http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/...onths.html

Quote:Just halfway through his first year in office, President Trump is delivering on a key campaign promise to cut red tape, according to a new study.

The six-month review of Trump’s regulatory agenda by the American Action Forum shows the federal government practically slamming the brakes on regulation. The number of new rules is now at a record low, according to the study, in sharp contrast to the start of the Obama administration.

“If you look at what’s happening in the first six months for President Trump compared to President Obama, it’s staggering,” group president Douglas Holtz-Eakin told "Fox & Friends" on Friday.

Quote:The data from AAF, a conservative-leaning think tank, shows a total of 27 rules have been withdrawn so far this year, which is slightly lower than the 41 rules that were approved.

But the study shows the regulatory push at the beginning of the Obama administration was roughly 20 times more costly to the U.S. economy than at the start of the current administration.

The Obama administration's first six months of regulations imposed $24.4 billion in total costs, compared with the $1.2 billion for the Trump administration. And the 41 rules approved represents a fraction of the number approved at the start of previous administrations.

“The business community really feels like the beatings have stopped, Washington is not trying to put them in the bullseye, and they can go about running their businesses and not worrying about the regulations,” Holz-Eakin, who ran the Congressional Budget Office under then-President George W. Bush, said.

A Fox News review of Trump’s first 100 days in office in April also showed the president following through on vows to roll back red tape. Thirteen of the 28 bills signed at the time were done under the Congressional Review Act to roll back Obama-era regulations.

According to AAF, those measures overturned a series of Obama-era rules that produced annual cost savings of $1.1 billion--or $3.7 billion in lifetime cost savings.

"No longer can we allow these rules and regulations to tie down our economy, chain up our prosperity, and sap our great American spirit," Trump said in June at the Department of Transportation.

#winning

Fox news and a conservative think tank.

Next.

However, doesn't this seem to imply that trump actually added a net 14 regulations? Sure it's slower than Obama, but it's still an increase, right?

Quote:The data from AAF, a conservative-leaning think tank, shows a total of 27 rules have been withdrawn so far this year, which is slightly lower than the 41 rules that were approved.

(08-11-2017 12:39 PM)Redwingtom Wrote:  Fox news and a conservative think tank.

Next.

However, doesn't this seem to imply that trump actually added a net 14 regulations? Sure it's slower than Obama, but it's still an increase, right?

Quote:The data from AAF, a conservative-leaning think tank, shows a total of 27 rules have been withdrawn so far this year, which is slightly lower than the 41 rules that were approved.

Could just be removal of 27 silly regs. and installation of 41 needed regs. Could also be some redundant rules removed. Jury still out IMO.

(08-11-2017 12:45 PM)Fo Shizzle Wrote:  

(08-11-2017 12:39 PM)Redwingtom Wrote:  Fox news and a conservative think tank.

Next.

However, doesn't this seem to imply that trump actually added a net 14 regulations? Sure it's slower than Obama, but it's still an increase, right?

Quote:The data from AAF, a conservative-leaning think tank, shows a total of 27 rules have been withdrawn so far this year, which is slightly lower than the 41 rules that were approved.

Could just be removal of 27 silly regs. and installation of 41 needed regs. Could also be some redundant rules removed. Jury still out IMO.

Wait...what? We need regulations?

(08-11-2017 12:46 PM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(08-11-2017 12:45 PM)Fo Shizzle Wrote:  

(08-11-2017 12:39 PM)Redwingtom Wrote:  Fox news and a conservative think tank.

Next.

However, doesn't this seem to imply that trump actually added a net 14 regulations? Sure it's slower than Obama, but it's still an increase, right?

Quote:The data from AAF, a conservative-leaning think tank, shows a total of 27 rules have been withdrawn so far this year, which is slightly lower than the 41 rules that were approved.

Could just be removal of 27 silly regs. and installation of 41 needed regs. Could also be some redundant rules removed. Jury still out IMO.

Wait...what? We need regulations?

Sure...I have no problem with regulations that impact the principle of non aggression...theft,fraud,violence and destruction of property.

(08-11-2017 12:51 PM)Fo Shizzle Wrote:  

(08-11-2017 12:46 PM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(08-11-2017 12:45 PM)Fo Shizzle Wrote:  

(08-11-2017 12:39 PM)Redwingtom Wrote:  Fox news and a conservative think tank.

Next.

However, doesn't this seem to imply that trump actually added a net 14 regulations? Sure it's slower than Obama, but it's still an increase, right?

Quote:The data from AAF, a conservative-leaning think tank, shows a total of 27 rules have been withdrawn so far this year, which is slightly lower than the 41 rules that were approved.

Could just be removal of 27 silly regs. and installation of 41 needed regs. Could also be some redundant rules removed. Jury still out IMO.

Wait...what? We need regulations?

Sure...I have no problem with regulations that impact the principle of non aggression...theft,fraud,violence and destruction of property.

I know..I was being facetious.

Hard to make rules when you sit your fat ass in a lazy boy all day eating Cheetos and tweeting. Or on vacation playing golf. Just saying.

(08-11-2017 01:03 PM)cb4029 Wrote:  Hard to make rules when you sit your fat ass in a lazy boy all day eating Cheetos and tweeting. Or on vacation playing golf. Just saying.

Just a hint of reality or a thread of truth in your drive by's would take you a lot further.

(08-11-2017 01:08 PM)hoopfan Wrote:  

(08-11-2017 01:03 PM)cb4029 Wrote:  Hard to make rules when you sit your fat ass in a lazy boy all day eating Cheetos and tweeting. Or on vacation playing golf. Just saying.

Just a hint of reality or a thread of truth in your drive by's would take you a lot further.

Like you guys give a **** about the truth, reality, or rational discussion.

(08-11-2017 01:03 PM)cb4029 Wrote:  Hard to make rules when you sit your fat ass in a lazy boy all day eating Cheetos and tweeting. Or on vacation playing golf. Just saying.

WRONG!

He sits on the crapper to tweet.

(08-11-2017 01:03 PM)cb4029 Wrote:  Hard to make rules when you sit your fat ass in a lazy boy all day eating Cheetos and tweeting. Or on vacation playing golf. Just saying.

Sounds like someone is finally getting pissed at the Obama presidency.

YOLO!

(08-11-2017 01:23 PM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(08-11-2017 01:08 PM)hoopfan Wrote:  

(08-11-2017 01:03 PM)cb4029 Wrote:  Hard to make rules when you sit your fat ass in a lazy boy all day eating Cheetos and tweeting. Or on vacation playing golf. Just saying.

Just a hint of reality or a thread of truth in your drive by's would take you a lot further.

Like you guys give a **** about the truth, reality, or rational discussion.

I probably should not be giving you half wits advice but effective snark requires hints of reality and threads of truth, not ad nauseam streams of vitriol.

(08-11-2017 12:46 PM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(08-11-2017 12:45 PM)Fo Shizzle Wrote:  

(08-11-2017 12:39 PM)Redwingtom Wrote:  Fox news and a conservative think tank.

Next.

However, doesn't this seem to imply that trump actually added a net 14 regulations? Sure it's slower than Obama, but it's still an increase, right?

Quote:The data from AAF, a conservative-leaning think tank, shows a total of 27 rules have been withdrawn so far this year, which is slightly lower than the 41 rules that were approved.

Could just be removal of 27 silly regs. and installation of 41 needed regs. Could also be some redundant rules removed. Jury still out IMO.

Wait...what? We need regulations?

Do you do anything anymore, other than play with strawmen?

(08-11-2017 01:33 PM)hoopfan Wrote:  

(08-11-2017 01:23 PM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(08-11-2017 01:08 PM)hoopfan Wrote:  

(08-11-2017 01:03 PM)cb4029 Wrote:  Hard to make rules when you sit your fat ass in a lazy boy all day eating Cheetos and tweeting. Or on vacation playing golf. Just saying.

Just a hint of reality or a thread of truth in your drive by's would take you a lot further.

Like you guys give a **** about the truth, reality, or rational discussion.

I probably should not be giving you half wits advice but effective snark requires hints of reality and threads of truth, not ad nauseam streams of vitriol.

So he doesn't play golf.

(08-11-2017 01:57 PM)cb4029 Wrote:  

(08-11-2017 01:33 PM)hoopfan Wrote:  

(08-11-2017 01:23 PM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(08-11-2017 01:08 PM)hoopfan Wrote:  

(08-11-2017 01:03 PM)cb4029 Wrote:  Hard to make rules when you sit your fat ass in a lazy boy all day eating Cheetos and tweeting. Or on vacation playing golf. Just saying.

Just a hint of reality or a thread of truth in your drive by's would take you a lot further.

Like you guys give a **** about the truth, reality, or rational discussion.

I probably should not be giving you half wits advice but effective snark requires hints of reality and threads of truth, not ad nauseam streams of vitriol.

So he doesn't play golf.

better

(08-11-2017 01:42 PM)Bull_Is_Back Wrote:  

(08-11-2017 12:46 PM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(08-11-2017 12:45 PM)Fo Shizzle Wrote:  

(08-11-2017 12:39 PM)Redwingtom Wrote:  Fox news and a conservative think tank.

Next.

However, doesn't this seem to imply that trump actually added a net 14 regulations? Sure it's slower than Obama, but it's still an increase, right?

Quote:The data from AAF, a conservative-leaning think tank, shows a total of 27 rules have been withdrawn so far this year, which is slightly lower than the 41 rules that were approved.

Could just be removal of 27 silly regs. and installation of 41 needed regs. Could also be some redundant rules removed. Jury still out IMO.

Wait...what? We need regulations?

Do you do anything anymore, other than play with strawmen?

Ask that about your pals on the right at least once and then maybe get back to me.

And I have no clue what in the hell you think a straw man is, but per the article the regulations increased by 14. Are you disputing that fact from the OP?

(08-11-2017 02:47 PM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(08-11-2017 01:42 PM)Bull_Is_Back Wrote:  

(08-11-2017 12:46 PM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(08-11-2017 12:45 PM)Fo Shizzle Wrote:  

(08-11-2017 12:39 PM)Redwingtom Wrote:  Fox news and a conservative think tank.

Next.

However, doesn't this seem to imply that trump actually added a net 14 regulations? Sure it's slower than Obama, but it's still an increase, right?

Could just be removal of 27 silly regs. and installation of 41 needed regs. Could also be some redundant rules removed. Jury still out IMO.

Wait...what? We need regulations?

Do you do anything anymore, other than play with strawmen?

Ask that about your pals on the right at least once and then maybe get back to me.

So you don't..

Quote:And I have no clue what in the hell you think a straw man is

THen you're not nearly as smart as I thought you were.

The straw man is that that anyone here has ever said we don't need regulations...

(08-11-2017 02:52 PM)Bull_Is_Back Wrote:  

(08-11-2017 02:47 PM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(08-11-2017 01:42 PM)Bull_Is_Back Wrote:  

(08-11-2017 12:46 PM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(08-11-2017 12:45 PM)Fo Shizzle Wrote:  Could just be removal of 27 silly regs. and installation of 41 needed regs. Could also be some redundant rules removed. Jury still out IMO.

Wait...what? We need regulations?

Do you do anything anymore, other than play with strawmen?

Ask that about your pals on the right at least once and then maybe get back to me.

So you don't..

Quote:And I have no clue what in the hell you think a straw man is

THen you're not nearly as smart as I thought you were.

The straw man is that that anyone here has ever said we don't need regulations...

Clearly...I do...hence my post about the net of 14 more regulations.

And sorry...that wasn't any strawman...it was a freaking joke. But again, when you start taking your pals to task for straw man, then maybe I'll take your complaint as a valid one. Until then, kindly get bent.

(08-11-2017 02:57 PM)Redwingtom Wrote:  And sorry...that wasn't any strawman...it was a freaking joke.

Attributing hypocrisy to people based on something they never said.