Joe Ferguson forever

MAGAs quote Sowell when he says things they like. NC even quoted him today . So why would they ignore this? https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/legendary-economist-says-trumps-tariffs-could-replay-devastating-history

hmmm, how much did the dollar lose to international currency and inflation in that time? Undoing all the good in 2024 is GOOD! YAY trump. liberating us from our money

"What's going to happen to the market? I can't tell you. But I can tell you our country has gotten a lot stronger, and eventually it'll be a country like no other," Trump said. "It'll be the most dominant country, economically, in the world, which is what it should be." Trump also turned to Truth Social on Sunday night to weigh in on the tariffs. "We have massive Financial Deficits with China, the European Union, and many others. The only way this problem can be cured is with TARIFFS, which are now bringing Tens of Billions of Dollars into the U.S.A.," the president wrote. "They are already in effect, and a beautiful thing to behold. The Surplus with these Countries has grown during the 'Presidency' of Sleepy Joe Biden. We are going to reverse it, and reverse it QUICKLY. Some day people will realize that Tariffs, for the United States of America, are a very beautiful thing!" Well I feel much better now. How bout you blitz? how much you got at risk? 20% of a house?

nope. Canada would still be good friends. He knew that good friendships and good neighbors are invaluable. agreed he wouldn't be happy with the deficit. No one is. But you are no Reagan R. You're a trump cultist. A follower of a manipulative demagogue that he warned about. He's not going to help you. It's every man for himself. Sink or swim. Not my preference but I'll play to win. You?

I'll clap when my portfolio goes back to baseline even if my expectations, based on his braggadocio was a significant increase. Just get us out of here. market seems unconvinced...oh, and inflation which was supposed to be stopped day 1.

keep wearing that DT cheerleader sweater and waving those pom poms...Donnie loves him some cheerleaders and beauty queens. He should have been unelectable for many reasons, most importantly his criminal record. Hell, grabbing by the puss$ should have eliminated him from consideration from 1/2 the electorate. Can't imagine that would be pleasant. But I agree. America is still far too racist to elect a black, female prez. I blame Biden and his enablers for that. He dropped out far too late. History will hold him accountable.

I actually think he was educated but failed. So he's chosen anarchy and false hope. pathetic.

When Republicans were decent and smart (and I was counted among them)

I think he's equating disability to SS. Many of the con artists do in fact, live in trailers. It's not an opulent life but then again, they don't need to work.

Should we not know? We're paying the bills or at least the interest on the bills. ie we're stockholders (some more than others, ie not most maga's). Does it need to be secret for him to make a "deal"? BS, in many cases we're dealing with allies. Think of the bullies in your schools. How did they do in life? He is a cartoon. No independent thoughts. but there are good cartoons. "Flow" deserved the Oscar. He doesn't deserve anything.

why do you think it hasn't been done. I have a theory! firstly, they'd likely catch some of JD's family or at least friends. Also the states they'd find the most offenders in are MAGA strongholds. Think Alabama, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Georgia, Mississippi, Kentucky etc... Yup. sick of giving hand outs to people who complain about the government giving handouts.

As I said, empathy level = 0 a this point. they believe they know better despite repeated losses in nearly every aspect of life...

except for disability which is rampant in Vance's neighborhood an in many maga hoods. Why isn't musk looking for waste and fraud there? Lots to be found and arrests to be made.

Bernie wouldn't purposefully tank the stock market. He'd tax capital gains more and wealth more. but it would be honest and transparent. He WOULDN'T increase taxes on the middle class thru tariffs. communist!

Any conflicts with MAGAs? Ours were minimal but the social media response from them has been a bit overwhelming. Telling that mostly they ask "what were you protesting" as if the complaints weren't written on placards.

not following. stopped the tariffs? Returned to average market returns? t 75k salary?

and they're not invested. "own the libs" is their highest aspiration.

more wealth just gone. If maga's goal was to remove wealth from the top 50%, mission accomplished. In short order. m'fers can go straight to hell...empathy is vanishing.

So, is SS for the poor? Despite the fact that every working person paid into it under an implied contract with OUR government. And the fact that to a point (165k I think) the more you make, the more you pay in. As far as loss of democracy, first would be the loss of control of the pursestrings by congress. And the overtaking of those pursestrings by the prez and an unelected billionaire. in fact, the new overwhelming power of several billionaires. In short, oligarchy. But don't worry, they care deeply about the working man - people who shower after work rather than before work...😀

Democracy. The protest was the highlight of the weekend for me. Felt so good to do something, anything. and then to hang out for a few hours with 500 people. I knew probably 20 that were there, before Saturday. Know a few more now but mostly just acquaintances. But it was community and it was real. Lawn mowing, gardening, golfing just weren't quite as cool or engaging. We chanted "This is what democracy looks like" and I believe it.. No masks, no combat fatigues, no zip ties, no angry words, no guns. You outta try it. And it continues on social media with vids from here and all over the country. Asheville had 5000. Boston, DC, SF, NYC, Columbus, Ann Arbor, Buffalo and 1300 other sites, millions more. Comments from everywhere. This is more grass roots than MAGA ever was and folks are very motivated. Democracy will perservere.

Hmmm, nobody paid me or anyone I knew there. Keep telling yourself that if it makes you feel better

Firstly, that’s blatantly unpatriotic of them. Secondly, they can sell to MAGA s for now. Those millions of protesters yesterday represent 50 times more like minded Americans.

You are definitely a socialist. Be proud and whine some more. Loser. Bessent implied this was to hurt China and therefore China tariffs will remain. So you might still be able to get a bargain on polyester slacks or plastic shoes. iPhones, home electronics and rare minerals not so much.

We’ll see. All of his spokesmen today said the tariffs are permanent or at least wouldn’t say they were not permanent. They need to be honest with the American people and our allies. This is the kind of bad faith business that reaped him multiple bankruptcies. I hope he does walk it back and everything works out fine. But I don’t think he smart enough to pull it off.