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The Battle for Lower Rx Drug Prices: A Tale of Trump and the Democrats

In 2019, Trump signed an executive order to lower drug prices, but it was met with opposition from both Democrats and Republicans. Some argued that the plan was too aggressive and could harm innovation in the pharmaceutical industry. Others believed it didn’t go far enough to address the root causes of high drug prices.

But the story doesn’t end there. In 2023, President Joe Biden announced a new plan to lower Rx drug prices. This time, the Democrats were on board, and the plan was met with widespread support. So what changed?

Well, for one thing, the political landscape shifted. With a new administration in the White House, the Democrats were more willing to work with President Biden on this issue. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic brought the issue of healthcare to the forefront, and there was a renewed sense of urgency to address the high cost of prescription drugs.

In conclusion, the battle for lower Rx drug prices was a long and winding road. While President Trump did try to lower drug prices during his presidency, the Democrats didn’t go along with him. But in the end, it was a bipartisan effort that finally led to progress on this important issue.

”As a Democrat who has been left homeless, who is now definitely in the center but probably leaning increasingly right, I am left yet again with an appreciation, despite the messenger, of the message of the Trump administration because what those guys did was pretty incredible in hindsight.”

“So much of the work that happened in that [Trump] administration turns out to have been right. And that’s what is so frustrating for me. The work on the border wall? We didn’t like the messenger, so we killed the message. Turned out it was right. Issuing long-term debt to refinance when rates were at zero? We didn’t like the messenger, so we killed the message. A structural peace in the Middle East? We didn’t like the messenger, so we killed the message.”

“When are we gonna stop shooting ourselves in the foot? And when are we going to actually see and take the time to look past who is saying things and actually listen to them word for word?”

“If it’s clear that the last two weeks have been a wake-up call, the next question is: Why?”

“Part of the answer is the sheer depravity of Hamas’s terrorism. That depravity has made the justification and celebration of their acts by those who police pronouns that much starker. The contradictions and moral bankruptcy of a worldview that spends years worrying about microaggressions and tone policing, but can’t decide what side it is on after the beheading of babies, aren’t exactly difficult to spot.”

“To put it another way: when Black Lives Matter organizations are lionizing Islamist terrorists by posting a paraglider logo, you’d be a fool not to reassess things.”

“The events of the last week have shattered the illusion that wokeness is about protecting victims and standing up for persecuted minorities. This ideology is and has always been about the one thing many of us have told you it is about for years: power.

“And after the last two weeks, there can be no doubt about how these people will use any power they seize: they will seek to destroy, in any way they can, those who disagree.”

Bidenomics is a Failure

The Struggle for Control

How Both Republicans and Democrats Seek to Control Your Life

In the world of American politics, it often seems that the battle lines are clearly drawn between Republicans and Democrats. While their policy stances may differ on various issues, there is a common thread that binds them together: the desire for control. Both major political parties strive to shape and influence the lives of individuals, sometimes leading to concerns about personal freedom and individual autonomy.

The Republican Party has long been associated with the principles of limited government and individual liberty. However, this does not mean that Republicans are immune to the urge to control certain aspects of people’s lives. For example, many Republicans advocate for strict regulations on issues such as drug use, gambling, and even certain forms of entertainment. They argue that these measures are necessary to protect societal values and promote moral behavior. While these intentions may be well-meaning, they raise questions about personal choice and the role of government in dictating individual decisions.

Additionally, Republicans often push for increased surveillance and security measures in the name of national security and public safety. While these efforts aim to protect citizens from potential threats, they can inadvertently infringe upon privacy rights and civil liberties. The balance between security and personal freedom is a delicate one, and the Republican Party’s stance on these issues can lead to concerns about encroachment on individual lives.

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Democrats will blame “white supremacists” in 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 … 💣

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Newspeak

Definitions

racist: a person Democrats don’t like
misinformation: an opinion Democrats don’t like
inclusivity: the exclusion of people and beliefs Democrats don’t like

Who are the racists?

The way Democrats treated Tim Scott after his speech was just like the KKK burning a cross on his lawn.

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This article is completely racist! They’re assuming that all blacks vote Democrat…

Record turnout, Black voters fuel Democratic hopes in Georgia

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