US SOLIDIFIES ENERGY PRODUCER STATUS
The U.S. solidified its status as an energy producer by posting the first full month as a net exporter of crude and petroleum products since government records began in 1949. http://media.bishopi.com/ec.aspx?l=25414350&e=216417
Thanks barack
posted by QuakerOats
US SOLIDIFIES ENERGY PRODUCER STATUS
The U.S. solidified its status as an energy producer by posting the first full month as a net exporter of crude and petroleum products since government records began in 1949. http://media.bishopi.com/ec.aspx?l=25414350&e=216417
Thanks barack
You keep doing this to make a point that Obama is not the reason for whatever economic benefit your highlighting. No one one here has ever suggested he was. The point made to you is that much of the stuff you highlight had nothing to do with Trump. Either because it was in the works long before he came along or because presidents possibly don't have as much effect on economic daily activities than you propose. Instead of challenging these points, you just keep making this same "thanks barack" point sarcastically. No one said anything about Obama being responsible for any of the stories you highlight.
posted by jmogI would also counter that roads existed before the federal government started building them. Schools existed before the federal government started regulating them. Utilities (water, electricity, etc) were run as private industries before the government took them over.
I mean, roads were indeed federally funded pretty early on.
Having said that, the first ones were successfully funded LONG before income tax ... a good 100+ years: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/infrastructure/back0103.cfm
posted by Dr Winston O'BoogieYou keep doing this to make a point that Obama is not the reason for whatever economic benefit your highlighting. No one one here has ever suggested he was. The point made to you is that much of the stuff you highlight had nothing to do with Trump. Either because it was in the works long before he came along or because presidents possibly don't have as much effect on economic daily activities than you propose. Instead of challenging these points, you just keep making this same "thanks barack" point sarcastically. No one said anything about Obama being responsible for any of the stories you highlight.
It's probably best not to disturb THE DAILY BLOWJOB, hosted by QO.
posted by HereticIt's probably best not to disturb THE DAILY BLOWJOB, hosted by QO.
It's funny that he thinks we can't read Drudge on our own.
posted by gutIt's funny that he thinks we can't read Drudge on our own.
WELL IF YOU COULD MAYBE YOUD SEE THE LIGHT AND THAT WE THE PEOPLE GOT TIRED OF OBUMMER AND THE LIBTARDS AND NEEDED A STABLE GENIUS PLAYING 4D CHESS TO MAGAAAAAAAAAAAA
It seems Drudge drank the koolaid a few months ago; maybe deep state presented him some pics or something. Plus it has become obvious that barack paved the way for the strong economy with policies that inspired business confidence and a gusher of capex. Give credit where credit is due.
Hey QO, Cleveland-Cliffs just bought AK Steel for half of what it was worth when Trump took office. So how do you reconcile that terrible performance with his tariffs and promised revival of the domestic steel industry? Could it be that his actions have little effect on industry performance?
What was the S&P 500 market capitalization on 11/7/16; what is it today?
Be best.
posted by Dr Winston O'BoogieHey QO, Cleveland-Cliffs just bought AK Steel for half of what it was worth when Trump took office. So how do you reconcile that terrible performance with his tariffs and promised revival of the domestic steel industry? Could it be that his actions have little effect on industry performance?
From 2014 to 2016 the US production of steel dropped dramatically from 98 million metric tons down to 86 million metric tons per year.
Since the election in 2016, the US production of steel has gone up to 91 million metric tons in 2017 and 95 million metric tons in 2018.
I am not saying that the tarrifs are "working", but they are demonstrably no hurting the situation.
posted by jmogFrom 2014 to 2016 the US production of steel dropped dramatically from 98 million metric tons down to 86 million metric tons per year.
Since the election in 2016, the US production of steel has gone up to 91 million metric tons in 2017 and 95 million metric tons in 2018.
I am not saying that the tarrifs are "working", but they are demonstrably no hurting the situation.
I was pointing out a specific transaction to QO that seems to fly in the face of his dependable Trump flag waving. The low price and poor performance of AK Steel - in spite of tariffs - allowed Cleveland-Cliffs to get a nice price for an acquisition. As the Cliffs CEO said, "the tariffs have nothing to do with this". I made the point to Quaker to just see if he might admit that the president - regardless of who he/she is - does not have quite the impact on day to day business dealings as Quaker espouses.
In the case of this particular deal, Cliffs' CEO Lourenco Goncalves (who has a personality very similar to Trump's) is making a move to secure the supply chain of iron ore and to also diversify his customer base. If you don't follow him, he is a really interesting guy who knows the steel industry and is good for an awesome quote every now and then.
On my way to work this morning I saw a nice pole building going up.
Thanks barack.
posted by QuakerOatsOn my way to work this morning I saw a nice pole building going up.
Trump putting strippers back to work again?
If you can't beat 'em, join 'em....
The guy in front of me in line at the DMV this morning audibly farted, but it didn't stink. Whatever Trump did to make that happen, I'm grateful.
posted by Dr Winston O'BoogieIf you can't beat 'em, join 'em....
The guy in front of me in line at the DMV this morning audibly farted, but it didn't stink. Whatever Trump did to make that happen, I'm grateful.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XK797-vj4k
posted by Dr Winston O'BoogieIf you can't beat 'em, join 'em....
The guy in front of me in line at the DMV this morning audibly farted, but it didn't stink. Whatever Trump did to make that happen, I'm grateful.
Yeah, I'll one-up that! I took a vacation day today, so I'm thanking Trump for not forcing companies to outlaw employees using their time off! IT'S ALL YOU, BUDDY!!!!!!
Blowout jobs report today.
Wow.
maga
BTW – 8 more judges confirmed this week > total Trump appointed federal judges now at 170.
Best
posted by QuakerOats
BTW – 8 more judges confirmed this week > total Trump appointed federal judges now at 170.
Best
Not an expert on judges....is that alot?
posted by SpockNot an expert on judges....is that alot?
That is a rate of 60 judges per year.
In comparison, Obama had an average of 42 judges confirmed per year. Bush was at 43, and Clinton at 48. But maybe things slow down in a second term. GHB confirmed 197 judges in 4 years. Carter confirmed 262 in 4 years.
Also, there a hundreds of federally appointed judges. But if a 2-term POTUS ends-up appointing 1/2 or even 1/4 of them, that's a pretty significant impact on the courts. Although for that argument we'd probably have to focus on appelate courts, because I don't expect a lot of these appointments are as political as what you see on the SCOTUS or appelate courts.
So I guess the short answer is it's fairly typical. But the number is not something the POTUS really controls - they aren't removing judges just filling vacancies.
posted by gutThat is a rate of 60 judges per year.
In comparison, Obama had an average of 42 judges confirmed per year. Bush was at 43, and Clinton at 48. But maybe things slow down in a second term. GHB confirmed 197 judges in 4 years. Carter confirmed 262 in 4 years.
Also, there a hundreds of federally appointed judges. But if a 2-term POTUS ends-up appointing 1/2 or even 1/4 of them, that's a pretty significant impact on the courts. Although for that argument we'd probably have to focus on appelate courts, because I don't expect a lot of these appointments are as political as what you see on the SCOTUS or appelate courts.
So I guess the short answer is it's fairly typical. But the number is not something the POTUS really controls - they aren't removing judges just filling vacancies.
but it only takes one liberal judge to make stuff come to a grinding hault
General Motors is spending a total of $1.5 billion to manufacture Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pickup trucks at its Wentzville, Mo., factory. The plant will get $1 billion, with the remainder going to suppliers for new machinery and tooling.
Better than Cash-for-Clunkers
Also -
Housing permits hit 12 ½ year high.
posted by QuakerOats
You've never answered my question...
These are great stories you post. I personally don't think that the president (whoever is there) has nearly as much immediate influence on economic activity as you, but that's okay. You obviously think Trump is responsible for good things happening. What about bad things in the economy. Is he responsible for those things too? If not, why not?
LMAO....."B" and "C" list politicians getting their 60 second to grandstand today. And you thought the clowns on the committee were bad! How do you get elected when you can't even nail a 60-second speech?
One of the Repubs LITERALLY sounded like Elmer Fudd, stutter and all.