I asked Grok... Analyzing Phoenix's post (@JodiJean70), there are several logical fallacies present: Ad Hominem - Phoenix attacks the character of those who criticize Trump and Musk by calling them "demons." This fallacy involves attacking the person rather than addressing the argument. The focus becomes on the supposed corrupt nature of the critics rather than on the substance of their critique regarding wealth and influence. False Dichotomy - Phoenix presents a false choice by suggesting that because Trump and Musk are rich, they can't be bought, implying that wealth is the only factor in corruption. This overlooks other forms of influence, like political power, social networks, or personal loyalty, which could still lead to corruption. Appeal to Wealth (Ad Crumenam) - The argument that because Trump and Musk are wealthy, they are immune to corruption because they can't be bought. This fallacy assumes that financial independence equates to moral integrity or ethical behavior, ignoring other motivations for corruption beyond financial gain. Straw Man - Phoenix might be misrepresenting the critics' arguments. The critics might not be arguing that Trump and Musk are being paid directly but rather that their wealth allows them to exert disproportionate influence over politics and policy, which is different from being directly bought off. Appeal to Emotion - By using terms like "demons" and emphasizing the personal sacrifice of donating a salary, Phoenix attempts to evoke emotional responses rather than logical consideration. This shifts the focus from a rational debate on wealth's impact on democracy to an emotional defense of personal character. Non Sequitur - The conclusion that because Trump donates his salary, he can't be bought, does not logically follow. Donating a salary does not inherently prevent one from engaging in or being influenced by corrupt practices in other areas. Argument from Ignorance - Phoenix implies that because critics are "screaming," they must be wrong or misguided, suggesting that the lack of understanding or agreement from critics is proof of their incorrectness, rather than addressing the substance of their concerns. These fallacies collectively weaken Phoenix's argument by diverting attention from the real issues of wealth, influence, and political corruption to personal attacks, emotional manipulation, and oversimplified views of how wealth and power operate in politics.

@a3voices @EdKrassen Oil companies are pulling as much as the want out of the US right now, in 2023 the total value of raw crude oil pulled out of American territory was approximately $353.14 billion. The US government should have received about $45.33 billion in leases, taxes, and bonus's in 2023.

💯 But... People hate the IRS because they can't afford the taxes. They wouldn't care about it if only the super rich had to pay taxes, but a large portion of those people keep electing officials who favor tax breaks for the super rich. Logic and reason doesn't seam to be winning any arguments here.

@Barbie4Congress Sorry, I meant for my comment to be constructive criticism not hyper critical. At least 4 out of 5 Dems I speak with believe that DEI requires hiring of minorities over qualified white people. IMHO, we have to correct the record if we want people to support good policy like DEI.

@ArtCandee What he meant to say was, "I don't really know what's happening". Maybe ask Musk.

@SenSanders 💯Keep fighting for us Bernie!

@TomStraw01 @ProudSocialist 💯Mayor Eric Adams will be under Trumps thumb for as long as both of them remain in office.

@ProudSocialist Dude busted for being for sale, Eric Adams, just sold out to save his own ass, not a surprise. Doesn't change the point nor the fact that both parties "serve the interests of the 1%" and not the American people.

@BuenoForMiami 💯Oregon had such an opportunity and your absolutely right that it seamed designed to fail. 💯Billions wasted... +Billions lost on the productivity those incarcerated would have otherwise produced. 💯Ending the war on Drugs is the only way to defeat the cartels and save lives.

@realnikohouse @DrJillStein @cmkshama @ButchWare @SocialistMMA @SabbySabs2 @SarcasmStardust @yopasta @Jaybefaunt Sounds like you're doing the Bernie bashing the corporations and the Dem establishment want you to do. What has he done to piss you off that makes tearing him down beneficial towards your goals?

@Radle @DEAHQ If you really want to "own the libs" do what the Dems promised and failed to do, that has majority support from constituents in all parties: Fully de-schedule and Legalize Marijuana.

@Scobleizer Sounds like a PITA. My experience is likely difference due to my small account size. Thanks for putting in the extra effort.

@LorraineEvanoff LOL, the Kid is saying the quiet part out loud.

The SSP's scope, funding, and who it covers are ultimately defined by Congressional legislation. The President cannot unilaterally change the legal basis or statutory definitions of who qualifies for these services. Any significant change in who is covered by the SSP would require legislative action by Congress, which could then be signed into law by the President or passed over a veto.

@QasimRashid 💯Especially when you have one that grew up white and rich in Apartheid South Africa as part of the ruling class. They were raised with a different value system, one based on the upper class exploiting the working class.

@acnewsitics Perfect... though ideally should have a larger obese dog with tiny hands and feet on top of the small dog, lol.

The Shelter and Services Program is meant to provide for all noncitizen migrants released by DHS, encompassing both legal migrants and undocumented individuals, focusing on their immediate humanitarian needs rather than their legal status. This approach ensures that no one is left on the streets immediately upon release, addressing a critical aspect of the migrant crisis management in the U.S. New York has a law that requires them to provide shelter for anyone seeking it, the people who need shelter who have not been registered through DHS are not funded through the Shelter and Services Program. So you have "Illegal aliens" aka undocumented individuals that have been processed by DHS and released, while they are still not granted legal status, who qualify the state for federal temporary housing subsidies under The Shelter and Services Program; and you have others that have not checked in with DHS who only qualify for non-federally subsidized shelters. Once an undocumented immigrant has been rounded up and released by DHS, they then qualify so your distinction doesn't make a difference in this context, its only whether they've been processed and released or not, as opposed to legal or illegal. Again, most processed migrants released are still undocumented(illegal) and the federal government doesn't want these people on the streets.