Comments by "Rants Of A Grumpy Old Lady" (@grumpyoldlady_rants) on "Should Veterns u0026 Seniors Come Before Migrants /Am I Heartless??" video.

  1. I agree with you, Carol, and heartless is not a word that would ever apply to you. I know you have a heart for the homeless, as most of us who follow you do. Our priorities are screwed up, alright - we priority being given to the ultra wealthy. By law, the US has to provide shelter to immigrants seeking asylum. According to the Institute On Taxation And Economic Policy, undocumented immigrants (UI) who work pay about $11.74 BILLION in taxes yet they receive no benefits. It is estimated that UI pay about 8% of their earnings in taxes. To put this in perspective, the top 1% of taxpayers pay an average nationwide effective tax rate of 5.4%. It’s also not true that UI get federal public assistance and health insurance. They may qualify for state assistance but that isn’t common. Here’s the thing. This country could fully care for our citizens and immigrants but our congress is controlled by the wealthy. So, the real question is why do our elected officials give huge tax breaks to the wealthy while passing budgets that hurt the poor more and more? Look at what cuts the republicans are demanding to agree to raise the debt ceiling. Bottom line is elections have consequences and we have the best congress money can buy.
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  2. Just so people know - that story of migrants displacing homeless Vets is false. I guess I can’t post a link here but just search YouTube. You’ll find the story.
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  3.  @gloriouslifeonwheels3621  - Thanks for clarifying. Our priorities are definitely messed up in this country.
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  4. This is not true. Look at what the republican members of congress are demanding in order to agree on raising the debt ceiling. Do you know the 75% of the national debt accrued under republican administrations - 25% of it during Trump’s administration?
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