Say goodbye to the youth vote. Say goodbye to anyone who has student loans that would vote in the mid terms.
If your only response to the student loan situation is “you took out a loan you have to pay for it”, you don’t see the forest for the trees.
“They signed a contract.” Meanwhile we have people graduating high school unable to read past a 3rd grade level.
“They knew the cost”, when schools teach things like algebra but not financial literacy. I am 31 yo and never had to solve for x in my life.
You shouldn’t go to college for <insert degree>. And that’s true for some but you have a system that tells young people that in order to even make it in this world, you need a degree. And I believe many people take these simple liberal degrees not even because they’re interested in it. They were just told to get a degree and this was the easiest one.
“I paid off my loans.” Anyone who already paid off their student loans either went to CC or they went to these same universities we went to but costs were 1000% cheaper and wages were consistent with living. Harvard in the 80s cost $3500 an academic year. In 2025 it’s almost $60,000. And wages haven’t caught up.
I remember as a kid being told “you better stay in school or else you become a janitor or a truck driver.”
Meanwhile these professions get great pay and benefits.
And then you have people saying well if you dont oay your loans then your credit score will go down and you cant get a house.
NOBODY in my generation believes they’ll own a home.
I can go on and on but this is not the time for Trump or even republicans to talk about student loans.
If there was a book on how to destroy a republicans chances of EVER getting the youth vote again, this is how you write it.
Also,
“We need young people to have more children.” Good luck with that now
Ok..Now to comment. Ahem. As I put forth yesterday, if the gummit wants to help those unfortunates drowning in student loan debt, simply make them pay back the principle only with NO penalties and interest. Allow all that has been paid in as of now to count towards that debt. This gives the debtor the responsibility of consequence, while at the same time delivering compassion from the government.
Student loan interest used to be tax exempt for everyone. Long ago, credit card interest was exempt from income tax, and it still is in some countries! (Switzerland, for example)
couldn't agree more with your suggestion, compassionate and yet responsible for incurring their debt...have had conversations with two very different, intelligent people lately, who are now regretting having spent the time and debt/money for a degree that is basically worthless to them at this point...in a way, i feel sorry for them having been indoctrinated into "the system" for their whole lives, both now in mid-30's, and can see where they were led by the false doctrine of "higher education", a bitter pill to swallow...just a quick thought: maybe some way to help them pay off part this debt they were seduced into, would be to have a valuable and necessary community service program? just a thought...
100 percent ,, I wouldn’t even listen just seeing the head lines I said to self ,,, “another fkn mistake” , who the fk approved this . I’m long past college years and I know what this will do to our younger voters and to old votors like myself ,, fkn stupid . Fkn morons . What happened to the-trillions elon found , why the Fk aren’t there ARRESTS and seize the trillions that the Obama’s Clinton’s and the other stolen money the other demons have . We have fkn clowns doing Fox News tours who are a complete disappointment! Smiling pretty with long hair extensions , or sharp sexy clothes with a shiny gold cross around their neck or Armani suits saying the right things doing nothing, oh yeah he did promote a fkn demon instead of firing them as promised . These people throw off so many patriots , most Still listen or talk about old videos of what they are going to do instead of looking at what they are doing , now thst they are in those positions . How about Holman… stop spitting all over microphones trying to talk like an old gangster and start deporting the 30 some million here thst will save us trillions . Cali alone is housing feeding etc over 2 million in riverside San Bernardino alone , we have over 5 million spread out in southern and northern Cali supporting all of them , they live better then a lot of Americans live . None work and they all have nice houses apts condos, clothes and food etc . Millions of kids are in the schools , we now have Spanish Emerson schools being built faster then they have babies here . But let’s make excuses for all this and instead of realizing the majority are here and be honest about the fkn cost of supporting 30 million family’s
instead we will go after school debt, why not close the fkn schools down and save the trillions we are funding them . If anything get rid of all the friggin thieves charging the interest and everything else on these loans . Many kids with useless pieces of papers are working at Home Depot Costco or sprouts , let’s fix the fkn problem ,, the schools are the problem and now make people , Americans pay for something that we all know is broken . Fk this get rid of the illegals thst will pay for millions of schools debt . This was the least of our problems ,,, fkn pathetic ! Now was not the time , if there is a time to pay back this nonsense . Most of the debt is from kids who failed in the system and can’t pay , those from old money are not the ones who owe it . Same old playbook ! Stupid stupid !
I paid over 100k for each of my boys to go to college. That was money me and my wife struggled to save and did without to advance our sons marketability in the job search when they finished College. There is no free rides. If you don't have it and borrow it then you should be a grown up and pay back the loan. No exceptions!
When I first read your post description I thought….Wait! Didn’t Ed McMahon (Johnny Carson’s sidekick) pass away? Then after thinking about it, I realized who it was! Ok….Carry on. Sorry.
Do you realize the deceit and purposeful malice that starts in middle school throughout the entire education system? You are drilled that you must attend college or your life will be over, from a young age.
The rates are astronomical and criminal. Sure pay them back, but how can anyone argue the whole thing is not deceitful malicious and absolutely disgusting?
Collect the debts, garnish their wages, do whatever...I don't give a fuck. I went to college, had student loans, didn't get a useless basket weaving degree, graduated, got a job, worked really hard, made sacrifices, paid off my student loans...and here I am now, 18 years with the same company, have worked my way up, and still going.
Had I not made sound life choices I too would have no home, be in debt, still have student loans, etc.
Every generation has had their own challenges, these fucking kids today need to suck it up. Perhaps they would prefer landing on the beaches of Normandy under machine gun and heavy artillery fire instead? Or get drafted and sent off to the jungle to die instead?
I will say it because no one else will.
Say goodbye to the youth vote. Say goodbye to anyone who has student loans that would vote in the mid terms.
If your only response to the student loan situation is “you took out a loan you have to pay for it”, you don’t see the forest for the trees.
“They signed a contract.” Meanwhile we have people graduating high school unable to read past a 3rd grade level.
“They knew the cost”, when schools teach things like algebra but not financial literacy. I am 31 yo and never had to solve for x in my life.
You shouldn’t go to college for <insert degree>. And that’s true for some but you have a system that tells young people that in order to even make it in this world, you need a degree. And I believe many people take these simple liberal degrees not even because they’re interested in it. They were just told to get a degree and this was the easiest one.
“I paid off my loans.” Anyone who already paid off their student loans either went to CC or they went to these same universities we went to but costs were 1000% cheaper and wages were consistent with living. Harvard in the 80s cost $3500 an academic year. In 2025 it’s almost $60,000. And wages haven’t caught up.
I remember as a kid being told “you better stay in school or else you become a janitor or a truck driver.”
Meanwhile these professions get great pay and benefits.
And then you have people saying well if you dont oay your loans then your credit score will go down and you cant get a house.
NOBODY in my generation believes they’ll own a home.
I can go on and on but this is not the time for Trump or even republicans to talk about student loans.
If there was a book on how to destroy a republicans chances of EVER getting the youth vote again, this is how you write it.
Also,
“We need young people to have more children.” Good luck with that now
Ok..Now to comment. Ahem. As I put forth yesterday, if the gummit wants to help those unfortunates drowning in student loan debt, simply make them pay back the principle only with NO penalties and interest. Allow all that has been paid in as of now to count towards that debt. This gives the debtor the responsibility of consequence, while at the same time delivering compassion from the government.
And get rid of income tax. They take $1200 out of my check every month. I could’ve paid my student loans back twice over 10 years by now.
Student loan interest used to be tax exempt for everyone. Long ago, credit card interest was exempt from income tax, and it still is in some countries! (Switzerland, for example)
couldn't agree more with your suggestion, compassionate and yet responsible for incurring their debt...have had conversations with two very different, intelligent people lately, who are now regretting having spent the time and debt/money for a degree that is basically worthless to them at this point...in a way, i feel sorry for them having been indoctrinated into "the system" for their whole lives, both now in mid-30's, and can see where they were led by the false doctrine of "higher education", a bitter pill to swallow...just a quick thought: maybe some way to help them pay off part this debt they were seduced into, would be to have a valuable and necessary community service program? just a thought...
Exactly principle only. This usery is destroying us.
That and stop sending money overseas and giving unlimited money to Israel.
No young people support Israel.
100 percent ,, I wouldn’t even listen just seeing the head lines I said to self ,,, “another fkn mistake” , who the fk approved this . I’m long past college years and I know what this will do to our younger voters and to old votors like myself ,, fkn stupid . Fkn morons . What happened to the-trillions elon found , why the Fk aren’t there ARRESTS and seize the trillions that the Obama’s Clinton’s and the other stolen money the other demons have . We have fkn clowns doing Fox News tours who are a complete disappointment! Smiling pretty with long hair extensions , or sharp sexy clothes with a shiny gold cross around their neck or Armani suits saying the right things doing nothing, oh yeah he did promote a fkn demon instead of firing them as promised . These people throw off so many patriots , most Still listen or talk about old videos of what they are going to do instead of looking at what they are doing , now thst they are in those positions . How about Holman… stop spitting all over microphones trying to talk like an old gangster and start deporting the 30 some million here thst will save us trillions . Cali alone is housing feeding etc over 2 million in riverside San Bernardino alone , we have over 5 million spread out in southern and northern Cali supporting all of them , they live better then a lot of Americans live . None work and they all have nice houses apts condos, clothes and food etc . Millions of kids are in the schools , we now have Spanish Emerson schools being built faster then they have babies here . But let’s make excuses for all this and instead of realizing the majority are here and be honest about the fkn cost of supporting 30 million family’s instead we will go after school debt, why not close the fkn schools down and save the trillions we are funding them . If anything get rid of all the friggin thieves charging the interest and everything else on these loans . Many kids with useless pieces of papers are working at Home Depot Costco or sprouts , let’s fix the fkn problem ,, the schools are the problem and now make people , Americans pay for something that we all know is broken . Fk this get rid of the illegals thst will pay for millions of schools debt . This was the least of our problems ,,, fkn pathetic ! Now was not the time , if there is a time to pay back this nonsense . Most of the debt is from kids who failed in the system and can’t pay , those from old money are not the ones who owe it . Same old playbook ! Stupid stupid !
Couldn’t agree more. I can’t really refute the doomers anymore. Fuck the optics we need results.
Absoulutly ! The optics are becoming elementary BS and people still cheer . Pathetic !
This is the lesson their money is buying.
I paid over 100k for each of my boys to go to college. That was money me and my wife struggled to save and did without to advance our sons marketability in the job search when they finished College. There is no free rides. If you don't have it and borrow it then you should be a grown up and pay back the loan. No exceptions!
When I first read your post description I thought….Wait! Didn’t Ed McMahon (Johnny Carson’s sidekick) pass away? Then after thinking about it, I realized who it was! Ok….Carry on. Sorry.
What is wrong with collecting on a legitimate debt?? These college students signed up for a LOAN, KNOWINGLY!
Do you realize the deceit and purposeful malice that starts in middle school throughout the entire education system? You are drilled that you must attend college or your life will be over, from a young age.
The rates are astronomical and criminal. Sure pay them back, but how can anyone argue the whole thing is not deceitful malicious and absolutely disgusting?
not back in my day and hopefully the future ; )
Collect the debts, garnish their wages, do whatever...I don't give a fuck. I went to college, had student loans, didn't get a useless basket weaving degree, graduated, got a job, worked really hard, made sacrifices, paid off my student loans...and here I am now, 18 years with the same company, have worked my way up, and still going.
Had I not made sound life choices I too would have no home, be in debt, still have student loans, etc.
Every generation has had their own challenges, these fucking kids today need to suck it up. Perhaps they would prefer landing on the beaches of Normandy under machine gun and heavy artillery fire instead? Or get drafted and sent off to the jungle to die instead?