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[DeeDave]

You may be right but I hope they are speaking what they truly believe.

Nominees in hearings never say what they truly believe. No matter who it is- they are always spinning- no matter who they work for.

I use to work in the general assembly. What is said in a hearing and on tv is not what is said when the cameras are off- no matter who is talking.

Sometimes it's better (more positive) and sometimes it's much worse (negative).

 

[Ward Jr]

It's fascinating watching the last of the liberal OGs and their concerns about Trump's appointees.

Line them up with what Biden gave us and have a hard look.

You'll have to look away it's so incredibly lopsided.

 

[Ward Jr]

What an exchange. She's had several today. Democrats are the Disaster Party at this point.

Blumenthal asked about 1,000 from the previous administration. Biden has 300,000 and he wants to move on.

 

[Ward Jr]

 

[cocks rule]

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Rats jumping ship everywhere. Put them all in Guantánamo. Biden was nice enough to make room for them.

 

[uscwatson21]

I too think he is a reasonable choice for Trump. He's a bit too stuck on a few things but he's not unreasonable and his personality is one of working with folks instead of working against them.

The think about Bessent is I think he'd happily quit if Trump starts publicly ripping him and ignoring him like he has so many others. I don't thing he'll just sit and take it.

Trump's penchant for saying one thing to one group and then immediately switching and backtracking based on the last person he talked to like he did in his 1st term won't go over well with someone like Bessent.

The credit card interest cap at 10% will be interesting to watch. That would really be a huge interference with the free market. But Trump and Sanders agree on that move.

You're being way too optimistic on this one. Every selection Trump has made has been someone who won't question him.

 

[DeeDave]

You're being way too optimistic on this one. Every selection Trump has made has been someone who won't question him.

I understand that. But Trump demands 100% loyalty (while not offering that himself) and they know they have to praise him 100% of the time.

No one is going to get a job if they don't do that.

Some of these folks are true believers. Some of them aren't. When the crap hits the fan, we will see the results of that fealty. We will especially see it as time goes on and folks realize Trump's time is coming to an end- whether by the tenure of the office or his health.

 

[ElectricalCock89]

COME ON MONDAY!!!!

 

[DeeDave]

You're being way too optimistic on this one. Every selection Trump has made has been someone who won't question him.

I think Rubio would question him- not in public of course. Rubio is potentially going to have the worst time with Trump. Rubio is deeply knowledgeable about foreign policy. He's thought about it. He can speak on it deeply and intelligently. He can speak with an educated mind on most countries in the world. He has a much deeper level of understanding than Trump does- and every "envoy" Trump has appointed. So that can easily be a real problem.

Rubio (like Mayor Pete in Biden's cabinet) also knows he has a possible future in politics- maybe for decades. Trump doesn't. Rubio knows this and he won't go down with Trump if Trump does something crazy like kisses Putin's ass.

There are many reasons, but Trump has already appointed some other people to be "envoys" for the state department- a few of which Rubio doesn't see eye to eye with.

I think Lee Zeldin would push back against Trump- in private- if necessary. Zeldin would love to run for governor again in New York and he can't win as a Trump right winger. He'd have to be seen as slightly moderate on some positions. He knows that.

There are several others in that category.

For some, this will be the last government job they ever have because I don't think most will be viable options after serving in the Trump administration. (same is true for some of Biden's picks) Just look how many officials in the 1st administration aren't around anymore- and even have had trouble getting jobs in the private sector in some cases.

 

[Ward Jr]

I think Rubio would question him- not in public of course. Rubio is potentially going to have the worst time with Trump. Rubio is deeply knowledgeable about foreign policy. He's thought about it. He can speak on it deeply and intelligently. He can speak with an educated mind on most countries in the world. He has a much deeper level of understanding than Trump does- and every "envoy" Trump has appointed. So that can easily be a real problem.

Rubio (like Mayor Pete in Biden's cabinet) also knows he has a possible future in politics- maybe for decades. Trump doesn't. Rubio knows this and he won't go down with Trump if Trump does something crazy like kisses Putin's ass.

There are many reasons, but Trump has already appointed some other people to be "envoys" for the state department- a few of which Rubio doesn't see eye to eye with.

I think Lee Zeldin would push back against Trump- in private- if necessary. Zeldin would love to run for governor again in New York and he can't win as a Trump right winger. He'd have to be seen as slightly moderate on some positions. He knows that.

There are several others in that category.

For some, this will be the last government job they ever have because I don't think most will be viable options after serving in the Trump administration. (same is true for some of Biden's picks) Just look how many officials in the 1st administration aren't around anymore- and even have had trouble getting jobs in the private sector in some cases.

From the man who has had the worst case of TDS I've ever seen up until the election.

You couldn't write a paragraph without bringing up Trump in some negative light for years on end.

You're a treasure, DeeDave. Please continue to share your wisdom on how the Trump Administration will go.

We're all very interested.

 

[Ward Jr]

More filthy corruption. Yellen has done nothing for four years up until today.

They are going to have to make a movie about this corrupt clown show. It's easily the worst in history.

 

[Ward Jr]

Straight from the horse's mouth in BRICS.

So shameful Biden did that press conference to try to take credit.

Then Obama goes behind him with the Tweet below.

These people are enemies of the state.

 

[Ward Jr]

Private Jets for Illegals. Amazing.

 

[Ward Jr]

So awesome. It's mind-boggling she had a legit chance to become President.

 

[uscwatson21]

I understand that. But Trump demands 100% loyalty (while not offering that himself) and they know they have to praise him 100% of the time.

No one is going to get a job if they don't do that.

Some of these folks are true believers. Some of them aren't. When the crap hits the fan, we will see the results of that fealty. We will especially see it as time goes on and folks realize Trump's time is coming to an end- whether by the tenure of the office or his health.

Yeah Trump had a relatively easy term last time and it fell apart the moment they had a real issue. We shall see how they work together if they face any adversity.

 

[Ward Jr]

Yeah Trump had a relatively easy term last time and it fell apart the moment they had a real issue. We shall see how they work together if they face any adversity.

We'll see what happens when you face the adversity of a regime change and they require things out of you other than constant trolling.

 

[Ward Jr]

 

[Ward Jr]

More Biden money laundering at the tail end.

 

[Ward Jr]

More DEI failures.

 

[Ward Jr]

He's on a roll today.

 

[cocks rule]

Private Jets for Illegals. Amazing.

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The calvary is coming! Burn dc down to the ground like they did Atlanta.

 

[gamecock stock]

Donald Trump will take office on Monday.

"President Trump is inheriting an economy that is about as good as it ever gets."
--- Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody's Analytics ---

Trump left a mess of an economy when he left office the first time. One can come up with whatever excuse that their heart desires on that and any other subject of the past 2 centuries. But, that's the fact. Will the next time be different? I hope so. I sincerely hope so. I'm rooting for Trump to succeed.

To be fair: I think President's get more credit than they deserve when the economy goes well. And they get more blame than they deserve when the economy turns sour. That obviously means that they get part credit for the good times and part blame for the bad.

 

[Lurker123]

Donald Trump will take office on Monday.

"President Trump is inheriting an economy that is about as good as it ever gets."
--- Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody's Analytics ---

Trump left a mess of an economy when he left office the first time. One can come up with whatever excuse that their heart desires on that and any other subject of the past 2 centuries. But, that's the fact. Will the next time be different? I hope so. I sincerely hope so. I'm rooting for Trump to succeed.

To be fair: I think President's get more credit than they deserve when the economy goes well. And they get more blame than they deserve when the economy turns sour. That obviously means that they get part credit for the good times and part blame for the bad.

I dont think a global pandemic is really stretching for an "excuse" for the dip in the economy.

 

[gamecock stock]

I dont think a global pandemic is really stretching for an "excuse" for the dip in the economy.

An event is one thing. How one initially responds to an event compared to others is something else entirely. You can't say "such and such" happened. And then go on to say how I responded made no difference in the outcome. We all individually and collectively encounter setbacks, emergencies and crises in our lives. But we all don't respond the same. And thus the end result is not the same. He did not lose the election in 2020 because he was obese, while many other Republicans won. He lost because of the aftermath perception of that pandemic. No economist said in January 2021 what Zandi says about the economy today. All that said, I have praised Trump's selection of Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary and wish someone would give me $1,000 for every time I have. Bessent is smart and has a great track record. I'm pulling for both him and Trump. Tell me if I'm wrong.

 

[GoCocksFight2021]

An event is one thing. How one initially responds to an event compared to others is something else entirely. You can't say "such and such" happened. And then go on to say how I responded made no difference in the outcome. We all individually and collectively encounter setbacks, emergencies and crises in our lives. But we all don't respond the same. And thus the end result is not the same. He did not lose the election in 2020 because he was obese, while many other Republicans won. He lost because of the aftermath of that pandemic. Tell me if I'm wrong.

He lost because people were tired of "division" and Joetato sold himself as a moderate that would "unite" the country. People were ready to move on because of the steady stream of lies from Dems and their lying media.

He won in 2024 because people figured out who the real dividers and liars were.

 

[GoCocksFight2021]

Donald Trump will take office on Monday.

"President Trump is inheriting an economy that is about as good as it ever gets."
--- Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody's Analytics ---

Trump left a mess of an economy when he left office the first time. One can come up with whatever excuse that their heart desires on that and any other subject of the past 2 centuries. But, that's the fact. Will the next time be different? I hope so. I sincerely hope so. I'm rooting for Trump to succeed.

To be fair: I think President's get more credit than they deserve when the economy goes well. And they get more blame than they deserve when the economy turns sour. That obviously means that they get part credit for the good times and part blame for the bad.

There was no "mess". Joetato, like Obama, was set up perfectly with a recovery that was fully underway. Outside of the overspending the Democrats refused to remove from covid bills under Trump, he handled the pandemic about as well as anyone could have expected.

 

[ElectricalCock89]

Biden releasing 1,200 crackheads before he leaves. Must’ve been hunters friends…

 

[uscwatson21]

He lost because people were tired of "division" and Joetato sold himself as a moderate that would "unite" the country. People were ready to move on because of the steady stream of lies from Dems and their lying media.

He won in 2024 because people figured out who the real dividers and liars were.

Definitely the words of someone trying to unite the people.

 

[gamecock stock]

He lost because people were tired of "division" and Joetato sold himself as a moderate that would "unite" the country. People were ready to move on because of the steady stream of lies from Dems and their lying media.

He won in 2024 because people figured out who the real dividers and liars were.

There was no "mess". Joetato, like Obama, was set up perfectly with a recovery that was fully underway. Outside of the overspending the Democrats refused to remove from covid bills under Trump, he handled the pandemic about as well as anyone could have expected.

I'm sure we both stand by what we have posted.

Here is something that I think you will agree with me on. Trump made a wise choice of Conway, SC native Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary. Bessent is smart and has a great professional track record.

 

[Ward Jr]

US is now ghetto vs. China because of the rampant corrupt from our leaders.

"But we're helping the unfortunate foreign countries and people..."

Nope - You're actually screwing everyday Americans and our country so you can stuff your pockets and virtue signal with the rest.

Any fool who is still down with the Democratic Party (and not on the fix) needs to be sent to the glue factory.

 

[DeeDave]

Donald Trump will take office on Monday.

"President Trump is inheriting an economy that is about as good as it ever gets."
--- Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody's Analytics ---

Trump left a mess of an economy when he left office the first time. One can come up with whatever excuse that their heart desires on that and any other subject of the past 2 centuries. But, that's the fact. Will the next time be different? I hope so. I sincerely hope so. I'm rooting for Trump to succeed.

To be fair: I think President's get more credit than they deserve when the economy goes well. And they get more blame than they deserve when the economy turns sour. That obviously means that they get part credit for the good times and part blame for the bad.

In that press conference a few weeks ago in Florida, Trump briefly mentioned that the economy was good.

He also said the only reason the stock market was up was because he was elected. That's a lie of course.

"The S&P 500 is up over 55% since he took office on Jan. 20, 2021. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced more than 39% over the same period, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite jumped nearly 46%, according to Dow Jones Market Data."

 

[gamecock stock]

In that press conference a few weeks ago in Florida, Trump briefly mentioned that the economy was good.

He also said the only reason the stock market was up was because he was elected. That's a lie of course.

"The S&P 500 is up over 55% since he took office on Jan. 20, 2021. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced more than 39% over the same period, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite jumped nearly 46%, according to Dow Jones Market Data."

Don't blame Trump for not knowing how the stock market has performed since January 2021. He is not "Sleepy Don" for nothing.

 

[cocks rule]

Definitely the words of someone trying to unite the people.

The majority has been united BECAUSE of the lies from the left. Thanks for the help. More lies to be unveiled starting Monday further UNITING the country. Free speech is back. No more hiding the truth. God Bless America!!

 

[Ward Jr]

In that press conference a few weeks ago in Florida, Trump briefly mentioned that the economy was good.

He also said the only reason the stock market was up was because he was elected. That's a lie of course.

"The S&P 500 is up over 55% since he took office on Jan. 20, 2021. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced more than 39% over the same period, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite jumped nearly 46%, according to Dow Jones Market Data."

It's called printing money, Gomer. That's literally all it is.

Check the liquidity figures versus the stock market rise under Biden. It's completely pegged.

It's all fake and we'll have to pay for it in the form of inflation for years to come unless the new administration can turn things around.

 

[Ward Jr]

Quite incredible. Blackrock ruled the world under Biden.

 

[DeeDave]

He lost because people were tired of "division" and Joetato sold himself as a moderate that would "unite" the country. People were ready to move on because of the steady stream of lies from Dems and their lying media.

He won in 2024 because people figured out who the real dividers and liars were.

I don't think the facts bear that out. People voted against Donald Trump much more so than they voted for Joe Biden's "moderate" vision. My guess is less than 5% of voters could have described his "moderate" vision for the country.

He lost because of COVID- and the turmoil the country was in- and the world was in.

Joe Biden didn't win becuase he convinced everyone he would unite everyone. Hell, he barely even campaigned- and when he did- it wasn't that impressive.

He won because enough people didn't believe Trump anymore- yes- because of his divisive and erratic approach, but mostly because of the pandemic and the country wanting to try anything else.

People voted against Donald Trump much more than they voted for Joe Biden. This is common sense- and has been mentioned by many people on both sides of the aisle numerous times- including some of Biden's own folks and especially by Trump's former advisors.

Of course, many people were tired of Trump's antics, including many of his own hand-selected advisors. But people will overlook most of that if things are going well. Hell, that's how Bill Clinton won re-election. He was a personal disaster like Trump- but things were going pretty darn well and he won.

Trump has always been divisive- he was divisive right away in his 1st term, but people overlooked it because things were going relatively well.

 

[Ward Jr]

I don't think the facts bear that out. People voted against Donald Trump much more so than they voted for Joe Biden's "moderate" vision.

He lost because of COVID- and the turmoil the country was in- and the world was in.

Joe Biden didn't win becuase he convinced everyone he would unite everyone. Hell, he barely even campaigned- and when he did- it wasn't that impressive.

He won because enough people didn't believe Trump anymore- yes- because of his divisive and erratic approach, but mostly because of the pandemic and the country wanting to try anything else.

People voted against Donald Trump much more than they voted for Joe Biden. This is common sense- and has been mentioned by many people on both sides of the aisle numerous times- including some of Biden's own folks and especially by Trump's former advisors.

Of course, many people were tired of Trump's antics, including many of his own hand-selected advisors. But people will overlook most of that if things are going well. Hell, that's how Bill Clinton won re-election. He was a personal disaster like Trump- but things were going pretty darn well and he won.

Trump has always been divisive- he was divisive right away in his 1st term, but people overlooked it because things were going relatively well.

What does this tell you Gomer? Can't you figure it out? If not, the new administration will lay it out for children soon.

Obama
69,000,000 votes
Won 873 Counties ✅
Won 18/19 bellwether ✅
Won FL, OH, IA ✅
Won Net House Seats ✅

Trump
74,000,000 votes
2,497 Counties ✅
Won 18/19 bellwether ✅
Won FL, OH, IA ✅
Won Net House Seats ✅

Biden
81,000,000 votes
477 Counties ❌
1/19 bellwether ❌
Lost FL, OH, IA ❌
Lost Net House Seats ❌

 

[DeeDave]

Biden releasing 1,200 crackheads before he leaves. Must’ve been hunters friends…

Trump also pardoned many non-violent drug offenders, including some that were involved in international drug smuggling.

Biden focused on non-violent drug offenders who were sentenced under laws to long prison sentences- cases where the penalty now would not be decades in prison for a non-violent offense.

Trump has talked about doing the same thing- and did so to a slightly smaller extent in his 1st term- including some convicted of international drug smuggling. You were ok with that though. Hypocrites always are

 

[uscwatson21]

It's called printing money, Gomer. That's literally all it is.

Check the liquidity figures versus the stock market rise under Biden. It's completely pegged.

It's all fake and we'll have to pay for it in the form of inflation for years to come unless the new administration can turn things around.

It'll only be a matter of weeks until you're arguing it's a good idea to print more money to give billionaires tax breaks.

 

[DeeDave]

Don't blame Trump for not knowing how the stock market has performed since January 2021. He is not "Sleepy Don" for nothing.

I realize Trump is not the very good at sticking to facts. LOL