instead of an iron discipline and relentless determination to tackle the Number One threat facing the USA, the administration plunges further into what the WSJ calls ‘the dumbest trade war ever.'
But wait, is Bill equating sending criminal gangs to graffiti painting?
Given what Trump has been able to accomplish thus far without any of the list of horribles that Bill and the rest of the be-clowned media spew, I'd say The Donald is playing chess (bigly) and Bill et al are playing checkers (poorly).
I heard on a radio program today; super liberal used to be balanced. They
were siteing the u s a todays health report. Apparently beef tallow is now back in style.We should cook with it and rub it on our faces. Reportedly, that's in today's healthcareful article in USA Today! Bonner, unfortunately none of our towns make shoes and certainly none in the next town. As Ed Mcmahn heroically said to Johnny Carson. "Dated reference lost on younger viewers." There are 2 sisters. Eva Gabor, or Sha Sha, She brought her felinne to the show. On her lap. And she said Darling, would you like to pet my pussy. And Johnny Carson said "Yes. Move your cat."
Bill. Please bring some joy and robust references.
Wow! Reading most of the comments today one would surmise the vast majority herein have "irreconcilable differences" with Ol' Mr. Bill. But amazingly all y'all (for those who are naifs in southern lingo - that is plural of "y'all") are still here day after day kickin' and screamin'. Truly startling considering the daily barrage of insults (some uglier than others) thrown at Good Ol' Mr. Bill, he keeps on writing. But, apparently, subscription paid and the right to scorch the earth or at least Poor Mr. Bill's views and, on occasion his mental capacity, are laid bare here in the Comments. Free speech and opinions are welcomed. Frankly, it is amazin', how most are so stuck in a rut and have no ability to maybe ponder a different view now and then. What happens - if down the line, the Ol' Man turns out to be right? Although I do enjoy hearing the screeches, yelps, and howlings Monday thru Friday. The daily roastings always puts a smile on my face with a shake of the head. As always, an ol' man's opinion.
Please remember that Bonner told us long and probably from far away that he is too old and too rich to give a ding dong about what others may think or say about him.
You do realize that if one makes a prediction for long enough (particularly about economics, markets, commodities, etc.) there's a very high probability that it will eventually be right. It's kind of like a stopped clock, except in Bill's case it's been right about once a decade. I'll give you this, when I want a different perspective I read you because I never know where you'll come from (which is a compliment) unlike Bill.
Nailed it, 'Ol Man. It 𝙞𝙨 amazing how Bill Bonner can't get past his immaturity and butthurt to acknowledge any of the good things Trump and Musk are doing, not even in the tinniest way. At this point, it's Startling actually.
PS - I hear (and use) the expression "all y'all" all the time down here in FLA. However, in my neck of the woods it is usually a three-word exclamation that is preceded by a four-letter curse word that starts with "F" - still, it's a useful expression. Very unambiguous...
All smoke and mirrors brother Dave! Bill is definitely playing chess with us and is a master of the Hegelian Dialect. Problem, reaction, solution is the game and by directing our attention to this daily TDS nonsense(problem), and watching our reaction to his words(reaction), it covers the really bad advice on his investing strategy(solution). Again, the Only sound advice we receive from our very small investment here is from Dan and our other dear readers. But at the end of the day I still love Bill, but just look at him like the senile grandpa I once had. Love him, but really can’t agree with any of the delusional comments he makes..
Why is Bill fretting over how government incompetence is causing the markets to suffer? This is the guy who WANTS the markets to suffer, perhaps even collapse! His whole schtick is BASED on that! If the markets never crash, then his fundamental principle of avoiding the "Big Loss" is bogus. In the meantime, plenty of profit-opportunities were either flubbed or missed completely.
I can say this, because I recognized "investing" for the rigged game it is and got out 30 years ago. Yeah, I'm not rich, but I'm comfortable, I live in my paid-for bolt-hole, my kids are successful, and I'm still here. I don't even look at the "price" of metals or what the "markets" do that day, or any day. Regardless, government is still screwing up, and always will. Best always. PM
I marked Dow 100,000. Not because we have such a great economy and market. Just the opposite. That wonderful magic marker called inflation will make DOW 100,000 a piece of cake. I say the reason the 1982 DOW 777 is now 42,500 is because during that same period of time our national debt went from less than 1 trillion to 37 trillion and still counting.
😂🤣😂🤣 beautiful, and Dan always has the answers! Again, we are here for the entertainment Bill creates and the investment advice from Dan and others here.😊
I guess Bill forgot about DOGE. Yes, then he will tell us now that none of that matters, because it is not social security, medicaid, or Department of Defense Spending. The way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time. When you have bright people and patriots on your cabinet, you eliminate waste and fraud, something the previous administration and Obama thrived on. There is a reckoning coming, the likes of which we have never seen. The gig is up, and the reaper is coming for grifters and hacks. I really hoped that Bill would have embraced the change in attitude. He loved Milie, but his situation was much simpler than what Trump has to deal with. Trump is not on his own. Get outside the WSJ, USA Today, Jimmy Kimmel, John Stewart, and real people are eating this up. Tariff talk is just smoke and mirrors for the un-informed.
Money, money, money; who is the fairest of them all? Mixing metaphors or just more narcissism? The rise of the mediocre is almost complete as the disparate institutions, governments, public services and media, display their plumage everywhere, strutting around the world stage in oblivious disregard for substance and content, fact and the truth. Image is all, and as long as enough people support you, and you have the nerve, the world beckons, itself a mere observer of the crude antics of immoral despotism. There used to be rules preventing the illegal acts of those who chose to disregard the law; but when the rules were broken and riches were shared amongst the rule-makers, rules were adapted to suit the prevailing conditions. Whether the Mafia or a bent councillor in a local project; everyone from the unions to the aristocracy were being persuaded they had to conform if they wanted to survive; and so the people were indoctrinated with social media peddling disinformation, psychological threats from government experts and advisors, and intimidation from any sources with vested interests. The few retaining a balance between the extreme factions, crying out for attention to the facts and freedoms, were drowned in the opprobrium dispensed by the consensus, who follow the science and claim their pinnacle of virtue; from one side of the divide or the other.
Bill, I love the genius of your writing, but maybe the big man has a plan that none of us understand and that is to Cause the collapse sooner instead of dragging it out so that we can get to the reset sooner, my real concern is we accidentally start a nuclear war let’s hope not your faith full reader, Bill D
I think that MR.T. has a plan, it is just that He lets it out little by little. That way the opposition can not plan an attack. Just My observation from My arm chair.
They just can't live without telling us about the Dow/Gold 5. What the heck do statistics of any kind mean with our 38+ trillion debt growing and and no projected balanced budget in sight. I can't wait for Tom's buy recommendations, and Bill's comments, if and when we reach that magic Dow/Gold 5.
Rather than be introduced to the idea that there are many ways for the country to raise trade barriers, Bill doubled down on the idea the world has insignificant tariffs. He talks about the mindless determination of Trump on Tariffs, when he grabs onto the phony tariff argument, while denying trade barriers with the same compulsive tenacity.
Mr. Bonner. worry not my friend, Tulsi Gabbard is here to save the day!
National Security 2025.
Director Gabbard, is the sky blue?
“Sorry Senator, I can’t speak on behalf of the atmosphere.”
Oh ok, thank you for your service and the wonderful dedication you bring to the agency.
Next question please…
Director Gabbard, do you own a cell phone…yes or no?
“Thank you for your questions Senator. All I can say is that Spectrum is a provider of cell phones.”
Wow! Hahahaha!
CIA Director Ratcliff, “can the FBI find a hooker in a Brothel?”
“I’ll defer that question to FBI Director Patel”
Oh ok, Director Patel, answer the question please.
“No Sir, we all know that the FBI couldn’t find a hooker in a Brothel…have at it!”
Sorry Mr. Hegseth, your National Security, FBI, and CIA Team just sold your ass down the river, They took one for the team… except they weren’t even on the field.
I'm taking bets that Jeff Blondi's first (and maybe only) arrest is the NSA's "hapless" Mr. Waltz. C'mon folks - "mistakes" like that don't get made at this level.
I'm also takin' bets the team wanted the panting Betacuck Goldberg and the Raggedy Atlantic to think they had a "scoop" and run with it. No idea why, just sure that most of that side of the "story" seems as manufactured as Bonner non-stop criticizing Trump - odd and inexplicable.
The actual "conversation" is rather bada**edly American - similar to the bloody vibes of "Fight, Fight, Fight"...
(“The Mind Control Project” remember, that’s like the secret phrase that should tell you it’s me, like the movie Ghost! 😂)
I upgraded with a dash of experimental genius. I’m currently beta-testing this totally safe Neuralink microchip, delicately fused to the Arcuate Fasciculus, yes, the literal linguistic superhighway in the brain.
Supposedly though, it can make almost anyone sound like a Nobel laureate, or at least like they read footnotes for fun, all at the flip of a neural switch!
Long story short, I wandered a little too close to the Pentagon, didn’t get mind-melted (thankfully), but somehow found myself in what I can only describe as the “16th Basement.”
They made me an offer and I said yes before they even finished the sentence. So here we are not. Let’s see what side effects come first, hyper-articulate eloquence or spontaneous haiku syndrome.
What happened to the old theory of competitive advantage? Complicated? Yes. Controllable? Difficult, especially considering competitive advantage among nations with their individual advisers, industry groups, and politicians seeking office or desperately trying to remain there. Unfettered trade thrives in unfettered political manipulation, - ceteris paribus of course - especially for consumers because it leads to more choices and lower prices. We used to teach in grad school the importance of making smart business decisions which included staying out of the business of political manipulation. What a quaint concept! The tinkerers win at the expense of us poor consumers. That’s why I never endeavored to make shoes.
DJT knows full well about the oncoming debt crisis and so does his team. DJT doesn't suffer fools so its up to his team to get the message out. This interview with Howard Lutnick will answer lots of questions concerning DJT's plan. Just a few months ago we were staring at the abyss. We're nowhere near being out of the woods, but at least we have a fighting chance.
That is a key interview if you want to understand the "method to the madness." I'd invite everyone to watch it, even though it is long.
I fully expect NONE of our beloved leftardes that lurk here will take the time, nor will our host. That is to their detriment - but it's always easier to denigrate, cry and not "risk" being wrong than it is to inform yourself, apply some Critical Thinking and develop valid opinions.
The TDS Bubble is extremely thick-walled. Apparently once inside, you can't even hear everyone laughing at you...
I’ve been “not rushing in” for the last 3 years, per this newsletter, and my IRA shows the result of that. In fact, one of your “Dear Readers” recently summed up BPR perfectly: ““… maybe not lose everything, but gain very little,…” My IRA can certainly attest to this; well, except for the latest Dyson picks…real gems there.
and so he's back on his anti-change, anti-trump kick - you are really getting boring BB. Why not quote Mr. Wonderful (aka Kevin O'leary), a Canadian, who states it is a good thing to have these tariffs especially since Canada levies such large tariffs on the US. E.G. Butter made in Vermont has a 236% tariff going to Canada. However, butter made in Ontario or Quebec has a 2% inbound tariff. WTF is up with that? BB you are slipping and not fairly reporting fact to this constituency. Get a grip and hold on, there has been more good done for this nation in the last 60 days, then in the last16 years, all of which were controlled by the democraps. This includes Trump 16-20 where the hog tied the novice and prevented anything that he touched. Again, get over yourself, bring back the BB that was an honest and fair broker of information. Information btw, that we pay you for to help us make money, not speculate on your view (nor try to sway us to it) of the political arena. Frankly, your starting to sound like that old hag Sanders - maybe join him and AOC so you can yell your beliefs at the public. That'll go over Hugh!
In all fairness, Don, that figure could very well be accurate. The disclaimer is that the tariff at that amount likely only kicks-in after a certain quota of Butter has been exported (imported?) and we probably have never actually sent that much to our fine neighbors to the north. This is one nuance of the tariff situation that Mr. Stockman harps on while his brother-in-arms B. Bonner generally ignores until it becomes a sufficient cudgel to bash our DULY ELECTED (IN A LANDSLIDE) PRESIDENT...
In all fairness , what I have read is that at one time 15 percent was over quota. Do I call this fake news? The 236% percent is an exaggeration in My view. But then I have home town bias. As does The President!
I think that Trump is using the threat of tariffs as bargaining chips to get what he wants from other nations and that may not be money. I do not believe we will get enough money from tariffs to eliminate income taxes or even pay for decreased revenue (not taxes on tips or social security, etc.). In a way it is exciting to have an active POTUS trying to Make America Great Again after 4 years of a Do-Nothing Joe Biden and a worthless Congress. We do need more manufacturing to be brought back into our nation, especially with regard to critical needs like pharmaceuticals and chips, so I hope that part works. Having more and better paying jobs in America is important.
Let's see. Back in the day, Hugo Chavez, a communist, takes power in Venezuela. This is not acceptable to the empire, so the country is hit with U.S. sanctions that, along with Chavez's "reforms," decimate the economy. Maduro brings more of the same. Result, surprise surprise: an oil-rich country becomes very, very poor and something like 20% of it's population flees. Now, with Venezuelans still suffering under economic conditions imposed by the U.S., the president doubles down. He has (with no evidence) somehow determined that Maduro has plotted to send us his criminals, rather than that millions of the people are desperate to migrate, basically, anywhere else. So the follow-on to the pain we've been largely responsible for is to inflict more of the same by harming them with their remaining trade partners. These are the mad flailings of a man drunk on power....
Sure, Karen. Countries $36 Trillion in Debt cannot afford to be caretaker of the world's downtrodden and/or criminal just so the delusional 20% of the population can feel good about themselves because their lives suck. Y'all had the last 40-60 years unfettered in your pursuit of Utopia. How'd that go?? Let's take a look at Chicago, LA, NY, Atlanta, etc. to see the end result of leftarded ignorance and stupidity.
PS - You made a 𝗙𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗖 case for Tariffs in your post. You must be a mEMbeR oF mEnsA....
But wait, is Bill equating sending criminal gangs to graffiti painting?
Given what Trump has been able to accomplish thus far without any of the list of horribles that Bill and the rest of the be-clowned media spew, I'd say The Donald is playing chess (bigly) and Bill et al are playing checkers (poorly).
Never trust a guy who quotes the USA Today, which isn't fit to line a birdcage.
Or the WSJ!
I heard on a radio program today; super liberal used to be balanced. They
were siteing the u s a todays health report. Apparently beef tallow is now back in style.We should cook with it and rub it on our faces. Reportedly, that's in today's healthcareful article in USA Today! Bonner, unfortunately none of our towns make shoes and certainly none in the next town. As Ed Mcmahn heroically said to Johnny Carson. "Dated reference lost on younger viewers." There are 2 sisters. Eva Gabor, or Sha Sha, She brought her felinne to the show. On her lap. And she said Darling, would you like to pet my pussy. And Johnny Carson said "Yes. Move your cat."
Bill. Please bring some joy and robust references.
Wow! Reading most of the comments today one would surmise the vast majority herein have "irreconcilable differences" with Ol' Mr. Bill. But amazingly all y'all (for those who are naifs in southern lingo - that is plural of "y'all") are still here day after day kickin' and screamin'. Truly startling considering the daily barrage of insults (some uglier than others) thrown at Good Ol' Mr. Bill, he keeps on writing. But, apparently, subscription paid and the right to scorch the earth or at least Poor Mr. Bill's views and, on occasion his mental capacity, are laid bare here in the Comments. Free speech and opinions are welcomed. Frankly, it is amazin', how most are so stuck in a rut and have no ability to maybe ponder a different view now and then. What happens - if down the line, the Ol' Man turns out to be right? Although I do enjoy hearing the screeches, yelps, and howlings Monday thru Friday. The daily roastings always puts a smile on my face with a shake of the head. As always, an ol' man's opinion.
Please remember that Bonner told us long and probably from far away that he is too old and too rich to give a ding dong about what others may think or say about him.
You do realize that if one makes a prediction for long enough (particularly about economics, markets, commodities, etc.) there's a very high probability that it will eventually be right. It's kind of like a stopped clock, except in Bill's case it's been right about once a decade. I'll give you this, when I want a different perspective I read you because I never know where you'll come from (which is a compliment) unlike Bill.
"𝘍𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘭𝘺, 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘻𝘪𝘯', 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘤𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘳𝘶𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘯𝘰 𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘺𝘣𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘢 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯. "
Nailed it, 'Ol Man. It 𝙞𝙨 amazing how Bill Bonner can't get past his immaturity and butthurt to acknowledge any of the good things Trump and Musk are doing, not even in the tinniest way. At this point, it's Startling actually.
PS - I hear (and use) the expression "all y'all" all the time down here in FLA. However, in my neck of the woods it is usually a three-word exclamation that is preceded by a four-letter curse word that starts with "F" - still, it's a useful expression. Very unambiguous...
Bless your heart Ol man:)
All smoke and mirrors brother Dave! Bill is definitely playing chess with us and is a master of the Hegelian Dialect. Problem, reaction, solution is the game and by directing our attention to this daily TDS nonsense(problem), and watching our reaction to his words(reaction), it covers the really bad advice on his investing strategy(solution). Again, the Only sound advice we receive from our very small investment here is from Dan and our other dear readers. But at the end of the day I still love Bill, but just look at him like the senile grandpa I once had. Love him, but really can’t agree with any of the delusional comments he makes..
He reminds me of Joe Biden a lot (only a more likeable version).
Hegel is about the most aggressive and inhumane of those european philosophers of his time. No good advisor.
YOU TELL'IM DAVE J. I SCH SCH SCH SCHTUDDER.
Why is Bill fretting over how government incompetence is causing the markets to suffer? This is the guy who WANTS the markets to suffer, perhaps even collapse! His whole schtick is BASED on that! If the markets never crash, then his fundamental principle of avoiding the "Big Loss" is bogus. In the meantime, plenty of profit-opportunities were either flubbed or missed completely.
I can say this, because I recognized "investing" for the rigged game it is and got out 30 years ago. Yeah, I'm not rich, but I'm comfortable, I live in my paid-for bolt-hole, my kids are successful, and I'm still here. I don't even look at the "price" of metals or what the "markets" do that day, or any day. Regardless, government is still screwing up, and always will. Best always. PM
I marked Dow 100,000. Not because we have such a great economy and market. Just the opposite. That wonderful magic marker called inflation will make DOW 100,000 a piece of cake. I say the reason the 1982 DOW 777 is now 42,500 is because during that same period of time our national debt went from less than 1 trillion to 37 trillion and still counting.
Love you brother Paul!
Paul, you get it.
I think you may be my twin. Hand in there brother.
Sigh. Why not just simplify your life, Bill?
Type out:
1. Trump Stupid.
2. Trump Naïve.
3. Trump Wrong.
4. Trump Dangerous.
5. Trump Evil.
Then you can just cut-and-paste one of these choices for each day of the week and save all of us a bunch of time....
PS - Could you please elucidate 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 what of Value for your paying customers was contained in today's missive?
😂🤣😂🤣 beautiful, and Dan always has the answers! Again, we are here for the entertainment Bill creates and the investment advice from Dan and others here.😊
I agree with your top 5, 100%. And what you are getting for your subscription is the facts.
Ha! Hahahahahahaha!! LMBO.
Beautiful!!! Well done, Bob....
If I thought that way about Bill‘s missives, I wouldn’t waste my time reading him.
I guess Bill forgot about DOGE. Yes, then he will tell us now that none of that matters, because it is not social security, medicaid, or Department of Defense Spending. The way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time. When you have bright people and patriots on your cabinet, you eliminate waste and fraud, something the previous administration and Obama thrived on. There is a reckoning coming, the likes of which we have never seen. The gig is up, and the reaper is coming for grifters and hacks. I really hoped that Bill would have embraced the change in attitude. He loved Milie, but his situation was much simpler than what Trump has to deal with. Trump is not on his own. Get outside the WSJ, USA Today, Jimmy Kimmel, John Stewart, and real people are eating this up. Tariff talk is just smoke and mirrors for the un-informed.
Money, money, money; who is the fairest of them all? Mixing metaphors or just more narcissism? The rise of the mediocre is almost complete as the disparate institutions, governments, public services and media, display their plumage everywhere, strutting around the world stage in oblivious disregard for substance and content, fact and the truth. Image is all, and as long as enough people support you, and you have the nerve, the world beckons, itself a mere observer of the crude antics of immoral despotism. There used to be rules preventing the illegal acts of those who chose to disregard the law; but when the rules were broken and riches were shared amongst the rule-makers, rules were adapted to suit the prevailing conditions. Whether the Mafia or a bent councillor in a local project; everyone from the unions to the aristocracy were being persuaded they had to conform if they wanted to survive; and so the people were indoctrinated with social media peddling disinformation, psychological threats from government experts and advisors, and intimidation from any sources with vested interests. The few retaining a balance between the extreme factions, crying out for attention to the facts and freedoms, were drowned in the opprobrium dispensed by the consensus, who follow the science and claim their pinnacle of virtue; from one side of the divide or the other.
Beautifully stated 🙏 divide and conquer. We have been thoroughly conquered…
Bill, I love the genius of your writing, but maybe the big man has a plan that none of us understand and that is to Cause the collapse sooner instead of dragging it out so that we can get to the reset sooner, my real concern is we accidentally start a nuclear war let’s hope not your faith full reader, Bill D
I think that MR.T. has a plan, it is just that He lets it out little by little. That way the opposition can not plan an attack. Just My observation from My arm chair.
Agreed
They just can't live without telling us about the Dow/Gold 5. What the heck do statistics of any kind mean with our 38+ trillion debt growing and and no projected balanced budget in sight. I can't wait for Tom's buy recommendations, and Bill's comments, if and when we reach that magic Dow/Gold 5.
Hope they’re not as bad as his shipping stock advice
I’m sure me and our host will be long gone when that day comes to fruition. Until then, enjoy your life and buy the dip in Bitcoin 😊
Rather than be introduced to the idea that there are many ways for the country to raise trade barriers, Bill doubled down on the idea the world has insignificant tariffs. He talks about the mindless determination of Trump on Tariffs, when he grabs onto the phony tariff argument, while denying trade barriers with the same compulsive tenacity.
Meanwhile, he is praying his horse will learn to sing...
“And what about national security?”
(Bonner)
Mr. Bonner. worry not my friend, Tulsi Gabbard is here to save the day!
National Security 2025.
Director Gabbard, is the sky blue?
“Sorry Senator, I can’t speak on behalf of the atmosphere.”
Oh ok, thank you for your service and the wonderful dedication you bring to the agency.
Next question please…
Director Gabbard, do you own a cell phone…yes or no?
“Thank you for your questions Senator. All I can say is that Spectrum is a provider of cell phones.”
Wow! Hahahaha!
CIA Director Ratcliff, “can the FBI find a hooker in a Brothel?”
“I’ll defer that question to FBI Director Patel”
Oh ok, Director Patel, answer the question please.
“No Sir, we all know that the FBI couldn’t find a hooker in a Brothel…have at it!”
Sorry Mr. Hegseth, your National Security, FBI, and CIA Team just sold your ass down the river, They took one for the team… except they weren’t even on the field.
Hahahaha!!!
Dah dah da-da-da, dah dah da-da-da, dah dah da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da!
WHAT A BEAUTY!!!!
:), Gypt.
I'm taking bets that Jeff Blondi's first (and maybe only) arrest is the NSA's "hapless" Mr. Waltz. C'mon folks - "mistakes" like that don't get made at this level.
I'm also takin' bets the team wanted the panting Betacuck Goldberg and the Raggedy Atlantic to think they had a "scoop" and run with it. No idea why, just sure that most of that side of the "story" seems as manufactured as Bonner non-stop criticizing Trump - odd and inexplicable.
The actual "conversation" is rather bada**edly American - similar to the bloody vibes of "Fight, Fight, Fight"...
ES: Did I read your comments correctly, or do I need to see my optometrist? You actually watch the news regarding the fiasco on the Signal debacle?
Lol!
DOROTHY!
(“The Mind Control Project” remember, that’s like the secret phrase that should tell you it’s me, like the movie Ghost! 😂)
I upgraded with a dash of experimental genius. I’m currently beta-testing this totally safe Neuralink microchip, delicately fused to the Arcuate Fasciculus, yes, the literal linguistic superhighway in the brain.
Supposedly though, it can make almost anyone sound like a Nobel laureate, or at least like they read footnotes for fun, all at the flip of a neural switch!
Long story short, I wandered a little too close to the Pentagon, didn’t get mind-melted (thankfully), but somehow found myself in what I can only describe as the “16th Basement.”
They made me an offer and I said yes before they even finished the sentence. So here we are not. Let’s see what side effects come first, hyper-articulate eloquence or spontaneous haiku syndrome.
Hahaha!
ES: Is that really you??
Thanks Dan! Looking forward to Your insights on rare earth's.
What happened to the old theory of competitive advantage? Complicated? Yes. Controllable? Difficult, especially considering competitive advantage among nations with their individual advisers, industry groups, and politicians seeking office or desperately trying to remain there. Unfettered trade thrives in unfettered political manipulation, - ceteris paribus of course - especially for consumers because it leads to more choices and lower prices. We used to teach in grad school the importance of making smart business decisions which included staying out of the business of political manipulation. What a quaint concept! The tinkerers win at the expense of us poor consumers. That’s why I never endeavored to make shoes.
DJT knows full well about the oncoming debt crisis and so does his team. DJT doesn't suffer fools so its up to his team to get the message out. This interview with Howard Lutnick will answer lots of questions concerning DJT's plan. Just a few months ago we were staring at the abyss. We're nowhere near being out of the woods, but at least we have a fighting chance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=182ckTL2KBA
Hi Craig -
That is a key interview if you want to understand the "method to the madness." I'd invite everyone to watch it, even though it is long.
I fully expect NONE of our beloved leftardes that lurk here will take the time, nor will our host. That is to their detriment - but it's always easier to denigrate, cry and not "risk" being wrong than it is to inform yourself, apply some Critical Thinking and develop valid opinions.
The TDS Bubble is extremely thick-walled. Apparently once inside, you can't even hear everyone laughing at you...
I’ve been “not rushing in” for the last 3 years, per this newsletter, and my IRA shows the result of that. In fact, one of your “Dear Readers” recently summed up BPR perfectly: ““… maybe not lose everything, but gain very little,…” My IRA can certainly attest to this; well, except for the latest Dyson picks…real gems there.
and so he's back on his anti-change, anti-trump kick - you are really getting boring BB. Why not quote Mr. Wonderful (aka Kevin O'leary), a Canadian, who states it is a good thing to have these tariffs especially since Canada levies such large tariffs on the US. E.G. Butter made in Vermont has a 236% tariff going to Canada. However, butter made in Ontario or Quebec has a 2% inbound tariff. WTF is up with that? BB you are slipping and not fairly reporting fact to this constituency. Get a grip and hold on, there has been more good done for this nation in the last 60 days, then in the last16 years, all of which were controlled by the democraps. This includes Trump 16-20 where the hog tied the novice and prevented anything that he touched. Again, get over yourself, bring back the BB that was an honest and fair broker of information. Information btw, that we pay you for to help us make money, not speculate on your view (nor try to sway us to it) of the political arena. Frankly, your starting to sound like that old hag Sanders - maybe join him and AOC so you can yell your beliefs at the public. That'll go over Hugh!
Mr. Working Stiff , where did You get that 236 % figure from. WSJ, USA today? I think You forgot to read the fine print on the USMCA agreement.
In all fairness, Don, that figure could very well be accurate. The disclaimer is that the tariff at that amount likely only kicks-in after a certain quota of Butter has been exported (imported?) and we probably have never actually sent that much to our fine neighbors to the north. This is one nuance of the tariff situation that Mr. Stockman harps on while his brother-in-arms B. Bonner generally ignores until it becomes a sufficient cudgel to bash our DULY ELECTED (IN A LANDSLIDE) PRESIDENT...
In all fairness , what I have read is that at one time 15 percent was over quota. Do I call this fake news? The 236% percent is an exaggeration in My view. But then I have home town bias. As does The President!
I think that Trump is using the threat of tariffs as bargaining chips to get what he wants from other nations and that may not be money. I do not believe we will get enough money from tariffs to eliminate income taxes or even pay for decreased revenue (not taxes on tips or social security, etc.). In a way it is exciting to have an active POTUS trying to Make America Great Again after 4 years of a Do-Nothing Joe Biden and a worthless Congress. We do need more manufacturing to be brought back into our nation, especially with regard to critical needs like pharmaceuticals and chips, so I hope that part works. Having more and better paying jobs in America is important.
Let's see. Back in the day, Hugo Chavez, a communist, takes power in Venezuela. This is not acceptable to the empire, so the country is hit with U.S. sanctions that, along with Chavez's "reforms," decimate the economy. Maduro brings more of the same. Result, surprise surprise: an oil-rich country becomes very, very poor and something like 20% of it's population flees. Now, with Venezuelans still suffering under economic conditions imposed by the U.S., the president doubles down. He has (with no evidence) somehow determined that Maduro has plotted to send us his criminals, rather than that millions of the people are desperate to migrate, basically, anywhere else. So the follow-on to the pain we've been largely responsible for is to inflict more of the same by harming them with their remaining trade partners. These are the mad flailings of a man drunk on power....
Sure, Karen. Countries $36 Trillion in Debt cannot afford to be caretaker of the world's downtrodden and/or criminal just so the delusional 20% of the population can feel good about themselves because their lives suck. Y'all had the last 40-60 years unfettered in your pursuit of Utopia. How'd that go?? Let's take a look at Chicago, LA, NY, Atlanta, etc. to see the end result of leftarded ignorance and stupidity.
PS - You made a 𝗙𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗖 case for Tariffs in your post. You must be a mEMbeR oF mEnsA....