Surely we can learn from this?

NoLifeGaming@lemmy.world · 3 days ago

Surely we can learn from this?

Soulg@sh.itjust.works · 2 days ago

Harris had concrete plans to tackle many, though not all, of the issues people actually care about. People voted for the man openly stating he will make those issues worse.

It’s blatantly the fault of the voters. Until you people can get your heads out of your asses and join us in reality nothing will change.

wpb@lemmy.world · 2 days ago

No she hasn’t.

Soulg@sh.itjust.works · 2 days ago

Right, so you expect me to believe that your own wilful ignorance is also her fault?

kandoh@reddthat.com · 2 days ago

‘No it isn’t’ without any citations is the laziest response ever and earns you my ‘disregard opinions’ tag next to your username

wpb@lemmy.world · 2 days ago

Two things:

that’s literally what you did, assert some claim about her campaign without providing any evidence
you’re asking me to prove a negative

If you have any leg to stand on, it shouldn’t be hard to come up with a concrete example of what you mean.

kandoh@reddthat.com · 2 days ago

Housing Affordability:

Construct 3 million new housing units over 4 years
Provide up to $25,000 in down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers
Expand the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
Create tax incentives for builders constructing starter homes for first-time buyers
Establish a $40 billion innovation fund to support local housing supply solutions[1][2]

Tax Relief and Economic Support:

Expand the child tax credit, including $6,000 for newborns and $3,600 per child for middle/lower-income families
Restore the Earned Income Tax Credit for those earning under $63,398
Pledge not to raise taxes on anyone earning less than $400,000 annually
Expand a startup tax deduction from $5,000 to $50,000 for small businesses[1][3]

Healthcare Costs:

Expand the $35 monthly insulin cap to all Americans (not just seniors)
Implement a $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket prescription costs
Work with states to abolish medical debt
Expand Affordable Care Act subsidies[1][3]

Climate and Clean Energy:

Invest in emerging clean industries, focusing on steel and cement production
Expand tax credits for affordable, energy-efficient housing
Accelerate implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act’s climate provisions[4]

Worker Protections:

Support passage of the PRO Act to strengthen unions
Expand paths to good jobs without college degrees
Prioritize economic development nationally[4]

All topics that have been of significant concern to voters. Just not enough for them to turn out.

Citations: [1] What We Know About Kamala Harris’ Policy Agenda Before … - Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2024/09/10/what-we-know-about-kamala-harris-policy-agenda-before-tonights-debate/ [2] Harris Campaign Releases Plans to Lower Housing Costs https://nlihc.org/resource/harris-campaign-releases-plans-lower-housing-costs [3] Harris has proposed a slew of economic policies. Here’s a look at … https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/harris-has-proposed-a-slew-of-economic-policies-heres-a-look-at-whats-in-them [4] Kamala Harris’ New Economic Plan Is a Win for Climate, Clean … https://www.evergreenaction.com/blog/kamala-harris-new-economic-plan-is-a-win-for-climate-clean-energy-manufacturing-and-the-middle-class-14 [5] Biden-Harris Administration Announces $6 Billion to Transform … https://www.energy.gov/articles/biden-harris-administration-announces-6-billion-transform-americas-industrial-sector [6] FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New … https://www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/news-updates/2024/10/16/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-announces-new-commitments-to-bolster-innovative-and-clean-construction-materials-across-the-united-states/ [7] Kamala Harris reaches agreement on transition planning with Biden … https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/kamala-harris-reaches-agreement-on-transition-planning-with-biden-administration-no-word-on-trump-yet/articleshow/113606134.cms [8] Kamala Harris’ Economic Platform: What We Know - Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2024/10/14/what-to-know-about-kamala-harris-economic-agenda-as-she-announces-new-proposals-for-black-men/

Tinidril@midwest.social · edit-2 2 days ago

Truth. We definitely need to nominate better voters next cycle.