18 Billion for the Wall requested from Congress

[hitch0403]

In my opinion I too think this is a waste of money if people want to come into our country a wall is not going to stop them

They figured out a plan on 9/11

But even if you were able to keep people out,what about the loonies already in the country?Fasten your seatbelts!It was told long ago whats going to happen.Happy New Year.....LOL!!!

[jwkelly]

can one guarantee the 18 billion would not be used by illegal trash  in this country if not used for the wall ?   Maybe we need a system of concentration camps for illegals where they will work  for minimum wage so they can pay to be deported. as they eat bread and water,then they can be sent back on their own dime,either that or some truly final solution ?

[hawkeye3210]

But that is only if you read the news from twenty three news sources...Fox News does not have anything on the subject- I wonder why? The initial estimate provided by the president was four billion dollars and Mexico would pay for the wall. Mexico has made every assurance that they will not pay for the wall leaving us to wonder who will pay for that "big, beautiful wall". The Department of Homeland Security would prefer thirty three billion on border spending with an additional fifteen billion spent on technology. Didn't we narrowly avert a government shut down due to finances within the last month? The senate would need sixty votes to get this approved so this will not pass as easily as the tax bill being approved by one party. The president has threatened to shut down the deferred action for children arrivals if the funding is not approved in order to get the dissenting party to provide the additional nine votes needed. Sadly, the dissenting party is probably ignorant enough to trust in a promise made by the president.

$18 billion only equates to 0.44% of the ANNUAL US Budget. This would also be a one time expense. This is peanuts compared to other needless spending.

[Tresbn00]

Perhaps we could get the money from the lawyer that arranged the one hundred and thirty thousand dollar payment to former adult film star, Stormy Daniels, in order to preclude her from publicly discussing an alleged sexual encounter with Mr. Trump? Stormy Daniels would have been the number one legacy defining scandal since Nixon but will be forgotten by tomorrow...along with insults to Germany, Pakistan, China, Haiti, Africa, Muslims, nineteen women who have alleged sexual misconduct, people of color, Women's private areas, his own political party, and Melania to name a few.  All this and he has managed to golf more than any other president in United States history. I agree with those that state that he has gotten so much accomplished in the last year.

[michele2042]

I agree with those talking about how much we could use that money to help the unfortunate in our country.  I don't believe for a minute the wall will stop those who want to come in from getting in.   Just think it's a show.