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Forum: Economy 05-13-2023, 05:50 AM
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Posted By nailer
U.S. Consumer Sentiment @ Six-Month Low The...

U.S. Consumer Sentiment @ Six-Month Low

The University of Michigan's most recent survey of consumer sentiment indicates that consumer sentiment in U.S. fell sharply to a six-month low of 57.7 in...
Forum: Economy 05-02-2023, 01:36 PM
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Views: 50,362
Posted By nailer
1) They "media" your refencing is meaningless...

1) They "media" your refencing is meaningless given that it is not a single entity and is reporting both sides and more of the issue. But keep on selling you spin.

2) My point remains valid...
Forum: Economy 05-02-2023, 09:47 AM
Replies: 833
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Posted By nailer
No, it's the Republicans who are threatening...

No, it's the Republicans who are threatening default thus putting it on the table. It's something like parents beating their kids and saying, "look what you're making me do to you." BS blame...
Forum: Economy 02-27-2023, 08:39 PM
Replies: 833
Views: 50,362
Posted By nailer
This would be you. ;)

This would be you. ;)
Forum: Economy 02-27-2023, 11:55 AM
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Posted By nailer
Plenty of room for you here in my blue East...

Plenty of room for you here in my blue East Dallas neighborhood. Two houses up and across the street was sold as a teardown a few months ago, but no sign of a rebuild yet. The rebuilds in this area...
Forum: Economy 02-27-2023, 07:00 AM
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Posted By nailer
A tax break for the wealthy removed and a sour...

A tax break for the wealthy removed and a sour grapes complaint on your part. :cool:
Forum: Economy 02-26-2023, 02:22 PM
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Views: 50,362
Posted By nailer
Sounds like you're using the lesser of two evils...

Sounds like you're using the lesser of two evils political philosophy here. IIRC my income taxes went down with the GOP tax cuts. In any case, increasing the deficit to help out corporations is not...
Forum: Economy 02-25-2023, 12:45 PM
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Views: 50,362
Posted By nailer
Federal welfare for large corporations.

Federal welfare for large corporations.
Forum: Economy 02-20-2023, 10:49 AM
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Posted By nailer
The Fed in its infinite wisdom does not want to...

The Fed in its infinite wisdom does not want to overly disturb/upset the great unwashed.
Forum: Economy 02-20-2023, 09:10 AM
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Posted By nailer
What was the impact on the economy of these tax...

What was the impact on the economy of these tax cuts as to the deficit? Certainly not $1.5T given the economic stimulus generating more tax revenue. Could have been a deficit reduction that was...
Forum: Economy 02-20-2023, 08:58 AM
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Posted By nailer
And this state of affairs was brought to us by...

And this state of affairs was brought to us by Tricky Dick Nixon and Teflon Ronnie Reagan.

As a former Republican, did you vote for either of these two scoundrels?
Forum: Economy 02-16-2023, 12:44 PM
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Posted By nailer
Don't forget King Ronnie's Economic Recovery Tax...

Don't forget King Ronnie's Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 and Tax Reform Act of 1986. The inspiration for our last two GOP presidents.
Forum: Economy 02-16-2023, 10:57 AM
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Posted By nailer
Pretty sure we'd be pretty much in the same place...

Pretty sure we'd be pretty much in the same place deficit wise if Clinton had won in '16. Possibly even a tad worse. :eek:
Forum: Economy 02-16-2023, 10:54 AM
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Posted By nailer
Weak deflection. :rolleyes: Hard to accept...

Weak deflection. :rolleyes:

Hard to accept that the evidence shows both parties are the same when it comes to deficit spending? :cool:
Forum: Economy 02-15-2023, 10:12 PM
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Posted By nailer
There have been 13 surplus years since Hoover:...

There have been 13 surplus years since Hoover: 1998 -2001, 1969, 1957, 1956, 1951, 1949,1948, 1947, 1930 and 1929. https://www.thebalancemoney.com/us-deficit-by-year-3306306)

It would appear that...
Forum: Economy 02-15-2023, 10:24 AM
Replies: 833
Views: 50,362
Posted By nailer
Provide a link to the document and precise...

Provide a link to the document and precise references (page numbers) and I will. If you've had a look you should have them.
Forum: Economy 02-14-2023, 08:51 PM
Replies: 833
Views: 50,362
Posted By nailer
How do you put a dollar value on the capabilities...

How do you put a dollar value on the capabilities of our grossly large military? Or any intangible 'asset'?
Forum: Economy 02-13-2023, 02:26 PM
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Posted By nailer
The national debt is "backed by the full faith...

The national debt is "backed by the full faith and credit of the federal government". In economic terms this would be intangible assets as opposed to tangible assets like a nuclear carrier. Then...
Forum: Economy 02-12-2023, 02:48 PM
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Posted By nailer
Biden's verdict will be decided by a special jury...

Biden's verdict will be decided by a special jury in 2024, but only if he survives the primaries.

The Fed is the USA. Above the political fray when it counts most economically. All those dollars...
Forum: Economy 02-12-2023, 10:59 AM
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Posted By nailer
People who want jobs can find them. Everybody in...

People who want jobs can find them. Everybody in the areas of Dallas where I use my CC are hiring. Lots of low paying jobs out there. Many choose not to work. Pretty sure they are not counted in...
Forum: Economy 12-22-2022, 09:42 PM
Replies: 833
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Posted By nailer
Nope. From the same article immediately...

Nope. From the same article immediately following your quote:

The price of crude oil was already inflated even before the war due to higher demand fueled by the recovery of global economies from...
Forum: Economy 12-18-2022, 06:18 PM
Replies: 833
Views: 50,362
Posted By nailer
Let's not go blaming China for America's...

Let's not go blaming China for America's consumerism. All they are doing is meeting a demand created by the American advertising industry and paid for by American Capitalism. :cool:
Forum: Economy 12-18-2022, 11:31 AM
Replies: 833
Views: 50,362
Posted By nailer
Our long period of low inflation is clearly over....

Our long period of low inflation is clearly over. People will adjust. The Fed will continue to respond to keep it "under control." I think our huge stock market bubble needs to be deflated to...
Forum: Economy 12-14-2022, 08:53 PM
Replies: 833
Views: 50,362
Posted By nailer
There have been four surplus years since Regan,...

There have been four surplus years since Regan, 1998 -2001, and nine prior, 1969, 1957, 1956, 1951, 1949,1948, 1947, 1930 and 1929. (https://www.thebalancemoney.com/us-deficit-by-year-3306306)
Forum: Economy 04-07-2022, 06:42 PM
Replies: 833
Views: 50,362
Posted By nailer
Is your over smoked and over marinated JD brain...

Is your over smoked and over marinated JD brain actually hearing voices now?
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