Joe Ferguson forever

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I think demographics provide important insights. here are some from the WSJ. https://images.dowjones.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/183/2018/05/09164150/WSJ.com-Audience-Profile.pdf Doesn't meet my definition of mainstream. Do you disagree?

yup, you were sucking off @T master teat. Shame on you for investing in US companies.

top read piece in WSJ today. From an analyst at a conservative think tank, this is disturbing “On Friday, I would have said I thought the administration was worried about their policies really slowing down the economy, and they were trying to lay the groundwork for the narrative that they inherited a weakening economy,” said Michael Strain, head of economic-policy studies at the right-leaning American Enterprise Institute. More recent comments seem to have gone beyond that. “Now, there’s almost a sense that if something goes wrong in the economy, then that’s fine,” said Perkins. “That’s making people quite nervous because if you get to the point where you are pushing the economy into a recession, there is no guarantee that that’s just going to pass quickly.”

on the bright side, we're still traveling. Less crowded flights are good. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/11/airline-ceo-domestic-travel-demand.html Might have been good to tell the rubes what they were getting into before the election, don't ya think? Instead, he played the part of the wizard of oz. they'll figure it out in a few months.

A friend owns a car wash. Gave me a free graphex wash to try. I always do brushless but the shine is amazing even on our 9 yo outback. Supposedly lasts a year.

Still see the hawk. My dogs bark at it when it circles above. Beautiful bird. A kestrel has now taken up residence. Reportedly ferocious but also preyed on by other bird predators. Perhaps I’ll change my name again.

Have you tried carbon wax? Wasn’t impressed with ceramic but carbon shined better than anything I’ve seen. This looks fantastic. I see many restored trucks from that era. Vettes, cobras, nissanz z’s, Honda s2000’s, Audi tt’s…just a few of my personal favorites.

Not for you, apparently. Not a surprise yes, many. Old bathtub Porsches are lovely. Some of the 50s US cars are works of art. Many, many more.

Maybe among your crowd...but we really don't care about them. Neither does trump, actually.

it's all for amusement, dummy. We're not going to change policy here. We could possibly influence some neutral readers but there aren't any that post here. So which of these activities is he accused of? I don't believe that has been made public. please link if you are aware. At any rate, he's being flown back to NY from Louisiana for a hearing soon. More to come. If it was settled law, there wouldn't be a hearing.

the first amendment (freedom of speech, freedom of religion)). There's a palestinian in jail for speaking out against Israel. https://www.yahoo.com/news/ny-student-protester-held-immigration-152740592.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall New York Civil Liberties Union President Donna Lieberman called his deportation "targeted retaliation and an extreme attack on the First Amendment." As a permanent resident (Green Card holder), you have the right to: Live permanently in the United States provided you do not commit any actions that would make you removable under immigration law Work in the United States at any legal work of your qualification and choosing. (Please note that some jobs will be limited to U.S. citizens for security reasons) Be protected by all laws of the United States, your state of residence and local jurisdictions

I sure hope not. While beautiful and friendly, consumer goods are in very short supply, mostly due to embargoes and isolationism. After the revolution, they did look for help. The US didn't offer any. The Soviets did, in a very big way and had huge influence. When Gorbachev dissolved the Soviet Union, they lost most of the support. And have struggled mightily since. Isolationism is crushing them but it's largely not self imposed. In our case, it is.

Trump said he's buying a Tesla this morning. Like him, I just don't think the cars have aged well, much like the Ford Taurus. Musk lacks a certain sense of style. But I'm sure Donnie will enjoy driving his Tesla on the greens of Mar-O-Lago.

WSJ has a nice piece on consumer sentiment. It's paywalled. basically says low and middle earners are maxed out on credit cards and will likely be forced to slow buying. Higher earners are concerned about a coming recession and falling stock market...and will likely decrease spending. Not a good combo.

Uh oh. This is not good. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/economy/ar-AA1ADH6d

Don’t alienate our closest trade partners and allies. Don’t get into a tariff trade war. those would be a good start. This will work for another month on the MAGAs with any sense The senseless ones still believe an election was stolen. They’re write offs.

Looks to me like Rubio was set up for a fall. What a scary operative the guy who was tasked with taking him down is. Or maybe he just personally sees Rubio sa far too moderate. Either way, not good https://www.mediaite.com/news/top-state-department-official-spread-false-rumor-marco-rubio-is-gay-what-happens-in-the-cabana-stays-in-the-cabana/

he doesn't have a meaningful portfolio...Just a guess. but wait til the medicaid and disability cuts come. JD vance will be hearing from his family.

There has been no where near 2 trillion in government spending cuts. Nor will there be. but there will be tax breaks for the wealthy! Meanwhile trariffs and a president who said the economy would improve on day one shares no blame. pi$$ing off every ally and trade partner , cozying up to authoritarians, blaming the stupid tariffs on fentanyl and conceding the real chance of an impending recession on national tv had nothing to do with the downturn in the market. Either you're really stupid or you're pretending to be. I go with the former.

the new budget adds $3 trillion to the deficit largely due to tax breaks for the wealthy - printing money for them. That will solve things. Just wait til he cuts social security and medicaid. Business at food shelters will be brisk(er).

Those most invested in the market are most likely to complain about the last couple of weeks and vice versa. Interesting to see who on board is concerned. markets climb and fall, but these were unforced errors. on the bright side, you only lose money when you cash out. A D majority in congress could go a long way towards improving things.

what part do you disagree with? Be specific. Perhaps JD Hill can help you. “Through its siege over Gaza, obstruction of humanitarian aid, alongside targeted attacks and killing of civilians and aid workers, despite repeated UN appeals, binding orders from the International Court of Justice and resolutions of the Security Council, Israel is intentionally causing death, starvation and serious injury, using starvation as a method of war and inflicting collective punishment on the Palestinian population,” the Committee said.

perhaps you meant to say hamas there's an argument for that. but that isn't material to the question of Israel... https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2024/11/un-special-committee-finds-israels-warfare-methods-gaza-consistent-genocide

if you need a more detailed description of the term, have at it. you're welcome. https://www.middleeasteye.net/explainers/meaning-definition-what-genocide-israel-gaza