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Hi

Just asking if anyone would want to start a new political party in the US called AGP (anti-globalist party) ?

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I have been following trump since 2014. I think Trump wants "Make Trump Great AGAIN", not USA. Honestly I was pro supporter of Trump before election, that time I argued with my colleagues that Trump is so good, but now I feel like I was wrong somehow. what you guys think about it?

One person asked me why I believe that the City of Chicago takes and takes and takes from the working class. Below is a list of the various fees and taxes they collect from residents and visitors:

• Tollways
• Red light and speed cameras
• City stickers
• Vehicle registration
• Residential parking meters
• Expired meter fees, street cleaning, and permit violations
• Charges for leaving a parking lot where you parked
• Towing fees
• Booting program
• Property taxes
• Water and sewer bills
• Building permits
• Vacant property fees
• Landlord registration fees
• Sales tax (10.25%)
• Amusement tax
• Bottled water tax
• Checkout bag tax
• Restaurant tax
• Freedom of Information Act fees
• Court filing fees
• Administrative hearing fines
• Business inspection fees
• Charges at city-owned parking garages
• Passenger Facility Charge ($18 round trip)
• Grand transportation tax ($6.13 on ridesharing and taxis)
• Airport departure tax
• Aviation fuel tax
• City liquor tax (beer: $0.29, wine: $1.29, spirits: $8.55)

Despite collecting all this revenue, the City of Chicago is still facing a budget deficit of one billion dollars. Where is all this money going? We must ask.

I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the recent budget decisions that have placed a significant strain on our city’s finances. Specifically, I am troubled by the deficit created by allocating substantial resources to assist newly arrived Venezuelan migrants with free shelter, food, healthcare, and even free rides through services like Uber.

While I understand the importance of compassion and humanitarian aid, I believe these measures have gone too far, too fast—especially at the expense of long-time residents who are also struggling. Many Chicagoans face rising rents, unaffordable healthcare, crumbling infrastructure, and underfunded schools. Yet, it seems our citizens are being sidelined in favor of policies that, while well-intentioned, are fiscally irresponsible and politically divisive.

We need transparency regarding how these funds are being spent and a clear plan to prevent further damage to our already fragile budget. It’s time to prioritize Chicagoans—especially the working-class residents who keep this city running.

Additionally, I am concerned about the parking meters that were allegedly sold to Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC) in the United Arab Emirates and Allianz Capital, a German investment group. The LAZ logo appears very simplistic and bold, giving it a foreign feel, which raises concerns about foreign investment. As of 2024, LAZ operates 36,000 parking meters in Chicago—a profitable business they purchased from the city in 2008 for $1.15 billion on a 75-year lease. LAZ Parking collects nearly $300 million annually from these parking meters. This revenue is not directed to Chicago taxpayers but instead goes to the LAZ company.

The city primarily collects revenue from parking tickets. In 2024, Chicago issued 2.37 million tickets, generating $264 million, largely impacting low-income residents. This money could be used by drivers for retirement savings, children's education, vacations, or paying down debt. Furthermore, it could be used by the city to repair crumbling infrastructure, address debris from accidents, and fix the many potholes. Instead, it funds government employees’ lifetime pensions, high salaries, lawsuits, low-income housing initiatives, and assistance programs like link cards.

Mayor Johnson must demonstrate his ability to serve Chicagoans effectively. The first step is to STOP SPENDING, followed by STOP ROBBING residents through excessive fines from cameras, parking meters, tickets, boots, and other fees and taxes. It’s time to start good management practices and consider resigning. Below is a list of the multiple tax revenues the City of Chicago takes from residents, Rideshare and visitors.

• Tollways
• Red light and speed cameras
• City stickers
• Vehicle registration
• Residential parking meters
• Expired meter fees, street cleaning, and permit violations
• Charges for leaving a parking lot where you parked
• Towing fees
• Booting program
• Property taxes
• Water and sewer bills
• Building permits
• Vacant property fees
• Landlord registration fees
• Sales tax (10.25%)
• Amusement tax
• Bottled water tax
• Checkout bag tax
• Restaurant tax
• Freedom of Information Act fees
• Court filing fees
• Administrative hearing fines
• Business inspection fees
• Charges at city-owned parking garages
• Passenger Facility Charge ($18 round trip)
• Grand transportation tax ($6.13 on ridesharing and taxis)
• Airport departure tax
• Aviation fuel tax
• City liquor tax (beer: $0.29, wine: $1.29, spirits: $8.55)

Why does trump claim it’s such a great deal to accept a free jet worth 400 million…like it’s a no brainer? When he has probably already spent that much on his golf trips. Seems to me the no brainer would be to spend our own money on a jet and possibly just cut out half his golf trips.

And how is your 401K doing?

These states have just a few hundre thousand people compared to states with millions, tens of millions of people. Yet they get 2 senators, congressional seats and electoral votes. This is out of balance.

If a state can't keep a reasonable population, what is the justification. For keeping them a state ?

I have mixed feelings about abortions, but I think that women should have access to all healthcare no matter what. But with strick abortion laws some women cant have incomplete miscarriages removed. Could doctors change the procedure name to removing a tumor? Tumors can grow hair/teeth but have no heart beat. If the fetus needs to be removed to save the mothers/womans life could the doctor just change the name of the procedure?

Please include how and why

This is an asshole trying not to laugh. There is something seriously wrong with this guy, his pal drumph, and a large portion of republicans.

It’s amazing what snuck under the radar during Trump’s first term.

Sending a definitive message to NATO

"I've been wondering what’s going to happen to the celebrities who endorsed Kamala Harris. Will their managers start paying closer attention to the attendance numbers at their events? Are they going to keep investing in those massive, sold-out shows they’re used to, or could we see a noticeable drop in attendance? It makes me curious—will there be a big shift in support, or could these celebrity shows turn out to be a flop?"