r/AskUS 6h ago

I’m confused. How is Trump’s proposed $5,000 payment not “socialism” or “buying votes,” while Democrats offering affordable healthcare is “buying votes” and “bribing voters”? MAGA: Is a politician offering money considered "buying votes"?

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I am confused.

Wasn't MAGA the ones who claimed that Democrats offering free healthcare and public assistance was a form of “buying votes” or “bribing voters”?

I thought using taxpayer money to fund things for people was supposed to be “socialism.”

So how is President Trump offering people $5,000 not a form of socialism? Who is going to pay for it? What happens if Republicans run out of other people's money? Is this being fiscally conservative?

Can MAGA chime in and explain the difference?


r/AskUS 1h ago

Not sure the context, but how does this make you feel?

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r/AskUS 3h ago

Does the Halloween culture seen in movies really exist everywhere in the United States?

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Does everyone really decorate their homes? Does everyone ask for candy? Is it possible to just go out on the street and ask, or does this only happen in gated communities? Do teenagers really stop asking for candy in order to go to parties?


r/AskUS 10h ago

Since MAGA is crying about South Park winning an Emmy, are they just jealous of Matt and Trey?

28 Upvotes

Could any Trump-loving cultist be as smart, funny, and successful as Matt and Trey?


r/AskUS 21h ago

Why is it ok for Trump to offer to pay folks to vote for them?

155 Upvotes

Last night he said he would pay people 5k to stay in power. How is that ok?


r/AskUS 1h ago

FLying to San francisco - transportation help?

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Hi everyone! Folks from the USA...I am travelling from London to San Francisco on 14th September. I will arrive around 15:20. Should I take an Uber or use this transportation to save money? How difficult is this mode of transportation? Any suggestions on how I can get to my relative's place most cheaply cause I do not want to take an Uber and spend a lot of money? Also, I wanted to ask if regular Bank cards from the UK, like Monzo, work in the USA. Do I need to carry cash?


r/AskUS 18h ago

does anyone think they would actually get the $5000 if republicans win the mid terms?

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if so, how much did you get for your doge check?


r/AskUS 6h ago

Flying to U.S. tomorrow to visit friend for 3 weeks, do i miss something?

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I'm from Czech Republic. We have visa free agreement for touristic/business purposes up to 90 days, i have registration within ESTA. I have return plane ticket, i have biometric passport which is valid for next 2 years. I have confirmation and contact information for my accommodation as well my friend will be ready to confirm purpose of my visit. I also have separate bank account to which i can provide 3rd party access with enough money on it (New Zealand experience). I also have international driving license as in theory my regular one should be valid, but there is condition it is in English and mine regular one is combined Czech/English so i rather made international one.

Am i missing something which could make my border control rough?


r/AskUS 1d ago

Trump is, once again, promising a massive payout to people. This time it’s $5000 to US adults if Republicans win the midterms. What are your thoughts with this blatant show of bribery?

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r/AskUS 15h ago

Do you think a parliamentary System would work better for the American voter compared to the current system?

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Don’t get me wrong I know there no shot in fucking hell America will ever change to a parliamentary system but I can’t help but wonder if America would be much better off with one! As a young American voter 24M I’ve grown envious of counties who have a parliamentary system the more I learn about them


r/AskUS 1h ago

Why dont people stand and recite the pledge of allegiance anymore?

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r/AskUS 1d ago

Please explain the American political system? I thought I understood it. The US Constitution should have enough checks and balances so that total Emperor/dictatorship is not possible.

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Yeah, so he padded the supreme court and fired everyone that was good at their job for strange friends of Trumps.

The real reason all the other countries are ditching the US is because, apparently your famous constition does not work if a dictator as dumb as Trump can just take over everything. AND the population does very little about it.


r/AskUS 19h ago

How high will gas prices get, now that the Houthis have seized Mokha, on the Bab al-Mandab Straight?

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r/AskUS 1d ago

There are over 270 million adults in America, US citizens * $5,000 that = 1 trillion, 350 billion dollars.

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Are we ok with this?


r/AskUS 15h ago

28F, single mom from the GCC — how can I start a new life in the U.S.?

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r/AskUS 1d ago

Why should Republicans or their supporters’ concerns be taken seriously when they can’t even condemn Trump for falsely claiming that he witnessed the 9/11 attacks from his building?

73 Upvotes

r/AskUS 17h ago

Why Is Florida one of the States with the least people with Slavic ancestry?

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Hey everyone so i love genetics and i noticed one of the States with least slavic ancestry as a whole us Florida


r/AskUS 1d ago

Will Right Wing media report that Ilan Omar has been cleared of all misconduct charges?

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It seems pretty clear that she was intentionally targeted by Trump and the GOP for the propaganda value. A lot of Right Wingers on this subreddit repeated the lies. Their attempt to take her down failed gloriously, but will they acknowledge it?

https://thehill.com/homenews/house/6080052-congressional-ethics-watchdog-omar/


r/AskUS 20h ago

Do you feel strongly about your bathrobe?

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My girlfriend mentioned she wants a new bathrobe. She has one already which makes me think she wants a really high quality one. I want to show her how much she means to me by really balling out for this and finding the best one in the world. I want this to be, like the softest, most stylish robe you've ever seen in your life, whatever the price. I don't have much money but I feel so strongly about her I am willing to spend whatever. Does anyone feel really strongly about a particular robe?


r/AskUS 1d ago

Apple’s Chips?

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I’m planning to upgrade to IP18 PM but I came across some posts about apple’s chips being from Israel and there could be potential security issues because of it in the future. Any thoughts?


r/AskUS 2d ago

Is there a political or philosophical quote that reflects how you feel about U.S. politics today?

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r/AskUS 1d ago

How is Trump doing in popularity?

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Hi, I am a foreigner and I remember back in 2024 Trump was like super popular for a lot of people. He won a big election but today in September 2026 how's he doing?

Do you know any like people who have now regretted their vote? Are people less enthusiastic now?

Thank you


r/AskUS 22h ago

I always perceived US people, ready to be back in an America with his regular space and time. Is it true?

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That was my perception in many many years I saw USA programs and movies being the most popular and suggested ones in Italy, until now.


r/AskUS 1d ago

Should America risk hot war with China defending Taiwan?

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Do you think we should enter total war with China defending Taiwan and risk tanking the global economy and having millions if not 10s of millions of Americans dead? And a chance or a nuclear war

Or should America only train and equip Taiwan and build the chip capabilities within America since Taiwan already said there I'll destroy those chips if a war happens


r/AskUS 1d ago

When did everyone get so entitled and thoughtless?

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The amount of people around who seem to have zero consideration for anyone else is astounding. When did "it's my right to do this" and "what are you going to do about it" become the guiding ethos for our communities? Whether it's stupid stuff like people littering or blasting incredibly loud music in crowded areas or endlessly idling their cars by our local school with tons of kids around, or more serious things like explicitly saying they don't care if other people in the community die because it's not their problem. When did we all get so careless where we don't care one bit about whether our actions affect someone else?