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Trump ❤️ Tariffs
leh-nerd skin-erd replied to The Frankish Reich's topic in Politics, Polls, and Pundits
Time will tell, and of course you may be right. Unrelated to your post, I want to tell @Joe Ferguson forever I have seen all episodes of Taxi and all three Back to The Future movies (some on multiple occasions) and have no idea how tall Christopher LLoyd is, or how much he weighs without checking. Tall, skinny is my best guess in case it comes up. -
Trump Physical Results
leh-nerd skin-erd replied to BillsFanNC's topic in Politics, Polls, and Pundits
Carnival barkers and internet pretend doctors have a lot in common is my guess. I am neither. I used Bongino as a reference because I was looking into that secret service agent who protected Trump, in some photos Trump appears taller than him, and that lead to Bongino. In the photo I linked to, if Bongino is, as you seem to suggest, part of the VRWHWCC (vast right wing height and weight conspiracy crew) is 5'11, I'd still think Trump pretty close to 6'3". To be clear, I didn't ask Bongino--I don't know him. I have a brother, he's about 6', maybe 6'1'. I'd have guessed he weighed around 190, 195. 210, he tells me. I have been seeing him all my life, regularly, in golf shirts, no iron dress shirts, and the occasional bathing suit. I was off by quite a bit, it's just not in my wheel house and perhaps why I never became a carnie. -
Trump Physical Results
leh-nerd skin-erd replied to BillsFanNC's topic in Politics, Polls, and Pundits
You're asking me to judge his weight and height based on this photo? I can't do that and would be surprised if a doctor would make a declaration as to specifics of height and weight. I believe it's impossible to know what he might be wearing under his jacket, there is precious little perspective to gained by looking at the surroundings, and it appears he has no legs, which would definitely impact his weight. Using this photo, he appears one and a half stories tall, he is larger than the cars in the background, and there is a person the size of a raisin off over his left shoulder. That just seems crazy, man. My guess would be that he's pretty tall, and is carrying some extra fat around the waist. Here's a link to an article with photo of him standing next to Dan Bongino, who google suggests is 6'1" tall. In the photo, Trump appears quite a bit taller, so 6'3" wouldn't surprise me. When I check other sources, he appears taller, but not markedly so. In those photos, if Bongino is 6'1" tall, Trump would appear to be 6'2" - 6'3", though Bongino might be 6'1 and 7/8th or 6'1 even, or wearing clunky shoes, or standing on a box...and that matters. https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/13714559/who-dan-bongino-wife-paula-andrea/ -
Trump Physical Results
leh-nerd skin-erd replied to BillsFanNC's topic in Politics, Polls, and Pundits
The other posts, where you compared the body type of professional athletes in their prime to a 78 year old guy? I googled retired heavyweight champ Larry Holmes, age 75, listed on AI as 6’3” 225. He didn’t look anything like Larry Fitzgerald, who, interestingly, looks like a high school senior compared to DK Metcalf in the photos provided. I didn’t comment because it was silly. I commented on Le Batard because he’s been in the news recently and I’d question what he says. You could be right on Trump’s height and weight, but maybe we gotta trust the doc and his science? -
Trump ❤️ Tariffs
leh-nerd skin-erd replied to The Frankish Reich's topic in Politics, Polls, and Pundits
I don’t believe it’s idiocy, I believe it’s strategy. -
Trump Physical Results
leh-nerd skin-erd replied to BillsFanNC's topic in Politics, Polls, and Pundits
Is this the same Le Batard who just acknowledged “laundering” the image of Tyreek Hill when it came to allegations of domestic violence, or is that a different Le Batard? -
Trump Physical Results
leh-nerd skin-erd replied to BillsFanNC's topic in Politics, Polls, and Pundits
That all makes perfect sense, those injuries in your profession would be disastrous. If the running for office thing falls apart and Vegas thing gets traction, you’re welcome. -
Trump Physical Results
leh-nerd skin-erd replied to BillsFanNC's topic in Politics, Polls, and Pundits
Sounds like you had a pretty good run--- playing competitive basketball into your 30s. I respect that, but the getting hurt part--were you playing hoops over a pit of alligators? Most of the guys I know who played and/or still play complained about bumps/bruises and worst. Or, was your self-employment reliant on not blowing out knees, shoulders or trouble with anything related to something that sounded like "L4" or "L5"? Plumbing contractor? Stone Mason? Vegas Showperson? -
Trump Physical Results
leh-nerd skin-erd replied to BillsFanNC's topic in Politics, Polls, and Pundits
Let's not forget about your early 40s and your foray into martial arts. -
Trump Physical Results
leh-nerd skin-erd replied to BillsFanNC's topic in Politics, Polls, and Pundits
For God’s sake you’re a lawyer! You people analyze, declare, reimagine and reinterpret information for a living. Now you’re opining on another brother maybe putting a thumb on the scale? 61 is the number. Plus or minus. At or near. Or as Chi famously opined, if it’s off a bit, special rules for “electeds” must be considered. -
Thanks. Were you comfortable with the business-as-usual approach pre-Trump-tariff? Do you feel that the country was on the right track, economically and fiscally? Were we prime for a substantial correction in your opinion? Assuming worst case scenario as you see it—does the economy recover in a year, two, or never? I have no hidden agenda in asking, I just try to deal with what’s in front of me and control what I can. To that end, my plan remains the same. Understand that emotion often drives the market, and we have lots of emotion in play these days (some driven by those that prey on emotion in the market). Save. Invest. Diversify. Consume appropriately. Keep panic at bay remembering the message points of 2008, 1987, the lean oil years of the 70s and all that came before.
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It doesn’t matter to you, perhaps, because you were a fan of his agenda. As for the country doing well, there were scores of people protesting all sorts of things that implied otherwise. The unfairness of having to honor debt incurred. People not paying their fair share. The inequity of the tax rate beginning at precisely $400k. Oligarchs behind every tree in every city in America. Socioeconomic climate inequities. The rights of the establishment v the rights of parents. On the other hand, quite obviously tens on millions of people rejected the notion that the country was doing well and voted accordingly. You’re free to push on and never give a thought to Biden, but I don’t feel inclined to follow suit. I will say that I believe the collective devotion of hardcore leftists (and more than a few centrists and moderates) to overzealous and heavy-handed government under Biden lead to the election of DJT. In that regard, I credit (or blame) you (the collective) more than everyday Trump supporters. Be that as it may, and to honor your request to push on, what exactly do you mean by “veritable economic disaster”? What do you see happening in the next several days, and what are the ramifications long term?
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Well, to be fair, the chaos is largely a matter of perspective. In our political system, the winds of change blow quickly and politicians are always trying to figure out how to win the next election. As we approach the midterms, focus changes especially in tightly contested races. I think Trump realizes that, and decided to push forward and fast. In addition, the $500k study, one of hundreds if not thousands, most definitely falls into axe category. As for the lefty (or righty) government agency/official skimming off the top, I am not so sure. There’s a sh$tton of $$$ money involved and corruption always finds a way.
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Acknowledging the initiative is the right thing to do is a good first step. As far as people not liking the process, that likely falls along political lines. I don’t like chaos, certainly don’t like to see friends or neighbors impacted by job losses, but as you indicated, pretty much everyone has known we (taxpayers) are getting fleeced and have been for decades. Sometimes you use a scalpel, sometimes an axe.
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The man raging about oligarchs and authoritarianism appears on behalf of…..China. Of course he does. https://edition.cnn.com/2025/04/09/politics/cnn-bernie-sanders-town-hall-takeaways/index.html “We don’t have to hate China. We don’t have to hate other people. Let’s figure out a way to work together,” the Vermont independent said in a CNN town hall, hours after Trump raised his tariffs on Beijing to 125% amid a trade battle ignited by the president. “The goal has got to be to break down these barriers that separate us as human beings — come together as Americans and come together globally as human beings,” Sanders said.
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Your prediction was there would be a negotiation on tariffs? That was established. Market volatility was inevitable…do you really think that surprised anyone at the table? Right now, I see you less as Charles, more as Murray Schwab, Chuck’s cousin who works at Famous Footwear and riffs on Chucks market analysis 10 days after it comes out. For now, your win results in you getting Employee of the Month parking between the dumpster and the pallets of MSG behind the Chinese restaurant (still sellling Fried Dumplings 8 for $7.50– tariffs be damned!).
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Ah, your “drama teacher” was unaware of the history of black face, stereotypes and social barriers of the day. I’m sure he was completely blindsided by the fallout, having intended of course to honor the Black experience by painting his face with shoe polish. You would have made a good liberal dem after Teddy K abandoned MJ Kopechne in that car—his performance in the infamous neck brace was Trudeau-worthy. Drama indeed.