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Let the states that want a wall, pay for it!! (Original Post) pbmus Jan 2017 OP
I'll go for that Zing Zing Zingbah Jan 2017 #1
When the dust settles... NCTraveler Jan 2017 #2
Pretty sure it isn't that popular in the southwest border states... Wounded Bear Jan 2017 #3
Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2017 #4
..????.....which country are you looking at?? pbmus Jan 2017 #5
Post removed Post removed Jan 2017 #6
That's meaningful data, because counties all have the exact same amount of people in them! kcr Jan 2017 #7
False...troll pbmus Jan 2017 #10
Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2017 #8
We spend more on aircraft carriers. Buckeye_Democrat Jan 2017 #9
Don't forget that you need the maintenance which would add $4 billion a year! Initech Jan 2017 #11
I don't mind paying for the wall... NoGoodNamesLeft Jan 2017 #12
What country would take him? Maru Kitteh Jan 2017 #14
CA doesn't want it marlakay Jan 2017 #13

Zing Zing Zingbah

(6,496 posts)
1. I'll go for that
Mon Jan 9, 2017, 02:27 PM
Jan 2017

Some of us live in states far away from Mexico and that's not one of our concerns. My state borders Canada, but I haven't heard any talk about a Canadian border wall.

Wounded Bear

(58,656 posts)
3. Pretty sure it isn't that popular in the southwest border states...
Mon Jan 9, 2017, 03:57 PM
Jan 2017

at least that's what I've heard. They already have walls/fences everywhere that it makes sense.

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kcr

(15,317 posts)
7. That's meaningful data, because counties all have the exact same amount of people in them!
Mon Jan 9, 2017, 04:58 PM
Jan 2017

Except wait. They don't. Not even close. So, all that means is we have a rigged system dating from the slavery era that tells us nothing about what our country actually wants in a president.

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Buckeye_Democrat

(14,854 posts)
9. We spend more on aircraft carriers.
Mon Jan 9, 2017, 05:05 PM
Jan 2017

The U.S. Navy’s new $13 billion aircraft carrier will dominate the seas
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-us-navys-new-13-billion-aircraft-carrier-will-dominate-the-seas-2016-03-09

By the way, I don't want to see a wall built. The money argument may not be the best approach, though.

Here's a reminder of humanity's screwed up priorities (1998 spending):
http://www.globalissues.org/article/26/poverty-facts-and-stats

Global Priority $U.S. Billions
Cosmetics in the United States 8
Ice cream in Europe 11
Perfumes in Europe and the United States 12
Pet foods in Europe and the United States 17
Business entertainment in Japan 35
Cigarettes in Europe 50
Alcoholic drinks in Europe 105
Narcotics drugs in the world 400
Military spending in the world 780

Global Priority $U.S. Billions
Basic education for all 6
Water and sanitation for all 9
Reproductive health for all women 12
Basic health and nutrition 13

 

NoGoodNamesLeft

(2,056 posts)
12. I don't mind paying for the wall...
Tue Jan 10, 2017, 12:31 AM
Jan 2017

But ONLY if Trump is put outside of it and not ever allowed back in, lol.

marlakay

(11,468 posts)
13. CA doesn't want it
Tue Jan 10, 2017, 02:00 AM
Jan 2017

I heard something not sure if true about having prisoners do the work. We don't need a fence we need cleaner water and air, better roads, more solar and wind energy.

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