Cugalabanza Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, Magox said: There is no one that can reasonably make the argument that Trumps policies aren't better for the economy than Obama's. Trump has been good for the economy, so much so that despite how much I dislike the man i ma6 vote for him Clearly, our economy is strong overall. And Trump will, rightly, make that the theme on Tuesday. How much of that is due to Trump’s policies is subject to debate. And of course, when the heart of your economic policy is cutting corporate tax rates and deregulation, that is going to stimulate GDP. That’s the conservative bread & butter that Gives Paul Ryan wet dreams. It’s great to know that the USA still has a great engine for making wealth. The greater discussion should include how that wealth gets shared among all Americans. It’s no secret that real wages for the middle class have been stagnating for decades and that the concentration of wealth among the very top of that table is problematic. The trend of some big companies lately making public commitments to raising salaries & giving bonuses is a positive sign. I’d like to see some attention paid to that as something of a national priority. Edited January 29, 2018 by Cugalabanza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 3 hours ago, sherpa said: Davos has nothing to do with Trump. Nothing. You're right. He's more humble and wouldn't last a day in the Trump White House. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Growth Across the Globe For the first time since the financial crisis a decade ago, all of the world’s major economies are growing. Trump sure got lucky. All our trading partners are doing great. Obama had to deal with bad economies all over the world and that hurt us. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/27/business/its-not-a-roar-but-the-global-economy-is-finally-making-noise.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fbusiness&action=click&contentCollection=business®ion=rank&module=package&version=highlights&contentPlacement=9&pgtype=sectionfront Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Poor Tibs, off to his Happy Place. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 (edited) On 1/23/2018 at 7:22 AM, GG said: I'd disagree with high speed internet and public transit (commuter lines) Internet is too capital intensive, and inherently is not a local infrastructure issue. Fed money was necessary for rural electrification and phone connections. Same concept should apply to broadband. Commuter public transit should be in the same bucket as airports and roads. Plans for 5G Network... public or private? Edited January 29, 2018 by Nanker linky thingy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepthefaith Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Tiberius said: Growth Across the Globe For the first time since the financial crisis a decade ago, all of the world’s major economies are growing. Trump sure got lucky. All our trading partners are doing great. Obama had to deal with bad economies all over the world and that hurt us. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/27/business/its-not-a-roar-but-the-global-economy-is-finally-making-noise.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fbusiness&action=click&contentCollection=business®ion=rank&module=package&version=highlights&contentPlacement=9&pgtype=sectionfront There was a President Bill Clinton who had lucky timing too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 8 minutes ago, keepthefaith said: There was a President Bill Clinton who had lucky timing too. The way the libs are destroying Clinton's reputation, every single essay and thinktank piece I read, he will soon be seen as a conservative President. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepthefaith Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 12 hours ago, Cugalabanza said: Clearly, our economy is strong overall. And Trump will, rightly, make that the theme on Tuesday. How much of that is due to Trump’s policies is subject to debate. And of course, when the heart of your economic policy is cutting corporate tax rates and deregulation, that is going to stimulate GDP. That’s the conservative bread & butter that Gives Paul Ryan wet dreams. It’s great to know that the USA still has a great engine for making wealth. The greater discussion should include how that wealth gets shared among all Americans. It’s no secret that real wages for the middle class have been stagnating for decades and that the concentration of wealth among the very top of that table is problematic. The trend of some big companies lately making public commitments to raising salaries & giving bonuses is a positive sign. I’d like to see some attention paid to that as something of a national priority. How money gets shared is up to individuals and companies that pay wages, correct? It's not a role for the government. Wealthy people generally have earned their wealth. Good for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 25 minutes ago, keepthefaith said: There was a President Bill Clinton who had lucky timing too. True, so did Reagan and Carter had bad luck. Hoover... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 3 hours ago, Nanker said: Plans for 5G Network... public or private? That was the stupidest thing I read this morning (Of course I have gatortard blocked, so there's that) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Man Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 UNEXPECTEDLY !! Exxon Mobil announces $35 billion in new US investments over 5 years, citing tax reform https://www.cnbc.com/2018/01/29/exxon-mobil-to-invest-50-billion-in-us-over-5-years-citing-tax-reform.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdnlng Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 53 minutes ago, B-Man said: UNEXPECTEDLY !! Exxon Mobil announces $35 billion in new US investments over 5 years, citing tax reform https://www.cnbc.com/2018/01/29/exxon-mobil-to-invest-50-billion-in-us-over-5-years-citing-tax-reform.html So, that makes up for the extra 235 jobs Carrier is sending to Mexico? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koko78 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 2 minutes ago, 3rdnlng said: So, that makes up for the extra 235 jobs Carrier is sending to Mexico? Those mere breadcrumbs are not sufficient. Trump must be impeached now, before all of America is flooded with a deadly tsunami of investment capital! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 (edited) https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinese-firm-announces-u-s-solar-plant-a-week-after-trump-tariffs-1517265369 Edited January 30, 2018 by Deranged Rhino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 (edited) 52 minutes ago, Deranged Rhino said: https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinese-firm-announces-u-s-solar-plant-a-week-after-trump-tariffs-1517265369 So much for the theory that tariffs don't work. Free trade is a lie when our nation is the only one that adheres to it. Edited January 30, 2018 by joesixpack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 7 minutes ago, joesixpack said: So much for the theory that tariffs don't work. Free trade is a lie. depends on the strength of the sides and other large variables that shift over time, sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 1 minute ago, row_33 said: depends on the strength of the sides and other large variables that shift over time, sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't.... The problem with it is, the countries on the OTHER end of "free trade" agreements don't adhere to them. Looking at YOU, China and EU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 7 minutes ago, joesixpack said: The problem with it is, the countries on the OTHER end of "free trade" agreements don't adhere to them. Looking at YOU, China and EU. I'm in Canada, not much more for this realist to have to be surprised about in a Free Trade Pact with a country 10x better in almost every category... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 3 minutes ago, row_33 said: I'm in Canada, not much more for this realist to have to be surprised about in a Free Trade Pact with a country 10x better in almost every category... I think Canada is probably the ONE free trade partner we have that's legitimately interested in free trade, and adheres to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 8 minutes ago, joesixpack said: I think Canada is probably the ONE free trade partner we have that's legitimately interested in free trade, and adheres to it. when we are smart we accept the kindness the US throws us and try not to get too pushy if it goes a bit hurtful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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