Bert Brown

What one generation tolerates, the next will embrace. - John Wesley

[Bert Brown @BertBrownIV]

@ChrisVanHollen Are you referring to the extreme 20% inflation we saw during the last administration. Inflation is now at less than 3%, but you expect this administration to undo(lower) prices and roll-back four years of your inaction and silence in less than one year?

[Bert Brown @BertBrownIV]

@TheBabylonBee So bring us a shrubbery

[Bert Brown @BertBrownIV]

Shifty Schiff wants to yell about high prices now, but he never said a word while prices exploded for four straight years under Biden. Families lived through more than twenty percent inflation during that administration. Those price hikes are still built into everything we buy. Today under Trump, inflation is under three percent. Gas is nowhere near the almost five dollar levels we saw in 2022. Interest rates are finally coming down after the fastest rate hikes in modern history. Yet Schiff suddenly acts outraged and wants to blame the new administration for problems created long before it took office. You cannot expect anyone to undo years of historic inflation, record energy costs, and punishing interest rates in ten months. Schiff was silent when it mattered. Now he wants to rewrite history and pretend none of it happened. If he had spoken up then, families might not be paying for it now.

[Bert Brown @BertBrownIV]

So let me get this straight…
The Affordable Care Act doesn’t actually make health insurance affordable; it just sends the bill to taxpayers.

About 18.1 million people, barely 5% of Americans, get “discounted” insurance through the ACA marketplace. Sounds nice until you realize those discounts cost taxpayers about $100 billion a year in subsidies that helped drive prices up for everyone else.

Healthcare, drug, and insurance costs have all skyrocketed as those subsidies poured in. The hardworking majority paying full price aren’t just covering their own inflated premiums; they’re also paying taxes to fund everyone else’s “discounted” plans, plus billions more for emergency and maternity care for noncitizens.

[Bert Brown @BertBrownIV]

Democrats are misleading people into believing that the Continuing Resolution ends ACA subsidies. That is simply not true. The Affordable Care Act’s basic premium tax credits remain in place, meaning that people who purchase insurance through the ACA marketplace are still eligible for federal assistance based on their income and plan cost. THESE SUBSIDIES HAVE NOT EXPIRED.

What has expired, or soon will, are the extra “enhanced” subsidies that were added during and after the COVID pandemic. Those were temporary increases to the regular subsidies and were NEVER INTENDED TO BE PERMANENT. But once Democrats secure tax dollars to cover the consequences of their failed policies, they continue to demand more-and-more funding to sustain programs that continue to fall short of their promises.

The reality is that Obamacare remains dependent on ever growing amounts of taxpayer money to stay afloat. History shows that when the government subsidizes an industry, whether it is education, pharmaceuticals, or healthcare, the result is almost always the same. Costs and inflation in that sector rise MUCH faster than the normal rate of inflation, leaving taxpayers to bear the burden.

[Bert Brown @BertBrownIV]

The irony is rich. When their leftist President refuses to enforce immigration and border laws, the media calls it leadership.
But when a President actually enforces those same laws he was sworn to uphold, laws the American people specifically elected and expect him to enforce, he is suddenly branded a tyrant and a fascist.
Maybe “NO KINGS” should really apply to those who think they can pick and choose which laws to obey.

[Bert Brown @BertBrownIV]

Democrats are misleading people into believing that the Continuing Resolution ends ACA subsidies. That is simply not true. The Affordable Care Act’s basic premium tax credits remain in place, meaning that people who purchase insurance through the ACA marketplace are still eligible for federal assistance based on their income and plan cost. THESE SUBSIDIES HAVE NOT EXPIRED.

What has expired, or soon will, are the extra “enhanced” subsidies that were added during and after the COVID pandemic. Those were temporary increases to the regular subsidies and were NEVER INTENDED TO BE PERMANENT. But once Democrats secure tax dollars to cover the consequences of their failed policies, they continue to demand more-and-more funding to sustain programs that continue to fall short of their promises.

The reality is that Obamacare remains dependent on ever growing amounts of taxpayer money to stay afloat. History shows that when the government subsidizes an industry, whether it is education, pharmaceuticals, or healthcare, the result is almost always the same. Costs and inflation in that sector rise MUCH faster than the normal rate of inflation, leaving taxpayers to bear the burden.

[Bert Brown @BertBrownIV]

Democrats are misleading people into believing that the Continuing Resolution ends ACA subsidies. That is simply not true. The Affordable Care Act’s basic premium tax credits remain in place, meaning that people who purchase insurance through the ACA marketplace are still eligible for federal assistance based on their income and plan cost. THESE SUBSIDIES HAVE NOT EXPIRED.

What has expired, or soon will, are the extra “enhanced” subsidies that were added during and after the COVID pandemic. Those were temporary increases to the regular subsidies and were NEVER INTENDED TO BE PERMANENT. But once Democrats secure tax dollars to cover the consequences of their failed policies, they continue to demand more-and-more funding to sustain programs that continue to fall short of their promises.

The reality is that Obamacare remains dependent on ever growing amounts of taxpayer money to stay afloat. History shows that when the government subsidizes an industry, whether it is education, pharmaceuticals, or healthcare, the result is almost always the same. Costs and inflation in that sector rise MUCH faster than the normal rate of inflation, leaving taxpayers to bear the burden.

[Bert Brown @BertBrownIV]

Democrats are misleading people into believing that the Continuing Resolution ends ACA subsidies. That is simply not true. The Affordable Care Act’s basic premium tax credits remain in place, meaning that people who purchase insurance through the ACA marketplace are still eligible for federal assistance based on their income and plan cost. THESE SUBSIDIES HAVE NOT EXPIRED.

What has expired, or soon will, are the extra “enhanced” subsidies that were added during and after the COVID pandemic. Those were temporary increases to the regular subsidies and were NEVER INTENDED TO BE PERMANENT. But once Democrats secure tax dollars to cover the consequences of their failed policies, they continue to demand more-and-more funding to sustain programs that continue to fall short of their promises.

The reality is that Obamacare remains dependent on ever growing amounts of taxpayer money to stay afloat. History shows that when the government subsidizes an industry, whether it is education, pharmaceuticals, or healthcare, the result is almost always the same. Costs and inflation in that sector rise MUCH faster than the normal rate of inflation, leaving taxpayers to bear the burden.

[Bert Brown @BertBrownIV]

Democrats are misleading people into believing that the Continuing Resolution ends ACA subsidies. That is simply not true. The Affordable Care Act’s basic premium tax credits remain in place, meaning that people who purchase insurance through the ACA marketplace are still eligible for federal assistance based on their income and plan cost. THESE SUBSIDIES HAVE NOT EXPIRED.

What has expired, or soon will, are the extra “enhanced” subsidies that were added during and after the COVID pandemic. Those were temporary increases to the regular subsidies and were NEVER INTENDED TO BE PERMANENT. But once Democrats secure tax dollars to cover the consequences of their failed policies, they continue to demand more-and-more funding to sustain programs that continue to fall short of their promises.

The reality is that Obamacare remains dependent on ever growing amounts of taxpayer money to stay afloat. History shows that when the government subsidizes an industry, whether it is education, pharmaceuticals, or healthcare, the result is almost always the same. Costs and inflation in that sector rise MUCH faster than the normal rate of inflation, leaving taxpayers to bear the burden.

[Bert Brown @BertBrownIV]

Democrats are misleading people into believing that the Continuing Resolution ends ACA subsidies. That is simply not true. The Affordable Care Act’s basic premium tax credits remain in place, meaning that people who purchase insurance through the ACA marketplace are still eligible for federal assistance based on their income and plan cost. THESE SUBSIDIES HAVE NOT EXPIRED.

What has expired, or soon will, are the extra “enhanced” subsidies that were added during and after the COVID pandemic. Those were temporary increases to the regular subsidies and were NEVER INTENDED TO BE PERMANENT. But once Democrats secure tax dollars to cover the consequences of their failed policies, they continue to demand more-and-more funding to sustain programs that continue to fall short of their promises.

The reality is that Obamacare remains dependent on ever growing amounts of taxpayer money to stay afloat. History shows that when the government subsidizes an industry, whether it is education, pharmaceuticals, or healthcare, the result is almost always the same. Costs and inflation in that sector rise MUCH faster than the normal rate of inflation, leaving taxpayers to bear the burden.

[Bert Brown @BertBrownIV]

This so-called “opinion piece” isn’t journalism — it’s a masterclass in gaslighting dressed up as thoughtful commentary. Bates didn’t just bend the truth — he vacuum-sealed it and buried it in a deep pile of BS. It’s a work of fiction, of regurgitated talking points from the echo chamber of political theater. Andrew must have been a Democrat speech writer.

[Bert Brown @BertBrownIV]

Total BS. Democratic leaders have been the party of defunding the police. Their soft on crime enforcement and relaxing of judicial consequences has come home to roost in their cities. You cannot rewrite history for those that have witnessed it. Trump has taken action, cleaned up the democrats mess, and then left - there is no lasting military occupation of the cities. Quit your lies!

[Bert Brown @BertBrownIV]

I’m mad as hell… but I truly believe Charlie Kirk would encourage us to pray for Tyler Robinson. Justice must be served, and he should be held accountable for what he did. Yet I also believe Charlie would pray that Tyler finds forgiveness and grace before facing eternal judgment. That compassion and love for all people is exactly why Charlie was so impactful and influential.

[Bert Brown @BertBrownIV]

@reesetheone1 @just_ant93 Where is that delete button for ignorant post?

[Bert Brown @BertBrownIV]

@just_ant93 @DineshDSouza In a very short time the left ‘s attempt to paint and twist this assasin as a conservative right leaning lunatic will unravel and your efforts will be in vain.

[Bert Brown @BertBrownIV]

The left applies sweeping or derogatory labels to the right as a way to dismiss arguments without engaging them.
• Fascist
• Nazi
• Racist
• White supremacist
• Bigot
• Homophobic
• Transphobic
• Sexist / Misogynist
• Islamophobic
• Xenophobic
• Science-denier / Anti-science
• Climate-denier
• Christian nationalist
• MAGA extremist / Ultra-MAGA
• Authoritarian
• Domestic terrorist / Insurrectionist

These terms get used so broadly that they lose meaning and can become weapons by instigating and inspiring bad actors.

[Bert Brown @BertBrownIV]

🤔 Kash Patel, the new face of white supremacist? Extremist code? …maybe he just was referring to a mythological resting place of slain heroes and warriors. Probably his way of addressing the assassination, as Kirk is Christian and Kash is Hindu. Why create a sinister narrative stretch.

[Bert Brown @BertBrownIV]

Charlie Kirk’s assassin etched “Hey Fascist, Catch!” and “Bella Ciao” onto shell casings—one a taunt, the other a celebrated anti-fascist slogan. The Kirk family should file suit against any public figure that has ever labeled him a “fascist.” They contributed to this terrible tragedy.

[Bert Brown @BertBrownIV]

@AlexPadilla4CA But how do unreal, unverified, deceased, and illegal voters verify and track their vote? Ok, maybe the illegal voters can…