45th President of the United States, Donald Trump. (Vol 5)
Discussion
Randy Winkman said:
For a thicko like me, can you or someone else explain to my how the deficit weighs up against the fact that we have been told in the last few months that the US economy is "booming"? 
You get a £5k bonus at work so you take out a £50k car loan to buy a Range Rover Sport.On the face of it you're doing really well, you have a nice car and a good job. Assuming your job continues and you keep getting the bonuses there won't be any problem financing the RRS or paying off the mortgage. However the kids are getting older, you might need to buy a bigger house, you never know what's round the corner....would it not have been better off paying the mortgage?
That's what trump's done, he's taken out a loan and (some) taxpayers are reaping the (short term) benefits. If the economic boom continues then it's all gravy........
Its been over a month since Trump last played golf:
https://trumpgolfcount.com/displayoutings
In fact he appears to be hiding himself away as much as he can. Almost like he is scared of whats coming. Know that he and his children could at any moment be indictment for the worst non-violent crime you can commit as an American public figure: betraying your own country by influencing elections with the help of a hostile foreign power, must really weigh heavy on his mind.
A good take on his reclusion here:
These aren’t his usual ‘boring’ duties he’s skipping, like security briefings and policy meetings. These are all events that are right up his alley. The cemetery visits are prime photo ops, chances for him to look solemn and presidential. The visit to the border is yet another photo op, as well as a chance to give a rousing speech among a demographic in which he still has some support. The Asian summits and trip to Colombia are both opportunities to mingle with world leaders who are still willing to flatter him and show him deference.
Trump is a narcissist who thrives on publicity and attention. And these are all events that are pretty much guaranteed to make him feel important and powerful, and ones where he is essentially guaranteed to be treated with respect and honor. The fact that he’s outright passing on some of these, and sending others to bask in what he would usually consider his moments, speaks volumes.
https://trumpgolfcount.com/displayoutings
In fact he appears to be hiding himself away as much as he can. Almost like he is scared of whats coming. Know that he and his children could at any moment be indictment for the worst non-violent crime you can commit as an American public figure: betraying your own country by influencing elections with the help of a hostile foreign power, must really weigh heavy on his mind.
A good take on his reclusion here:
These aren’t his usual ‘boring’ duties he’s skipping, like security briefings and policy meetings. These are all events that are right up his alley. The cemetery visits are prime photo ops, chances for him to look solemn and presidential. The visit to the border is yet another photo op, as well as a chance to give a rousing speech among a demographic in which he still has some support. The Asian summits and trip to Colombia are both opportunities to mingle with world leaders who are still willing to flatter him and show him deference.
Trump is a narcissist who thrives on publicity and attention. And these are all events that are pretty much guaranteed to make him feel important and powerful, and ones where he is essentially guaranteed to be treated with respect and honor. The fact that he’s outright passing on some of these, and sending others to bask in what he would usually consider his moments, speaks volumes.
Countdown said:
Randy Winkman said:
For a thicko like me, can you or someone else explain to my how the deficit weighs up against the fact that we have been told in the last few months that the US economy is "booming"?
You get a £5k bonus at work so you take out a £50k car loan to buy a Range Rover Sport.On the face of it you're doing really well, you have a nice car and a good job. Assuming your job continues and you keep getting the bonuses there won't be any problem financing the RRS or paying off the mortgage. However the kids are getting older, you might need to buy a bigger house, you never know what's round the corner....would it not have been better off paying the mortgage?
That's what trump's done, he's taken out a loan and (some) taxpayers are reaping the (short term) benefits. If the economic boom continues then it's all gravy........
NRS said:
However in reality Trump has only somewhat fast-tracked exactly what has been happening for ages. It's why you keep seeing them raising the debt ceiling - long before Trump was in power. It seems to be what everyone is doing, not just the US - go further into debt even during the good times. How it will all end is unknown. Many have been saying it will explode a long time back. As of now it's not done so. If it does we're probably back to the stone age or similar.
You are Trump AICMFP.EvoDelta said:
You are Trump AICMFP.
2018: http://fortune.com/2018/03/15/us-national-debt-tru...2012: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-24453400
2007 (before economic crash): https://www.thetrumpet.com/3413-the-coming-storm
And so on.
NRS said:
Countdown said:
Randy Winkman said:
For a thicko like me, can you or someone else explain to my how the deficit weighs up against the fact that we have been told in the last few months that the US economy is "booming"?
You get a £5k bonus at work so you take out a £50k car loan to buy a Range Rover Sport.On the face of it you're doing really well, you have a nice car and a good job. Assuming your job continues and you keep getting the bonuses there won't be any problem financing the RRS or paying off the mortgage. However the kids are getting older, you might need to buy a bigger house, you never know what's round the corner....would it not have been better off paying the mortgage?
That's what trump's done, he's taken out a loan and (some) taxpayers are reaping the (short term) benefits. If the economic boom continues then it's all gravy........
DMN said:
Trump is a narcissist who thrives on publicity and attention.
That's why the 'solution' to Trump is to ignore him. The WH press corps had a golden opportunity last week to boycott him by not turning up to his weekly 'briefings'. They could have started a wave. The Press should simply be reporting what the Government (as opposed to Trump) is doing, in a very factual, impartial and unemotional manner. Blackpuddin said:
DMN said:
Trump is a narcissist who thrives on publicity and attention.
That's why the 'solution' to Trump is to ignore him. The WH press corps had a golden opportunity last week to boycott him by not turning up to his weekly 'briefings'. They could have started a wave. The Press should simply be reporting what the Government (as opposed to Trump) is doing, in a very factual, impartial and unemotional manner. DT having a pop at the French-if it weren't for the US they would be speaking German!
Forgetting that US of A arrived late TWICE!
And that his grandad spoke German before fleeing military service(sensing a theme there!)
And the French were vital in securing independence in the AWI
And the Americans very nearly voted to speak German after the Revolution!
Forgetting that US of A arrived late TWICE!
And that his grandad spoke German before fleeing military service(sensing a theme there!)
And the French were vital in securing independence in the AWI
And the Americans very nearly voted to speak German after the Revolution!
Halb said:
Byker28i said:
Oh dear
In CA45, Katie Porter (D) has just taken a small lead over Rep. Mimi Walters (R), 116,732 to 116,471. could be shaping up as another loss for the GOP.
didn't even know counting was still goingIn CA45, Katie Porter (D) has just taken a small lead over Rep. Mimi Walters (R), 116,732 to 116,471. could be shaping up as another loss for the GOP.
kowalski655 said:
DT having a pop at the French-if it weren't for the US they would be speaking German!
Forgetting that US of A arrived late TWICE!
And that his grandad spoke German before fleeing military service(sensing a theme there!)
And the French were vital in securing independence in the AWI
And the Americans very nearly voted to speak German after the Revolution!
Nazi Rally in Madison Sq Gardens, New York 1939Forgetting that US of A arrived late TWICE!
And that his grandad spoke German before fleeing military service(sensing a theme there!)
And the French were vital in securing independence in the AWI
And the Americans very nearly voted to speak German after the Revolution!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gU9op16rjQ
FourWheelDrift said:
Nazi Rally in Madison Sq Gardens, New York 1939
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gU9op16rjQ
Clip from that showing the flyer for said rally.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gU9op16rjQ
Date aside, it could just as easily have been produced for one of Trump's.
FourWheelDrift said:
Nazi Rally in Madison Sq Gardens, New York 1939
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gU9op16rjQ
Some amazing similarities to today. Not all, but there are some things that ring true both in the signs, slogans, the protests and the speeches.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gU9op16rjQ
https://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2017/06/american...
Halb said:
Byker28i said:
Oh dear
In CA45, Katie Porter (D) has just taken a small lead over Rep. Mimi Walters (R), 116,732 to 116,471. could be shaping up as another loss for the GOP.
didn't even know counting was still goingIn CA45, Katie Porter (D) has just taken a small lead over Rep. Mimi Walters (R), 116,732 to 116,471. could be shaping up as another loss for the GOP.
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