I get it now

[bdtex]

The stories about changes in 401K and IRA caps were just planted. Somebody floated it out just so Trump could swat it down and be made to look like the good guy. I really couldn't imagine anyone thinking it was a good idea in the current political or economic climate. I stated such in the other 2 threads. Heard about it last week but hesitated to post about it because it seemed unreal.

http://thehill.com/policy/finance/356658-trump-promises-no-change-to-your-401k#

"Trump promises: 'NO change to your 401(k)"

 

[Bugsy McGurk]

That probably came as a shock to Trump's own aides and those in Congress.

Just Trump tweeting on a whimsy.

;-)

 

[bdtex]

That probably came as a shock to Trump's own aides and those in Congress.

Just Trump tweeting on a whimsy.

;-)

That could be true too. He mighta just noticed which way the flagstick was blowing.

 

[Arkady]

The stories about changes in 401K and IRA caps were just planted. Somebody floated it out just so Trump could swat it down and be made to look like the good guy. I really couldn't imagine anyone thinking it was a good idea in the current political or economic climate. I stated such in the other 2 threads. Heard about it last week but hesitated to post about it because it seemed unreal.

http://thehill.com/policy/finance/356658-trump-promises-no-change-to-your-401k#

"Trump promises: 'NO change to your 401(k)"

Trump also promised the Mexico would pay for his wall, and that he'd push through a healthcare plan that would be great, covering everyone and costing a lot less. Trump says whatever he thinks will be popular at a given moment. He doesn't care even a little whether it's true or not.

 

[JackDallas]

Trump also promised the Mexico would pay for his wall, and that he'd push through a healthcare plan that would be great, covering everyone and costing a lot less. Trump says whatever he thinks will be popular at a given moment. He doesn't care even a little whether it's true or not.

Well, he's not through yet. He's got 7 years left on his term, he'll get it all done.

 

[as seen on tv]

I'm disappointed that you're "just getting this".

this has ALWAYS been how federal proposals are road tested, by both parties.

it's called "trial balloon"

trump didn't invent this.

 

[marvin martian]

I'm disappointed that you're "just getting this".

this has ALWAYS been how federal proposals are road tested, by both parties.

it's called "trial balloon"

trump didn't invent this.

Give our good stewards of democracy a break, they're waking up from an 8 year coma.

 

[bdtex]

I'm disappointed that you're "just getting this".

this has ALWAYS been how federal proposals are road tested, by both parties.

it's called "trial balloon"

trump didn't invent this.

Well...I thought it might be which is why I didn't jump on it last week when I first saw it. It flew under the radar for a coupla days. I musta missed where I called it a new tactic.

 

[bdtex]

Give our good stewards of democracy a break, they're waking up from an 8 year coma.

As opposed to being stewards of a chum supertanker and other folks' ankles?

 

[as seen on tv]

Well...I thought it might be which is why I didn't jump on it last week when I first saw it. It flew under the radar for a coupla days. I musta missed where I called it a new tactic.

the immediate tip off: there were no actual numbers/rates associated with the proposal. that prevents anyone with a laptop from figuring out at what point/who will pay higher taxes. it's simply a broad policy trial balloon.

no different than:

- "sending a surge of troops to Afghanistan" (when? how many? how long?) (Obama)
- "you can keep your doctor and policy if you like them"
- Obama's VAT (value added tax/national sales tax) trial balloon

 

[marvin martian]

As opposed to being stewards of a chum supertanker and other folks' ankles?

It's got to be especially tough for you coming out of your stupor, since your party now regards you as a treasonous racist who should be exterminated with the rest of the deplorables for flying your hateful flag.

 

[JuliefromOhio]

It hardly matters when it's a good bet that Trump will do to the Republican tax bill what he did to their health care bill....change his position on it every other day, applaud it one day, say it's cruel and mean the next day. LOL

 

[bdtex]

no different than:

- "sending a surge of troops to Afghanistan" (when? how many? how long?) (Obama)
- "you can keep your doctor and policy if you like them"
- Obama's VAT (value added tax/national sales tax) trial balloon

I musta missed where I made Obama the topic or said he invented the tactic.

 

[Capitalist]

The stories about changes in 401K and IRA caps were just planted. Somebody floated it out just so Trump could swat it down and be made to look like the good guy. I really couldn't imagine anyone thinking it was a good idea in the current political or economic climate. I stated such in the other 2 threads. Heard about it last week but hesitated to post about it because it seemed unreal.

http://thehill.com/policy/finance/356658-trump-promises-no-change-to-your-401k#

"Trump promises: 'NO change to your 401(k)"

Of course there is the possibility that Trump the non-politician really had nothing to do with it and this is just another Deep State attack by RINOs and dems via TheHill.

Seems more likely doncha think? Pols acting like pols right?

 

[ObamacareForever]

Of course there is the possibility that Trump the non-politician really had nothing to do with it and this is just another Deep State attack by RINOs and dems via TheHill.

Seems more likely doncha think? Pols acting like pols right?

Those tax cuts for the rich are going to have be for somehow. The trial balloon theory makes sense.

 

[bdtex]

this is just another Deep State attack by RINOs and dems via TheHill.

I suppose that's possible but the story was out there for several days and I didn't see a single Deep Red Republican deny that such a proposal was on the table. The "bill" is being written by Republicans.

 

[Dawg]

That could be true too. He mighta just noticed which way the flagstick was blowing.

as all politicians do and speak according to where they are in USA and which group speaking too

Trump isn't doing anything that hasn't already been done by politicians except being owned by special interest groups

 

[Dawg]

Those tax cuts for the rich are going to have be for somehow. The trial balloon theory makes sense.

WTH does that even mean?


are going to have be for somehow"

 

[Constitutional Sheepdog]

As opposed to being stewards of a chum supertanker and other folks' ankles?

Trying to get into a pissing contest? interesting

 

[bdtex]

as all politicians do and speak according to where they are in USA and which group speaking too

Trump isn't doing anything that hasn't already been done by politicians except being owned by special interest groups

I didn't say he invented anything.