O/T:- Trump Presidency 2.0 [hic sunt dracones]

[Lullapie]

Quote Originally Posted by BigFatPie View Post
I know we are in midst of a promotion battle, but I cannot help thinking that if a left leaning politicians policy had led directly to *trillions* being wiped off the global stock market there would have been a few comments.


This is how narrow minded you are - the reason behind the tariffs, we are being told, is for a reset in the world economy which has partly been down to it's mis-management BY left-wing governments.

Unless you know of another reason and you can PROVE it, we have to go with the explanation from the US government, why they have put the tariffs in place.

What Trump is doing is a left-wing policy. Many unions in the US are behind him - but you're so blinded by hatred to see or accept that.

[SwalePie]

Quote Originally Posted by BigFatPie View Post
I know we are in midst of a promotion battle, but I cannot help thinking that if a left leaning politicians policy had led directly to *trillions* being wiped off the global stock market there would have been a few comments.


This is how narrow minded you are - the reason behind the tariffs, we are being told, is for a reset in the world economy which has partly been down to it's mis-management BY left-wing governments.

Unless you know of another reason and you can PROVE it, we have to go with the explanation from the US government, why they have put the tariffs in place.

What Trump is doing is a left-wing policy. Many unions in the US are behind him - but you're so blinded by hatred to see or accept that.

Based on their performance thus far, we most certainly don't have to go with any 'explanation' from the current US government. That would be particularly unwise methinks.

[Elite_Pie]

Quote Originally Posted by BigFatPie View Post
I know we are in midst of a promotion battle, but I cannot help thinking that if a left leaning politicians policy had led directly to *trillions* being wiped off the global stock market there would have been a few comments.


This is how narrow minded you are - the reason behind the tariffs, we are being told, is for a reset in the world economy which has partly been down to it's mis-management BY left-wing governments.

Unless you know of another reason and you can PROVE it, we have to go with the explanation from the US government, why they have put the tariffs in place.

What Trump is doing is a left-wing policy. Many unions in the US are behind him - but you're so blinded by hatred to see or accept that.

You should simply post "I love Trump".

It would save you a lot of time and effort.

[drillerpie]

From "Trump Daddy is gonna make everyone rich" in January, to "People losing houses and jobs in the great financial crisis of 2008 was actually not that bad if you think about it" in April is impressive.

[Mapperleypie]

From "Trump Daddy is gonna make everyone rich" in January, to "People losing houses and jobs in the great financial crisis of 2008 was actually not that bad if you think about it" in April is impressive.

Trump can say he is going to make the US Dollar stronger to a massive cheer and five minutes later say the weaker dollar will boost the US Economy to a cheer from the same people.

It's a cult of the morons being taken for a ride by the super-wealthy who see they can make a massive killing during the unnecessary market turmoil.

If the tariffs do raise as much revenue for the US government as touted it will be a tax-cut for the wealthiest in society whilst the poorest will simply be left with significantly higher prices - massive cheers from Cletus in the red hat.

[BigFatPie]

Quote Originally Posted by BigFatPie View Post
I know we are in midst of a promotion battle, but I cannot help thinking that if a left leaning politicians policy had led directly to *trillions* being wiped off the global stock market there would have been a few comments.


This is how narrow minded you are - the reason behind the tariffs, we are being told, is for a reset in the world economy which has partly been down to it's mis-management BY left-wing governments.

Unless you know of another reason and you can PROVE it, we have to go with the explanation from the US government, why they have put the tariffs in place.

What Trump is doing is a left-wing policy. Many unions in the US are behind him - but you're so blinded by hatred to see or accept that.

Glad to see youve found your big boy pants and are now bwave enough to read my posts.

Ive read about 10 different explanations for why Trump is doing what he is doing. The very last one I would believe is the *official explanation*

The most plausible to me is that he is doing what he is doing because he can. Someone in his inner circle at some point said to him that the president had the power to impose all sorts of tariffs on all sorts of countries without the need for congressional approval.

It appeals to his vanity that he thinks leaders from all over the world will be knocking on his door begging for a few presidential favours. Market turmoil and economic chaos are just collateral damage.

[Old_pie]

Glad to see youve found your big boy pants and are now bwave enough to read my posts.

Ive read about 10 different explanations for why Trump is doing what he is doing. The very last one I would believe is the *official explanation*

The most plausible to me is that he is doing what he is doing because he can. Someone in his inner circle at some point said to him that the president had the power to impose all sorts of tariffs on all sorts of countries without the need for congressional approval.

It appeals to his vanity that he thinks leaders from all over the world will be knocking on his door begging for a few presidential favours. Market turmoil and economic chaos are just collateral damage.

FWIW, my theories, underlined by Project2025 which I may have missed seeing cited in this thread and wish I had understood a bit better before I have been forced to watch my retirement pension/investments crash.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c977njnvq2do
https://democracyforward.org/the-peo...-project-2025/

Firstly he sees what Putin can do and wants to be a big boy too. For me the jury is out on whether Putin and Trump are in some sort of plan to bring down the Western world.

Secondly he thinks he's clever. I'm not sure even if he has an IQ in which case there are some people behind him who are going to make a fortune by this maniac's actions

He a narcissist. As you say the whole world is talking about him. Headline TV and news, countries trying to react to his actions. I'd love the world to just say "up yours" and leave him out on a limb. Might mean forging stronger ties with China but it has to be remembered that the enemy of your enemy is not necessarily your friend. Now, how on earth am I perceiving the USA to be the 'enemy', and is NATO now a dead duck?

There is already talk of Musk not retaining the front-line role he enjoyed a month ago. Perhaps he (Musk) will be encouraged to take a trip to Mars and tell us what is there when he gets back. Mind you he could take Trump with him (wishful thinking).

One thing is for sure in my mind and that is that American voters are stupid. They've been like turkeys voting for Christmas. MAGA - make america go away.