Are Trump's intentions positive, or is he just unhinged?

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2 minutes ago, kwilco said:

Americans showed be VERY concerned about Trump - he has rendered the county one of the world's most unpopular along with N.Korea and Russia and is riding rough-shod over the constitution..

Why did Teddy Roosevelt hate America?

[jimmybcool]

I guess opinions will vary based on preferred media and bias.  Many here already thought he was unhinged and glom onto any short term issue to reinforce that opinion.  Personally I have no idea.

 

I "think" he is trying to stave off the onrushing end of USA economy that has been building for over 30 years.  The continued borrowing and kicking the can down the road was reaching it's obvious conclusion of a USA crash with the associated world wide economic crash.  Instead of going with the flow they appear to me to be trying to fix the concept that the USA can borrow forever and be the worlds policeman and sugar daddy.  It wasn't gonna last much longer.

 

Is he fixing it?  Or hurrying the fall?  Above my pay grade.  I always knew something like this was coming only question I had was before or after I died?  Well, looks like I might live in interesting times.

 

 

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Just now, jimmybcool said:

I guess opinions will vary based on preferred media and bias.  Many here already thought he was unhinged and glom onto any short term issue to reinforce that opinion.  Personally I have no idea.

 

I "think" he is trying to stave off the onrushing end of USA economy that has been building for over 30 years.  The continued borrowing and kicking the can down the road was reaching it's obvious conclusion of a USA crash with the associated world wide economic crash.  Instead of going with the flow they appear to me to be trying to fix the concept that the USA can borrow forever and be the worlds policeman and sugar daddy.  It wasn't gonna last much longer.

 

Is he fixing it?  Or hurrying the fall?  Above my pay grade.  I always knew something like this was coming only question I had was before or after I died?  Well, looks like I might live in interesting times.

 

 

Given that he's pushing not only to continue his tax cuts which were set to expire but actually increase them and he's had the IRS enforcement division staffing slashed, it really doesn't take a lot of thought to see where he wants to take America.

[GammaGlobulin]

4 hours ago, placeholder said:

Well you've given me no reason to think so so far? I don't believe that  living in China qualifies you to judge something as vast and as differentiated as the Chinese economy

 

 

Well then....THINK ABOUT....THIS, why don't you.....

 

The very best thing the Chinese People could do for themselves, and for the world, would be to.....

 

Decapitate the Communist Party of China (CPC).

 

Can they do it?

They can.

Will they do it?

They DO have the will.

 

But, do they have the means?

This waits to be seen.

 

I am rooting for the People of China.

I believe they will do the right thing.

 

I KNOW that this is what they want.

 

But, will Xi begin to stir up Nationalism at this time, as he...

Always does?

 

This is not a JOKE comment, Sir.

 

This comment of mine is added as one from an EXPERT...of sorts....

 

 

[kwilco]

26 minutes ago, placeholder said:

Why did Teddy Roosevelt hate America?

Seriously? - that's a rhetorical question?

[bannork]

Examples of Trump's unhinged policies:

1. The removal of funding from various universities and higher education institutions has led to scientific research into working on cures for various cancers, Alzheimer's, etc being shut down.

2. China is actively recruiting all those researchers, faculty members and students who have been laid off or had their job offers terminated.

'' Come to China, we'll build you that lab''.

'He's making us weak': Governor has 'heartbreaking' realization about Trump helping China

[RethairedJarhead]

2 hours ago, Lacessit said:

Withdrawing from the WHO means America will be less able to deal with pandemics. Unlike immigrants, bacteria and viruses can evade borders easily.

 

The Paris Climate Accord is aimed at mitigating climate change. America can expect more natural disasters. Check your property insurance premiums.

 

The USA has a positive trade balance with Australia, who charges no tariffs on American imports. Please tell me how Australia is humping America.

 

IMO you are over-optimistic on the savings on government waste. IME any cost-cutting exercise results in overestimates of savings.

 

The real problem is the interest required to service debt. IIRC it's about $1.8 trillion per year, and increases as bond yields escalate.

 

Which is happening now, with a capital flight to the Swiss franc and Japanese bonds.

The WHO- dig into the truth behind that organization- follow the money.

 

Climate change- dig into weather modification.

 

Since July 2018, AUS imports of US- GST of 10% applies to sales of low value imported goods to consumers… the US reciprocal tariff ask is 10%. All this tariff stuff is beans, cogs… parts of the bigger picture. 

 

The US debt, AUS debt… with what are we all indebted… who is winning here: central banks. What is the central bank of the central banks- Bank for International Settlements. No surprise what is happening with the almighty dollar… US currency hasn’t been backed by gold since Tricky Dick Nixon… central banks are the master. Every country has one or answers thereof… the owners all of the same bloodlines. 

 

Follow the cash flow to these “noble” global institutions: WEC, WHO, PCA, UN, BLM, educational institutions, etc.

 

The truth is leaking all over the place and is no respecter of persons… either one knows, denies or ignores. Yesterday’s conspiracies are today’s headlines. Information wise Beyond Bravo-7 documentary is (surprisingly) on youtube for now as documentaries like these usually have a short shelf life before being suppressed.  

 

Blue pill, red pill… it’s a choice.

 

Cheers.

 

 

 

[Harrisfan]

18 hours ago, Tug said:

Perhaps unhinged is the wrong term perhaps malignant would be more appropriate.

You seem to spend your time trying to defend the obiously indefensible strange that.personally I find it perfectly normal….nay duty to defend your country when you feel it being assaulted.

He won the election. You guys are sore losers.

[RethairedJarhead]

3 hours ago, placeholder said:

Where's the fraud? You think if you keep making an empty allegation over and over again it becomes true?

As for tax cuts stimulating the economy and producing more revenue. That was promised for one tax bill from Reagan,two for George W. Bush,

and 1 far from Trump. In all 3 cases they added to to the national debt big time.

 

As for income tax being created as a temporary measure...the current income tax system  was authorized in constitutional amendment # 16 approved by 36 states. It was ratified on Feb 3, 1913. A constitutional amendment was enacted to authorize a temporary measure?

 

If for some bizarre reason you're referring to the income tax authorized for the Civil War, how is that relevant?

USAID & SSA payments as example for fraud/waste/abuse conversation- not the main point of my comments. You appear to be a clever fellow who could probably weed out fiscal FW&A if so inclined. All government spending is not legal and/or above board- seen it first hand.

 

The reference to income tax was to illustrate that it is not the end-all to the economy... if weeding out waste and restructuring are in play, reducing income tax on an already over-taxed population is feasible and beneficial. 

 

If you are so inclined- I’m interested to hear your perspective of the central banking system-  past, present, future or whatever you’d like to add.

 

Cheers.