nomadpete

I have no desire to watch "Melania, The Movie". BUT... I am most curious about E. Jean Carroll. Want to hear the story of the woman who took on Trump? The one who beat him in court. Twice. https://askejeanfilm.com/ The thrilling adventurous life of beloved advice columnist and journalist E. Jean Carroll, the only woman to beat Trump in court. Twice. "Ask E. JEAN" is the story of E. Jean Carroll’s life, from her early days as Miss Cheerleader USA to her rise as a journalist, author, and advice columnist. Carroll broke barriers as the first female editor at Esquire, Playboy, and Outside, helping to redefine women’s roles in media with her sharp wit and fearless voice. In recent years, she stirred public discourse by standing up to power, becoming the only woman to beat Donald Trump twice in court.... But I don't think she gas managed to make gropenfuhrer to actually pay her the court ordered compensation.

Do it right or it might be in bad taste.

Makes me proud to live in a little inconsquential no-account place that Chump couldn't even find on a map.

Doesn't that just 'roll off the tongue!'

Well. It used to be. Now, the world steps back to watch how it plays out.....

What ? You poor misguided man.

Yes the article I quotes is behind a paywall. But the seemed to loint out that quantitative easing, when added to the interactions you listed, can bring about some big financial swings. The big question is: will these hit tle voters pockets before their midterms? Will Chump force the interest rate down? Etc. Thanks @Jerry for taking the time to explain. (Ten out of ten for good typing, too)

Isn't that the very reason that ICE agents hide their faces behind masks?

For one thing, if He actually sends every USAnian a cheque for $2000 (as promised), a lot of voters might think he is doing a great job. They might momentarily overlook the price of eggs or petrol.

A economic analysis from Telegraph UK:- 'Is America entering a hair-raising financial adventure? If so, the margin for misjudgment is zero All the levers of economic stimulus in America are pushed to the maximum, setting the conditions for torrid overheating and an unstable boom by the end of the year. Bank deregulation, credit expansion, a weaker dollar, lower interest rates, stealth quantitative easing (QE) and neo-socialist affordability gimmicks are combining to stretch the economic cycle and deliver roaring growth in time for the mid-term elections in November. This is either a courageous experiment in “running the economy hot” or an insane mix of the worst policies from the 1970s, depending on your ideological colouring.' Paywalled, but this is the link:- https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/02/06/the-trump-boom-is-a-high-stakes-economic-experiment/ I am trying to understand how these economics interact. But my take on it is that against all that is fair in the world, El trumpo is about to luck it in at the mid terms. And come out smelling like roses. Jerry, what do you see?

But, but.... If Government is NOT a business, why do they have to constantly fiddle the books? (Edit).... er, I meant 'balance the books'

I'll bet he's got just the right war surplus Russian ejector seat for it, too ...... ready to go!

True, we'll never see that money again. Whether we actually get the hoped for subs or not. Further, I question the wisdom of continuing the massive money drain, purely in the hopes of getting some outdated weaponry sometime in the distant future. What new war toys might our military wish to buy in 2040 (or later, when you allow for expected late delivery) for all those taxpayer dollars? Probably not those old-before-new subs. And what manufacturing capability & quality can we expect from the New America? Their industrial abilities are not what they used to be.

Maybe, but they'd have to be pretty young.... and still wet behind the ears.

Now for something different. This comes from Congress.... "An interesting development. It seems the USA has abandoned any pretense of supporting its allies and honouring its agreements. ... A new United States congressional report openly contemplates not selling any nuclear submarines to Australia – as promised under the Aukus agreement – because America wants to retain control of the submarines for a potential conflict with China over Taiwan. The report by the US Congressional Research Service, Congress’s policy research arm, posits an alternative “military division of labour” under which the submarines earmarked for sale to Australia are instead retained under US command to be sailed out of Australian bases" When will our PM grow a pair, and pull out of the AUKUS deal?