My cousin’s husband is in your line of work as well. We agree on everything you laid out above. One of the best decisions I think he made was with Mattis. At least he got everything you outlined back into play....
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My cousin’s husband is in your line of work as well. We agree on everything you laid out above. One of the best decisions I think he made was with Mattis. At least he got everything you outlined back into play....
When I wrote "Far from it" I was referring to the fact that just because something is your right does not mean that you are in the right for doing it. It was not meant to convey that you were more in the wrong. So, your whole premise was faulty. I actually think that happens a lot. Folks, myself included, misconstruing written word. It's probably a large part of why we entrench. We read something which we perceive is egregious to our side when in reality, the intent was very different.
Now, I wasn't defending the President. I was simply stating facts that he did include all Americans, and that I get his reasons for giving himself props. Not saying he goes about it the way I would, but he got elected doing just that. Maybe, just maybe, he is a smarter man than I, or you, may be.
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Your description of the President's effect on the economy is pretty damn good. Their effect is often overstated by everyone (themselves, parties, media, etc). I always laughed at the people who claimed Bush policies resulted Clinton's strong economy citing it took several years for the policies to have an impact. Similarly, all the D-bags who claimed the economy under Trump sucked then in February, when they could no longer perpetuate the lie with a straight face, began arguing over who takes credit for its strength resulting in Obama's tweet 2 months ago. The President has some influence, albeit overstated. Also, the people's confidence in the President regarding the economy helps too.
As a salesman, you know about puffery. Trump's public game is puffery while you and everyone else who hates him take it literally. No one on the planet, other than hate-filled people looking to attack him, think he actually created the economy or pretended that he did. We know he wasn't even live when it was created.
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Being the son of a retired Mill worker myself I admire the hard working men and women. Surprised you would make fun of people like you father. I always enjoyed your takes on sports. Looking forward to those days again.
Why did it not work out with Mattis? I figured he'd be in that spot as long as Trump was in office.
I think Trump’s volatility and changing strategy mid stream on several issues didn’t sit well.
It’s all good. My dad, two uncles, both grandfathers and one cousin forgive me....
I can see that. I didn't see Mattis as the type to be very patient. He seemed like the "shoot first, ask questions later" type, which was needed at the time.
The Unemployment rate when President Obama took office was 7.8%, when he left office it was whittled down to 4.8%, which represented a massive 38.5% decrease in the unemployment rate during his term in office. The Dow was at 7,949 when he took office, it was at 19,827 when he left. That's a 150% increase in the Dow during his term. You may also recall that Bush openly admitted that he didn't care where bin laden was during his term. Under Obama's watch, bin laden was hunted down like a dog, killed and the Republicans acted like it didn't happen. How about Trump's tax cut? Billionaire's now pay 2.6% less under Trumps plan. The fact of the matter is that Obama was indeed scrutinized just as much if not more than Trump has been. The big difference: He's intelligent as opposed to being an idiot.
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Puffery is a good word. Trump is a liar and a blusterer, he does it because it makes him feel good and because a large portion of his base believe everything that he says as truth. Last night, I was sitting and watching the ATLANTA news with my parents and one of the segments was talking about increased poisonings in GA. There are people actually drinking disinfectant cocktails....that is so sad to me.
Also, a quick lesson about my world. I sell franchisees, the franchise industry is regulated by the Federal Trade Commission, it’s like selling a stock. There are legal disclosures and timelines to protect investors and business people at all times. As a sales professional in this business, you cannot lie, because you and your company can be held legally responsible. DJT lies about everything all the time. Doesn’t seem right to me.
I think a lot of it is hyping. Regardless, I don’t pay much attention to it and focus on what actually is done. I don’t need the media hot takes, just the data and I can form my own opinion. And on the issues that matter to me, he’s done a great job.
If people are indeed drinking bleach, we’re better off as a species that they are.
selling for profit has an element of deception in spite of what is legal. There are no saints here.
my next career will be as a professional wrestler. I'll take up the name "Steel Mill Kid" with the appearance of a boner and "thanks China" written over it. LOL!
The real numbers can be found by looking at the large number of part time jobs Obama created versus the number of full time jobs Trump created. Also, after 8 years in office Obama’s gross domestic product grew by only 1.6 percent and Trump has doubled that to 3.2 percent in only three years. I imagine it will grow much more during his second term, especially if the Republicans gain control of the house as I expect they will. Also 83% of American taxpayers got a tax deduction. I’m very middle class and I got one. Personally I’m in favor of a flat tax. And lastly to call a man an idiot who ran and won against a slew of lifelong politicians for his parties nomination and then to defeat the shady DNC and the Clinton political machine with 90% of the media working for them is truly astonishing. It takes a smart individual to pull off such a feat. And aside from Trumps strong economical policies and his “America first” mantra his ability to troll the liberals is perhaps my favorite thing about him.
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I really wish it was crazy nonsense... Look at the number of calls to 911 from people who actually are trying cocktails or asking if it is OK to inject or inhale these chemicals... That is crazy. I would be all good if he would just leave these briefings to the medical professionals... Some people actually believe every word out of his mouth...
Anyone who couldn’t tell the disinfectant thing was a joke definitely needs natural selection.
OR MAYBE.....Libtards are calling the poison control centers (unnecessarily) because everyone knows the media is pushing the narrative. BTW, if someone believes inhaling or injecting lysol is a good idea, well.......DARWIN.
I kind of think this is what’s happening.
The real metric I would like to see is how many hospitilizations/treatments for inhaling and especially injecting lysol there have been. BUT....you won't see that stat on CNN.
There is no way anyone could say Trump was being serious unless they have an agenda. It was the closest thing to a smile I've ever seen from him answering a question.
Your GDP statement is absolutely false. Here are the numbers. Trump = 2.4, 2.9 and 2.3 for 2017, 2018 and 2019 respectively.
You think trump will get a second term and you think Republicans will take back the House - that is f'ucking hilarious! You trumpers are so "woke." LMAO!
Shocking, infections rising in Germany after easing restrictions.
https://www.foxnews.com/world/germany-coronavirus-uptick-restrictions-concern
https://www.foxnews.com/world/germany-coronavirus-uptick-restrictions-concern
Alright! EVERYONE back to their caves to live in isolation! We cannot afford for one more person to ever be infected again. God help us if the vaccine doesn't work 100% of the time.
Best of luck with Sleepy Predator Joe! Lmao!Your GDP statement is absolutely false. Here are the numbers. Trump = 2.4, 2.9 and 2.3 for 2017, 2018 and 2019 respectively.
You think trump will get a second term and you think Republicans will take back the House - that is f'ucking hilarious! You trumpers are so "woke." LMAO!
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You guys are missing the point.... Even if he was kidding (which I do not believe) there are those who take his word as gospel. I have no proof how many actually tried something crazy as that. All I know is that people were calling 911(actually poison control centers) asking about it.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/robert...infectants-to-treat-coronavirus/#3c77eb911157
I do not see any smile. He is looking and speaking to the medical professionals.
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Any chance those calling are doing so to drum up a story? Haven’t seen any actual medically sourced stories to back that up. That seems far more likely. The lady in AZ who’s husband drank fish tank cleaner has been charged with murder.
For as much shit as you all talk about the idiocy of Trump supporters, you all are the ones actually buying into the theory that Trump told people to ingest disinfectants. Yet, Trump supporters are the morons. Mmmmmkay. Someone must be hotboxing the bubble with the bomb ass jazz cabbage.
He was dead serious (pardon the pun). He was as serious as when he said "he was hearing good things about Frederick Douglas" and when he said "we took control of the airports during the Revolutionary War."
