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8. Why drag a mess through congress when he can just wave the magic wand?

Mon Jun 14, 2021, 08:55 PM

Jun 2021

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I don't think that is actually possible. SoonerPride Jun 2021 #1

yeah, that is probably wishful thinking Thomas Hurt Jun 2021 #2

That and a token, as they say, will getcha on the subway greenjar_01 Jun 2021 #3

I don't think that blanket debt forgiveness is the right thing to do. Chainfire Jun 2021 #4

Agree. Biden's on board with the problem but won't be revving up Hortensis Jun 2021 #24

From, "where's my free shit"! Budi Jun 2021 #5

IT'S NEVER ENOUGH!!! Budi Jun 2021 #10

No, it doesn't sound like that at all. MineralMan Jun 2021 #21

I'd prefer it went through Congress. Xolodno Jun 2021 #6

But, you see, he can't just wave a wand. MineralMan Jun 2021 #22

Then in about 5 years we do it again? Nt USALiberal Jun 2021 #9

Hey he can cancel my house mortgage also. twin_ghost Jun 2021 #12

At least you can get a mortgage!!! peoli Jun 2021 #13

We can definitely agree about easing interest rates (currently usurious). lagomorph777 Jun 2021 #19

You forgot this: lagomorph777 Jun 2021 #15

We like lobbyists again. RegularJam Jun 2021 #18

Well, that isn't exactly how Executive Orders get done, is it? MineralMan Jun 2021 #20

And what are the tax implications whistler162 Jun 2021 #23

The magic wand comment up thread BannonsLiver Jun 2021 #25