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I think this is probably true (even taking into account that incumbents historically have a sizeable advantage) — as long as it’s not Clinton again. I also think the Democrats are very strong favorites to take back the House in November. The last betting odds I saw put it at around a 60% chance, but I’d feel very comfortable laying 2-3 odds on it (i.e., I think there’s a substantially better chance than 60%).
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It’s uninformed. Ford competes with Tesla, so they might be foes of each other in some respects, but neither are foes of American consumers. Similarly, Toyota and Mercedes-Benz may also be foes of Ford and Tesla, but they are obviously not foes of American consumers. When it comes to trade, the only foes of American consumers are tariff-wielding politicians.
Thanks for posting the whole thing, that's important.
Trump called the EU a "foe" because he thought the trade deals were bad. Therefore, he's implying that whoever created those trade deals were also "foes".
This is exactly right. I was thinking about this earlier. In this theater of the absurd it's as if these people do not recognize the potential-even likelihood-of real world, long lasting, disastrous consequences. You're totally right about the magical thinking. We've seen it here over the last few years with the repeated mantra "it's ok, everything will be alright, go outside and enjoy life, bleh bleh bleh". They don't get it. Hell, it's not too far fetched to think that in 10 years two of the major world powers could be essentially functioning under organized crime models. It's fascinating.
Doesn't really sound much better. Russia, the guys who actively hack elections, are sort of foe-ish. China, well they are just competitors, not bad. It's a joke.
I’m not sure how France fits in, but the British colonized present-day Kenya, which gave rise to Obama, who made fun of Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
That’s good.
The thing the Trump side overlooks is that he got the pro Trump vote and the anti Hillary and still didn't get 50% of the vote. The anti Hillary vote is not going to be there in 2020.
He’s not the leader of the free world- he’s abdicated that role. He’s just our President.
I doubt Frenchy can top leader of free world
His ego is as fragile as hormonal teenager.
I doubt Frenchy can top leader of free world
The only thing I've seen that caused Trumpers to jump off the bandwagon was when he talked about maybe giving the DACA kids a path to citizenship.
Well to be fair, Trump is killing it and there has been nothing he has done to merrit not supporting him.
This is new. Teyana?
If by killing it you mean...
I reject that he is killing relationships with allies, perhaps you prefer the Obama apology tours. No thanks.
. Economists predict GDP growth of 4% 2nd half this year. Economy is humming with Trump. Nice try.
Yeah well, thanks but not going round on this merry go round again. Please refer to my original post you replied too. I know no matter what I say or proof I provide the needle will move exactly zero.I reject that he is killing relationships with allies, perhaps you prefer the Obama apology tours. No thanks.
All politicians lie.
Killing future economy.
How exactly is Trump killing the environment?
1. Trump giving concessions to our adversaries (Saudis, Russians, Chinese, North Korea) >>>>>>>>> any "apology" Obama ever gave.I reject that he is killing relationships with allies, perhaps you prefer the Obama apology tours. No thanks.
All politicians lie.
Killing future economy.
Going to run a trillion and a half deficit this year during a healthy economy. Wages still in doldrumsKilling future economy.
-This President has the lowest International approval of all Presidents since they have been keeping trackI reject that he is killing relationships with allies, perhaps you prefer the Obama apology tours. No thanks.
All politicians lie.
Killing future economy.
How exactly is Trump killing the environment?
“Over reaching” epa regulations weren’t just put in place to be jerks and stifle business and growth. Typically it’s because there has been something we’ve been doing that has an effect on our air/water and then is regulated to cut down/stop/reverse the damage already done. At one point it was pretty standard practice to dump this stuff in the river or bury those barrels over there.
I agree. And these aren't dumb people, nor are they all rich (and therefore benefitting). I don't understand it.
Uncle Beaker said:I reject that he is killing relationships with allies, perhaps you prefer the Obama apology tours. No thanks.
All politicians lie.
Killing future economy.
How exactly is Trump killing the environment?
https://www.hrdive.com/news/payscale-business-owners-shareholders-not-workers-gained-most-from-ta/527579/
Right. The idea of conservation dates back to GOP President Teddy Roosevelt in an effort to protect American resources from overzealous business that was willing to use and destroy resources for profit. From there out both Democratic and Republican politicians worked with scientists to improve the health of the country and it's resources. Nixon and then Bush signed the Clean Air Act. Bush considered it one of his crowning achievements. Reducing pollution and protecting our land, air and water from profiteers was never a partisan issue. What changed in the last 5-10 years?Snorkelson said:
One example (Epa likely to lose in court) of ovee reach was the Waters of the US. Origunally it was tha "navigable" waters of the US which had regulations regarding farming practices near rivers and lakes. A good regulation in my opinión. The Epa removed the "navigable wording to include any water even watdr that occurs when you get heavy rains and the water is only there for a day or so. Heck after 10 inches of rain this summer 1/2 my farm land was underwater.Snorkelson said:
I certainly am not informed enough to make high level decisions about what is and isn't good for the environment as it pertains to our water. EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers spent a lot of time researching it. I don't know about your particular farm land, but water does seep into the ground, connects to larger water supplies, etc. It is possible for pollutants travel with that floodwater and end up in a larger body of water.
That part does surprise me. I didn't think the GOP and it's supporters would be so comfortable with it all.
I recall a study done way back in the mid 80's by I believe the Mn pollution Control Agency where the y monitored a river just a little upstream from a city for pesticides and fertilizer runoff and one below the city. ( sorry no link that I can find) where it revealed considerably more pollutants downstream from the city. Homeowners fertilizing their lawns and spraying their lawns and gardens with simple less accurate equipment than high priced monitors the farmers use are more likely to get excess amounts applied as they are not worried about the bottom line as much as businessperson. Runoff from detergents, hair spray (actually a pesticide) etc. causes considerable pollution.
Couldn’t agree more. Trump isn’t the problem for me, he is who we thought he is. But the GOP being so spineless is massively disappointing.
