posted by Dr Winston O'BoogieIf he's responsible for increases, why doesn't he get the blame for sell-offs?
Because its obvious that the selloff and the thousands of points its down is obviously an outside influence. This is uncharted territory for the economy.
posted by SpockBecause its obvious that the selloff and the thousands of points its down is obviously an outside influence. This is uncharted territory for the economy.
But but but it's Trump's fault, and the country is unprepared for this because of Trump!
posted by SpockBecause its obvious that the selloff and the thousands of points its down is obviously an outside influence. This is uncharted territory for the economy.
If it's great it's me, if it sucks it someone else - that is kindergarten playground logic.
Every day in history is uncharted territory for the economy. That's called human progress.
posted by SpockYou do know that all the cases were brought home and did not originate here. Only 1 has
You appear to have stopped reading before the end. Here, I'll help you:
"Isn't it like 50-something? I mean, nobody in the US has died from it last I checked, but I had thought I'd heard the number was in the 50s, with all but 12 having been to China somewhat recently."
So, I looked it up. As of less than a day ago, there were 60 known cases, 42 of which were from the Diamond Princess cruise ship (what I was referencing ... inaccurately, if I'm being fair ... by the "all but 12" statement). Technically, it's not even necessarily one that has originated here. The CDC is saying (as of six hours ago, in fairness) that that one case is of "unknown origin."
posted by O-TrapI know these are home sales, but part of the problem last time was that sub-prime mortgages were being handed out like bulletins at church. People were buying houses left and right. They just couldn't afford them, but they were getting approved anyway, in no small part because of the early '90s additions to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that allowed them to buy sub-prime mortgages (thanks for that, Barney Frank), which then prompted more sub-prime mortgages to be written.
And MY big government?
First, government is largely what caused the problems in '08.
Second, my point was that people buying homes is not a good economic indicator, because the housing market crash was preceded ... even contributed to ... by too much home buying.
Third ... c'mon, man. I've outed myself as an AnCap numerous times. YOUR version of government is exponentially larger than mine.
I'm loving Quaker using "YOUR big government" as if he actually believes his Republican government isn't just as large as any other version of our government, with the only real difference being what stuff we're throwing away ungodly amounts of $$$ at with no care about anything other than how it's "their side" holding the purse-strings.
Add in CC still being both hilariously whiny (one could say a SNOWFLAKE) over the MAGA hat being mentioned in describing an asshole and a complete idiot concerning the whole coronavirus deal, over-simplifying things to "one American getting it from unknown sources is the reason the stocks are down because fearmongering". I mean, by now, I should NEVER be surprised by his stupidity, but I still am.
posted by HereticI'm loving Quaker using "YOUR big government" as if he actually believes his Republican government isn't just as large as any other version of our government, with the only real difference being what stuff we're throwing away ungodly amounts of $$$ at with no care about anything other than how it's "their side" holding the purse-strings.
I know Otrap is not a fan of BIG government, I was razzing him a bit.
Fun reactions as usual.
posted by QuakerOats
I know Otrap is not a fan of BIG government, I was razzing him a bit.
Fun reactions as usual.
That was some delicate humor. A little hard to pick up in typed text.
However, glad to know, all the same.
US posts higher construction spending for Jan.
Construction spending climbed 1.8% in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.37 trillion, a record high, according to the Commerce Department. Spending on single-family home construction increased 2.7%, while nonresidential construction had a 0.8% gain.
Full Story: The Associated Press (3/2)
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Interesting....rumors floating around that Trump may move Pence to a different/lateral role (Secretary of Defense) and promote Nikki Haley to VP for the coming election.
posted by BR1986FBInteresting....rumors floating around that Trump may move Pence to a different/lateral role (Secretary of Defense) and promote Nikki Haley to VP for the coming election.
Dems gonna put up a women with the old white guy for sure
posted by BR1986FBInteresting....rumors floating around that Trump may move Pence to a different/lateral role (Secretary of Defense) and promote Nikki Haley to VP for the coming election.
I hope Haley wouldn’t do that. I think she has a solid chance in 2024, and don’t want the Trump stink on her.
posted by iclfan2I hope Haley wouldn’t do that. I think she has a solid chance in 2024, and don’t want the Trump stink on her.
I honestly think that'd be a bad move for the exact reason you mentioned.
When the first woman president is a conservative ……cannot wait for the lib’s heads to explode. :)
posted by QuakerOats
When the first woman president is a conservative ……cannot wait for the lib’s heads to explode. :)
The same way the birther crowd handled Obama's election?
posted by Dr Winston O'BoogieThe same way the birther crowd handled Obama's election?
What about...
posted by QuakerOatsWhen the first woman president is a conservative ……cannot wait for the lib’s heads to explode. :)
LOL.....as if the Repubs aren't nominating DJTJ in 2024
posted by supermanWhat about...
Pretty much every thread on a message board about politics is going to be a victim of your whataboutism.
posted by Dr Winston O'BoogiePretty much every thread on a message board about politics is going to be a victim of your whataboutism.
Literally either learn how to talk about things above a 4th grade level or stop complaining about getting calledcalled out on it.
posted by supermanLiterally either learn how to talk about things above a 4th grade level or stop complaining about getting calledcalled out on it.
If Ted Bundy claimed that murder was wrong, he's above criticism according to your way of thinking.
"Literally" is literally an unnecessary word in your sentence.
posted by Dr Winston O'BoogieIf Ted Bundy claimed that murder was wrong, he's above criticism according to your way of thinking.
Nevermind. I didn't actually realize you are in fourth grade.
If Ted Bundy claimed murder was wrong I would agree with him. Do you feel that the claim that murder is wrong is something controversial?
posted by supermanNevermind. I didn't actually realize you are in fourth grade.
If Ted Bundy claimed murder was wrong I would agree with him. Do you feel that the claim that murder is wrong is something controversial?
NARRATOR: Ted, what is your thought on serial killing?
TED: Serial killing is wrong.
NARRATOR: But Ted, you killed over 20. If it is wrong, why did you feel free to continue doing it?
TED: Whataboutism!!!!
posted by Dr Winston O'BoogieNARRATOR: Ted, what is your thought on serial killing?
TED: Serial killing is wrong.
NARRATOR: But Ted, you killed over 20. If it is wrong, why did you feel free to continue doing it?
TED: Whataboutism!!!!
So you don't understand. If you want to learn just all next time.
Narrator: Ted, what is thoughts on serial killers?
Ted: Serial killing is wrong.
Narrator: Ted you killed over 20 people.
Ted: what about Harold Shipman, he killed over 200 people. (This is how you talk politics, btw)
Narrator: That's whataboutism Ted.
I am more than willing to teach. You just need to be willing to learn.
posted by Dr Winston O'BoogieIf Ted Bundy claimed that murder was wrong, he's above criticism according to your way of thinking.
"Literally" is literally an unnecessary word in your sentence.
Also literally was completely necessary. I really do want you to either learn how to engage in debate like an adult or stop crying about being called out. I would say that you're the leftist Spock but I'm not sure you're smart to be a gym teacher.
posted by Dr Winston O'BoogieNARRATOR: Ted, what is your thought on serial killing?
TED: Serial killing is wrong.
NARRATOR: But Ted, you killed over 20. If it is wrong, why did you feel free to continue doing it?
TED: Whataboutism!!!!
I'm pretty sure they proved Ted Bundy knew murder was wrong or they couldn't have killed him.
posted by supermanAlso literally was completely necessary. I really do want you to either learn how to engage in debate like an adult or stop crying about being called out. I would say that you're the leftist Spock but I'm not sure you're smart to be a gym teacher.
You sound upset. If I made you this way, sorry. I like to joke about your whataboutism. Can't help it.