The Supreme Court has no enforcement authority. That’s why they issue Opinions. SCOTUS relies on the public acceptance of the belief that the Court is making honest rulings based on law and the Constitution. That belief is seriously under strain right now and the Court is losing its legitimacy because of its several obviously ideological and political rulings, as well as the corruption of a couple of the “justices”. Presidents, the Congress are co-equal and have power to check SCOTUS. On the other hand, I suppose, ignorance is bliss.
as usual, cheap trite commentary for sale here. i find it astounding you get paid to post inane stupidity here. Have you ever had an original thought of your own?
Younger people are not enamored with the Weekend at Bernie’s president, so he’s literally buying their votes and sticking everyone else with the bill, despite what the SCOTUS ruled about it.
I could support structured student loan forgiveness however, stipulations are;1) completed A degree2) state university, no private schools3) you have to do something after graduation a) teacher for x # of years in under performing school districts b) put in so many hours (over a period of years) volunteering for an approved list of charities c) military serviceThere might be some other things but it would all involve some type of service to the greater good.
Dear deadbeat college grads: The Big Guy has already taken out his 10% and expect you to do him as service in November. He is buying your vote so he can be dictator for life.
The surety of the critics above continues to amaze me. EVERYONE in debt is a slacker. NONE of them work. ALL of it goes to lawyers, doctors and those who can afford it. It truly makes me dizzy with all that they KNOW. (And I say this as a parent who is currently paying the third child’s tuition. The older two paid for, and I don’t feel a bit cheated that I didn’t get “mine”.)
Now, don’t mess with the programs from which I benefit!!!
The rich benefit from the caste system that keeps college out of the reach of all but those who are already well off. They can pay wages that require two or three jobs per household just to keep food on the table, while they keep the majority of the GNP produced by the people who are living that way. And, they are assured that future generations will remain in that situation, since tuition isn’t an option.
The average college graduate pays about $7800 more a year in federal taxes than the average high school graduate (2023). Over 30 years, that totals about $234,000. If that’s divided by the 4 years it takes to get a college education, THE GOVERNMENT MAKES MONEY ON AVERAGE ON EACH STUUDENT. This includes those who never, graduate, get degrees that don’t help get a job, or just generally don’t make it, because the majority do.
This doesn’t even consider that with the degree, the person is less likely to ever need unemployment or welfare, that more students would complete high school if they could see a clear way to a really good job, and that they would be enriching the Social Security and Medicare funds. They would also be paying a larger amount in all other types of taxes.
The best investment we could make to keep America strong is to not just forgive all student loans but to make all higher education, including trade schools, etc totally free, as long as the student is making decent grades, and increase the number of schools and teachers to make room for all who can profit from the education. There is no better way to spend money than to invest it in our people, to give them every opportunity to be the best they can be. Yes, It’s good for them individually, but the country is made up of individuals, so what’s good for one is good for the country.. We don’t, even during a time of high unemployment, have so much a lack of jobs as we have a lack of people who have the skills to perform the jobs that are available- in other words, a lack of education.
XF8U-3 3 months ago
Other civilized countries pay for higher education.
Joe1962 Premium Member 3 months ago
He has defied the Supreme Court a number of times and he does not care.
GOGOPOWERANGERS 3 months ago
0 empathy for others
knutdl 3 months ago
STUDY!
drbee 3 months ago
As usual, chipper twists the facts.
pasharuzam Premium Member 3 months ago
The Supreme Court has no enforcement authority. That’s why they issue Opinions. SCOTUS relies on the public acceptance of the belief that the Court is making honest rulings based on law and the Constitution. That belief is seriously under strain right now and the Court is losing its legitimacy because of its several obviously ideological and political rulings, as well as the corruption of a couple of the “justices”. Presidents, the Congress are co-equal and have power to check SCOTUS. On the other hand, I suppose, ignorance is bliss.
Omega Man 3 months ago
as usual, cheap trite commentary for sale here. i find it astounding you get paid to post inane stupidity here. Have you ever had an original thought of your own?
aristoclesplato9 3 months ago
Any most of the ones getting the benefit are the lawyers and doctors that have racked up the most debt.
My First Premium Member 3 months ago
The Student Debt crisis solved. 1) You took out a loan. 2) You pay it back.
DC Swamp 3 months ago
Younger people are not enamored with the Weekend at Bernie’s president, so he’s literally buying their votes and sticking everyone else with the bill, despite what the SCOTUS ruled about it.
robcarroll1213 3 months ago
“I get all my facts from Fox News…and yes…the Kool-Aid is delicious!” ~Chip Bok
Dangerguy 3 months ago
What he is trying to forgive is actually the interest that is causing folks to owe MORE THAN THEY BORROWED.
suzalee 3 months ago
How about all those bih covid loans that were forgiven for members of Congress. Where is the outrage about that?
sterref05 3 months ago
YEP. Looks about right.
truthsocialol 3 months ago
This cartoon is a fabricated lie.
trump’s facts are worse than bok’s fiction:
Here’s some real life:
Longtime executive assistant Molly Michael, speaking to donald trump: “I’m going to be questioned about the location of the classified documents.”
donald trump: “Tell them you don’t know anything about the boxes.”
Walt Nauda: “They’re coming with a search warrant.”
donald trump, regarding the classified documents: “Quick, hide those, justice is after me!”
Ontman 3 months ago
Bok and Lisa are birds of a feather. Really.
davidthoms1 3 months ago
This cartoon makes even less sense than Bok usually does.
mac04416 3 months ago
The SCOTUS said you can’t do that. But like a dictator, he’ll do it any how.
Donaldo Premium Member 3 months ago
The eternal, tried and true democrat strategy. Vote for me and get free stuff
rodney 3 months ago
I could support structured student loan forgiveness however, stipulations are;1) completed A degree2) state university, no private schools3) you have to do something after graduation a) teacher for x # of years in under performing school districts b) put in so many hours (over a period of years) volunteering for an approved list of charities c) military serviceThere might be some other things but it would all involve some type of service to the greater good.
Al Fresco 3 months ago
Dear deadbeat college grads: The Big Guy has already taken out his 10% and expect you to do him as service in November. He is buying your vote so he can be dictator for life.
piper_gilbert 3 months ago
This one’s kind of lame, BOK. You’re slipping.
BB71 3 months ago
The worst and the crookedist President we have ever had. If you disagree, you are blind.
Havel 3 months ago
The surety of the critics above continues to amaze me. EVERYONE in debt is a slacker. NONE of them work. ALL of it goes to lawyers, doctors and those who can afford it. It truly makes me dizzy with all that they KNOW. (And I say this as a parent who is currently paying the third child’s tuition. The older two paid for, and I don’t feel a bit cheated that I didn’t get “mine”.)
Now, don’t mess with the programs from which I benefit!!!
Radish the wordsmith 3 months ago
Republicans want to FORCE everyone to pay back their student loans.
ncorgbl 3 months ago
Nothing is being hidden. Student loans should have always been interest free. The interest was on paper and that’s all that was forgiven.
Diane Lee Premium Member 3 months ago
The rich benefit from the caste system that keeps college out of the reach of all but those who are already well off. They can pay wages that require two or three jobs per household just to keep food on the table, while they keep the majority of the GNP produced by the people who are living that way. And, they are assured that future generations will remain in that situation, since tuition isn’t an option.
The average college graduate pays about $7800 more a year in federal taxes than the average high school graduate (2023). Over 30 years, that totals about $234,000. If that’s divided by the 4 years it takes to get a college education, THE GOVERNMENT MAKES MONEY ON AVERAGE ON EACH STUUDENT. This includes those who never, graduate, get degrees that don’t help get a job, or just generally don’t make it, because the majority do.
This doesn’t even consider that with the degree, the person is less likely to ever need unemployment or welfare, that more students would complete high school if they could see a clear way to a really good job, and that they would be enriching the Social Security and Medicare funds. They would also be paying a larger amount in all other types of taxes.
The best investment we could make to keep America strong is to not just forgive all student loans but to make all higher education, including trade schools, etc totally free, as long as the student is making decent grades, and increase the number of schools and teachers to make room for all who can profit from the education. There is no better way to spend money than to invest it in our people, to give them every opportunity to be the best they can be. Yes, It’s good for them individually, but the country is made up of individuals, so what’s good for one is good for the country.. We don’t, even during a time of high unemployment, have so much a lack of jobs as we have a lack of people who have the skills to perform the jobs that are available- in other words, a lack of education.
flpmlp 3 months ago
As usual Chip nails it!
AndrewSihler 3 months ago
What on earth is this all about?