Everyday a new crisis from this president and administration.
@dhache11954 сағат бұрын
FoxNews = FakeNews want you to believe this Stop being a gullible
@kellydelfinopa17704 сағат бұрын
@@whitehaze259 how could anyone be so blind to vote for Harris? Almost 4 years and nothing but debt, recession, and chaos coming in daily at the border
@douglemay79893 сағат бұрын
Faux News, doing Donald's dirty work.
@cultleader35723 сағат бұрын
All by desine
@slapshot682 сағат бұрын
Remember the debt default we almost had? That would hav ben just as bad as this
@greggkupec5 сағат бұрын
Absolutely NO leadership! WTF
@JeffreyRoseland3 сағат бұрын
Workers should be forced to work no matter what.maga
@BookedDolphin802 сағат бұрын
Always has been
@RCenal2 сағат бұрын
@JeffreyRoseland Um not really commie
@michaeltillotson3711Сағат бұрын
That's literally what the right is arguing for on here@@RCenal
@elmalo58515 сағат бұрын
Citizens. Citizens. Citizens. The choice on Nov 5th is as easy as it can get. Vote for President Trump to lead us out of this mess! MAGA🇺🇸
@user-dk1ud1jh4w3 сағат бұрын
Another install about to happen. I will vote but it won’t matter. Still, I vote. It’s all we have and in a day when every right we have is being called into question, we must exercise this right.
@FosterTravis10713 сағат бұрын
Not about to happen....
@elmalo58513 сағат бұрын
@@FosterTravis1071 How much did your soul go for on the Dem Black Market?
@RockingChairRebel2 сағат бұрын
TRUMP 👉 VANCE 2024 🇱🇷 ❤️ 🇱🇷❤️🇱🇷 "Unburdening Americans from what has been. " M.A.G.A. ❤❤❤❤❤
@user-dk1ud1jh4w2 сағат бұрын
@@FosterTravis1071I pray you are right sir.
@toneh60004 сағат бұрын
They don't care about we the people
@BobRooney29044 минут бұрын
thats ok, i grow my own food and am self sustainable in power, water, and tons of food. lol hope everyone saved up!
@mslisa57914 сағат бұрын
Lies, FJB and FKH said we have a great economy.
@michaeltillotson3711Сағат бұрын
We do.
@andypostema426948 минут бұрын
@@michaeltillotson3711Is that why everything has gone up by at least 60% and wages have barely raised by 20% for the average American?
@Boatlife63-vp6eq40 минут бұрын
@@michaeltillotson3711 The unfortunate part of your comment, is you believe it. I've done pretty darn well in life, but I can still feel the weight of all the bs going on, I can also see through their bologna; the economy is not great, heck, it's not even decent. Please, hold back the "we're better off than other countries"; wrong, I travel to a lot of these "other countries", and many, not all, but many are doing much better than us.
@kellydelfinopa17705 сағат бұрын
And off goes money to Ukraine
@TomBrown-k5g5 сағат бұрын
You nice looking Kelly...
@rEpLaCewHiT3Y694 сағат бұрын
😂
@atlantabua10074 сағат бұрын
Really??? I should ask my family there to send me some 😂
@Christopherparlow4 сағат бұрын
Yeah the money could have gone to buy long term food for the people and say on it. Let it build up.
@douglemay79893 сағат бұрын
@@atlantabua1007 Trump's favorites gather here.
@AshleyBennett5074 сағат бұрын
*The wisest thing that should be on everyone's mind currently should be to invest in different streams of income that don't depend on the government. Especially with the current economic crisis around the world. This is still a good time to invest in gold, silver, and digital currencies (BTC, ETH...)*
@HarryFox-c4z3 сағат бұрын
Waking up every 14th of each month to 20,000 dollars it's a blessing to l and my family... Big gratitude to Michael Wayne🙌
@andrew-carl6723 сағат бұрын
Hello, I am very interested. As you know, there are tons of investments out there and without solid knowledge, I can't decide what is best. Can you explain further how you invest and earn?
@clairblink3 сағат бұрын
Same, I operate a wide range of Investments with help from My Financial Adviser. My advice is to get a professional who will help you, plan and enhance your management skills. For the record, working with Michael Wayne, has been an amazing experience.
@herman-maxx123 сағат бұрын
I would really like to know how this actually works.
@Helengates33883 сағат бұрын
Good day all 👍🏻 from Australia🇦, I have read a lot of posts that people are very happy with the financial guidance he is giving them! What way can I get to him exactly ?
@lexdunmon73455 сағат бұрын
"where is this administration", the question of the decade.
@edwardolopaz5 сағат бұрын
It’s not a democrat or republican issues it’s SAVING THIS COUNTRY Imagine how sick someone needs to actually be to value abortion over border security or high prices..!!!
@bigpicturethinking56204 сағат бұрын
The left is obsessed with abortion. It means everything to them somehow.
@douglemay79893 сағат бұрын
Half of America lost their rights. Keep on panicking, they want them back.
@michaeltillotson3711Сағат бұрын
Prices are high because of corporate greed and the pandemic. We can see that inflation occurred over the whole world. The border is secure and any attempts to make it more so were stopped by Trump and Republicans. And valuing the right to bodily autonomy is worth more than high prices
@fusionsound5397Сағат бұрын
give her a chance
@christinelanger27915 сағат бұрын
there is no collective bargaining. These 2 sides haven't met in over 3 months. There is no bargaining. This admin is disgusting.
@dhache11954 сағат бұрын
Since when does the government fix prices? Look at CEO'S profit$$$$, look at the spread between inflation and corporate profit$$$$, this is where your money goes = greed Just learn some basic economics, and let asides the gossips spreaders as FoxNews is FakeNews
@thedopplereffect003 сағат бұрын
They could have started training replacements 3 months ago?
@JeffreyRoseland2 сағат бұрын
Everyone should be forced to work in America without pay like IN the old days.maga
@lenaadams7862 сағат бұрын
@@thedopplereffect00😂 I'm guessing you've never worked at a dock😂😂😂😂 training😂😂😂😂hardly... more like 2 years experience just for beginners. Because anyone else will quit after day one. You can't get people to enlist in the military or licensed teachers in the classroom, but you think training is the solution... you'd fail.
@Boatlife63-vp6eq35 минут бұрын
@@JeffreyRoseland I don't think T is looking to follow any of Kamys policies, but it will be a concern if she ever gets near the Oval Office.
@davewastaken13865 сағат бұрын
Sounds like we need to stop sending money to other nations and work on our own
@bruceglisson17204 сағат бұрын
Ya think?
@fjm12354 сағат бұрын
Food prices are freaking crazy. Last weekend I went to Publix spent $275. Was dumbfounded. Didn't buy any meat. Thought it was a mistake. Biden doesn't believe in Taft-Hartley? It's law.
@cosmic_doll3 сағат бұрын
He scoffs at the law. He isn’t doing his job-what he was elected to do, he’s ignoring instead of serving the people.
@thrilla44Сағат бұрын
If it's not fruit, vegetables, and meat then you wasted your money on junk.
@marysisak23594 сағат бұрын
Why would the government start to care about Americans now?
@RCenal2 сағат бұрын
To look good
@michaeltillotson3711Сағат бұрын
Yeah, he should be forcing Americans to work against their will
@dtllcmotorsportwa5 сағат бұрын
It doesnt hurt the top 1%, so it doesnt hurt him
@FrankGallagherr5 сағат бұрын
$525 billion to Ukraine, $750 billion to illegals, $700.00 for Maui families, that’s Kamala Harris America!
@T3_Surv5 сағат бұрын
$0 for Tennessee floods
@kingmusaba60454 сағат бұрын
Inflation is high, groceries, rent and mortgages are through the roof but no raise or tax cuts for everyday Americans....and that's what scamala calls...bidenomics!!!
@praytrust93854 сағат бұрын
So Despicable!! AMERICANS need the help right now!
@MH_61604 сағат бұрын
8 Billion to Israel…. so we cherry picking what we are outraged about with free money given to other countries? If you say America FIRST, you better MEAN America first. Everyone else can rot on the vine.
@roberthamill63264 сағат бұрын
Blood is on your Hands as Putin is Murdering Millions
@edwardadams74084 сағат бұрын
Food shortages and high prices, it looks like american people will be eating more beans.
@michaelsmith27334 сағат бұрын
Maybe bugs too.
@douglemay79893 сағат бұрын
When will your fancy watch arrive?
@susanfaulkner23042 минут бұрын
In the 1970's, the elderly were eating the food that was for dogs and cats . Being on a fixed income, high medical insurance a d expensive medication left the elderly with only one option.
@teresia7485 сағат бұрын
When do we the people come First. the love of money is the root of all evil.
@rawlvee5 сағат бұрын
thats what happens when you make money time. Time is money.
@JamesAlspaugh4 сағат бұрын
PEOPLE ARE THE ROOT ! MONEY DOES'NT HAVE TO BE THAT AT ..WE NEED THAT IN LIFE VOTE TRUMP VANCE 2024 47 IF WE WANT THINGS TO BE BETTER FOR ❤
@michaeltillotson3711Сағат бұрын
This is the people coming first. Those workers are the people. Biden is siding with citizens instead of corporations Apparently you want socialism
@carefulconsumer86824 сағат бұрын
Food prices are already very high.
@htas68884 сағат бұрын
This means don't buy food and hopefully you have stocked some, try to live on that. They will get the message, hopefully.
@UneducatedPhotographer4 сағат бұрын
These strikes could just be a mask for hyperinflation.
@ahsnap91033 сағат бұрын
@@UneducatedPhotographerI'm afraid you're right.
@trinitywright71223 сағат бұрын
Crazy high
@trinitywright71223 сағат бұрын
@@UneducatedPhotographer I think that
@lalutte654 сағат бұрын
Guys been a worthless slog for the past 4 years
@michelleschweizer90003 сағат бұрын
He’s been worthless longer than 4 years
@daleolson35064 сағат бұрын
Why is our food coming from overseas?why are our drugs coming from overseas?greed. Greed.greed.
@rafael_lana2 сағат бұрын
Just because it's in a port doesn't mean it's foreign 🙄 river shipping is huge in the US, used to redistribute food (and other stuff) in bulk to where it will be consumed alongside the coasts. About 80% of american food is homegrown, a very high percentage compared to most large nations.
@BarritolocoDiablo2 сағат бұрын
How else will they get all the fenty from china?
@masterofnone7846Сағат бұрын
@rafael_lana u do know we consume less than we produce in US ?We also import more than we export of produce!Make any sense?
@rafael_lana16 минут бұрын
@@masterofnone7846 doesn't disprove my point. About 80% is homegrown from what I can find. And a lot of imported things are crops that don't grow particularly well in most of the country. Where the food is coming from has nothing to do with this strike. Ports are essential regardless
@Jenjenn1111Сағат бұрын
Soooo, he won’t intervene on our problems but intervenes with the problems of other countries? I’m just over it! This country/world is gone to hell!
@JrRickard3 сағат бұрын
Democrats hitting the self-destruct botton. Meanwhile, immigrants get their food for free.....😅😅😅😅
@DavidH-u4y4 сағат бұрын
Thanks Biden , really helping Americans again.
@jennyhendley74312 сағат бұрын
They don't care about us. The Fing American people need help. Where has he been for the storm Helene???? Trump is working with Franklin Graham and Elon taking necessities to the downtrodden and homeless and we need to take our COUNTRY back.
@JeffreyRoseland2 сағат бұрын
He controls everything he must be God
@michaeltillotson3711Сағат бұрын
Yeah. He should be forcing people to work and siding with corporations instead of a American citizens. Get em
@DavidH-u4y56 минут бұрын
@@michaeltillotson3711 he should be negotiating
@richardsalley98484 сағат бұрын
New York sure is making things difficult for America these days. The City of New York needs new management.
@Hajnik795 сағат бұрын
Almost time for people to take lawless anti " the people " issues in to their own hands!😡😡
@douglemay79893 сағат бұрын
Meal Team Six is taking applications.
@sherriemiller96513 сағат бұрын
They just made that against the law last week
@douglemay79893 сағат бұрын
@@sherriemiller9651 Laws? The right is lawless.
@BarritolocoDiablo2 сағат бұрын
Regulators, mount up
@melanie77814 сағат бұрын
Very selfish to do this while Americans are suffering thru a historical storm flooding.
@RealMarcellusWilliams4 сағат бұрын
😂 tell that to biden
@michaeltillotson3711Сағат бұрын
Yeah, we should worry about the climate change deniers who are suffering the affects of climate change and force Americans to work against their will... which is socialism
@thomascampbell37034 сағат бұрын
The administration is weak the country is weak, and the government needs to go
@mdenisen3 сағат бұрын
What a way to close out your Build Back Better campaign
@RockingChairRebel2 сағат бұрын
Great comment!!! 👏👏👏
@philsmycrevice5 сағат бұрын
He'll stop a rail strike but not a port strike? He must be getting a payday from whoever profits from this.
@Richard-s2n7c4 сағат бұрын
Joe,s a """AMTRAK GUY"""
@SoloEmpireOfficial3 сағат бұрын
China 🇨🇳
@slapshot683 сағат бұрын
N he stopped a debt default I believe
@michaeltillotson3711Сағат бұрын
Rail is directly tied to the gov. That's why they don't pay social security and have other benefits. Ports aren't. He is supporting American workers.... and you are crying about it
@scotimotti5 сағат бұрын
It seems like a perfect time to UPGRADE our ports to automated. Robotically run system...faster, cheaper, better and none of this cry baby bullsh;$t
@dawnmclees5 сағат бұрын
@scotimotti I truly get your point but tell me what happens when everything in our lives becomes automated we will have millions of people with no job then we have to live off the government hint socialism and we know how that will turn out.
@jay903745 сағат бұрын
@@dawnmclees Almost that exact same argument has been used many times in history before! It's been wrong every time!
@dawnmclees3 сағат бұрын
@@jay90374 Yes Sir
@Sheba-bh7lcСағат бұрын
@@dawnmcleesI agree.
@SongSydney15 минут бұрын
Only if all that automated equipment is made in USA! We have Chinese cranes, we have Chinese bridges, Chinese everything!
@jenniferross46462 сағат бұрын
Americans Might Be Forced To Eat Dogs and Cats!
@DouglasFrinkle4 сағат бұрын
He never does anything
@ronhamm4 сағат бұрын
There’s plenty of people talking about the coup! We will also be voting in November!
@PS-js9oh3 сағат бұрын
All that Chinese $$$$$$ had to pay for sumthin ! ....free ice cream at Happydale..Ol'Joe
@ctjk19825 сағат бұрын
talk about throwing your own party under the bus.
@raminaterraz4245 сағат бұрын
Smells like revenge.
@roberts.37125 сағат бұрын
Just in time for the election.
@bryanspayde56814 сағат бұрын
Biden said on the view he has delegated his power to Kamala!! How has the media missed that …
@NAHAJI1332 сағат бұрын
Trump needs to be placed in office immediately after the election
@Ym-oi2we5 сағат бұрын
Here’s another chance for them to raise the prices on Americans again
@mikeyg17763 сағат бұрын
We did it joe, we did it - kamala harris
@chubbylollipop97385 сағат бұрын
This is exactly what they want
@douglemay79893 сағат бұрын
Another excuse to raise prices, John?
@junqian59643 сағат бұрын
I can feel a lot of people already started to stock up many that are left will starve these few weeks
@Curling123415 сағат бұрын
so no on the dockworkers but as for the rail workers????
@MH_61604 сағат бұрын
Weird right?
@michaeltillotson3711Сағат бұрын
@@MH_6160not really
@michaeltillotson3711Сағат бұрын
Rail is tied to the government. That's why they don't pay social security and have other benefits. Ports aren't. They aren't the same so different tacks make sense
@lawrenceclyons5 сағат бұрын
If your 6'6'' and 350 lbs off of EBT than surely you must be joking Mr. Feynman.
@vWaLLBangz5 сағат бұрын
Lots of gmo foods to get ya big and strong! 😢
@bengray4235 сағат бұрын
Bidum, WHAT INLATION?
@sherriemiller96513 сағат бұрын
When are people going to learn until you guys stop buying all this unnecessary product none of this is going to stop
@robertlinscott15514 сағат бұрын
But yet he intervened in the rail strike! They didn't get the sick days they wanted and so on, but how much money did he get from the longshoreman union? They want a 77% wage increase, who ever in their life ever got a 77% wage increase?
@slapshot683 сағат бұрын
So that’s not good news If the union didn’t get exactly what they wanted, that means we will be back in the same predicament wen the nxt contract runs out with the rail workers
@michaeltillotson3711Сағат бұрын
Rail is different. It is more tied to the government. Which is why they don't pay social security and other benefits
@Azul-o8y4 сағат бұрын
This is revenge for the dems forcing him to step aside lmao.
@ZIPLOC6665 сағат бұрын
Thank Joe Biden
@michaelscott47185 сағат бұрын
tbh wer shouldnt be improting all these goods to begin with, the usa should be producing their own goods and service instead of contracting it out to other countries alllowing them to prosper instead of us.
@rafael_lana2 сағат бұрын
Just because it's in a port doesn't mean it's imported 🙄 the US grows most of its food at home, but many times they're shipped trough rivers and distributed along the coast where it will be consumed/processed. This strike would still be devastating if 100% of food was homegrown.
@DonnaMcGrath-ju7yh3 сағат бұрын
VOTE TRUMP!!!!
@BarritolocoDiablo2 сағат бұрын
1:22 keep thinking youre going to keep making money off the citizens who already have nothing. This is about to backfire. Bad.
@Joanne-v4d2 сағат бұрын
War is Hell isn't it? Just wait, it'll get better, pray up and prepare yourselves.
@Echodot2324 сағат бұрын
Oh goodness we're hurting as it is. Hopefully they come to an agreement 😢
@WvvwvvwwVvwwvwv3 сағат бұрын
Vice President Harris says the Port Strike is no big deal.
@CourtneyHill-Digitalcreator4 сағат бұрын
Typical for current administrtion
@villiehaizlip76263 сағат бұрын
I will never Vote for build by better, with Joy! Chaos is all we have seen & It will not stop for sure especially when the money stops for the new voters to be. We are not safe anywhere!😢
@matthewm39125 сағат бұрын
How in the F can these union terrorists threaten to shut down our country like this?
@internetentertainmentmedia24514 сағат бұрын
It may end badly for the doc workers. They go on strike too long and the food goes up too high, and citizens may start making their way to the docks to put an end to this strike on their own.
@rafael_lana3 сағат бұрын
A 77% wage increase is ludicrous imo. If every important job does this we'll end up at the starting point.
@matts-so6ql53 минут бұрын
@@rafael_lanawe will end up at you don’t own anything but you certainly won’t be happy about it. It’ll just further erode the value of savings of the average American family. Which is already eroded into the ground.
@eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee95313 сағат бұрын
Thank you biden/Kumala
@Demy1970Сағат бұрын
I would love to see the White House kitchen be empty for a few days
@jeffreytroublefield42655 сағат бұрын
So, which mob is this guy the Don of? 😅😅😅
@restoration874 сағат бұрын
Prices are already to the moon they’ll be to Jupiter after this
@slapshot683 сағат бұрын
The cops should send a message n say that they will not even bother arresting the thieves that will shoplift n will just let it happen, why even do it wen the stupid politicians will just set them free? That will get these people really determined to get a deal done
@rodhonco56814 сағат бұрын
Unions. Holding the Country hostage.
@michaeltillotson3711Сағат бұрын
Yeah, we should force Americans to work instead. Oh and we shouldn't trust the free market to set wages, we should have the government force it to benefit corporations
@steelersrus80552 сағат бұрын
Time to stock up!!
@richardhoner784258 минут бұрын
When asked what he would do about grocery prices Trump said he would ban food imports!
@Akac3sh3 сағат бұрын
I hate living in America. Everything here hurts the common man. The rich get richer and those just trying to survive face the consequences of EVEYRHTIBG. pay these workers. I’m SICK of corporations not paying ANYONE fair.
@Sheba-bh7lcСағат бұрын
You should hate all the overbearing laws and restrictions this government puts on businesses and the many good things businesses do for people-they invest in communities, create jobs, donate to charities, donate museums and cancer centers, etc. We need the wealthy and businesses.
@bradhuffjr7774 сағат бұрын
Air Cargo 💰💰💰
@lindaevancic2651Сағат бұрын
Just in time for the holidays! NICE!
@martareitmajer4 сағат бұрын
Is that why the sample size of Nutella at my local Jewel-Osco was 4.99? It’s fine let’s support local and fresh food instead.
@trinitywright71223 сағат бұрын
At near winter that's hard
@chugzie94152 сағат бұрын
We're buying too much unnecessary crap anyway.
@ColdFlame5333 минут бұрын
All these states hurting from a hurricane are gonna be hurting much worse now :/
@charkyicenhour5872 сағат бұрын
Hire the Military. Seasonal shifts.... let them not quit....
@peterdagnese4533 сағат бұрын
Why is that? Americans food is made in America. What does shipping have to do with it?
@rafael_lana2 сағат бұрын
Food (and many other things) are shipped by river and distributed alongside the coasts where most people live. Shipping is essential for the american supply chain, without it ever leaving the country. Just because it's in a port doesn't mean it's foreign 👍
@blingkong5036Сағат бұрын
The food isn't coming from oversees, don't fall for the fear mongering.
@kalenaharmerСағат бұрын
This is the biggest lame duck administration in the history of the United States. Dumb and dumber really pathetic. Cannot wait for Donald Trump and JD Vance to get in the White House.
@jameslee-dp6cb2 сағат бұрын
I've been telling people since late 2022 to grow their own food. I think it's time for victory gardens again. What happens when the trucking companies can't afford to operate? If you didn't raise your garden, hunger could be in your future. It's inconvenient, it's dirty, and it's difficult, but the alternative is worse.
@Havoc-bc6oy4 сағат бұрын
This CEO is trying to cushion us for the gouging he’s about to do
@douglemay79893 сағат бұрын
Exactly.
@ashleymarieperez4094Сағат бұрын
Thanks Biden, great help once again 😒
@70skid673 сағат бұрын
A great way for Biden to put an exclamation mark on his legacy ....of do nothing and ignore
@christyturner46435 сағат бұрын
Watch and see how fast they get us food through and drop prices ...if we all decide to eat very little...and fast every other day for two weeks....❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂
@officialduckburgartgallery18113 сағат бұрын
Why are they asking Biden ? Why not as Jill
@hoklau19364 сағат бұрын
Scarcity causes prices to go through the roof is the very definition of price gouging. Scarcity does not increase cost. Using scarcity as excuse to jack up price is intentional profiteering, aka price gouging. This grocery CEO is actually confessing to price gouging on air. Unbelievable
@roberts.37124 сағат бұрын
It doesn't pay today to get a college degree.
@shamefuldisplay96922 сағат бұрын
Considering the strike, neither does a trade cert.
@goaheadmakemyday98594 сағат бұрын
The only time that they care is if it hits them if and when it doesn't they'll just say "Let them work it out" or "It will fix it's self".
@scorpioseason38684 сағат бұрын
Just more planned gouging
@Popperdrop5 сағат бұрын
The wallet better just be the CEO, we are already under too much pressure.
@charkyicenhour5872 сағат бұрын
Harris is % upspiking!!!
@Kevin-qo6qt3 сағат бұрын
October suprise!!
@RockingChairRebel2 сағат бұрын
🤣🤣🤣👏👏👏
@PUFFYADDERSONSFakeNewsAN-qv4ku3 сағат бұрын
JUST WHAT WE NEED!
@connie93024 сағат бұрын
Surprise,surprise 😮
@ahsnap91033 сағат бұрын
These are the dark day's the corrupt liar spoke of. FJB. Trump 2024
@Rezin_84 сағат бұрын
😂 🤷♂️ 🥲 God help us
@shannonperez94083 сағат бұрын
Sheeeeeesssshhhhhh
@mariz2925 сағат бұрын
This is crazy
@MickJohns-g2h4 сағат бұрын
Bla,bla,bla,bla,bla,bla😢😢😢
@mr.d72373 сағат бұрын
why do they interview the same grocery guy over and over and over
@douglemay79893 сағат бұрын
He brings the fear, hatred, and division that they need.
@anthonymartinez43074 сағат бұрын
People who visit Las Vegas will be paying a two arms and two legs for visiting.
@joshuafranklin74882 сағат бұрын
Monty Python's Black Knight: I know how that feels.
@s.s.secretsocietyprim296741 минут бұрын
BUY WATER WATER WATER ASAP. HOUSE WATER IS POISONED ⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️as well as cold cuts
@craigl7654 сағат бұрын
Biden admin trying to figure out how to blame this on Trump.
@douglemay79893 сағат бұрын
The border is his to own.
@Sheba-bh7lcСағат бұрын
@@douglemay7989It is biden to own the border-this is true.