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October 30, 2024 09:12 PM Forum: Politics

Markets Tank Over Fear Of A Second Trump Presidency

Posted By Rod Kaufman

Originally Posted by Rod Kaufman
Here's Trump's right hand man, Elon Musk, telling all the rest of us of the upcoming economic pain under a Trump presidency:

"Americans will suffer “hardship” as a result of efforts to address the national debt."

"Musk said that he would “balance the budget immediately,” "And if it’s not done, we’ll just go bankrupt.”

That said, "There's no evidence whatsoever the United States is at risk of "going bankrupt."

https://www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/reidout-blog/elon-musk-trump-hardship-austerity-taxes-rcna177732
Today's economic news, likely largely lost on the minds of Trump voters:

"Third-quarter US real GDP came in at an annualized rate of 2.8%, driven by a strong consumer. PCE, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, reached 2.2% — close to the central bank's target rate of 2%."

"This is excellent on the GDP, particularly when you look at the consumer spending," economist Claudia Sahm told Bloomberg TV. "It's not just one quarter: we have now put together four quarters that are about three percent growth in consumer spending, inflation-adjusted. "

"The labor market also appears strong, as ADP hiring rose by its fastest rate in over a year. The data potentially sets the stage for another big nonfarm payrolls report on Friday, which will help inform the Fed's next move at its November 6-7 policy meeting."


https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stock-market-today-indexes-chipmakers-tech-earnings-gdp-fed-rates-2024-10

October 23, 2024 07:10 PM Forum: Politics

Markets Tank Over Fear Of A Second Trump Presidency

Posted By Rod Kaufman

"Stocks fell sharply on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average
on pace for its worst day in over a month, as higher Treasury yields weighed on market sentiment."

"The 30-stock Dow shed 479 points, or 1.1%. That put the benchmark on track for its biggest one-day loss since Sept. 3 — when it lost 1.5%. The S& 500
dropped 1.1%. The Nasdaq Composite
lost about 1.9%."

"Both the Dow and S& 500 were headed for their third straight losing session."



" Some have pointed to recent economic data as a source for the move higher, while others have noted the potential of growing fiscal deficits in the U.S. under a second Donald Trump presidency."


https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/22/stock-market-today-live-updates.html

October 24, 2024 02:55 PM Forum: Politics

I think someone on this forum as Harris Derangement Syndrome

Posted By Rod Kaufman

Originally Posted by Jim Moscheck
Says the guy who has told folks for eight years we have TDS. LOL

I’d say your case of HDS is far worse than anyone I’ve ever dealt with. For your well being I can only hope your guy wins. If not the consequences may make you even more unbearable than you already are, although I don’t see how that could be possible. 

You just keep on posting your little threads. I’ll just keep laughing at you while most everyone else here just shuns you. LOL. You are so much a loser you don’t even realize it. 

Here’s where you really prove your Harris Derangement Syndrome and post even more threads no one will respond to. Too predictable.
"Too predictable."

Just like Faux and Trump:

"Fox News edited Trump’s rambling answers and false claims in barbershop interview, full video shows"

"Fox edited out many of Trump’s rambling comments and false claims. Participants had to repeatedly follow up when Trump meandered away from the original point of their questions."

"Fox’s edits omitted numerous Trump tangents and exaggerations – a striking decision given Trump’s recent attacks on CBS newsmagazine “60 Minutes”..."

"The televised broadcast omitted Trump’s comments about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio."
"The broadcast also left out Trump’s gross exaggerations about crime in Aurora, Colorado."

"In another unplayed portion of the visit, Trump praised Hungarian strongman Viktor Orban and called him a “very respected guy.” That exchange underscored Trump’s tendency to favor autocratic leaders, but Fox decided not to share it with viewers."

"Trump’s recent appearance on the Fox News program “MediaBuzz” was also pretaped and edited. One obvious edit occurred when Trump began to repeat his false claims about the 2020 election – a sensitive subject for Fox since the network is still dealing with defamation lawsuits relating to its coverage in 2020."

https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/24/media/fox-news-edit-trump-barbershop-interview/index.html

October 26, 2024 01:04 AM Forum: Politics

Isn't it funny that the Leftist Democrats are Still calling Trump Hitler, after they excoriated the right side of the political aisle for their 'toxic rhetoric', and blamed Trump and the right as being the cause of the assassination attempts?

Posted By Rod Kaufman

Cash Patel, Corey, Sebastian?!!! Lol!!!

Can anyone say HS?!

BTW, "Tapper mocks GOP leaders with clips of Trump calling Harris ‘fascist’"

"Tapper made fun of Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on CNN’s “The Lead” Friday after the two GOP politicians issued a joint statement condemning Harris and saying she believes that the Republican nominee is a “fascist” and that it could trigger another assassination attempt."


"Tapper said Friday on CNN before rolling the clip of Trump saying, “She’s a Marxist communist, fascist, socialist.”

“I’m sorry, the control room, that was actually Donald Trump calling Kamala Harris a fascist in September,” Tapper quipped."


https://thehill.com/homenews/media/4954478-cnn-host-jake-tapper-mocks-mcconnell-johnson/

October 26, 2024 03:18 PM Forum: Politics

Isn't it funny that the Leftist Democrats are Still calling Trump Hitler, after they excoriated the right side of the political aisle for their 'toxic rhetoric', and blamed Trump and the right as being the cause of the assassination attempts?

Posted By Rod Kaufman

Originally Posted by Richard Davis


General Keith Kellogg. He said that General Kelly flat out lied.  smile

Angry, pissed off, hot headed General Kelly was fired by Trump who called him a bad guy, and he fired Kelly for incompetence.  

It looks as if this Angry, pissed off, hot headed General is butthurt and embarrassed that he was publicly fired.

I think Kelly's anger might have to do with his humiliation.  wink
You might as well quoted Don Jr.

October 26, 2024 07:07 PM Forum: Politics

Isn't it funny that the Leftist Democrats are Still calling Trump Hitler, after they excoriated the right side of the political aisle for their 'toxic rhetoric', and blamed Trump and the right as being the cause of the assassination attempts?

Posted By Rod Kaufman

Originally Posted by Richard Davis

Really?  Why?  Explain.

I can explain General Kelly.  He was FIRED and he was humilited.

Explain why Keith Kellogg has no credibility to you.

You can't, other than he's a Trump supporter.

General Kelly has a strong motive, which is that he despises Trump.

What would be the motive for Gen. Kelly to say that Kelly is lying?
"What would be the motive for Gen. Kelly to say that Kelly is lying?"

Having a Trump moment, are you?

That said, all a rational person needs to consider is what Trump said and did in his first term to realize John Kelly is correct:

1. Trump publicly declared "The Media Is The Enemy Of The State".

2. He commanded the DOJ to prosecute his political "enemies",  both Comey and Hillary Clinton for example, and would have succeeded if not for the refusals of two AGs to do so.

3. He attempted to prevent the peaceful transfer of power on January 6th, lied about the election being "stolen", and refers to the convicted perps of the capitol takeover as "patriots."

4. Claims elections are always "rigged" unless he wins.

Those are some of the several well recognized traits and statements and actions of a fascist authoritarian in office. General Kelly is obviously correct...

October 25, 2024 04:18 PM Forum: Politics

Trump: "America Is Like The Garbage Can Of The World"!

Posted By Rod Kaufman

Originally Posted by Richard Davis


Come on over, see what it is like. I know one thing, I'm a capable builder and remodeler and I'm very good at it.

Aside from lip diddling, what are you good at, increasing your dementia??  wink
"I know one thing, I'm a capable builder and remodeler and I'm very good at it."

Maybe, but, given all of your incessant postings, not a busy one...wink

October 25, 2024 03:32 PM Forum: Politics

Trump: "America Is Like The Garbage Can Of The World"!

Posted By Rod Kaufman

Maybe Rich Davis's place is but look outside, America is not the "garbage can of the world!"

To the applause of a roaring bloodthirsty crowd: 

"We're a dumping ground. We're like a garbage can for the world."

https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-ripped-saying-america-garbage-can-1974727

October 25, 2024 08:19 PM Forum: Politics

Former Trump Officials Backup John Kelly That Trump Is A Fascist

Posted By Rod Kaufman

"More than a dozen former Trump administration officials signed on to an open letter backing comments from former White House chief of staff John Kelly in which he said former President Trump met the definition of a fascist and expressed admiration for Adolf Hitler."

“The revelations General Kelly brought forward are disturbing and shocking,” the officials wrote. “But because we know Trump and have worked for and alongside him, we were sadly not surprised by what General Kelly had to say. This is who Donald Trump is.”



https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4953059-trump-john-kelly-fascist/

October 27, 2024 02:57 PM Forum: Politics

Maybe I’ve been wrong all along?

Posted By Rod Kaufman

Well worthy of the minute or so view:

https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/26/politics/video/james-carville-final-sprint-election-day-nr-digvid