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Democrats Want Meghan McCain’s Vote More Than Mine
The verdict for this episode is: Democrats care more about politics and power than people. I discuss the lack of real opposition to the Electoral College, Biden’s support of people voting during a pandemic, Pelosi’s disinterest in providing oversight of the money being spent by the Treasury, how little Congress has done for people, and… Continue reading Democrats Want Meghan McCain’s Vote More Than Mine
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I’m Adjusting to My new Life
Obviously, no one imagined how life would be today two months ago.
Coronavirus and the Economy
The verdict for this episode is: none of the plans proposed in Congress are good enough. In this episode, I discuss ways to get government assistance to those most needing it during the pandemic. Specifically, I address getting cash to people who really need it, health care for everyone, rent and mortgage relief, student loan… Continue reading Coronavirus and the Economy
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Getting Money to Those Most Needing it
With Congress talking about sending every American a check, I thought I should propose an idea that would get money to those most likely to need it, those most likely to be hurt by coronavirus, and would be relatively easy to implement. I will next share the idea. Then, I will discuss its pros and… Continue reading Getting Money to Those Most Needing it
Joe Biden is Worse Than Joe Rogan
The verdict for this episode is: Joe Rogan says terrible things. Joe Biden destroys lives. In this episode, I demonstrate how Biden voted against a woman’s right to choose, voted to discriminate against same-sex couples, regularly voted with Wall Street and against the American people, and lied about his record. https://media.blubrry.com/jonathansimeonepodcast/content.blubrry.com/jonathansimeonepodcast/Biden_and_Rogan.mp3Podcast: Play in new window… Continue reading Joe Biden is Worse Than Joe Rogan
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Coronavirus and Politics
The verdict for this episode is: Congress has once again failed the American people. In this episode, I discuss how the bill being sold by Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats fails America. Topics covered include: the tying of benefits to inadequate testing; cutting people’s pay because they need to care for someone who is sick;… Continue reading Coronavirus and Politics
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Thoughts After Super Tuesday
The verdict for this episode is: Bernie can still win. In this episode, I admit my thoughts on South Carolina’s impact were off, I demonstrate how the race is far closer than the media wants you to believe, I talk about Biden’s endorsements, and Warren’s campaign. https://media.blubrry.com/jonathansimeonepodcast/content.blubrry.com/jonathansimeonepodcast/Bernie_can_still_win.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 17:57… Continue reading Thoughts After Super Tuesday
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Biden’s Victory Doesn’t Matter
The verdict for this episode is: when we go to bed on Tuesday, no one will be talking about South Carolina. In this episode, I discuss Biden’s small coalition, Bernie Sanders’s wide, diverse coalition, and demonstrate how South Carolina is not an indication of what is to come. https://media.blubrry.com/jonathansimeonepodcast/content.blubrry.com/jonathansimeonepodcast/South_Carolina_Doesn_t_Matter.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download… Continue reading Biden’s Victory Doesn’t Matter
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My Lyft Drivers Reminded me why Bernie Must Win
Yesterday was a rainy day in the Portland area. Looking forward to attending a meeting with some fellow members of our local chapter of Democratic Socialists of America, I was distracted from thoughts of website accessibility (the topic we were going to discuss). I was thinking about how I was going to get to the… Continue reading My Lyft Drivers Reminded me why Bernie Must Win