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Old 07-27-2018, 03:33 PM
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Even if it "fell" to 3%, that would still be a considered a "win" in my book, since the various economic geniuses said that 3% wasn't possible...
Gimme some direct quotes to support this assertion. That said, the Fed said 2.8%, though nowhere did they say somewhat better performance was impossible.
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Trump suggests economy could grow at 8 or 9 percent if he cuts the trade deficit

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/07/27/trum...s-the-tra.html

Uh huh. You believe this too, Whell? Your Master has spoken! What WILL you Trumpkins do when it all falls apart?
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Old 07-27-2018, 04:05 PM
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Never mind, I know the answer. You’ll blame it on the “Deep State”.
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Old 07-27-2018, 09:36 PM
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Gimme some direct quotes to support this assertion. That said, the Fed said 2.8%, though nowhere did they say somewhat better performance was impossible.
See post 499 in this very thread
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Old 07-27-2018, 09:38 PM
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Trump suggests economy could grow at 8 or 9 percent if he cuts the trade deficit

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/07/27/trum...s-the-tra.html

Uh huh. You believe this too, Whell? Your Master has spoken! What WILL you Trumpkins do when it all falls apart?
Its not like 8% growth has never happened, and it could happen again. Its extremely optimistic and probably not realistic though. But this Prez has never shied away from hyperbole.
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Old 07-27-2018, 09:44 PM
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See post 499 in this very thread
You're now characterize people you routinely criticize as economic geniuses? Which is it? In any event, today's number is a single point, largely inflated by panic purchasing of soybeans. Your breathless cheer-leading for your Dear Leader's economic miracle are a bit much.
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Its not like 8% growth has never happened, and it could happen again. Its extremely optimistic and probably not realistic though. But this Prez has never shied away from hyperbole.
Hyperbole? That's what you call bald faced lying?

Why am I not surprised...
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Old 07-28-2018, 07:42 AM
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You're now characterize people you routinely criticize as economic geniuses?
Tongue in cheek references are lost on you apparently.
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Hyperbole? That's what you call bald faced lying?

Why am I not surprised...
Yawn....
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Old 07-28-2018, 01:12 PM
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Donny totally caved on his idiotic EU tariff threat, after they 'splained things to him on nice colorful cards. His understanding of complex issues is non existent, so he can be talked into or out of any of his ridiculous ideas with cue cards and flattery. A complete moron.

Instead of "Speak softly but carry a big stick", Donny is "I Shout loudly, 'cause I have a small dick".

So, at least for now, he won't wreck the economy with EU tariffs. We're essentially back to where we were with them under Obama. Of course, Donny declares a "win". What a moron.

China's leaders will probably have to bribe him with some sort of under the table emoluments, watch for him to cave there, as well. Yet Whell still blindly believes he's a "genius".
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