A few things Trump admin is doing RIGHT and WRONG, in my opinion: 1) Economic Policy: RIGHT - focus on cutting taxes and cutting spending, rather than raising taxes to address deficits. WRONG - should be more focused on cutting taxes for low-to-middle income rather than wealthy. - ThreadSky

scaramucci.bsky.social • 3 days ago

A few things Trump admin is doing RIGHT and WRONG, in my opinion:
1) Economic Policy: RIGHT - focus on cutting taxes and cutting spending, rather than raising taxes to address deficits. WRONG - should be more focused on cutting taxes for low-to-middle income rather than wealthy.

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rljones24.bsky.social•3 days ago

Interesting. 5-for-5, you’re grading the Admin. as “good idea, badly implemented.” Of course, the implementation IS the policy (the idea is just a talking point), so that all adds up to an F. But politely presented . . .

rockstar007.bsky.social•3 days ago

Cutting taxes: ok if a business is struggling with debt they should reduce income, yes?

Come on mooch you know damn well the elite billionaires are freaking out over losing everything if the US progressively strangles itself over long term debt.

The Real Goal: get the suckers to pay for it !

dlbaldwin7.bsky.social•2 days ago

Raise taxes on the wealthy and fund enough IRS agents to enforce.

boroinseattle.bsky.social•3 days ago

There’s no path to solving the deficit by cutting spending alone. As others have said the tax take can be increased by eliminating loopholes and subsidies rather than just increasing rates. And I’ll agree that tax raises cannot be used to cover for inefficient or unnecessary expenditure. Do both.

johnsteies.bsky.social•3 days ago

Anthony, how can we seriously address the national debt and annual deficits without considering tax increases on those with more disposable income? It seems pointless to pretend as though only spending cuts will get us there.

angloamerican74.bsky.social•3 days ago

I don’t disagree, but I think a first step would be to do a better job on enforcement (hire more IRS agents) and close loopholes. We’d likely be amazed how much extra tax revenue comes in…

johnsteies.bsky.social•3 days ago

Definitely, that's an important pillar of any approach.

jimerzcook.bsky.social•3 days ago

The economic policy is the same as the UK's austerity policies since the 2008 crash. Trust me, you do not want to replicate our economy. Sucking out money by cutting government spending coupled with cutting taxes for wealthy who will horde it leaves no room for real growth.

bkridek.bsky.social•1 day ago

We think that every American should stop paying
taxes and stop funding all this BS.

Remember...
Taxes were supposed to be a temporary thing.

scaramucci.bsky.social•3 days ago

2) Immigration: RIGHT - improving border security to reduce flow of illegal crossings. WRONG - seeking to deport productive members of American society and removing paths to citizenship.

scaramucci.bsky.social•3 days ago

3) Identity Politics: RIGHT - most people agree with Trump on trans sports participation. WRONG - belittling the most vulnerable members of our population, who deserve equal rights and love.

scaramucci.bsky.social•3 days ago

4) Wars: RIGHT - at least talking about wanting to end global wars and avoid future conflicts. WRONG - betraying our allies and rewarding malevolent bullies.

captainblood.bsky.social•3 days ago

scaramucci.bsky.social•3 days ago

5) Trade: RIGHT - advancing dialogue on how to better support American jobs and wages through tweaks in trade policy. WRONG - slapping high indiscriminate tariffs on allies for no good reason, based on trade deals he negotiated.

scaramucci.bsky.social•3 days ago

Democrats shouldn't be afraid to agree with productive and popular policies and fight like hell against destructive and unpopular ones. Will require a reconfiguration of the party, which is necessary.

johntheplumber.bsky.social•3 days ago

No, the top 1%, billionaires and Corporations need to pay more. To many loopholes and ways to hide money offshore, crypto and shell companies. The last time we had a balanced budget was with Clinton and Newt, if I remember right the highest tax rate was 39.5% which nobody ever payed.

christina55.bsky.social•3 days ago

All your "right" points are disingenuous in this administration. That's their talking points to distract and disguise all your "wrong" points. Many of you trying to find common ground with trump in a traditional way are wasting your energy for what really needs to be done. I wish better for you all.

sofiainlondon09.bsky.social•2 days ago

Democrats don't know how to play this game, and their core base would never let them. A guy like Cuomo who could definitely take Trump on a fight, they shoot him down. I'm not defending Cuomo at all, but who's the perfect character who can play this game of bigger&bigger lies and defeat Trump at it?

samdeane.bsky.social•3 days ago

Not the point you are making here, but after your recent podcast comments about who in the US is on the 'right' side nowadays, I was reminded of this sketch from one of the UK's best comedy partnerships, David Mitchell and Robert Webb. Might raise a wry smile: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToKcmnrE5oY

davyj2412.bsky.social•3 days ago

If you agree with one of their policies it only leads to another policy that is more damaging than the first one, they put out a crazy idea to distract from the real one they are going to use...

riz4robot.bsky.social•3 days ago

this is all common sense

more people believe the propaganda than the truth

democrats do agree with all of these policies

mtcsismey.bsky.social•3 days ago

As a Canadian I haven't felt like this since 9/11 when America got attacked on its own soil. It was disorienting and frightening.I feel that same way now. The U.S. and Russia are allies and now Canada and the USA are enemies. Never saw it coming. Just like 9/11.

smlrun.bsky.social•3 days ago

funny ignore biden increased made in america. increase pay. trump doesn’t want that. fact he screwed the american worker. he’s for elitist assholes

smlrun.bsky.social•3 days ago

lol problem trump doesn’t want americans to have better jobs increase pay. show where trump for make in america. that’s horse shit

imstevebang.bsky.social•3 days ago

He has a history of bankruptcy, Uncle Sam in chapter 11?

imstevebang.bsky.social•3 days ago

1600 Ukraine soldiers went with you when you after 9/11 where are their mineral deals?

alwayssunny25.bsky.social•3 days ago

Agree!

rbp03.bsky.social•3 days ago

@scaramucci.bsky.social sure. We all know the GOP is not interested in anything but total dismantling and consolidation of power. Once we get back to something that resembles a democratic state, then we can talk about nuance of policies. First thing first. Eye on ball.

fbonocci.bsky.social•3 days ago

The Republic stands on Rule of Law. The Constitution sets out 3 separate but equal Branches - to checks power.
Exec. policy requires debate and “on the record” votes.

What we’re witnessing has no basis in law. Trump’s not America’s CEO he’s gaming a broken Congress.

Midterms will be lit.

alexblizzy.bsky.social•2 days ago

@scaramucci.bsky.social - I generally enjoy your takes & appreciate your candor. RE: tax policy, Check out this clip on @morningjoe-msnbc.bsky.social from a guy I know u like, @profgalloway.com. Listen to his answer on taxes from 8:53 to 12:55 [broader convo starts @ 5:48]

https://youtu.be/SVoKXy5j2DQ

makeitstopplease.bsky.social•3 days ago

You agree with the method on 1?
And he could have already done his no tax on ss, tips, &overtime to help #2 but he won’t do that. He cares less about anyone not rich.

sergiopeirano.bsky.social•2 days ago

😳😳😳
What is wrong with Scaramucci? This could be a piece by the NYT pitch bot.
It’s got false equivalencies all over.
This assessment of Trump’s policy completely misses the mark. These christofascists only do something “right” if in their sinister calculation that helps them perpetuate in power.

sergiopeirano.bsky.social•2 days ago

A similar “analysis” on Charles Mason:

1) Interpersonal relations:
RIGHT: He wanted love & peace for everyone.
WRONG: He stabbed people if he thought they were not loving enough.

2) Freedom of Religion:
WRIGHT: He supported freedom of religion…
WRONG: … as long as people only chose him.

🙄🙄

calogero-sc.bsky.social•3 days ago

A bit like saying: RIGHT made the effort to cook a nice dinner for my wife. WRONG I cooked her dog.

phil-simmons87.bsky.social•3 days ago

It's time to increase taxes on the rich.

commonsenseleft.com•3 days ago

You forgot to mention the thousands of lives being ruined by firing federal workers, which is creating a domino effect and affecting the private sector as well. Do better Mooch!

sandilizb.bsky.social•3 days ago

Corporations should not be allowed to pay zero there should be a minimum tax

edithdaisy.bsky.social•3 days ago

You might comment on Trump’s declared ambitions as a “peacemaker” when he does nothing to stop the slaying of hundreds of US citizens, mostly children, by deranged gunmen.

okolegirl.bsky.social•3 days ago

You don't address the spending that is being cut. Elon is doing it recklessly, and without any consideration for those affected (or the big picture).

scottloose.bsky.social•3 days ago

Taxes on ultra wealthy and corporations must go up. It’s so far past ridiculous it cant be explained. There is no such thing as trickle down. The last R administration with a balanced budget was Eisenhower. Top marginal rate was ~90%. This is considered the golden era of the US. Except the racism.

wantshoes7.bsky.social•3 days ago

The problem with your argument is that he doesn't have any "policies." He's a blithering idiot & his whole act is about retribution and power, given to him by SCOTUS. Stop gaslighting us into thinking he has a workable plan for anything but his next round of golf.

almed.bsky.social•3 days ago

The problem Anthony is the ‘doing’ RIGHT suggests that it actually featured in his thinking behind each of the policies, whilst the reality is far from that. Trump is simply tearing down US Gov and international rules based order for personal gain $$$ Americans with the least will pay the most!

sergiopeirano.bsky.social•2 days ago

🎯🎯🎯

lexultimaveritas.bsky.social•3 days ago

Nazis don’t do anything right. I paid you $50 on cameo to read something about cat tunnels and it was great. A++ would purchase again. Sup?

comment2024.bsky.social•3 days ago

Tax cuts are unsustainable. I’m happy to pay what’s needed to bring down the deficit and to fund needed programs. The question is which programs are needed.

rocinante1.bsky.social•2 days ago

Stopping hundreds of multimillion dollar federal contracts cold with no warning is causing massive private sector govt contractor layoffs. These aren't grunt workers. Theyre highly educated white collar professionals working on low-bid contracts in analytics, research, ops, implementation. All BAD.

johnp62.bsky.social•2 days ago

But he isn’t doing anything right in terms of executing policies. All he does is blow things up, bully people and lie. That is not how to treat anyone

aardvarchitect.bsky.social•3 days ago

C’mon Mooch!
You’re my favourite capitalist bloodsucker, but you must accept the fact that you’re not his press secretary anymore.
All of your “Rights” were just no brainers that any sane centrist/centre right politician would advocate.
The. “Wrongs” however were what he is actually doing.

aardvarchitect.bsky.social•3 days ago

Love the podcast by the way. Especially enjoyed the bit when you suggested that, whilst you loved them both, Katy Kay was a lot better “put together“? than (as I recall) Alistair Campbell!

Really???

jeremydublin75.bsky.social•3 days ago

On point as always

imstevebang.bsky.social•3 days ago

Hey you sound like a republican! Form 10 years ago

damdae.bsky.social•3 days ago

These are extinct.

imstevebang.bsky.social•3 days ago

They are still there, they are just cosplaying as members of the politburo

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