Politics Thread

[Mrs. Garrett]

The Democrats are burning themselves to the ground.

That is juxtaposed against the Dow at +29,000 and the Phase One signed. And that is with CNN, et al losing their collective minds.

You should be ashamed if you believe and support this farce.

I wonder if this would be a farce if this was Obama?

[GoMuskies]

I wonder if this would be a farce if this was Obama?

It would be. But I agree with the point you're making re: who would and would not consider it a farce.

[X-man]

Right, rates were effectively 0 during Obama’s term.

Trump’s tax and trade policies pushed the economy to such a positive level that the Fed felt comfortable enough to raise rates which as im sure you know normally causes traders to sell.

So, I’ll make it simple doc.

Trump policies good. Economy grows fast. Fed raised rates. Stock run slows temporarily.

So, not a correction due to policy but a reaction to a booming economy due to great policy.

Thanks for playing..

Uh, so the Fed lowering rates last year, along with its active participation in the REPO markets, had nothing to do with the market rebound?? Don't be such a hypocrite.

[SemajParlor]

You should be ashamed if you believe and support this farce.

And confirming, this is not about Trump?

[Mrs. Garrett]

It would be. But I agree with the point you're making re: who would and would not consider it a farce.

I'm talking about to the Trump humpers. You know the same people who were outraged because Obama wore a tan suit.

As someone who has voted 50/50 for Democrats and Republicans since becoming eligible to vote, I am amazed that any educated person would vote for him. Much less support the current state of affairs.

[X-man]

Right, rates were effectively 0 during Obama’s term.

Trump’s tax and trade policies pushed the economy to such a positive level that the Fed felt comfortable enough to raise rates which as im sure you know normally causes traders to sell.

So, I’ll make it simple doc.

Trump policies good. Economy grows fast. Fed raised rates. Stock run slows temporarily.

So, not a correction due to policy but a reaction to a booming economy due to great policy.

Thanks for playing..

And since you apparently believe that expansionary Fed policy has no impact on stocks, you must be a huge fan of Obama. Since Trump was inaugurated, stocks have gained about 34%. During Obama's first term during the same time period, stocks rose 68%. They likely would have increased even faster had Republicans embraced deficit spending under Obama the way they have under Trump.

[Strange Brew]

And since you apparently believe that expansionary Fed policy has no impact on stocks, you must be a huge fan of Obama. Since Trump was inaugurated, stocks have gained about 34%. During Obama's first term during the same time period, stocks rose 68%. They likely would have increased even faster had Republicans embraced deficit spending under Obama the way they have under Trump.

Your first sentence is the opposite of what I wrote. Get better.

Republicans did not control Congress during Obama’s first term.

[xudash]

I wonder if this would be a farce if this was Obama?

With all facts the same - - without question.

[Mrs. Garrett]

With all facts the same - - without question.

I don't believe you.

I have so much respect for the Republicans who sided with America when it came to Nixon as opposed to these weaklings who choose party over country in 2020.

I would love to know what Trump has on Lindsey Graham. The guy went from #1 critic to sucking his balls (think I just answered my own question) in no time.

[Bad Billy Pratt]

I'm talking about to the Trump humpers. You know the same people who were outraged because Obama wore a tan suit.

As someone who has voted 50/50 for Democrats and Republicans since becoming eligible to vote, I am amazed that any educated person would vote for him. Much less support the current state of affairs.

First post and truly can't believe that I am wading into this cesspool - frankly to quote the great Marvin Lewis, "I see better than I hear". And what I see is a focus on America first - taking care of our own. I see the lowest unemployment rate in over 50 years. I see real wages for the middle class and lower classes rising faster than the income for the top tiers. I see also minority unemployment at the lowest level ever for African Americans.

Would I prefer he be more respectful and stop tweeting - he** yeah. Would I prefer he be more dignified in public and when dealing with foreign leaders - again a big he** yeah.

At the end of the day it is a balancing act - you win some, you lose some. People have a choice and a chance in today's economy; there is job mobility that hasn't been available for years. I'll take that.

Didn't vote for him in 2016 - probably voting for him in 2020 and yes, I do consider myself to be somewhat educated...

Now return to your mud-slinging (or poo slinging if that's your style).

Bad Billy Pratt signing off....