spidermike007

You are absolutely correct and it's a long time in coming. There's so much helium in the balloon and if the market does does not correct then we're due for a major depression. A correction will be a healthy thing for the economy, and it will act as a reset. I do believe that there is the potential for a rather large correction when you take into account factors that were already in existence, and then you combine them with the exacerbating factors of Trump's destructive policies, the reset could be as much as 15,000 points or more from where we are now. DOW down to 26,000? We will call it the Trump recession.

Thanks. @Yagoda is one of the most consistently hateful, disrespectful, and toxic members of this forum. He rarely ever writes anything with any real content, like you do, and it is mostly just vitriol aimed at what he perceives to be enemies of his side of the aisle. A non-partisan discussion with him is simply not possible, he doesn't have the mind for it. There are a few members like that on this forum and it's best if we simply ignore them and continue and intelligent discourse.

This is great news, anything with MBS name connected to it that fails is good for the planet at large, as they are the enemy of planet earth, and they are the enemy of all non-Muslim nations. The Saudis have redefined the definition of the word toxic. In recent decades, terror has proliferated thanks to a very important sponsor: the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. One can’t understand the global system underpinning extremism without surveying the pivotal role played by the Saudi government as well as private organizations and individuals within the kingdom. In recent decades, the Saudis have spent up to an estimated $100 billion spreading Wahhabism and perpetuating the notion that they are Islam’s caretaker. Their methods to persuade and influence run the gamut and include the funding of mosques, schools, textbooks, imams, imam learning centers and exchanges, cultural institutions around the world. The Saudis don’t simply want their extreme form of religious practice and belief to prevail. Religious forces in the kingdom, backed by the ruling family, want to destroy other, local traditions within Islam. To that end, they are rewriting history, erasing evidence of the past to favor their own narrative—a move that ideologically aligned extremists in many parts of the world have since copied. The relationship between the Saudis and extremism is not merely one of affinity. The Saudi government and Saudi individuals have directly supported terrorist groups in the Middle East and beyond.

Musk is such a liar and the man is so completely devoid of integrity, and so completely unfamiliar with the concept of truth that he would say anything for attention. Not only would he never be willing to fight Putin mano a mano, he wouldn't even be willing to face Pauly Shore, Miley Cyrus or Peter Dinklage. He is a stone cold coward.

I'm so old that I was fishing on the Red Sea as Moses was parting it, and I screamed over to him "hey show some respect I'm fishing over here".

Many of us would agree that Trump destroys everything he touches, and just his influence can be incredibly corrosive. Just look at the 17 massive business failures that he's had over the years and the five massive bankruptcies. Despite his wealth which was mostly stolen, this is not what I would call a highly successful man. Some might even call him a rather spectacular failure.

I have accepted the election results, but that doesn't mean that I like Trump, that doesn't mean that I approve of his policies, and that doesn't mean that reasonable and level headed Republicans can't disagree with some of his nonsense from time to time. Absolutely fealty is not required, read the memo.

Even as an American I'm hopeful that the entire planet stands up to Trump, and his absolutely ridiculous nonsense and trade wars. Just say no to America, the nation that is becoming less relevant by the day.

Any excuse to blame Ukraine or make them look bad in an effort to suck up to his Master. Musk is a total social misfit, and is not wearing his wealth, nor his power lightly. Musk appears to have extremist tendencies. I am hoping he goes on one of his Mars missions, but we all know he does not have nearly enough courage for something like that. I have respect for his achievements, but zero respect for the small man. He's a completely ridiculous man, the more wealthy he's become the more obnoxious he's become, the more arrogant he's become, the more self-righteous and the more insufferable. Trump made a tremendous mistake by giving him more power than he already had, and time will reveal what a tragic decision that was. And he's likely the least charitable person in the history of mankind based on his wealth. That is certainly not something to be proud of. Boycott Tesla, don't buy anything that he is associated with, knock him off his pedestal, bring him back down to earth, try to knock some sense into his absolutely foolish head, and take some pride in doing the right thing and helping America, by showing our disapproval of his petty small-mindedness. If you own a Tesla and you consider yourself a patriot, demonstrate your patriotism by selling your car as soon as possible.

What an utterly bizarre incident. People can be so surly these days, fortunately I don't see much of this happening in Thailand, though there do seem to be a disproportionate number of dysfunctional people living within the region of Pattaya.

I'm glad this ended well and nobody was harmed. I'm specialty glad that there was no significant damage to the structure, as this is by far the best public hospital in Thailand. I've been there, I've had exams and work done there, and they are outstanding.

There really is very little mystery here, just like there was very little mystery with the so-called suicide of Jeffrey Epstein. Both were surely taken out, as both had way too much information to spill, and perhaps somebody was coming uncomfortably close to the truth.

Within the hallowed Halls of Parliament, that's a good one that's a bit like Trump and Vance saying within the sacred space of the Oval Office. Sorry to inform but there's nothing hollowed or sacred about a space that's desecrated by corruption, favoritism and politics that refuse to address the needs of the people.

Hopefully she will be told in a very direct manner how significantly US influence is waning around the world, how the US is in a dramatic state of decline, while Asia continues to rise, and how her crude and nasty leader is destroying alliances, economies, and creating a toxic environment wherever he goes, and every time he opens his foul mouth.

There is such a thing as fulfillment. Happiness is a bizarre concept and is very hard to measure. I use the fulfillment and contentment meter. I have known people who are wealthy and have no financial stress whatsoever, and they still find a way to be miserable. We create our own paradise, or our own hell, to some extent.

If this guy is found guilty, he should get the death penalty. There are few things worse than preying on children, and destroying their potential for a decent future. Some wounds never heal.

Trump said “radical left lunatics” are “illegally and collusively” boycotting Tesla, which the president described as one of the best automakers in the world. This action, Trump said, was meant as an attack on Musk and what he stands for. It is not illegal for consumers to boycott companies. The Supreme Court in 1982 ruled the First Amendment protects Americans’ rights to protest private businesses. Musk’s support of Trump in the runup to last year’s presidential election and subsequent leadership in his government efficiency initiative has sparked backlash. Analysts have cited this reputational shift as a driver of trouble for the automaker’s stock, which posted its worst day since 2020 on Monday and is down 45% in 2025. Musk acknowledged the hit to his businesses in an interview Monday, saying he was running them “with great difficulty” because of his high-profile role with this administration. He told Fox Business that as head of DOGE, “you’re giving up your other stuff.” Reports of vandalized Tesla vehicles and dealerships, as well as protests, offered evidence of mounting opposition to Musk hitting a boiling point. A drop in European sales raised alarm that Musk’s presence as a political figure across the world was hampering the brand image. “When people’s cars are in jeopardy of being keyed or set on fire out there, even people who support Musk or are indifferent Musk might think twice about buying a Tesla,” Baird analyst Ben Kallo said Monday on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street.” Trump said in his post that Musk is doing a “fantastic job” and “putting it on the line” to help the U.S. His comments follow a New York Times report last week that unveiled criticisms from Cabinet members of Musk’s government efficiency initiatives.

Just block her account. You don't owe her anything. Asking for money is part of her job. You had a fun night together. That is all it was. Keeping in touch with her was a mistake. I get that you are lonely, but she is very unlikely to be relationship material. Cut her loose. Pay tribute to our gender.

Disaster Don just announced an increase in the tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum in his insane escalating trade war. Here comes the Trump recession. Trump's tariffs are likely to push up prices on everyday items for US consumers, said John Rogers, an economics professor at American International University. "Prices could go up pretty soon," Rogers warned, though he was reluctant to say by exactly how much or how quickly. "We are in pretty uncharted territory," he told the BBC. Steel and aluminium, "those go into all kinds of other products", Rogers said. "So you protect the US steel industry, but you wind up paying more for steel. "That's going to affect the price of anything that has steel in it - your automobiles, your dishwashers and other appliances, your construction." For Rogers, it was hard to see any upside of a US-Canada trade war. "Everybody's just going to wind up paying higher prices, sacrificing quality, even the American manufacturers, who are going to be presumably the beneficiaries," he said

Disaster Don just announced an increase in the tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum in his insane escalating trade war. Here comes the Trump recession. Trump's tariffs are likely to push up prices on everyday items for US consumers, said John Rogers, an economics professor at American International University. "Prices could go up pretty soon," Rogers warned, though he was reluctant to say by exactly how much or how quickly. "We are in pretty uncharted territory," he told the BBC. Steel and aluminium, "those go into all kinds of other products", Rogers said. "So you protect the US steel industry, but you wind up paying more for steel. "That's going to affect the price of anything that has steel in it - your automobiles, your dishwashers and other appliances, your construction." For Rogers, it was hard to see any upside of a US-Canada trade war. "Everybody's just going to wind up paying higher prices, sacrificing quality, even the American manufacturers, who are going to be presumably the beneficiaries," he said.

Trump so richly they deserves that kind of treatment, one can only dream about somebody with some common sense slapping him around to no end. More of that kind of thing should have happened when he was a young boy and throughout his teen years.

Hua Hin airport would have a tremendous amount of business. A Bangkok shuttle flight would be great, but also regional flights to KL, Singapore and throughout Thailand would be very well patronized. HH has a significant expat community, that are quite affluent. In addition there are alot of wealthy Thais, and people would come from as far away as Prachuap, and Phetchaburi to avoid the nonsensical of hassle of having to travel into Bangkok to catch a flight. It is a total enigma why this airport is perhaps the least utilized airport in Southeast Asia.

Bondinwas a shock pick. She is actually qualified and experienced. Amazing.

Though I would probably agree with you on that there's no question at the toxic army still exerts a huge amount of influence over both the administration and the political system. And that's a real shame because they are utterly useless.

Really? Can you name just two heads from either administration that are competent?