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Angry Icebergs's avatar

So BPR seems to hint Trump is somewhat unhinged.

Odd... I never noticed <sarc>.

Mock Trump as much as Trump deserves.

President. T is a pompous ass...

But I won't forget...

No matter how poorly the Trump show may appear at times.

He is still the better choice than the Joe/Kammy circus...

Paul Murray's avatar

All I know is that he fought back, while the other 14 (or however many it was) dutifully lined up under the banner "Acquiescence". Best always. PM

James ( Jim) Marshall's avatar

Very true Paul. For all his warts he still beats the hell out of the alternatives.

Jim Marshall

Cartero Atómico's avatar

But isn't sad that those were the choices? Couldn't the US find better candidates? Or are they just a reflection of what our citizenry has become?

Tom Langdon's avatar

There are many, many qualified candidates they just not into the blood sport of politics.

Jimm Roberts's avatar

Trump's Mother's assessment of her son as a politician was spot on.

Trump's megalomania is in full flourish.

At least Biden's handlers kept his diminished mental acuity close-hold.

Tom Langdon's avatar

You got to be kidding, it was on full display despite their efforts and grand support from the media.

altschule's avatar

of course he's the perfect image of you!

Jerry Hobbs's avatar

I absolutely love your writing style. Amazing---keep at it.

Mackinac's avatar

It is elite in the extreme.

Mackinac's avatar

It is very easy for a socialist / globalist / communist to find fault with the frustrations of a true free capitalist. Almost every word contains a bit of disgust, warranted and realistic but to the intellectual elite, losing their grip on society, they can definitely paint it as crass and "incorrect." The only problem is those globalists are their grip on their societies. Their narratives are now known to be false and misleading. Le Pen is the most popular in France, the AFD is taking the most votes in Germany and Poland, Hungary and Czechoslovakia will not allow immigrants in their countries despite severe fines from the globalist "masters" and Starmer is gone. So although your "joie de bully" of your own show seems reasonable and intellectually elite and importantly aligned with the globalists, just in case they do win this battle, you might find that Americans don't care about all the intellect and eliteness.

Kevin Leader's avatar

Starmer is gone, just look at who is replacing him.

Ed Burns's avatar

Speaking of things roiling around randomly in ones head, have you any thoughts on anything related to investment economics? That some think blowing up bridges is a "war crime" is not news. It's fantasy. Like Russian election interference or Russian disinformation campaigns that have been embedded on a laptop computer. With your vote for your neighborhood crook, Biden, you simply bet on the wrong end of a senile Nag, once known simply as an amiable dunce. Get over it.

Mackinac's avatar

You nailed it Ed.

Ed Burns's avatar

It’s really become tedious, don’t you think? WTF cares what Bill thinks about Trump. The guys been duly elected. He needs to get back to doing what he told us he was about. Not this constant BS

Stephen Hoffman's avatar

i’ve read damn near everything you’ve written in the past 10 years or so. finally a crown on this latest assessment Mister Bill. all of us baltimorons i’m sure had a good laugh. President Trump, love him or leave him seems to be the fall guy for both sides of the bad boy good boy coin. That’s quite a feat if you ask me. He does well standing in the center of the world’s universe. Any man who doesn’t sip occasionally and carry on the way he does deserves my tidy admiration. i’ll leave with this parting thought.

i once was a young Captain who worked for a one star General. his central belief of success he told me was that you don’t have to know everything, just surround yourself with people who do. He did get star number three and went on the command one of the gulf wars.

Methinks Mister Trump read the same playbook.

Steve H

Aberdeen MD

Cartero Atómico's avatar

I would love to know who are the people in his cabinet who know everything. Even the guy he picked to renovate the reflecting pool was not only unqualified but also an ex-con who had already defrauded the government.

Mackinac's avatar

He has surrounded himself with integrity, which is almost impossible to find in Washington. So I believe he has done a damn good job.

Cartero Atómico's avatar

Integrity? Scott Bessent made his fortune working for George Soros. His claim to fame is not investing to make the world a better place but rather making a billion for the evil Soros shorting the British pound. Hegseth was forced out of the leadership of two veterans organizations for financial mismanagement and had adulterous affairs with coworkers. Howard Lutnick lied about his association with Epstein to Congress. Just to name a few of his compromised associates.

Paul Murray's avatar

I tried Bawlamer (Baltimore) for 2 years 1974-1976. Lived in what had likely once been a lovely neighborhood (Waverly) on St. Paul Street, a few blocks away from Memorial Stadium. Bawlamer won. I slipped quietly away on Preakness Saturday. I've been back twice to see nothing has changed except more money wasted on "renewal" with suburban sprawl spread even further out in every direction as people try to cope. Best always. PM

Homer Bell's avatar

Another rant bashing the president. Keep it it up Bill, shows the ass that you are. I quit reading half way down

Mark's avatar

Sometimes the truth hurts HB....like it or not what BB wrote isn't far from the truth regarding Trump. Ray Charles can see that.

Tom Langdon's avatar

Mark, it is just a matter of one's perspective. I do not agree with yours mostly, but you are entitled to your perspective and I hope you can respect the perspective of other's whom do not subscribe to your perspective.

Mackinac's avatar

That's the good thing about Bill's rants. They are particularly easy to spot and they only get worse so one can stop immediately and save one's time.

Kornfrommajar's avatar

I’ve started skipping any time only Bill’s name is on the headliner. Then, not that long ago, Tom or Dan’s name would also be attached but with only a link to their previous articles at the end of Bill’s or only a very brief re-hash of a prior article. I guess I’m not the only one skipping unless there is pertinent financial info. Then, there’s the “Hidden” replies. (Example: This got “erased” 2 times before I could finish my response, had to copy and re-paste fast). My comments must not be “constructive”, in someone’s opinion. dr. b may have more company sooner than later.

James ( Jim) Marshall's avatar

Sadly your first two paragraphs sum up the state for most any of us over 50, 60, 70......

I sometimes still thinks I am an 18 year old hero. The body doesn't always cooperate. I voted for him three times and I very much wish his advisors could get him to dial back some of his outbursts.

I won't hold my breath waiting.

Jim Marshall

Tom Beach's avatar

Trump wants to be remembered in history. He wants to be adored and obeyed. He wants. He wants. He takes what he wants. Scruples? For Trump it is just a board game. He never has a moral dilemma. It is all me, me, me. And F**k you!

STEVE CAMPINI's avatar

Mr. Bonner makes a valid observation. Not always, but more often than not, personality traits become more accentuated as a person ages. The filter that once constrained unseemly behavior and rude outbursts can become more permeable. Embarrassing for the average citizen, catastrophic for a world leader.

David Raskin's avatar

DJT seems to be occupying ever increasing space in BPR's head. Write about something else, the economy for example (Oh, there's a thought). 'The real question is should Iran have a nuclear weapon? If yes, then everyone go home; if not, then finish what you started.

Tim Pallies's avatar

Could there be more to it? I don't claim to know, but I do remember it was just about 12 months ago that we were told that their nuclear program was utterly destroyed.

I'm not sure how to reconcile that with what we're doing now.

Cartero Atómico's avatar

Check out Little Marco Rubio's response to a reporter after Trump started the war. Marco said the US attacked to prevent US casualties because they knew Israel was going to attack. The reason for the attack was to placate Israel. No one in the Administration had the guts or sense to tell Israel "Don't do this now. At least wait until after the midterms because the resulting inflation will hurt us" The nuke talk is just fodder for the sheeple.

Mackinac's avatar

Although Bill has occasionally come up with considerable financial comments the only question I have is: How reliable is advice from a diehard globalist?

Tom Langdon's avatar

Bill, just because you say it's so doesn't make it so. I learned that when I was 10 years old.

Mackinac's avatar

Perspective, once again.

altschule's avatar

Oh my Bill you silly old duffer .. now you'll set all the trumpet bunghole sniffers off like fire crackers on the fourth. They'll label you with djt syndrome and threaten to bury you before their beloved saint ever finds his marbles again which he lost so long ago only his mothers knows where they might be found, but certainly nowhere on planet earth so maybe his DOGE buddy can give him a lift to Mars or beyond. Please let this come to pass that the rest of humanity can find sanity again.

Stephen West's avatar

Oh my! Trump being Trump has your undies in a knot. Where’s YOUR self control?

Please, please stop debasing yourself. Tell us something we don’t know, or help us understand what your research, experience, and expertise is gleaning about the fate of our portfolios.

Stephen West

William's avatar

Hello Dan,

I signed up right after Bonner private partners was dissolved and Chris Mayer went to Woodlock House, at a special rate that I thought locked me in as long I I subscribed. Today my wife said BPR billed my card for $395, which I am assuming is an error. Please confirm that this is a mistake, or not. Thank you for getting back to me so we can manage this situation!

Terry Green's avatar

Well, at least, Bill….you, from time to time, amuse me….instead of routinely attempting to incite civil war. I suppose it is next to impossible for you to be a patriot when you, sadly, spend most of your time living in a world elsewhere. 🤦🏻‍♂️