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  • The Official Podcast of Republican Magazine - Conservative News and Views for those in their RIGHT Mind! Libertarian-Republican Publisher Jay Shapiro shares his viewpoints with candor and contrast!

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    Jay Shapiro 2025
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  • The 1980's versus 2025 - Economic Optimism, Pessimism, and Reality

    The 1980's versus 2025 - Economic Optimism, Pessimism, and Reality
    Apr 11 2025
    1. The Contrast Between Pessimistic Future Outlook and Optimistic Economic Memory:
    • The author observes a common human tendency to view the past through rose-tinted glasses while harboring concerns about the future.
    • "When it comes to the economic climate folks tend to be pessimistic about the future and optimistic in memories. The exact opposite is true!" This opening statement immediately establishes the central argument.
    1. Challenging the Nostalgia for the 1980s:
    • The source directly confronts the popular notion of the 1980s as a universally prosperous economic era.
    • It introduces anecdotal evidence of hardship during that time: "...many Americans were still hitchiking to get around, living from food stamps and collecting S&H green stamps, it was hardly better for the middle class." This aims to ground the discussion in less commonly remembered realities.
    1. Presenting Comparative Economic Data (1989 vs. 2025):
    • The author provides specific figures to compare the economic situation across different time periods.
    • Coca-Cola Price: "In 1989 a 12 pack of coca-cola was $4.00 and now it is $8.00." This illustrates a 100% increase in the price of a common consumer good.
    • Average Income: "The average income then was 30k per year. Now its about 70k." This demonstrates a significant increase in nominal average income (approximately 133%).
    • Average Savings: "In 1989 the average person had $4600 in his or her savings account. Now in 2025 the average American has $63,000." This highlights a substantial increase in average savings.
    1. Argument for Income Growth Outpacing Inflation:
    • Based on the provided data, the author concludes that despite price increases, income growth has been more significant.
    • "So yes prices went up 100% yet incomes far exceeded that!" This is the core of the author's argument regarding the overall improvement in the average American's financial situation.
    • The rhetorical question, "If we deflate prices then can we deflate your income???" suggests that adjusting for inflation would still likely show a net gain in real income and purchasing power for the average individual.
    1. Pessimistic Outlook from Associations (2024):
    • Shifting to the near future, the source presents data indicating a negative economic outlook among associations regarding their members.
    • "In 2024, just 13% of associations anticipate their members facing a more positive economic climate, compared to 25% anticipating a more challenging economic climate." This reveals a prevailing sense of concern about the economic conditions in the immediate future.
    1. Real Estate as a Separate Issue Driven by "Greed":
    • The author briefly touches upon the real estate market, characterizing it as distinct from the broader positive trends argued earlier.
    • "The real estate is a whole other story and we are victims of our own greed!" This suggests a critical view of the factors driving the real estate market, attributing its challenges to potentially unsustainable practices or motivations.
    Key Quotes:
    • "When it comes to the economic climate folks tend to be pessimistic about the future and optimistic in memories. The exact opposite is true!"
    • "...many Americans were still hitchiking to get around, living from food stamps and collecting S&H green stamps, it was hardly better for the middle class."
    • "So yes prices went up 100% yet incomes far exceeded that!"
    • "In 2024, just 13% of associations anticipate their members facing a more positive economic climate, compared to 25% anticipating a more challenging economic climate."
    • "The real estate is a whole other story and we are victims of our own greed!"


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  • Episode 73 - RepubliCAST - Jay Shapiro the deepest voice in the South

    Episode 73 - RepubliCAST - Jay Shapiro the deepest voice in the South
    Apr 10 2025
    Sharing social media secrets and intel...

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    4 mins
  • Senate Approves Republican Tax and Spending Plan

    Senate Approves Republican Tax and Spending Plan
    Apr 6 2025
    The Senate has approved a Republican-backed framework for trillions of dollars in tax breaks and spending cuts, passing it with a 51-48 vote that largely followed party lines. This framework, championed by former President Trump as a "big, beautiful bill," now moves to the House of Representatives for potential consideration. The legislation has faced strong opposition from Democrats, who argue it disproportionately benefits the wealthy and lays the groundwork for cuts to vital social safety net programs. The timing of the vote is politically sensitive, occurring amidst economic concerns related to tariffs and potential recession.Key Themes and Ideas:Multitrillion-Dollar Tax Breaks and Spending Cuts: The central feature of the framework is a significant package of tax breaks coupled with substantial spending cuts. While the exact figures differ slightly between the Senate and House versions, both involve trillions of dollars over the next decade. The Senate plan includes over $5 trillion in tax cuts, potentially reaching $7 trillion when factoring in additional campaign promises from Trump.Partisan Divide and Opposition: The Senate vote highlighted a deep partisan divide, with nearly all Republicans voting in favor and all Democrats opposed. Two Republican senators, Susan Collins of Maine and Rand Paul of Kentucky, dissented. Democrats, led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, strongly criticized the plan, labeling Trump's policies a "disaster."Extension of 2017 Tax Cuts: A core Republican argument for the framework is the need to prevent the expiration of individual and estate tax cuts enacted in 2017, which are set to expire at the end of the current year. They frame their actions as preventing a tax increase for most American families.GOP Priorities Included: Beyond the broad tax and spending measures, the Senate package incorporates other Republican priorities, including "$175bn to bolster Trump’s mass deportation effort" and another "$175bn for the Pentagon to build up the military." These funds were reportedly pulled from an earlier budget effort.Democratic Concerns about Impact: Democrats voiced significant concerns that the tax cuts, which they argue disproportionately benefit the wealthy, will necessitate cuts to crucial social programs like Medicaid and Social Security. Schumer stated that Republicans are "laying the groundwork for cutting key safety net programs to help pay for more than $5tn in tax cuts they say disproportionately benefit the rich.""Vote-a-Rama" and Failed Democratic Amendments: Prior to the final vote, Democrats utilized the "vote-a-rama" process to force votes on numerous amendments aimed at making the GOP defend their proposals. These included proposals to ban tax breaks for the wealthy, end Trump's tariffs, limit government downsizing, and protect social programs. All these amendments failed along party lines, except for a GOP amendment to protect Medicare and Medicaid.House Consideration and Potential Challenges: The framework now moves to the House, where Speaker Mike Johnson aims for a vote as soon as next week, with the goal of reaching a final product by Memorial Day. However, significant differences exist between the Senate and House versions. The House had previously approved a plan with $4.5tn in tax breaks and $2tn in budget cuts targeting programs like Medicaid and food stamps, and some House Republicans have "panned the Senate’s approach."Accounting and Deficit Concerns: A major point of contention is the Senate's accounting method, which treats the extension of tax cuts as not adding to future deficits, a position many House Republicans reject. A new estimate projects the tax breaks will add "$5.5tn in debt over the next decade when including interest, and $4.6tn not including interest." The inclusion of additional Trump campaign promises further swells the potential cost to "$7tn."Political Context: The Senate approval comes at a "difficult political moment" with a "churning" US economy following President Trump's tariff scheme, leading to plummeting stock prices and warnings of rising consumer costs and a potential recession. Despite these economic headwinds, GOP leaders, with Trump's support, were "determined to march ahead."Republican Justification: Republicans, such as Senator John Barrasso of Wyoming, argue that the framework fulfills their promises made to voters in November "to secure the border, to rebuild our economy and to restore peace through strength."Important Quotes:Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD): "Let the voting begin." (Said on Friday night as the vote-a-rama commenced).Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY): "Trump’s policies are a disaster... Republicans could snuff it out tonight, if they wanted." (Expressing strong opposition to the framework).Senator John Barrasso (R-WY): "It fulfills our promises to secure the border, to rebuild our economy and to restore peace through strength." (Justifying the Republican ...
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    16 mins
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