A group of climate change activists from an organization called the ‘Sunrise Movement’ swarmed Senator Joe Manchin this week; demanding he pass Joe Biden’s ‘Build Back Better’ plan while chanting “We Want to Live!”
Video of the altercation went viral on social media within minutes.
BREAKING – Young climate activists with @sunrisemvmt confronted Sen. Manchin as he stepped off his yacht this morning. “We want to live!” they say. This comes after Manchin once again declines @POTUS’ Build Back Better Act, holding hostage significant investments in climate. pic.twitter.com/oT82sXiFZw
— John Paul Mejia (@johnpaul_mejia) November 4, 2021
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen addressed the UN Climate Change summit in Glasgow, Scotland Wednesday when she claimed the world may need to spend anywhere from $100 to $150 trillion to combat the negative effects of global warming over the next 30 years.
“Rising to this challenge will require the wholesale transformation of our carbon-intensive economies,” Yellen said during her speech. “It’s a global transition for which we have an estimated price tag: some have put the global figure between $100 and $150 trillion over the next three decades.”
. @SecYellen: Rising to the climate challenge "will require a wholesale transformation of carbon intensive economies." She urges private sector to step up to help pay for $100 – $150 trillion transition over the next 3 decades. https://t.co/GvofMfZiLe
— Akiko Fujita (@AkikoFujita) November 3, 2021
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen suggested that the world might need to devote $100-150 trillion to fight climate change. The number is more than the entire world’s annual GDP.https://t.co/qSvIPY7E5b
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) November 4, 2021
Yellen: "As big as the public sector effort is across all our countries, the $100-trillion plus price tag to address climate change globally is far bigger
"The gap between what governments have and what the world needs is large, and the private sector needs to play a bigger role
— Jeff Stein (@JStein_WaPo) November 3, 2021
“Questions remain, however: Will enough investment opportunities materialize to absorb all this capital? How quickly can this reorientation occur? And how can institutions transparently report on their commitments so we can hold each other to account on transition plans?” Yellen stated.
Watch the scary moment above.
BERNIE’S BUDGET: Sanders Says $3.5 Trillion Needed to Help ‘Workers, Elderly, Children, Sick, and Poor’
Senator Bernie Sanders pushed his $3.5 trillion budget on social media Monday morning; saying the massive spending package is needed to help “working class, elderly, children, sick, and poor” Americans.
“The $3.5 trillion Budget Resolution that I am introducing today will allow the Senate to move forward on a reconciliation bill that will be the most consequential piece of legislation for working people, the elderly, the children, the sick and the poor since FDR and the New Deal,” posted the self-described Democratic Socialist.
The $3.5 trillion Budget Resolution that I am introducing today will allow the Senate to move forward on a reconciliation bill that will be the most consequential piece of legislation for working people, the elderly, the children, the sick and the poor since FDR and the New Deal. https://t.co/Cm7fDGgrlg
— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) August 9, 2021
We will combat homelessness in America and address the reality that nearly 18 million households are paying over 50 percent of their income for housing by an unprecedented investment in affordable housing.
— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) August 9, 2021
For too long, Congress has ignored the needs of the working class, the elderly, the children, the sick and the poor. Now is the time for bold action. Now is the time to restore faith in ordinary Americans that their government can work for them, and not the top 1%.
— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) August 9, 2021
“For too long, Congress has ignored the needs of the working class, the elderly, the children, the sick and the poor. Now is the time for bold action. Now is the time to restore faith in ordinary Americans that their government can work for them, and not the top 1%,” he added.
“At a time of massive income and wealth inequality, we will end the days of billionaires and large, profitable corporations not paying a nickel in federal income taxes. Yes. We will finally ask the very wealthy and largest corporations to pay their fair share of taxes,” concluded the Senator.
BREAK FROM REALITY: Psaki Grilled if Biden Even Understands His $3.5T Package Actually Costs Money
A frustrated reporter grilled Press Secretary Jen Psaki Tuesday over the Biden administration’s massive $3.5 trillion spending package; asking if the White House understands that somebody ultimately has to pay the price for the spending increase.
“Do you guys acknowledge the broader truth that it does cost somebody?? Right? The cost of the investments the president wants to make, they’re not simply a free lunch, right? Whether they’re going to cost people who smoke cigarettes, or businesspeople, or companies, or rich people… The cost of what the President wants to do falls on somebody, right?” asked one reporter.
“There’s a clear difference between what we’re talking about as it relates to taxpayer funds, or funding that would lead to our debt? Right?” deflected the Press Secretary.
SURPRISE: Psaki acknowledges that Biden's agenda doesn't cost "zero dollars."
Reporter: "Do you guys acknowledge the broader truth that it does cost somebody? Right? The cost of the investments the president wants to make, they're not simply a free lunch, right?" pic.twitter.com/PownD0IUqy
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) September 28, 2021
Psaki faced a another backlash Tuesday after the military’s top brass told Congress they recommended Joe Biden keep 2,500 troops in Afghanistan, blaming the entire situation on Donald Trump.
“As @POTUS told ABC, ending the war in Afghanistan was in our national interest. He said advice was split, but consensus of top military advisors was 2500 troops staying meant escalation due to deal by the previous admin. @SecDef, the Chairman, and GEN McKenzie all reiterated,” posted Psaki on Twitter following the testimony.
As @POTUS told ABC, ending the war in Afghanistan was in our national interest. He said advice was split, but consensus of top military advisors was 2500 troops staying meant escalation due to deal by the previous admin. @SecDef, the Chairman, and GEN McKenzie all reiterated.
— Karine Jean-Pierre (@PressSec) September 28, 2021
McKenzie and Milley both testified that they recommended maintaining a presence of U.S. forces in Afghanistan.
“I won’t share my personal recommendation to the president, but I will give you my personal assessment,” Milley testified. “My assessment was we should keep a steady state of 2500 troops.”
“I do share that assessment,” said General McKenzie.
“I also have a view that the withdrawal of those forces would lead inevitably to the collapse of the Afghan military forces and eventually the Afghan government,” McKenzie testified.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.