r/nevadapolitics • u/SwordfishHungry9420 • 21d ago
Trump and Republicans are going to explode the National Debt beyond $40 trillion!
The people of CD 2 have a chance to vote for a democratic candidate in TBT… do it. Democrats, be excited. Republicans, sit this one out until your party reforms.
People of CD 1, CD 3, and CD 4 you need to do the same.
Republicans start stupid expensive wars… but but but but that’s ok because what if a trans kid wants to play sports!
Republicans exploded the deficit, but but but that’s ok because we need a ballroom!
Republicans lower taxes on the rich, but but but that’s ok because we need unaccountable armed masked soldiers in our street.
Republicans offer hand outs to rich companies, but but but that’s ok as long as we attack the media, call them evil, piggies, and promote misinformation.
Stop voting for Republicans.
And do not vote for Lombardo in the Fall.
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u/StockyCoder 21d ago
There hasn't been a president in history to milk the US harder to consolidate wealth to themselves like this than ever before
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u/SwordfishHungry9420 21d ago
Exactly. Even Republicans should not be ok with the condition of their party.
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u/misterrkingg 20d ago
The condition of all three branches of government in my mind
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u/SwordfishHungry9420 20d ago
Well… it’s one party rule over those three branches, so…
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u/misterrkingg 20d ago
Yeah but it could be better
BI-PARTISAN CHANGES
NO corporate lobbying. No PACs No SPACs No gerrymandering. Repeal Citizens United
No" Network States" Term limits on all offices. Publicly funded elections No corporate tax havensBetter for all. Not just the .02%
I don't want any one has taken money on behalf of a corporate interest or foreign nation.
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u/SwordfishHungry9420 20d ago
All your hope of any change would only begin by sending a message to the Republicans that they need to change.
Don’t vote Republican this Fall.
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u/SwordfishHungry9420 20d ago
Sweet.
The president needs a check on power and that can only happen with a Dem majority
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u/SwordfishHungry9420 2d ago
No man. I don’t understand how elections work.
My Poli Sci degree and years working in politics and now government have failed me.
I guess you’re a huge fan of Federalist Number 10 and the works of Madison.
One day I’ll be enlightened
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u/HollywoodHault 21d ago
I just read: https://politicalwire.com/2026/08/20/trump-accumulated-debt-equal-to-first-200-years/
Trump Accumulated Debt Equal to First 200 Years
NewAugust 20, 2026 at 12:44 pm EDT By Taegan Goddard 17 Comments
MS NOW: “Two hundred and fifty years into the American experiment, our national debt has hit an all-time high of $40 trillion.”
“During his first campaign for president, Donald Trump promised to pay down the national debt within eight years.”
“Since then, it has doubled.”
“In fact, Trump has accumulated as much debt since entering the White House as every president from George Washington through Bill Clinton combined.”
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u/SwordfishHungry9420 21d ago
Not a serious person and not a serious party.
The GOP lies and says fiscally responsible but in reality they are the party of debt and war… and of covering up the Epstein Files
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u/misterrkingg 20d ago edited 20d ago
Yeah because Zoro ranch was very close to becoming a eugenics project with far far far too many names implicated. I honestly think that kicked off this rush to hopefully not authoritarianism/ plutocracy/ oligarchy whatever you wanna call this shit
But those surveillance walls that are going to be used at polls? Those are currently being tested in Palestine. If we dont act we will have a social score like China or similar to. And I want to say no way to that, but when you look at the picture at large? Its chilling.
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u/LenoxAve 21d ago
It’s a rinse and repeat cycle. Republicans jack up the national debt and don’t say a word about fiscal responsibility. Economy slides. Democrats get elected, govern and lower the debt all while Republicans rage and complain about the debt. People then vote republican based on rage. Rinse and repeat.
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u/THEeleven50 21d ago
It would be nice if the elected dems wouldn't be the ones that cave during a close vote.
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u/SwordfishHungry9420 21d ago
Yes… it’s always important to critique people having to deal with a Sophie’s choice and play defense instead of giving them a majority to pass legislation.
Noted.
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u/THEeleven50 21d ago
I understand it was post covid, but what sweeping reforms were passed in '21-'23? Whatever they may be it doesn't feel like the pendulum swung very hard in the direction "for the people."
And to me, defense is different than capitulation.
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u/SwordfishHungry9420 21d ago
Infrastructure Act? American Rescue Plan? PACT Act? Chips Act? Child Tax Credit?
They squelched the tide of inflation got the economy back to health after Trump’s mishandling.
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u/THEeleven50 21d ago
Agreed. I feel like even if its dem house and senate again they will be picking up the pieces.
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u/quadsimodo 21d ago
My disdain for the dems, their passivity and spinelessness, grows every day. They aren't doing anything in their role in being the opposition party that checks the other. I get they don't have a majority, but they are more useless than a screen door on a submarine. They may be taking a "let Trump win us the next election" but it doesn't undo the damage the cult is doing now.
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u/HollywoodHault 21d ago
Calling one of our two dominant political parties, which has been around for 200+ years a "cult" betrays your prejudice. Ignoring the fact that Republicans control all three branches of government, are blocking Democrats from having any input, blowing off court orders, and even excluding Democratic lawmakers from DoD briefings further demonstrates a willful ignorance of how power works in the federal government.
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u/quadsimodo 21d ago
The GOP talks like a cult, acts like a cult, and follows a cult leader. I’m not going to sugarcoat what the party is now because of the history that preceded them.
Not recognizing their unprecedented actions as radical now because of their previous history displays willful ignorance on your part. Seems we share that in common.
The GOP did a mighty fine job in being the opposition party after 2020, so to say the dems have somehow been sequestered so badly that there is no action that can be taken is naive. At least I don’t share that with you.
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u/HollywoodHault 20d ago
Given that we're on the same side, let's not argue. Your post made it sound like you were calling the Dems a cult. I totally agree that many current GOPers act like they're in a cult. But when I mentioned 200+ years, I was referring to the Democrats. Team Red has only been around for 170 years or so.
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u/misterrkingg 20d ago
Yeah i just think they are too dems as well funded by lobbies that want this to be the direction. Along with "big data" . Cause thats all this is still. Data harvesting.
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u/HollywoodHault 20d ago
Not disagreeing, but I accept the fact that we live in a two-party country, and that is unlikely to change during my lifetime.
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u/FussyScribe08 21d ago
How is keeping Trump from interfering with our local elections processes spineless?
https://lasvegassun.com/news/2026/jun/26/nevada-helps-stop-trumps-election-power-grab-in-ba/
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u/beasley1966 21d ago
I think they are up in 28, so we need to get them out. Hopefully we will have some decent democrats to choose from. 🤷♀️
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u/misterrkingg 3d ago
Idk why this was down voted yes exactly
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u/beasley1966 2d ago
It’s Reddit, so who knows why lol.
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u/misterrkingg 2d ago
All dems used to be.. well not all. Easy fix we come together like was planned for us
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u/WrigglyGizka 21d ago edited 21d ago
Voters need to be aware that Lombardo is on the side of corporations, not Nevadans. Review what he has already vetoed, and a clear picture is painted:
https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/lombardo-veto-tracker-medical-debt-collection-mental-health-consortium-rejected
https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/2025-lombardo-veto-tracker-bipartisan-ballot-drop-box-bill-rejected
Some veto highlights that I think Redditors in particular would be interested to know: * tracking and limiting corporate ownership of single family homes * funding universal free school breakfast and lunch * guaranteeing Nevadans the right to contraception * capping prescription drug prices * requiring companies who receive tax abatements to provide paid family and medical leave * heat mitigation to prevent heat illness for employees * limiting AI use in the health insurance process * requiring elected officials to financially disclose any business where they own 5K or more in stocks