first guy, "My job is to dig the hole, Larry there fills it in, but Steve, the tree planter, is out sick."
    Aside from that, the bureaucracy grows as regulation does. If anything has been true since Genesis, it's that people can't follow rules. So, more rules need to be made to fill loopholes, which there are also loopholes in and more people need to be hired to examine, refine and "enforce" the pointless regulations. Add the offshoring of manufacturing, so there are no productive jobs in the country, and you have a self feeding system.

  • @skipshaker19445
    @skipshaker19445 4 дня назад

    Would having been interesting if he had also touched on the increase in the number of government agencies, government employees, and the overhead administrative costs of the agencies, including retirement.

  • @SHARKVADERS
    @SHARKVADERS 4 дня назад +3

    PRAGERU!!!!!

  • @mydogharlee
    @mydogharlee 4 дня назад +3

    We can’t even get congress to vote themselves term limits, what makes anyone believe voting will make a difference because no matter which party is control the results are the same.

  • @richtorres5115
    @richtorres5115 4 дня назад

    So simple and understandable that’s how you know intelligence is speaking

  • @steveguti6452
    @steveguti6452 7 дней назад +4

    Urgent emergency please join me in prayer for all those affected families children animals massive devastation hurricane in Florida Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee continue suffering many people missing power outages homeless hungry no water they desperately need your prayers please pray for them God bless you all....

  • @JustinsGarage
    @JustinsGarage 3 дня назад

    Private sectors are better than government programs 100 percent of the time.

  • @steveguti6452
    @steveguti6452 7 дней назад +30

    Jesus Christ died for our Sins according to the scriptures and that He was buried and that he rose Again the third day praise God praying for everyone Everyday God bless you all....

    • @CameronsCandorOriginal
      @CameronsCandorOriginal 4 дня назад +6

      What does that have to do with government over spending and excessive taxes?

    • @earthwormandruw
      @earthwormandruw 4 дня назад +2

      @@CameronsCandorOriginalMy hope is not in the government

    • @hansvetter8653
      @hansvetter8653 4 дня назад +2

      You better read the book "Ceasar's Messiah" from Joseph Atwill.

    • @eltonron1558
      @eltonron1558 3 дня назад

      Try the gospel. That way you won't be perceived as wasting our time.

    • @michaelwhary7697
      @michaelwhary7697 2 дня назад

      And you as well.

  • @paulhornbogen980
    @paulhornbogen980 4 дня назад

    This is why I like P U. because this video is historically accurate Well done.

  • @crowmob-yo6ry
    @crowmob-yo6ry День назад +1

    I say it depends what our tax dollars are spent on.
    -Good uses: public transport, passenger rail, healthcare, education, international diplomacy.
    -Bad uses: highways, prisons, wars, police militarisation, airport security nationalisation, fossil fuel subsidies.

  • @chadr.1340
    @chadr.1340 3 дня назад

    3:19 Maybe?

  • @marcushoward6560
    @marcushoward6560 4 дня назад +5

    Unfortunately, yes, the damage is too severe for America to heal. Unlike some others, I don't see any positive outcome of the country emerging from the ashes of a collapse; I foresee (at the absolute best) multiple smaller, weaker countries forming, which will be vulnerable to the dangers of Russia, communist-occupied western China, and even Mexico, as well as potential conflicts with each other. The balkanization of America would be excruciating, but the most likely outcome.

    • @CameronsCandorOriginal
      @CameronsCandorOriginal 4 дня назад +3

      I respectfully disagree. There is a way out of this mess, but it will unfortunately take a lot of sacrifices and drastic cuts. ESPECIALLY to welfare, excessive spending / taxes, and a SERIOUS audit look into balancing the budget. The FED only receives their power from monopolizing the USD. They will have no other choice than to restructure the debt.
      THIS is the more serious issue we should all be concerned about. They plan on doing this by ushering in a CBDC, aka the FED coin. Watch Gold prices skyrocket when based on such a currency. Hints why BRICS nations are becoming more and more serious about a world war. They realize they will get shafted once the FED does this, as such a currency is the ultimate form of control. They've done this before when Nixon took us off the gold standard. I, for one, happen to agree with the BRICS nations. Even though this move leads to creating more wealth in a nation, it's essentially backed by nothing but the good faith that the country will go send their men to fight and die to defend it.

    • @johnrottler4000
      @johnrottler4000 4 дня назад

      I disagree their is a way out of this mess but it requires a MASSIVE amount of effort and work to get out
      We have the system in place to get us out of here and we’ve gotten out of things that other countries could never survive so what’s to tell us that we can’t climb out of this mess
      We can do it we’ve just got to get like minded people into power and to educate the public

    • @cocopuff6086
      @cocopuff6086 4 дня назад

      Correct. It can be improved, don't say no before we try! Cut spending, audit Congress, stop the handouts. Do tackle the problems, but dont keep funding programs we can't afford. Especially foreign wars. While we're at it, seize ill gotten gains when fraud can be proven - insider trading comes to mind.

    • @johnrottler4000
      @johnrottler4000 4 дня назад

      @@cocopuff6086 Quite Frankly I think what we should do is support our allies and fight foreign wars to keep us and our allies safe after all we can’t let China take over because backing off the world stage will start WWIII
      But our allies should be more like Israel where they have a more than capable military of their own and not like Europe where after NATO was formed they get lazy and they don’t pay us back even though they are supposed to do so

  • @lukash365
    @lukash365 4 дня назад +1

    Argentina may pave the way and more countries will follow them. Even national socialists in many European countries who are considered right wing are advocating big states. There are not many truly right wing governments in the world today.

  • @bingeltube
    @bingeltube 4 дня назад

    Excellent video!

  • @vonrock6862
    @vonrock6862 18 часов назад

    Education would help.

  • @gavriloprincip1477
    @gavriloprincip1477 18 часов назад

    Here in Australia, same same and more same.
    The burgeoning State and it's overpaid and unaccountable representatives are not the friend of ordinary Australians.
    Venezuela of the South Pacific here we come.

  • @samsalin
    @samsalin 2 дня назад

    Government would be doing a lot better if there was separation between state and synagogue. . .

  • @AmyHectic91
    @AmyHectic91 4 дня назад

    A big part of the picture left out regarding why poor people aren't healthy, even with Medicaid, is the fact that they primarily eat garbage, heavily processed food, because healthy food is too expensive. The food supply is the cause of so many health issues in the country. The government has a lot to do with that, too. Meddling in the market via regulation and monetary policy, causing price hikes and inflation. FDA approval of the horrendous chemicals put into the food... and nevermind government on all levels going after farmers and the home gardener for one ridiculous reason or another... it's been proven - eat healthier and more naturally, and most of the country's major health issues (diabetes, heart disease, cancer, etc.) would virtually disappear. The best cure is prevention!

  • @ss6830
    @ss6830 4 дня назад

    These families (including mine) would be happier with a one time payment of $40k I can buy a home with that, and a used car. Everyone would be happier. Sure, some people would waste it, but then you don't need to feel badly for anyone anymore.

  • @davidfernandes920
    @davidfernandes920 4 дня назад

    If Government is too big to fix,then the only thing to do is abolish the Government completely and start over.

  • @ryaj2356
    @ryaj2356 4 дня назад

    The sad fact is a person would have to work twice to three times as hard just to end up exactly where they are now. Who would do that too? Haha

  • @tenToesUp747
    @tenToesUp747 День назад

    Ron Paul said to freeze the funding for 5 years then start 10 percent reductions per year and don't fill slots left by retirees. What is so hard about that?

  • @Nordic_Sky
    @Nordic_Sky 3 дня назад

    A VAT is coming, folks. It is the only way to raise enough money to pay for all this government spending, never mind the debt. It will start small, with a promise never to grow. Fast forward a generation and you will be paying a 25% tax on a haircut, just like in Denmark. Mark my words.

  • @BCdgz
    @BCdgz 2 дня назад

    The question is why the gov is big and getting bigger?
    And the answer is some people want free launch and live by others expense

  • @jkonior1
    @jkonior1 4 дня назад

    Ok, so "there is a way out of this mess". You mention Reagan's quote that "government IS the problem". But I didn't hear any proposed solutions.

    • @paulkuzia9236
      @paulkuzia9236 4 дня назад

      Less government!

    • @jkonior1
      @jkonior1 4 дня назад

      @@paulkuzia9236 -- Yes, "less government" is the implied solution. I was looking for clearer specifics.

  • @merlinwizard1000
    @merlinwizard1000 4 дня назад +1

    10th, 14 October 2024

  • @Nordic_Sky
    @Nordic_Sky 3 дня назад

    Despite all the government spending, why have things not improved? Culture and behavior, especially amongst certain minority groups. Of course, you're not allowed to talk about that.

  • @keithgregory8982
    @keithgregory8982 4 дня назад +2

    They should fire half the government workers and then house the illegal immigrants in those fine buildings.

  • @paulrodgers252
    @paulrodgers252 4 дня назад

    nope; just have to remove the civil Officers in the United States of America Government Officers Offices: FIRST;

  • @greenleavesofsummer9673
    @greenleavesofsummer9673 7 дней назад +2

    Not

  • @ty2010
    @ty2010 4 дня назад

    More recently, afuera

  • @earthwormandruw
    @earthwormandruw 4 дня назад +2

    The return of Jesus is the only thing able to fix this and other countries too (or well, the world). In the meantime, help your neighbor.

    • @timothylopez8572
      @timothylopez8572 4 дня назад

      You can't call yourself a christian when you are obvious luciferians worshipping the actual antichrist trump, calling to exterminate the human race in the apocalypse.

  • @cassandrasteffens1447
    @cassandrasteffens1447 4 дня назад

    U really think someone on welfare WOULDNT relocate for a better opportunity?? Sir you clearly try to sound educated, on the contrary I digress. Welfare in my state equals $450/month. Even if you paid zero of your monthly bills would YOU attempt to relocate yourself and your family in HOPES of a job?? with only $450 in your pocket?? This is a case of THIS GUY HAS TOO MUCH $ and not enough common sense!!

  • @snehashispanda4808
    @snehashispanda4808 6 дней назад +4

    I am an atheist. I do not believe in the existence of God. I find insufficient evidence or rational justification to support the belief in any gods or supernatural entities. I rely on science, reason, logic, and empirical evidence to form my worldview and have not found compelling evidence or arguments to support the existence of God. I believe the universe is governed by natural laws and forces, rather than moral, spiritual, or supernatural ones. As an atheist, I reject religious dogma, supernaturalism, and superstition as the basis of morality and decision-making. I emphasize the social and empirical nature of inquiry and prioritize scientific solutions to intellectual problems. I am engaged in a continually evolving search for truth, primarily through science and philosophy.

    • @Post-Trib
      @Post-Trib 4 дня назад +1

      Every occupant of Hell is extremely aware of their fate and torment. For it is the absence of God's mercy and the presence of his anger

    • @nam3ofus3r
      @nam3ofus3r 4 дня назад +3

      Cool story bro.

    • @earthwormandruw
      @earthwormandruw 4 дня назад +1

      So you are your own god?

    • @cocopuff6086
      @cocopuff6086 4 дня назад +1

      Your comment has nothing to do with the topic. Thanks for sharing.

    • @jamessieker1712
      @jamessieker1712 4 дня назад

      That's a fine religion you selling there.

  • @PranayaKansakar
    @PranayaKansakar 4 дня назад +1

    4:32 because of slavery