Trump Budget Makes It Official: You’re Paying For The Wall, Not Mexico

[Crabtownboy]

Another broken promise.

One of the central themes of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign was to not only build a border wall, but to make Mexico pay for it. The claim didn’t just become an applause line for Trump on the campaign trail, it was a call-and-response rallying cry.

But the Trump budget proposals revealed late Wednesday include $4.1 billion for the wall. Reuters reported that Trump was asking for $1.5 billion for the current fiscal year and another $2.6 billion for the 2018 budget year, which begins Oct. 1.

The money will come from U.S. taxpayers and not Mexico, which has made it clear that it’s not paying for the wall.

Trump Budget Makes It Official: You're Paying For The Wall, Not Mexico | The Huffington Post

 

[Happy]

Another broken promise.

One of the central themes of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign was to not only build a border wall, but to make Mexico pay for it. The claim didn’t just become an applause line for Trump on the campaign trail, it was a call-and-response rallying cry.

But the Trump budget proposals revealed late Wednesday include $4.1 billion for the wall. Reuters reported that Trump was asking for $1.5 billion for the current fiscal year and another $2.6 billion for the 2018 budget year, which begins Oct. 1.

The money will come from U.S. taxpayers and not Mexico, which has made it clear that it’s not paying for the wall.

Trump Budget Makes It Official: You're Paying For The Wall, Not Mexico | The Huffington Post

^^ No he did not!

Earlier this year, Trump backed off his campaign promise and admitted that Americans would end up footing the bill, but claimed Mexico would “reimburse us for the cost of the wall.”

What Trump said was: Mexico will pay for the wall.
What Trump clarified for those who lack a business sense is: Mexico will "reimburse us for the cost of the wall".
What those who lack a business sense, lack in understanding is: there is more than one way to skin a cat.
What those who lack a business sense, lack in understanding is: they remember the headline "You're Fired", but haven't a clue "WHY".

Headlines do not tell the truth. They are designed to capture your attention, and hope YOU conclude "your own truth", without the facts.

You have revealed, you are a Headline reader and provided "your own comment", based on a Headline, without including the facts in your text.

Reimbursement IS payment!

Learn the facts!

Millions of dollars from the US cross the southern border every year. Dollars out of American pockets and American economy. Changing THAT, puts the US in favor and Mexico at a loss.

You wasn't expecting Mexico to write a check were you? LOL

 

[HankD]

Another broken promise.

One of the central themes of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign was to not only build a border wall, but to make Mexico pay for it. The claim didn’t just become an applause line for Trump on the campaign trail, it was a call-and-response rallying cry.

But the Trump budget proposals revealed late Wednesday include $4.1 billion for the wall. Reuters reported that Trump was asking for $1.5 billion for the current fiscal year and another $2.6 billion for the 2018 budget year, which begins Oct. 1.

The money will come from U.S. taxpayers and not Mexico, which has made it clear that it’s not paying for the wall.

Trump Budget Makes It Official: You're Paying For The Wall, Not Mexico | The Huffington Post

MORE FAKE NEWS!

It WILL be reimbursed.

Trump: U.S. to cover border wall cost, Mexico then to reimburse

HankD

 

[Crabtownboy]

MORE FAKE NEWS!

It WILL be reimbursed.

Trump: U.S. to cover border wall cost, Mexico then to reimburse

HankD

Hank, even you cannot believe that!

 

[Crabtownboy]

^^ No he did not!

Earlier this year, Trump backed off his campaign promise and admitted that Americans would end up footing the bill, but claimed Mexico would “reimburse us for the cost of the wall.”

What Trump said was: Mexico will pay for the wall.
What Trump clarified for those who lack a business sense is: Mexico will "reimburse us for the cost of the wall".
What those who lack a business sense, lack in understanding is: there is more than one way to skin a cat.
What those who lack a business sense, lack in understanding is: they remember the headline "You're Fired", but haven't a clue "WHY".

Headlines do not tell the truth. They are designed to capture your attention, and hope YOU conclude "your own truth", without the facts.

You have revealed, you are a Headline reader and provided "your own comment", based on a Headline, without including the facts in your text.

Reimbursement IS payment!

Learn the facts!

Millions of dollars from the US cross the southern border every year. Dollars out of American pockets and American economy. Changing THAT, puts the US in favor and Mexico at a loss.

You wasn't expecting Mexico to write a check were you? LOL

Happy, do you really believe that Mexico will ever reimburse the US one "red" penny?

 

[HankD]

Hank, even you cannot believe that!

OK I will admit that it puts a little tension on my credulity sensing device.

BUT, we will just have to wait and see

In a sense they are paying already.
As the wall is being built it sends a message to Mexico and the world!

Unless you are going to be law abiding as a visitor and/or potential citizen STAY OUT!!

HankD

 

[InTheLight]

The president’s budget would eliminate the NEA’s $148 million budget, the NEH’s $148 million budget and the CPB’s $445 million budget, as well as $230 million for the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

OK, there's $971 million for the wall.

 

[Crabtownboy]

The president’s budget would eliminate the NEA’s $148 million budget, the NEH’s $148 million budget and the CPB’s $445 million budget, as well as $230 million for the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

OK, there's $971 million for the wall.

And I must say a totally wasted $971 million.

 

[Crabtownboy]

OK I will admit that it puts a little tension on my credulity sensing device.

BUT, we will just have to wait and see

In a sense they are paying already.
As the wall is being built it sends a message to Mexico and the world!

Unless you are going to be law abiding as a visitor and/or potential citizen STAY OUT!!

HankD

Yes, it shows we have abandoned our traditional values. It shows we are xenophobic. It shows we are extremely unwise in our view of the world and of how we spend money. We should not be such cowards.

And what will you say if we spend upwards to a trillion on the wall and find it is worthless?

 

[InTheLight]

And I must say a totally wasted $971 million.

At least we would get something concrete out of the wall. Why should taxpayers support CPB? Surely the National Endowment for Arts can find plenty of sponsors and supporters. They don't need taxpayer money either.

 

[Happy]

Happy, do you really believe that Mexico will ever reimburse the US one "red" penny?

Good grief ~ Do you not comprehend it's business? Mexico is not going to send the US a check! The US is going to curb the $$ being depleted from the US into Mexico, without a benefit to the US. What the US has been "losing" to Mexico without benefit, will be diverted to paying for the wall, which is intended to benefit the US.

What is your big grip for the US to secure her borders?
Don't be shy, we've heard your criticism, now tell us WHY you are against secure borders....

 

[Happy]

Yes, it shows we have abandoned our traditional values. It shows we are xenophobic. It shows we are extremely unwise in our view of the world and of how we spend money. We should not be such cowards.

And what will you say if we spend upwards to a trillion on the wall and find it is worthless?

xenophobic? So what? Is that illegal? Is that non-biblical?

Ex 33 [16] For wherein shall it be known here that I and thy people have found grace in thy sight? is it not in that thou goest with us? so shall we be separated, I and thy people, from all the people that are upon the face of the earth.

 

[Happy]

Yes, it shows we have abandoned our traditional values. It shows we are xenophobic. It shows we are extremely unwise in our view of the world and of how we spend money. We should not be such cowards.

And what will you say if we spend upwards to a trillion on the wall and find it is worthless?

Traditional Values? And what do you think American "traditional values are" ? Welcome foreigners to be our burden? Because that IS NOT what American "traditional values" are. Americans are Americans; not Mexicans, Africans, Arabs. Americans are FREE, to take care of themselves.

Foreigners hear "land of the free", and are brainwashed or ignorant to assuming, "FREE" meaning "FREEBIES and HANDOUTS of something for nothing, while maintaining their foreign status. And Liberals have no backbone to say, uh, apply for entrance, accept the response, assimilate and pay for your own care. No...Liberals are promoting illegal entry, hiding law breakers, and demanding via legislation that Americans foot the bill for the foreigners upkeep.

And BTW, how many illegal immigrants do you have living in your home that you are supporting?

 

[InTheLight]

Yes, it shows we have abandoned our traditional values. It shows we are xenophobic. It shows we are extremely unwise in our view of the world and of how we spend money. We should not be such cowards.

And what will you say if we spend upwards to a trillion on the wall and find it is worthless?

 

[HankD]

Yes, it shows we have abandoned our traditional values. It shows we are xenophobic. It shows we are extremely unwise in our view of the world and of how we spend money. We should not be such cowards.

I resent that CTB, as a veteran I can definitely tell you that we are not cowards.

Additionally we have been very patient with our neighbors to the south and they have continually chosen to cross our borders illegally.

And what will you say if we spend upwards to a trillion on the wall and find it is worthless?

It has its value in the message it sends.


HankD

 

[Crabtownboy]

I resent that CTB, as a veteran I can definitely tell you that we are not cowards.

I am a veteran also and I say our society has changed and not for the good and not braver since you and I were in the military. The rich folk have bribed Congress to make sure that future wars are fought by the poor and middle class, but mostly those who grew up poor and it is that group that will die for the rich.

It has its value in the message it sends.

HankD

Yes, it sends a message, the message I spoke about in an earlier post. It is not a positive message in any sense of the word.

 

[just-want-peace]

Good grief ~ Do you not comprehend it's business? Mexico is not going to send the US a check! The US is going to curb the $$ being depleted from the US into Mexico, without a benefit to the US. What the US has been "losing" to Mexico without benefit, will be diverted to paying for the wall, which is intended to benefit the US.

What is your big grip for the US to secure her borders?
Don't be shy, we've heard your criticism, now tell us WHY you are against secure borders....

Don't hold your breath for a sensible answer; just expect something to the effect of "Why do you hate Mexicans?"

 

[HankD]

OK I might agree somewhat with the first part of your response but I disagree with your second part...

Yes, it sends a message, the message I spoke about in an earlier post. It is not a positive message in any sense of the word.

Agreed it's not positive but IMO it must of necessity be made, loud and clear as it is and will be.When both the Mexican government and their people respect our rule of law then perhaps it will come down or perhaps as the Great Wall of China be a an historical memorial to the will of the American government.

HankD

 

[Rolfe]

The president’s budget would eliminate the NEA’s $148 million budget, the NEH’s $148 million budget and the CPB’s $445 million budget, as well as $230 million for the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

OK, there's $971 million for the wall.

But I thought that Mexico would pay the bill for the Wall...

 

[Rolfe]

MORE FAKE NEWS!

It WILL be reimbursed.

Trump: U.S. to cover border wall cost, Mexico then to reimburse

HankD

I think that Mexican reimbursement is an overly-optimistic hope.