Don't be so hard on yourself. Though that would have been a good opportunity to say something good about the people of West Virginia.
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Don't be so hard on yourself. Though that would have been a good opportunity to say something good about the people of West Virginia.
Your funny...Yeah, I’m sure that just one day you “woke” up, pun intended, lol and had an epiphany that WV should get off the Government gravy train and be a more capitalistic focused state.
Wouldn't say it was one day
But leaving looking for work then having kids and paying attention to more than the headlines. Started realizing relying on young man's emotions would only lead to old mans excuses for failure . Raised in a mixed family of democrats and republicans and as I aged and had different views the democrats was going way left and more socialist. At 26 I registered as independent and been that ever since . Now 53 I still have some old school Democrat views. Trump's policies is what I agree with. Democrats left the working class for the terrorist team. If democrats worried about global warming as they claim they would praise Trump's tariffs on China and other countries . If they was pro human rights, worker rights and any other rights they would have been demanding tariffs on China long time ago. Turn on some more Gavin and tell you how to save a state ....
Ok, thanks for the walk down memory lane. And I apologize for the Trump Boy comment. I got you confused with RiverDude. Honest mistake. Let’s take a break for a second and understand that you are citing the extremist democratic views and applying those views to ALL democrats. That’s not fair nor correct. I am a democrat at the moment, because I vote candidate, not party, but I am mostly a moderate. I am against WOKE. I am against DEI initiatives because they are legalized racism. I am for strong borders and immigration policies. I am for free markets and competition. I am against protectionism and tariffs. Trump going after Apple, one of the most successful American Companies in the world, is fricken STUPID. Punishing them will only HURT American workers. China, Taiwan and others will be happy to supply the demand once Apple phones become unaffordable. And hence lose their market leadership position. I could go on and on but I have stated much of this before. I voted for Harris as a vote against Trump. Not in favor of her and her policies. She failed as border czar and was pretty much an invisible VP which is pretty typical. Had Biden dropped out much earlier than he did, and she was able to mount a real campaign, the outcome of the election would likely have been Much Closer. A lot of smart people backed her, Marc Cuban and Warren Buffet to name a few, so she couldn’t have been all bad. And those two are certainly a LOT smarter than either one of us AND have a whole lot more skin in the game.
Harris is for every you are against and is not smart enough to understand protectionist or tariffs.
Yes both of those men are very intelligent, but them backing her and not Trump probably meant they could control her and get what they wanted .
I'm for free markets but it must be fair . It's not free if the trade agreement favors the other . Our politicians kept taxing businesses and regulating them to death then offer same business a cheaper route by off-shore work . It killed us as a whole , destroying families like a cancer . Now want fair and free trade I'm all for it . Clean up trade agreements put tariffs on countries who don't hold to our worker rights, EPA and safety regulations, make tariffs equal to the taxes we charge and tariffs to cover our welfare and prison systems that the lack of work creates....not to mention the drug abuse lack of work creates.
Those two very rich and intelligent men know it's better for them to give donations and let uncle Sam pay for everything and still make billions off those overseas companies.....no they aren't stupid they are playing the politicians they donate to.
I travel up and down the east coast and see the devastation those closed factories have caused and it's heartbreaking. Has nothing to do with coal mining.
And that’s just it, tarriffs hurt the US consumer, not the foreign company. WE pay the tariffs as a consumption tax. The foreign company does not pay a dime of the tariffs unless specifically specified in the contract. And Free Markets and Free Trade are just that. FREE. Yes, those countries apply tariffs to US products, and if Trump stopped at equal “reciprocal” tariffs, quid pro quo, not retaliatory tariffs like we have now, then that’s fair (I guess) but it only causes inflation. Those tariffs will be charged to American consumers as a consumption tax. You buy, you pay. Ok, fine. If you prefer paying more for the same products because it’s “fair,” then OK. It won’t bring any jobs back to the US because even with the increased prices from the tariffs, it’s Still Cheaper to manufacture those products overseas.
Yeah, what a horrible person she was for supporting her President. Sort of like all you MAGAs do on a daily basis. Hmmm??
American consumer is still paying more only difference is those of us working is paying for those who are not in the form of handouts. Pay up front or in the back ! I would rather pay up front and in turn it helps people get of the streets and reduces the crime rate .
Trouble is people dont want to see the honest truth .... most people have to keep busy and not all is smart enough to be in business or hell even general population they need some form of institutions to keep them in line and jobs is a great place to do it .
Sending all our jobs overseas to save a buck on the front end helps the millionaires that own those businesses and most Americans have to purchase the cheap goods with government subsidies.
Support and lying about his mental well-being is totally different . She swore he was as fit as a fiddle....tulsi crushed her in the only primary she was inYeah, what a horrible person she was for supporting her President. Sort of like all you MAGAs do on a daily basis. Hmmm??
Oh please. Trump can’t string two sentences together without lying and his entire cabinet and press secretary perpetuate the lies. Don’t even go there.
I’m not sure I understand all of that but ok. Can I ask you a question? When does it become the Trump economy? When the tariffs drive up prices, will that be Biden’s fault too? When can we expect the Trump Economy to deliver on his promise of lower prices and lower unemployment?
Yeah, what a horrible person she was for supporting her President. Sort of like all you MAGAs do on a daily basis. Hmmm??
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You have more Estrogen than the ladies on the View.
I think AI sums it up pretty good here.
Are GIFs out of style?
“They have fallen out of fashion as a content form, with younger users in particular describing gifs as 'for boomers' and 'cringe'.”
Well, I am a Boomer. And proud of it. And as a Boomer, apparently it’s still a cool and effective way to convey displeasure with a stupid or childish comment.
Well his first term before covid was pretty good ...so I'm thinking after fist year maybe 18 months . Will be lower unemployment the lower prices are doubtful except for energy, I dont see companies dropping the prices. People will be able to tolerate it easier. After the new jobs take hold then things will be a whole lot better.
Well reasoned response, thank you. And honestly, I hope you’re right and the economy BOOMS!! We will ALL benefit from that. However, rising inflation (from self-inflicted tariffs) is going to be a mighty strong headwind for economic prosperity to overcome. Still holding out hope he comes to his senses on tariffs and walks back those that are at extreme, nonsensical levels. Reciprocal tariffs are inflationary but fine, we can overcome that, but punitive tariffs are harmful to the economy. So in 18 months, it is Trump’s economy, and by then the Biden Blame Game HOPEFULLY subsides. Let’s check back in 18 months and see where we’re at.
LGMSo Trump's tariffs imposed in April 2025 caused the inflation the US has been suffering from for the last 4 years. Got it.Well reasoned response, thank you. And honestly, I hope you’re right and the economy BOOMS!! We will ALL benefit from that. However, rising inflation (from self-inflicted tariffs) is going to be a mighty strong headwind for economic prosperity to overcome. Still holding out hope he comes to his senses on tariffs and walks back those that are at extreme, nonsensical levels. Reciprocal tariffs are inflationary but fine, we can overcome that, but punitive tariffs are harmful to the economy. So in 18 months, it is Trump’s economy, and by then the Biden Blame Game HOPEFULLY subsides. Let’s check back in 18 months and see where we’re at.
You need to turn off CNN.
You have a reading disability, don’t you? Please take off the MAGA goggles and read my post again. Nowhere did I say ANYTHING like what you posted. When Trump took office in January 2025, inflation was at 3.0% and coming down. In fact, February should also be attributed to Biden at 2.8%. So inflation was back under control following the pandemic. And PLEASE don’t blame Biden for Covid inflation. Stay on topic which is inflation which was at 2.8% to 3%, and falling, a historically low number, when Trump took office. So I am suggesting the Trump Tariffs ARE inflationary, along with his TRILLIONS of new spending and debt, will INCREASE the rate of inflation by MORE than 3% when he took office. So the challenge I made with Road is that we’ll circle back in 18 months and take an assessment of the economy at that time. Is that clear enough for you? Or are you one of those MAGAs who will continue to blame Biden for the entire 4 years if/when things get worse? Following the lead of Trump, the great deflector and divider. The true Teflon Man. He NEVER takes responsibility for ANYTHING that goes wrong. His failed businesses and subsequent bankruptcies, his failed marriages, his criminal convictions, the Big LIE and the resulting January 6th insurrection, ALL someone else’s fault.
Current U.S. Inflation Rates: 2000-2026
The annual inflation rate in the United States was 2.7% for the 12 months ending December, the same as previously, according to U.S. Labor Department data released on January 13, 2026. The next update is scheduled for February 11 at 8:30 a.m. ET, and will cover the 12 months ending January...
www.usinflationcalculator.com
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"However, rising inflation (from self-inflicted tariffs)"You have a reading disability, don’t you? Please take off the MAGA goggles and read my post again. Nowhere did I say ANYTHING like what you posted. When Trump took office in January 2025, inflation was at 3.0% and coming down. In fact, February should also be attributed to Biden at 2.8%. So inflation was back under control following the pandemic. And PLEASE don’t blame Biden for Covid inflation. Stay on topic which is inflation which was at 2.8% to 3%, and falling, a historically low number, when Trump took office. So I am suggesting the Trump Tariffs ARE inflationary, along with his TRILLIONS of new spending and debt, will INCREASE the rate of inflation by MORE than 3% when he took office. So the challenge I made with Road is that we’ll circle back in 18 months and take an assessment of the economy at that time. Is that clear enough for you? Or are you one of those MAGAs who will continue to blame Biden for the entire 4 years if/when things get worse? Following the lead of Trump, the great deflector and divider. The true Teflon Man. He NEVER takes responsibility for ANYTHING that goes wrong. His failed businesses and subsequent bankruptcies, his failed marriages, his criminal convictions, the Big LIE and the resulting January 6th insurrection, ALL someone else’s fault.
Current U.S. Inflation Rates: 2000-2026
The annual inflation rate in the United States was 2.7% for the 12 months ending December, the same as previously, according to U.S. Labor Department data released on January 13, 2026. The next update is scheduled for February 11 at 8:30 a.m. ET, and will cover the 12 months ending January...
You have all the CNN talking points in your post.
Oh. And from the website you posted. Biden had annual inflation rates of 7%, 6.5%, 3.4% and 2.9%. Trump's so far is 2.3%.You have a reading disability, don’t you? Please take off the MAGA goggles and read my post again. Nowhere did I say ANYTHING like what you posted. When Trump took office in January 2025, inflation was at 3.0% and coming down. In fact, February should also be attributed to Biden at 2.8%. So inflation was back under control following the pandemic. And PLEASE don’t blame Biden for Covid inflation. Stay on topic which is inflation which was at 2.8% to 3%, and falling, a historically low number, when Trump took office. So I am suggesting the Trump Tariffs ARE inflationary, along with his TRILLIONS of new spending and debt, will INCREASE the rate of inflation by MORE than 3% when he took office. So the challenge I made with Road is that we’ll circle back in 18 months and take an assessment of the economy at that time. Is that clear enough for you? Or are you one of those MAGAs who will continue to blame Biden for the entire 4 years if/when things get worse? Following the lead of Trump, the great deflector and divider. The true Teflon Man. He NEVER takes responsibility for ANYTHING that goes wrong. His failed businesses and subsequent bankruptcies, his failed marriages, his criminal convictions, the Big LIE and the resulting January 6th insurrection, ALL someone else’s fault.
Current U.S. Inflation Rates: 2000-2026
The annual inflation rate in the United States was 2.7% for the 12 months ending December, the same as previously, according to U.S. Labor Department data released on January 13, 2026. The next update is scheduled for February 11 at 8:30 a.m. ET, and will cover the 12 months ending January...
And Trump also had inflation rates of 2.1%, 1.9%, 2.3% and 1.4% in his first term.
You don't know what you are talking about.
You have a reading disability, don’t you? Please take off the MAGA goggles and read my post again. Nowhere did I say ANYTHING like what you posted. When Trump took office in January 2025, inflation was at 3.0% and coming down. In fact, February should also be attributed to Biden at 2.8%. So inflation was back under control following the pandemic. And PLEASE don’t blame Biden for Covid inflation. Stay on topic which is inflation which was at 2.8% to 3%, and falling, a historically low number, when Trump took office. So I am suggesting the Trump Tariffs ARE inflationary, along with his TRILLIONS of new spending and debt, will INCREASE the rate of inflation by MORE than 3% when he took office. So the challenge I made with Road is that we’ll circle back in 18 months and take an assessment of the economy at that time. Is that clear enough for you? Or are you one of those MAGAs who will continue to blame Biden for the entire 4 years if/when things get worse? Following the lead of Trump, the great deflector and divider. The true Teflon Man. He NEVER takes responsibility for ANYTHING that goes wrong. His failed businesses and subsequent bankruptcies, his failed marriages, his criminal convictions, the Big LIE and the resulting January 6th insurrection, ALL someone else’s fault.
Current U.S. Inflation Rates: 2000-2026
The annual inflation rate in the United States was 2.7% for the 12 months ending December, the same as previously, according to U.S. Labor Department data released on January 13, 2026. The next update is scheduled for February 11 at 8:30 a.m. ET, and will cover the 12 months ending January...
Things were soooo great under Obama then Biden. That's why Trump got sworn in twice. Eventually it will sink in how that happened.
Would take a little trip around the u.s that's not a tourist attraction to understand. Leave McLean for small town USA instead of Martha's vineyard
Wasting time on a WV message board complaining about Trump who won WV three different Elections by approximately 70% sounds like something someone in a Democrat Party Cult would do.
Typical MAGA approach, take things out of context. Had you copied my ENTIRE sentence, it changes the tone completely. Here, I’ll help you.
“However, rising inflation (from self-inflicted tariffs) is going to be a mighty strong headwind for economic prosperity to overcome.”
EVERYTHING I wrote is TRUE!! It is going to make it much harder for the economy to overcome a 10+% consumption tax. You claim to hate taxes yet you support tariffs. Tariff = Tax. And yes, they are Self-Inflicted. We imposed them on OURSELVES. Who else is to blame? Do you understand how tariffs work? I’m starting to wonder.
Welfare and government dependence is a never ending tax ..
Having tariffs is not a perfect system .... would rather pay those than pay for the funerals and medicaid that this alternative has been producing.......guess I'm still old school Democrat and want to see people do good
Medicaid and Social Welfare programs are part of life. We can’t simply abandon the old and sick in this country. We’re better than that. What we can do is try and make those programs as efficient and effective as possible yet maintain our compassion for those in need. What I would like to see is offer people the option to pay into social security or instead keep the money and invest it themselves with the knowledge that they won’t receive any SS benefits upon retirement. Of course, I would insist and monitor that they are investing those dollars. And give them specific mutual fund options to choose from. I wouldn’t allow them to use the money for speculative investments like Bitcoin and other less mainstream options. Must be highly liquid, highly stable options. Essentially index funds. A stock index, a bond index and treasury/cash fund is all you need. Unfortunately we have gotten ourselves into a Ponzi scheme situation where you constantly need new money to pay the retirees because it wasn’t invested well. AND people are living longer and receiving much more than they paid in. I believe I would have taken that deal if offered when I first started working. You’re essentially betting on yourself.
I pointed out, to my Facebook liberal friends, that our SS was in fact, a Ponzi scheme. Because there was no investment of the money in anything and we just took in money to pay the bottom of the pyramid. One said since it was established by Congress it couldn’t be an illegal Ponzi scheme.
Well, they’re right on one thing, it’s not an “illegal” Ponzi scheme. It’s a very LEGAL Ponzi scheme.