2016 Postmortem
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Zing Zing Zingbah
(6,496 posts)Some of us live in states far away from Mexico and that's not one of our concerns. My state borders Canada, but I haven't heard any talk about a Canadian border wall.
NCTraveler
(30,481 posts)Mexico will build the wall and we will pay for it.
Wounded Bear
(60,625 posts)at least that's what I've heard. They already have walls/fences everywhere that it makes sense.
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kcr
(15,522 posts)Except wait. They don't. Not even close. So, all that means is we have a rigged system dating from the slavery era that tells us nothing about what our country actually wants in a president.
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Buckeye_Democrat
(15,034 posts)The U.S. Navys new $13 billion aircraft carrier will dominate the seas
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-us-navys-new-13-billion-aircraft-carrier-will-dominate-the-seas-2016-03-09
By the way, I don't want to see a wall built. The money argument may not be the best approach, though.
Here's a reminder of humanity's screwed up priorities (1998 spending):
http://www.globalissues.org/article/26/poverty-facts-and-stats
Global Priority $U.S. Billions
Cosmetics in the United States 8
Ice cream in Europe 11
Perfumes in Europe and the United States 12
Pet foods in Europe and the United States 17
Business entertainment in Japan 35
Cigarettes in Europe 50
Alcoholic drinks in Europe 105
Narcotics drugs in the world 400
Military spending in the world 780
Global Priority $U.S. Billions
Basic education for all 6
Water and sanitation for all 9
Reproductive health for all women 12
Basic health and nutrition 13
Initech
(101,792 posts)NoGoodNamesLeft
(2,056 posts)But ONLY if Trump is put outside of it and not ever allowed back in, lol.
Maru Kitteh
(29,053 posts)I guess we'll have to put him out to sea.
marlakay
(12,205 posts)I heard something not sure if true about having prisoners do the work. We don't need a fence we need cleaner water and air, better roads, more solar and wind energy.