You were saying?

I did read the article. Did you?

For example, you would hate what this money was actually for. "The preliminary budget includes several police reform measures including body cameras for officers, implicit bias training in addition to the use of mental health professionals for police-assisted diversion."

Is that funding for the police? Are those things you want from the police? I wouldn't be surprised if the police wanted them cut from the funding.

Secondly, from the article again: > “It is extremely disappointing that at this time we are not able to move forward with some of the crucial investments I proposed back in March, before the pandemic and resulting economic downtown were felt in Philadelphia. And it pains me that this budget reduces some City services and eliminates hundreds of jobs. Still, we have prioritized core services, protected our most vulnerable residents, and maintained our financial flexibility to enable a quick rebound. In short, thanks to Council’s leadership, I believe this budget will accomplish the goal I laid out on May 1: we will keep all Philadelphians safe, healthy, and educated while maintaining core municipal services that our residents rely on daily. Just as importantly, the most difficult decisions were made through a lens of racial equity. The budget intentionally limits the impact of service delays or cuts on people of color, who are disproportionately impacted by the virus and already suffering from decades of systemic inequality. I look forward to final approval by City Council on June 25.”

This is an article on coronavirus affecting the city budget. Not cutting funding for the police. That is why I showed you Mayor Kenney increasing Philadelphia budget to its highest ever. Because this is not about cutting funding for the police.

Did you read that article? This has nothing to do with cutting funding for the police. This is an article on cuts made to the city budget due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Here is a real article.

https://www.inquirer.com/politics/philadelphia/philadephia-police-get-budget-increase-antiviolence-funding-20220627.html

>"The city is set to approve a $30 million budget increase to the Police Department and a handful of other investments outside traditional law enforcement that are aimed at combatting gun violence.

>"All told, the investments bring the Police Department’s allocation to nearly $800 million — the most of any city agency, and $150 million more than in 2016, when Kenney took office."

So I ask you again - why are you lying on the internet?

You know that's not what's happening. Why are you lying on the internet?

That's not what I said.

If you're scared get a dog.

Do you think the Mayor of Philadelphia is the person preventing gun control?

Now that we have Democratic control, we can do something about the shootings. That's why I have faith.

Republicans do not lower taxes. I don't know where you got this idea from. I know they say they will lower your taxes, but all they do is give the rich gigantic tax breaks. This is a historical, proven fact. If you want to show me the large middle class gains during Republican leadership, please do so.

Republicans have only shrunk the middle class.

We could have legalized weed and gay marriage first and been a tourism leader. It is a failure of the state. I want to fix that.

We need to do that. We can't let these empty rural counties dominate our politics if PA is going to be a modern state.

Thanks to Republicans there is no more upper middle class.

Are you out here saying that no one making under 40k is hard working?

Seriously what is your logic? You have this vendetta against the poor?

Also - do you think people who get abortions should be in jail?!?

Do you think people who make less than 40k are better off?

Only the rich are struggling? If you make under 40k it's a paradise?

Is this your actual thought process?!?

Yeah yeah buddy keep on screaming into the wind.

How's that attempt at an abortion ban going? Is that "fine"?

How's "balance" worked for PA for 20 years?

It seems to be the case that "half" of PA do value Holocaust denial over forcing women to carry pregnancies.

You can't argue the opposite. You don't care enough about Holocaust denial to change your vote. What does that mean about your views on Holocaust denial?

That's your response?

You support Holocaust Denial with your vote.

These are your values.

Imaging thinking you're a patriot by choosing to vote for a foreign agent to be in our Senate.

I notice you have not replied but have continued to argue with others. Racial extermination must not be a red line for your vote.

It's Dr. Oz.

https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/dr-oz-genocide-problem/

They are very clearly a Holocaust Denier. A stance that solely originates from his ties to the Turkish government and not to the US government. But I'm guessing being a foreign agent in the US Senate is also not a deal breaker for you.

So you think Holocaust Denial is not a deal breaker for someone getting your vote?

I have explained my rational repeatedly. You know my rational. I do not know why you are asking.

I am not accusing someone of anything. If you are literally voting for a Holocaust Denier, that is your stance.

I have EVERY reason to believe this person was denying the Holocaust.

And you, right now, I feel are defending Holocaust deniers. You are complicit in these acts. This is how it starts. You KNOW this is how it starts. And you are going along with it anyway.