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Orrin Onken

@orrinonken.bsky.social

Retired elder-law lawyer, now writing mystery novels and articles about aging on Medium

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The tariffs announced Wednesday, introduce a political problem of an entirely different magnitude for Mr. Trump and his party. No party or politician is recession proof. Historically, even truly dominant political parties have suffered enormous political defeats during major economic downturns

06.04.2025 14:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Musk should have a cost cutting field day when he gets to our bloated military. He knows that manned aircraft in battle are pointless in this world of drones and battle boats, or whatever they are called these days, are sitting ducks.

04.04.2025 15:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930 raised U.S. import duties with the goal of protecting American farmers and businesses from foreign competition. The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act is now widely blamed for worsening the severity of the Great Depression in the U.S. and around the world.

03.04.2025 21:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Why do I have to pay a tax when I buy a candy bar, but the rich don't have to pay a tax when they buy stocks, bonds and crypto.

26.03.2025 23:54 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Why do I have to pay a tax when I buy a candy bar, but the rich don't have to pay a tax when they buy stocks, bonds and crypto.

25.03.2025 02:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

With renewed emphasis on the trades and manufacturing-- jobs that take a physical toll every year--do you support earlier eligibility for SS retirement benefits for people who work in the trades and other physically demanding fields

24.03.2025 23:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

With renewed emphasis on the trades and manufacturing-- jobs that take a physical toll every year--do you support earlier eligibility for SS retirement benefits for people who work in the trades and other physically demanding fields

24.03.2025 23:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

With renewed emphasis on the trades and manufacturing-- jobs that take a physical toll every year--do you support earlier eligibility for SS retirement benefits for people who work in the trades and other physically demanding fields

24.03.2025 23:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

With renewed emphasis on the trades and manufacturing-- jobs that take a physical toll every year--do you support earlier eligibility for SS retirement benefits for people who work in the trades and other physically demanding fields

24.03.2025 18:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

With renewed emphasis on the trades and manufacturing-- jobs that take a physical toll every year--do you support earlier eligibility for SS retirement benefits for people who work in the trades and other physically demanding fields

24.03.2025 17:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Breaking News: Trump buries his old lawyer, Alina Habba, in New Jersey and organize crime celebrates.

24.03.2025 17:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Considering your age and that it was on your watch that the Dems lost the presidency and both houses of congress, have you considered stepping down so a new, strong and vibrant crop of Dems, ones who have the energy for the battles ahead, can lead us forward.

24.03.2025 13:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Considering your age and that it was on your watch that the Dems lost the presidency and both houses of congress, have you considered stepping down so a new, strong and vibrant crop of Dems, ones who have the energy for the battles ahead, can lead us forward.

24.03.2025 13:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Considering your age and that it was on your watch that the Dems lost the presidency and both houses of congress, have you considered stepping down so a new, strong and vibrant crop of Dems, ones who have the energy for the battles ahead, can lead us forward.

24.03.2025 13:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Considering your age and that it was on your watch that the Dems lost the presidency and both houses of congress, have you considered stepping down so a new, strong and vibrant crop of Dems, ones who have the energy for the battles ahead, can lead us forward.

24.03.2025 13:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Considering your age and that it was on your watch that the Dems lost the presidency and both houses of congress, have you considered stepping down so a new, strong and vibrant crop of Dems, ones who have the energy for the battles ahead, can lead us forward.

24.03.2025 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Considering your age and that it was on your watch that the Dems lost the presidency and both houses of congress, have you considered stepping down so a new, strong and vibrant crop of Dems, ones who have the energy for the battles ahead, can lead us forward.

24.03.2025 12:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

With renewed emphasis on the trades and manufacturing-- jobs that take a physical toll every year--do you support earlier eligibility for SS retirement benefits for people who work in the trades and other physically demanding fields

23.03.2025 23:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Why do I have to pay a tax when I buy a candy bar, but the rich don't have to pay a tax when they buy stocks, bonds and crypto.

23.03.2025 21:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

With renewed emphasis on the trades and manufacturing-- jobs that take a physical toll every year--do you support earlier eligibility for SS retirement benefits for people who work in the trades and other physically demanding fields

23.03.2025 21:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Considering your age and that it was on your watch that the Dems lost the presidency and both houses of congress, have you considered stepping down so a new, strong and vibrant crop of Dems, ones who have the energy for the battles ahead, can lead us forward.

23.03.2025 20:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

For half of American workers FICA is a bigger tax bite than income tax.A person making the median income in the US will pay $5,186 in income tax and FICA of $5,705. What are you doing to help the half of American earners for whom FICA is a bigger tax than income tax.

23.03.2025 20:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I have no intention of violating 8 U.S.C. Β§ 1324(a) which prohibits the harboring or concealing unauthorized aliens so there is no reason for anyone to go looking for a secret apartment in my attic. No reason whatsoever.

23.03.2025 20:20 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

With renewed emphasis on the trades and manufacturing, jobs that take a physical toll every year, do you support earlier eligibility for SS retirement benefits for people who work in the trades and other physically demanding fields

23.03.2025 18:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

With renewed emphasis on the trades and manufacturing, jobs that take a physical toll every year, do you support earlier eligibility for SS retirement benefits for people who work in the trades and other physically demanding fields

23.03.2025 18:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

With renewed emphasis on the trades and manufacturing, jobs that take a physical toll every year, do you support earlier eligibility for SS retirement benefits for people who work in the trades and other physically demanding fields

23.03.2025 18:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

With renewed emphasis on the trades and manufacturing-- jobs that take a physical toll every year--do you support earlier eligibility for SS retirement benefits for people who work in the trades and other physically demanding fields

23.03.2025 18:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Considering your age and that it was on your watch that the Dems lost the presidency and both houses of congress, have you considered stepping down so a new, strong and vibrant crop of Dems, ones who have the energy for the battles ahead, can lead us forward.

23.03.2025 13:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Considering your age and that it was on your watch that the Dems lost the presidency and both houses of congress, have you considered stepping down so a new, strong and vibrant crop of Dems, ones who have the energy for the battles ahead, can lead us forward.

23.03.2025 13:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Considering your age and that it was on your watch that the Dems lost the presidency and both houses of congress, have you considered stepping down so a new, strong and vibrant crop of Dems, ones who have the energy for the battles ahead, can lead us forward.

23.03.2025 13:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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