The entire thing is just really not my cup of tea. Terrible idea.
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tequila4kapp said:
The entire thing is just really not my cup of tea. Terrible idea.
You're in good company.
Dwight Eisenhower didn't like the idea either.
When asked if the United States should have a military parade to "show off its might," President Dwight Eisenhower said, "Absolutely not. We are the pre-eminent power on Earth. For us to try and imitate what the Soviets are doing in Red Square would make us look weak."
Downtown KC no Bueno, Mad Max scenes in Democrat-run city.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14688153/midwest-city-downtown-locals-scared-mad-max.html
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14688153/midwest-city-downtown-locals-scared-mad-max.html
DiabloWags said:
Chump approval ratings:
President Trump Job Approval | RealClearPolling
6-12 months ago, some voters were looking back at Trump's first term almost with a sense of nostalgia, but now they're starting to remember what it was really like and why they didn't vote for him in 2020.
These are your "low information" voters.
More to come...
Does it ever end? Will Notre Dame burn again?
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— @amuse (@amuse) May 7, 2025
On the other hand, how much information does a voter need to cast a vote for anyone but Biden, Harris or Walz?Big C said:DiabloWags said:
Chump approval ratings:
President Trump Job Approval | RealClearPolling
6-12 months ago, some voters were looking back at Trump's first term almost with a sense of nostalgia, but now they're starting to remember what it was really like and why they didn't vote for him in 2020.
These are your "low information" voters.
More to come...
And looking at the bench, which I guess is Harris, Walz, AOC, and Crockett, the future does not look much brighter so far for their political party.
And the party needs coherent, positive message, with some ideas, some promises. Even with low information voters, a party needs more than a pretty face and Trump-hate, don't they?
It's very normal for a party to wait for someone to emerge right after a big electoral loss. No one thought Obama would win in 2005. Same for Trump in 2013, Clinton in 1989, etc.
But someone does emerge eventually.
But someone does emerge eventually.
SFCityBear said:On the other hand, how much information does a voter need to cast a vote for anyone but Biden, Harris or Walz?Big C said:DiabloWags said:
Chump approval ratings:
President Trump Job Approval | RealClearPolling
6-12 months ago, some voters were looking back at Trump's first term almost with a sense of nostalgia, but now they're starting to remember what it was really like and why they didn't vote for him in 2020.
These are your "low information" voters.
More to come...
And looking at the bench, which I guess is Harris, Walz, AOC, and Crockett, the future does not look much brighter so far for their political party.
And the party needs coherent, positive message, with some ideas, some promises. Even with low information voters, a party needs more than a pretty face and Trump-hate, don't they?
I'd run, but I've been described as "less than a pretty face".
For Okaydo, all things Hollywood:
Tim Chalomet and Kylie Jenner make it official on "a" red carpet event:
No thank you.
I prefer not to be with people who have dated half the NBA.
Bad career move. Bad life move.
Er uh, maybe I'm confusing her with her sisters. Whatever. Same thing applies. Dirty by proximity.
Tim Chalomet and Kylie Jenner make it official on "a" red carpet event:
No thank you.
I prefer not to be with people who have dated half the NBA.
Bad career move. Bad life move.
Er uh, maybe I'm confusing her with her sisters. Whatever. Same thing applies. Dirty by proximity.
concordtom said:
For Okaydo, all things Hollywood:
Tim Chalomet and Kylie Jenner make it official on "a" red carpet event:
No thank you.
I prefer not to be with people who have dated half the NBA.
Bad career move. Bad life move.
Er uh, maybe I'm confusing her with her sisters. Whatever. Same thing applies. Dirty by proximity.
She is smart, wealthy, ambitious and beautiful, and she hasn't been with half the NBA.
sycasey said:
It's very normal for a party to wait for someone to emerge right after a big electoral loss. No one thought Obama would win in 2005. Same for Trump in 2013, Clinton in 1989, etc.
But someone does emerge eventually.
Newsom can run on closing prisons, refineries, and Pacific Palisades urban renewal.
Newsom is already too well-known as a potential candidate. I suspect the next nominee will be someone relatively unexpected (like Obama or Clinton).movielover said:sycasey said:
It's very normal for a party to wait for someone to emerge right after a big electoral loss. No one thought Obama would win in 2005. Same for Trump in 2013, Clinton in 1989, etc.
But someone does emerge eventually.
Newsom can run on closing prisons, refineries, and Pacific Palisades urban renewal.
It won't matter. Right now R's are winning on the issues, though people are pissed about the execution of the policy administration. D's have no issues other that Trump Is Evil. It is fascinating to me that after all these years Ds - the party, institution - cannot figure this out.
tequila4kapp said:
It won't matter. Right now R's are winning on the issues, though people are pissed about the execution of the policy administration. D's have no issues other that Trump Is Evil. It is fascinating to me that after all these years Ds - the party, institution - cannot figure this out.
You might want to review your political history a bit.
After the Trade Acts of McKinley and Herbert Hoover, the Republicans were voted out of office for years.
In fact, after Smoot-Hawley the GOP didn't regain control of the House until 1947 and the Senate until 1945.
This time around, the average American household will see their expenses rise by $3,700
You think that's gonna be Winning???
Want to buy a FORD Mach-E for $50,000?
Tack on another $12,000 in tariffs.
How is that Winning?
July 9th will be here before we know it.
100 trade deals aren't getting "done" by then, unless you are the typical Kool-Aid drinker.
You just cannot predict right now which "issues" will be the winning ones in four years.
tequila4kapp said:
It won't matter. Right now R's are winning on the issues, though people are pissed about the execution of the policy administration. D's have no issues other that Trump Is Evil. It is fascinating to me that after all these years Ds - the party, institution - cannot figure this out.
Some polls show a recent jump in support to 50%.
First, let's level set on something important - we are talking about the next Presidential election in 3.5 years.DiabloWags said:You might want to review your political history a bit.tequila4kapp said:
It won't matter. Right now R's are winning on the issues, though people are pissed about the execution of the policy administration. D's have no issues other that Trump Is Evil. It is fascinating to me that after all these years Ds - the party, institution - cannot figure this out.
After the Trade Acts of McKinley and Herbert Hoover, the Republicans were voted out of office for years.
In fact, after Smoot-Hawley the GOP didn't regain control of the House until 1947 and the Senate until 1945.
This time around, the average American household will see their expenses rise by $3,700
You think that's gonna be Winning???
Want to buy a FORD Mach-E for $50,000?
Tack on another $12,000 in tariffs.
How is that Winning?
July 9th will be here before we know it.
100 trade deals aren't getting "done" by then, unless you are the typical Kool-Aid drinker.
Take the issues:
- Border control / illegal immigration: this administration is winning on this issue hands down.
- Economy: the punitive tariffs won't exist by the next election. Every other country needs us and our buying power more than we need them, including China. They will negotiate trade deals and those terms will be more favorable to the US. This will result in strong economic performance. And that aside, unemployment is steady, wages are up, job growth has beat expectations that past two months, jobs are being created in the private sector, etc. etc. etc. Today's economy is not the loser bad economy some would have us believe; it is only going to get better.
- National Security: The wars in Ukraine and Gaza will be over, very very likely with the fingerprints of Trump on the peace deals. Iran will be de-nuclearized. We will not be at war anywhere.
- Culture. Sorry guys, trans rights is a losing political issue and the D party continues to embrace it. R's are succeeding at changing the narrative on this one away from affirmative rights for one group (trans) and toward protecting women's rights. Easy W for Rs.
Importantly, what is the D policy solution to each of the areas listed above? Aside from Tran's rights they do not have anything aside from disagreeing with Trump and complaining about process stuff (on which they are correct but it doesn't matter to Joe 6 Pack voters).
There are two fundamental truths about politics: 1) the more personally likeable and dynamic guy wins; and 2) people want something to vote for. Right now D's only hope is that no R is waiting in the wings that fulfills #1.
WSJ: Trump Presents U.K. Trade Deal; Dow Rises More Than 500 Points
Investors welcome signs of easing tariff tensions, with U.S.-China talks due soon
Investors welcome signs of easing tariff tensions, with U.S.-China talks due soon
tequila4kapp said:First, let's level set on something important - we are talking about the next Presidential election in 3.5 years.DiabloWags said:You might want to review your political history a bit.tequila4kapp said:
It won't matter. Right now R's are winning on the issues, though people are pissed about the execution of the policy administration. D's have no issues other that Trump Is Evil. It is fascinating to me that after all these years Ds - the party, institution - cannot figure this out.
After the Trade Acts of McKinley and Herbert Hoover, the Republicans were voted out of office for years.
In fact, after Smoot-Hawley the GOP didn't regain control of the House until 1947 and the Senate until 1945.
This time around, the average American household will see their expenses rise by $3,700
You think that's gonna be Winning???
Want to buy a FORD Mach-E for $50,000?
Tack on another $12,000 in tariffs.
How is that Winning?
July 9th will be here before we know it.
100 trade deals aren't getting "done" by then, unless you are the typical Kool-Aid drinker.
Take the issues:
- Border control / illegal immigration: this administration is winning on this issue hands down.
- Economy: the punitive tariffs won't exist by the next election. Every other country needs us and our buying power more than we need them, including China. They will negotiate trade deals and those terms will be more favorable to the US. This will result in strong economic performance. And that aside, unemployment is steady, wages are up, job growth has beat expectations that past two months, jobs are being created in the private sector, etc. etc. etc. Today's economy is not the loser bad economy some would have us believe; it is only going to get better.
- National Security: The wars in Ukraine and Gaza will be over, very very likely with the fingerprints of Trump on the peace deals. Iran will be de-nuclearized. We will not be at war anywhere.
- Culture. Sorry guys, trans rights is a losing political issue and the D party continues to embrace it. R's are succeeding at changing the narrative on this one away from affirmative rights for one group (trans) and toward protecting women's rights. Easy W for Rs.
Importantly, what is the D policy solution to each of the areas listed above? Aside from Tran's rights they do not have anything aside from disagreeing with Trump and complaining about process stuff (on which they are correct but it doesn't matter to Joe 6 Pack voters).
There are two fundamental truths about politics: 1) the more personally likeable and dynamic guy wins; and 2) people want something to vote for. Right now D's only hope is that no R is waiting in the wings that fulfills #1.
Biden says Kamala lost because of sexism and racism pic.twitter.com/4EpIEnSurD
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) May 8, 2025
If the economy continues to improve, Democrats won't have anything to run on except nonsense with help from the corporate media Thankfully, we have X.
tequila4kapp said:First, let's level set on something important - we are talking about the next Presidential election in 3.5 years.DiabloWags said:You might want to review your political history a bit.tequila4kapp said:
It won't matter. Right now R's are winning on the issues, though people are pissed about the execution of the policy administration. D's have no issues other that Trump Is Evil. It is fascinating to me that after all these years Ds - the party, institution - cannot figure this out.
After the Trade Acts of McKinley and Herbert Hoover, the Republicans were voted out of office for years.
In fact, after Smoot-Hawley the GOP didn't regain control of the House until 1947 and the Senate until 1945.
This time around, the average American household will see their expenses rise by $3,700
You think that's gonna be Winning???
Want to buy a FORD Mach-E for $50,000?
Tack on another $12,000 in tariffs.
How is that Winning?
July 9th will be here before we know it.
100 trade deals aren't getting "done" by then, unless you are the typical Kool-Aid drinker.
Take the issues:
- Border control / illegal immigration: this administration is winning on this issue hands down.
- Economy: the punitive tariffs won't exist by the next election. Every other country needs us and our buying power more than we need them, including China. They will negotiate trade deals and those terms will be more favorable to the US. This will result in strong economic performance. And that aside, unemployment is steady, wages are up, job growth has beat expectations that past two months, jobs are being created in the private sector, etc. etc. etc. Today's economy is not the loser bad economy some would have us believe; it is only going to get better.
- National Security: The wars in Ukraine and Gaza will be over, very very likely with the fingerprints of Trump on the peace deals. Iran will be de-nuclearized. We will not be at war anywhere.
- Culture. Sorry guys, trans rights is a losing political issue and the D party continues to embrace it. R's are succeeding at changing the narrative on this one away from affirmative rights for one group (trans) and toward protecting women's rights. Easy W for Rs.
Importantly, what is the D policy solution to each of the areas listed above? Aside from Tran's rights they do not have anything aside from disagreeing with Trump and complaining about process stuff (on which they are correct but it doesn't matter to Joe 6 Pack voters).
There are two fundamental truths about politics: 1) the more personally likeable and dynamic guy wins; and 2) people want something to vote for. Right now D's only hope is that no R is waiting in the wings that fulfills #1.
I am rooting for this country to succeed, not to fail, so I hope you are right about the issues you bring up. That said, the economy is cyclical and it's been a while since we had a recession. Let's see how this tariff thing (or threats of tariffs) works out. I am not optimistic. Regarding national security, it's whack-a-mole: who knows what's going to pop up?
We can check back in two years. If it turns out you called it, hey, great.
I just think you are making big assumptions about what will be at the top of voters' minds in four years and IMO no one should be too confident about that.tequila4kapp said:First, let's level set on something important - we are talking about the next Presidential election in 3.5 years.DiabloWags said:You might want to review your political history a bit.tequila4kapp said:
It won't matter. Right now R's are winning on the issues, though people are pissed about the execution of the policy administration. D's have no issues other that Trump Is Evil. It is fascinating to me that after all these years Ds - the party, institution - cannot figure this out.
After the Trade Acts of McKinley and Herbert Hoover, the Republicans were voted out of office for years.
In fact, after Smoot-Hawley the GOP didn't regain control of the House until 1947 and the Senate until 1945.
This time around, the average American household will see their expenses rise by $3,700
You think that's gonna be Winning???
Want to buy a FORD Mach-E for $50,000?
Tack on another $12,000 in tariffs.
How is that Winning?
July 9th will be here before we know it.
100 trade deals aren't getting "done" by then, unless you are the typical Kool-Aid drinker.
Take the issues:
- Border control / illegal immigration: this administration is winning on this issue hands down.
- Economy: the punitive tariffs won't exist by the next election. Every other country needs us and our buying power more than we need them, including China. They will negotiate trade deals and those terms will be more favorable to the US. This will result in strong economic performance. And that aside, unemployment is steady, wages are up, job growth has beat expectations that past two months, jobs are being created in the private sector, etc. etc. etc. Today's economy is not the loser bad economy some would have us believe; it is only going to get better.
- National Security: The wars in Ukraine and Gaza will be over, very very likely with the fingerprints of Trump on the peace deals. Iran will be de-nuclearized. We will not be at war anywhere.
- Culture. Sorry guys, trans rights is a losing political issue and the D party continues to embrace it. R's are succeeding at changing the narrative on this one away from affirmative rights for one group (trans) and toward protecting women's rights. Easy W for Rs.
Importantly, what is the D policy solution to each of the areas listed above? Aside from Tran's rights they do not have anything aside from disagreeing with Trump and complaining about process stuff (on which they are correct but it doesn't matter to Joe 6 Pack voters).
There are two fundamental truths about politics: 1) the more personally likeable and dynamic guy wins; and 2) people want something to vote for. Right now D's only hope is that no R is waiting in the wings that fulfills #1.
For example, at one point the conventional wisdom was "sorry, gay marriage is a losing political issue" and that was that (actually several people on this site said that to me circa 2006). Then not very many years later it became the law of the land. You don't know how things will evolve. A lot of public opinion is thermostatic: reacting to whatever the people in charge are doing. Who knows where the second Trump term will drive things?
I am especially confused as to why anyone would assume that Trump is just going to drop his tariffs. Seems like almost all available evidence suggests that he just likes tariffs.
tequila4kapp said:
- Economy: the punitive tariffs won't exist by the next election. Every other country needs us and our buying power more than we need them, including China. They will negotiate trade deals and those terms will be more favorable to the US. This will result in strong economic performance. And that aside, unemployment is steady, wages are up, job growth has beat expectations that past two months, jobs are being created in the private sector, etc. etc. etc. Today's economy is not the loser bad economy some would have us believe; it is only going to get better.
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I think you need to have a better understanding of how the economy works.
And how tariffs work. And how significant trade deals (that are material) just don't happen overnight.
Here, let me help you with my Boss in a previous life back in NYC at age 28.
I was his floor broker on the COMEX in the Gold pit.
This video was from 2 days ago.
movielover said:
WSJ: Trump Presents U.K. Trade Deal; Dow Rises More Than 500 Points
Investors welcome signs of easing tariff tensions, with U.S.-China talks due soon
The UK isn't large enough of a trading partner to really move the needle for our economy.
You are terribly uninformed or gullible or a combo of both.
Even Trump's own Commerce Secretary Lutnick has admitted that we have "balanced trade with the UK".
In fact, by some measures, the UK actually has a small trade surplus.
This is more of a "symbolic" than economic move.
What's in Trump and Starmer's US-UK trade deal, and what's not | AP News
Here are the facts on the U.S.-U.K. trade agreement | CBC News
VP VANCE ON INDIA-PAKISTAN CONFLICT: "We can't control these countries."
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) May 8, 2025
"We're not going to get involved in the middle of a war that's fundamentally none of our business & has nothing to do with America’s ability to control it." pic.twitter.com/I8xDB3WfSA
So refreshing, the US not getting involved
KillJoy TDS.
The Autopen Administration loved Trump's tariffs.
The Autopen Administration loved Trump's tariffs.
Res ipsa loquitur
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Beclown begone.
ADMIN POST.
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Arrest her.
A miserable single childless cat lady just walked up and spit on the Ed Martin on live television.
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) May 8, 2025
This is assault. Arrest her.
pic.twitter.com/TdFDY7JASt
movielover said:
KillJoy TDS.
The Autopen Administration loved Trump's tariffs.
You have no idea what you're talking about.
You're really good at that.
You post tweets and "information" that you don't even comprehend.
You're the typical gullible Kool-Aid drinker that believed all of those BOGUS tariffs numbers on the White House webpage, like SWITZERLAND having a 61% tariff on the U.S. when they haven't had any tariffs on us since Jan. 2024.
Trump loves DUMB people.
That's how he got elected.
DiabloWags said:movielover said:
KillJoy TDS.
The Autopen Administration loved Trump's tariffs.
You have no idea what you're talking about.
You're really good at that.
You post tweets and "information" that you don't even comprehend.
You're the typical gullible Kool-Aid drinker that believed all of those BOGUS tariffs numbers on the White House webpage, like SWITZERLAND having a 61% tariff on the U.S. when they haven't had any tariffs on us since Jan. 2024.
Trump loves DUMB people.
That's how he got elected.
In all fairness, you post "information" that you don't even comprehend, such as your statement that Trump can't tarriff Mattel because they are headquartered in El Segundo. That is one of the DUMBEST things I have heard or read today.
oski003 said:DiabloWags said:movielover said:
KillJoy TDS.
The Autopen Administration loved Trump's tariffs.
You have no idea what you're talking about.
You're really good at that.
You post tweets and "information" that you don't even comprehend.
You're the typical gullible Kool-Aid drinker that believed all of those BOGUS tariffs numbers on the White House webpage, like SWITZERLAND having a 61% tariff on the U.S. when they haven't had any tariffs on us since Jan. 2024.
Trump loves DUMB people.
That's how he got elected.
In all fairness, you post "information" that you don't even comprehend, such as your statement that Trump can't tarriff Mattel because they are headquartered in El Segundo. That is one of the DUMBEST things I have heard or read today.
FOR THE PEOPLE SITTING WAY IN THE BACK . . .
TRUMP CALLED MATTEL A COUNTRY.
DUH.
oski003 said:DiabloWags said:movielover said:
KillJoy TDS.
The Autopen Administration loved Trump's tariffs.
You have no idea what you're talking about.
You're really good at that.
You post tweets and "information" that you don't even comprehend.
You're the typical gullible Kool-Aid drinker that believed all of those BOGUS tariffs numbers on the White House webpage, like SWITZERLAND having a 61% tariff on the U.S. when they haven't had any tariffs on us since Jan. 2024.
Trump loves DUMB people.
That's how he got elected.
In all fairness, you post "information" that you don't even comprehend, such as your statement that Trump can't tarriff Mattel because they are headquartered in El Segundo. That is one of the DUMBEST things I have heard or read today.
You mean like how Trump started babbling about HARLEM the other day when asked about HARVARD?
Gee, do you think that was because Stephen A is BLACK?
Bwahahahahahahahahhaaaa!
You're a Chump apologist fool twisting yourself into knots trying to defend the defenseless.
I can't imagine what you do for a living besides follow me around here 24/7.
Lmfao.
DiabloWags said:oski003 said:DiabloWags said:movielover said:
KillJoy TDS.
The Autopen Administration loved Trump's tariffs.
You have no idea what you're talking about.
You're really good at that.
You post tweets and "information" that you don't even comprehend.
You're the typical gullible Kool-Aid drinker that believed all of those BOGUS tariffs numbers on the White House webpage, like SWITZERLAND having a 61% tariff on the U.S. when they haven't had any tariffs on us since Jan. 2024.
Trump loves DUMB people.
That's how he got elected.
In all fairness, you post "information" that you don't even comprehend, such as your statement that Trump can't tarriff Mattel because they are headquartered in El Segundo. That is one of the DUMBEST things I have heard or read today.
FOR THE PEOPLE SITTING WAY IN THE BACK . . .
TRUMP CALLED MATTEL A COUNTRY.
DUH.
I will take someone misspeaking a word over someone who thinks they are an expert on things who can't even comprehend that you can tariff Mattel even though they are based in El Segundo. Do you get lost in your own neighborhood?
Chump seems to do that even more than Biden.oski003 said:
I will take someone misspeaking a word over someone who thinks they are an expert on things who can't even comprehend that you can tariff Mattel even though they are based in El Segundo. Do you get lost in your own neighborhood?
And yet you give him a free "pass" every time.
Mattel is a Country?
He heard Harlem and not Harvard?
Oh please.
You're digging another hole.
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