Doc Brown Posted May 31 Posted May 31 On 5/30/2025 at 9:49 AM, Big Blitz said: Trade policy 101 really needs to be a new high school curriculum. There is no such thing as a "trade deficit." It's a subjective made up term. It's as silly as saying a surplus of imports is positive or exports exceeding imports as negative. It's like saying I have a trade deficit with the grocery store because I give them money for goods. 1 1
Andy1 Posted June 1 Posted June 1 8 hours ago, Doc Brown said: Trade policy 101 really needs to be a new high school curriculum. There is no such thing as a "trade deficit." It's a subjective made up term. It's as silly as saying a surplus of imports is positive or exports exceeding imports as negative. It's like saying I have a trade deficit with the grocery store because I give them money for goods. Correct. It’s stupid to expect the wealthiest nation in the world to have a trade surplus unless we all return to work in factories and farms. Aside from food, medical and national defense related products, it doesn’t matter much where products from. Diversifying production away from China makes sense and has been happening. I personally try to buy American when I can. We bought a USA made hammer staple gun today. Last time I looked to buy a pair of USA made work boots they were priced at over $300. I’ll pass at that price. For alot of products, USA production will never be possible, or cost competitive with import stuff and imports are often better quality. I think a lot of people mistakenly equate trade deficit with national deficit. Trump intentionally confuses people about this with his lies claiming other countries are paying the tariffs and making us rich. 2
Doc Brown Posted June 1 Posted June 1 43 minutes ago, Andy1 said: I think a lot of people mistakenly equate trade deficit with national deficit. Trump intentionally confuses people about this with his lies claiming other countries are paying the tariffs and making us rich. Trump may actually think that as he's had that confusion since he was railing against Japan in the late 1980's. It's more the Republican sycophants that know this who turn a blind eye at best or perpetuate that lie at worst.
Roundybout Posted June 4 Posted June 4 Many handsome and well-endowed posters on this board have been saying this for some time. 1
JDHillFan Posted June 4 Posted June 4 7 minutes ago, Roundybout said: Many handsome and well-endowed posters on this board have been saying this for some time. How do you know about said endowment? It’s Pride Month so I am certainly not judging. 1
Mikie2times Posted June 5 Posted June 5 Why is this entire message board just a twitter repost for like two people? Aren't people supposed to actually post original thoughts or have discussions vs just bombing each subject with reposted content from other places?
BillsFanNC Posted June 5 Posted June 5 2 minutes ago, Mikie2times said: Why is this entire message board just a twitter repost for like two people? Aren't people supposed to actually post original thoughts or have discussions vs just bombing each subject with reposted content from other places? Been brought up 1000 times. You are in the cesspool of TBD, aka PPP. Don't like it? Adios! and...
Mikie2times Posted June 5 Posted June 5 1 minute ago, BillsFanNC said: Been brought up 1000 times. You are in the cesspool of TBD, aka PPP. Don't like it? Adios! and... This is most of your existence it would appear which is interesting.
BillsFanNC Posted June 5 Posted June 5 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Mikie2times said: This is most of your existence it would appear which is interesting. That's another original one. Thanks! I've been here in the cesspool bowels on and off for two decades...this place is the same as it ever was. Intellectually honest discussion and debate? 😂 But thanks for paying a visit and griping the exact same gripe that has been going on since 2005. Never gets old. Edited June 5 by BillsFanNC
Mikie2times Posted June 5 Posted June 5 2 minutes ago, BillsFanNC said: That's another original one. Thanks! I've been here in the cesspool bowels on and off for two decades...this place is the same as it ever was. Intellectually honest discussion and debate? 😂 But thank for paying a visit and griping the exact same gripe that has been going on since 2005. Never gets old. We all have our addictions I suppose
BillsFanNC Posted June 5 Posted June 5 1 minute ago, Mikie2times said: We all have our addictions I suppose Don't gripe and deflect. Jump into the cesspool. Honest and good faith discussions await. Be the change man!
Mikie2times Posted June 5 Posted June 5 2 minutes ago, BillsFanNC said: Don't gripe and deflect. Jump into the cesspool. Honest and good faith discussions await. Be the change man! The these posts overwhelm every topic. If I wanted to read twitter I would go to twitter. If that's just what this place will always be so be it. 1 1
leh-nerd skin-erd Posted June 5 Posted June 5 18 minutes ago, Mikie2times said: Why is this entire message board just a twitter repost for like two people? Aren't people supposed to actually post original thoughts or have discussions vs just bombing each subject with reposted content from other places? I understand your perspective and certainly see people posting original thought. I also think @BillsFanNC is quite correct on how this place functions. On the other hand, I’m not certain there’s all that much original thought on the main board, quite a bit of repetition, and people opining on things they know little about. To be fair, there are a few excellent posters who seem to have good insight into the game, but mostly it’s just people with a common interest shooting the breeze.
BillsFanNC Posted June 5 Posted June 5 18 minutes ago, Mikie2times said: The these posts overwhelm every topic. If I wanted to read twitter I would go to twitter. If that's just what this place will always be so be it. And in 2005 it was griping about links to news websites and quoting from them, which is essentially 50% of what the X links are here now. Again, be the change why don't you? It will definitely work this time. Nose to the grindstone!
BillsFanNC Posted June 5 Posted June 5 52 minutes ago, leh-nerd skin-erd said: I understand your perspective and certainly see people posting original thought. I also think @BillsFanNC is quite correct on how this place functions. On the other hand, I’m not certain there’s all that much original thought on the main board, quite a bit of repetition, and people opining on things they know little about. To be fair, there are a few excellent posters who seem to have good insight into the game, but mostly it’s just people with a common interest shooting the breeze. There are of course exceptions to every rule and leh-nerd certainly is the exception here at PPP. He's consistently and steadfastly above the mire of this cesspool. If you want some honest discussion Mikie2times I'd suggest going a round or three with lehnerd. Also, I could be wrong, but I don't think I've ever seen him link to X on here.
Mikie2times Posted June 5 Posted June 5 36 minutes ago, BillsFanNC said: And in 2005 it was griping about links to news websites and quoting from them, which is essentially 50% of what the X links are here now. Again, be the change why don't you? It will definitely work this time. Nose to the grindstone! So you have been here for 20 years. Posting whatever random thing somebody posts on the internet for 20 years. Claim that this place has always been a cesspool. Then saying I should make an attempt to make it better? 1 1
BillsFanNC Posted June 5 Posted June 5 Just now, Mikie2times said: So you have been here for 20 years. Posting whatever random thing somebody posts on the internet for 20 years. Claim that this place has always been a cesspool. On and off. Sometimes off for months and at least once for a year plus. Also I've not always been a very prolific poster here in the cesspool, I used to post on the main board mostly. Just now, Mikie2times said: Then saying I should make an attempt to make it better? It has more to do with you griping about the way this place is like so many have before through the years. It's a gripe as old as PPP itself. You should also know that SDS, the board administrator, has stated that he regrets ever allowing this place to exist on his board in the first place. So I suggest it as a tongue firmly planted in cheek suggestion. This place will remain the same as it ever was and will only change if the day ever comes when SDS decides to 86 it.
leh-nerd skin-erd Posted June 5 Posted June 5 40 minutes ago, BillsFanNC said: There are of course exceptions to every rule and leh-nerd certainly is the exception here at PPP. He's consistently and steadfastly above the mire of this cesspool. If you want some honest discussion Mikie2times I'd suggest going a round or three with lehnerd. Also, I could be wrong, but I don't think I've ever seen him link to X on here. Thank you--the whole X short blurbiness is aggravating more than anything. I'm luck to be able to embed a youtube link. No X (formerly Twitter) for me. 1
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