“So you’re saying the previous president is to blame for the state of the country for another couple years even after he leaves office?”
“Of course! Obama inherited a horrible economy and world situation, and Trump is now benefiting from what Obama did!”
“So….. that means Willie Jeff Clinton’s economic boom was due to Reagan and Bush 41, and Bush 43’s economic slump and wars were due to Billary I, right?”
No, the point is stuff like national unemployment rates and strong economies don’t develop in as short of time as a year. Look back Obama’s first year, the economy was abysmal. But in the second year (most of it) things very slowly, despite Republican interference, began to turn around and momentum was built. As far as Clinton, Reagan and Bush I started it back, but left us with horribly huge deficits (something about lowering taxes but increasing an already swollen military budget). Bush II benefited in the beginning from Clinton balancing the budget, but deregulated too much and put some wars on the credit cards. Now Trump is pretending he “built” something. He only knows how to tear down and destroy.
And, of course, Trump kept crediting himself with the rising market for his first year in office. But somehow, he isn’t to be blamed when it takes the two biggest losses ever in a single week.
If it’s good news, Republicans did it; if it’s bad news, Democrats did it. Logic and reality need not apply.
Yesterday, Democrats Now sent me something to the effect that Sears is closing 32 stores, thanks to the Trump tax cut for the rich. I rebutted by saying, the Trump tax cut for the rich can hardly be blamed for Sears ’ closing of stores, anymore than the Trump tax cut for the rich can be credited with those raises and bonuses that AT&T and others were giving out. My answer: You can’t fight lies with lies!
Regarding the real news of the day: Commentator Hector Gonzalez quotes the Onion: No way to prevent this, says the only nation in which this regularly happens.
’I’ve Seen Him Wear A Trump Hat’: Shooter Described As Extremist …
https://crooksandliars.com/2018/02/ive-seen-him-wear-trump-hat-shooter16 hours ago -
But what makes that account notable is his MAGA hat, proudly displayed in his account profile. The Daily Beast interviewed some students about him. This one was notable: “He always had his hair short. He always wore like really patriotic shirts that seemed really extreme, like hating on the Islamic religion.”
Gov. Rick Scott signed 5 pieces of legislation in 2014 that allowed Nicolas Cruz to purchase his gun with extra magazines. Trump signed legislation last February that allows those with mental health issues easier access to guns. Both send their thoughts & prayers.
Presidents and Congresses cannot create jobs or meaningfully stimulate economies. Presidents and Congresses can destroy jobs and crush economies. The secret is that the regulator state and the economy are inversely-related. As one grows, the other shrinks. That is the fundamental difference between the Obama years and the rising Trump economy.
electricshadow Premium Member about 6 years ago
clearly written before last week’s chaos. I’ve been on roller coasters that were less scary.
Elmer F. about 6 years ago
If you can’t take some volatility, you shouldn’t be in the stock market.
Cheapskate0 about 6 years ago
Painfully accurate.
LNER4472 Premium Member about 6 years ago
“So you’re saying the previous president is to blame for the state of the country for another couple years even after he leaves office?”
“Of course! Obama inherited a horrible economy and world situation, and Trump is now benefiting from what Obama did!”
“So….. that means Willie Jeff Clinton’s economic boom was due to Reagan and Bush 41, and Bush 43’s economic slump and wars were due to Billary I, right?”
“Well…….. wait, but……… no, that………”
“Just shut up already.”
Darsan54 Premium Member about 6 years ago
Sorry LN.
No, the point is stuff like national unemployment rates and strong economies don’t develop in as short of time as a year. Look back Obama’s first year, the economy was abysmal. But in the second year (most of it) things very slowly, despite Republican interference, began to turn around and momentum was built. As far as Clinton, Reagan and Bush I started it back, but left us with horribly huge deficits (something about lowering taxes but increasing an already swollen military budget). Bush II benefited in the beginning from Clinton balancing the budget, but deregulated too much and put some wars on the credit cards. Now Trump is pretending he “built” something. He only knows how to tear down and destroy.
Ignatz Premium Member about 6 years ago
And, of course, Trump kept crediting himself with the rising market for his first year in office. But somehow, he isn’t to be blamed when it takes the two biggest losses ever in a single week.
If it’s good news, Republicans did it; if it’s bad news, Democrats did it. Logic and reality need not apply.
Cheapskate0 about 6 years ago
Yesterday, Democrats Now sent me something to the effect that Sears is closing 32 stores, thanks to the Trump tax cut for the rich. I rebutted by saying, the Trump tax cut for the rich can hardly be blamed for Sears ’ closing of stores, anymore than the Trump tax cut for the rich can be credited with those raises and bonuses that AT&T and others were giving out. My answer: You can’t fight lies with lies!
Cheapskate0 about 6 years ago
Regarding the real news of the day: Commentator Hector Gonzalez quotes the Onion: No way to prevent this, says the only nation in which this regularly happens.
Radish the wordsmith about 6 years ago
’I’ve Seen Him Wear A Trump Hat’: Shooter Described As Extremist …
https://crooksandliars.com/2018/02/ive-seen-him-wear-trump-hat-shooter16 hours ago -
But what makes that account notable is his MAGA hat, proudly displayed in his account profile. The Daily Beast interviewed some students about him. This one was notable: “He always had his hair short. He always wore like really patriotic shirts that seemed really extreme, like hating on the Islamic religion.”
Radish the wordsmith about 6 years ago
Gov. Rick Scott signed 5 pieces of legislation in 2014 that allowed Nicolas Cruz to purchase his gun with extra magazines. Trump signed legislation last February that allows those with mental health issues easier access to guns. Both send their thoughts & prayers.
jbmlaw01 about 6 years ago
Presidents and Congresses cannot create jobs or meaningfully stimulate economies. Presidents and Congresses can destroy jobs and crush economies. The secret is that the regulator state and the economy are inversely-related. As one grows, the other shrinks. That is the fundamental difference between the Obama years and the rising Trump economy.
kaffekup about 6 years ago
Your economic misunderstanding is cosmic.