The nation owed $20 trillion when Trump first came into the White House in 2017 and $27 trillion when he left in 2021. There was little appreciable change of direction in domestic or foreign policy.
In my estimation, Mr. Bonner misses the mark whenever he relies exclusively and with no qualification on his existential Rule of the Universe: "When the money goes, everything goes." Mr. Trump may be a lousy politician, and he may be a megalomaniac. He is the embodiment of excess and display for effect. Still, one thing he did, and the most important thing he did, was
to stand up, boldly and with conviction, to counter the horrendous "fundamental transformation" of the country, when NOBODY ELSE WOULD DO IT. For this he must be accorded the title ".LEADER, ADVOCATE, DEFENDER" Mr. Trump's terms in the office of president, the chief executive, may be imperfect. In fact, they may turn out to be economic disasters, or merely stay caught up in the current trend, which Mr. Bonner loves to identify. The United States of America had one thing going for it from the get-go: the belief in freedom and liberty, the sanctity of individual rights, and these were the source of the country's EXCEPTIONALISM. For all of his imperfections, for all of his flaws, for all of his shortcomings, for all of his failures to stop the current trend in place, he gave America her (and our) CHANCE to rescue what was once a given in this country: HER BIRTHRIGHT. We may blow the chance; we may fall short; we may falter and fail. I have seen more than enough of that in my 72 years. If so, all of it is on us, but Donald J. Trump, in my mind a most unlikely individual for this calling, goes into my personal pantheon of the heroes of the country, now, and forever. Best always. PM
P.S. If everything comes down to money, then everything of any import, consideration, or significance is vanity, null and void. Looking at you, Mr. Bonner. PM
Yes Paul, Bill sounds so Jealous and points out the fact that someone can fail so many times in business, and always comes back stronger. Now the fact that Trump had been relentlessly attacked by a most corrupt and dangerous swamp of leftist traitors and survived, coming back stronger. In the business world it’s called building a backbone through trial and errors. In the political world it’s called surviving political and personal assassination attempts, and coming back stronger than ever 💪🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸. Yes Paul, the difference of someone like Bill who sits behind a keyboard and talks the talk, and a man like Trump who actually works, and walks the walk. God bless America, and those who fight for her🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
For all the bold talk, Trump’s track record is a trail of unfulfilled promises and self-serving ventures. Here's the reality:
1. The Wall: Promised Mexico would pay for it. Result? U.S. taxpayers footed the bill, and only 47 miles of new wall were built.
2. Repealing Obamacare: Never happened. The ACA is still intact, minus the penalty for not having insurance.
3. Draining the Swamp: Lobbyists and insiders didn’t leave D.C.; they got cozier.
4. National Debt: He added $7.8 trillion, blowing a hole in his promises of fiscal responsibility.
5. Infrastructure: Grand promises of a $1 trillion plan went nowhere.
6. Opioid Crisis: Despite rhetoric, the situation worsened.
7. Manufacturing Jobs: The trade wars and the pandemic only set the country back further. No plants, no progress—except in weapons production.
8. Middle-Class Tax Cuts: Promised a 10% cut but delivered none, thankfully avoiding even more debt.
9. Prescription Drug Costs: No meaningful reform; prices stayed sky-high.
10. NATO Contributions: Allies spent more, but most still missed targets. Meanwhile, the U.S. stayed “world police.”
11. DACA: Failed to end it, with the Supreme Court blocking his efforts.
12. Clinton Investigation: No special prosecutor, no accountability.
13. Term Limits for Congress: No action, no spine.
14. Reducing Government Size: Spending and the deficit ballooned.
15. Economic Growth: Promised 4% sustained growth. Average was 2.5%, then tanked in 2020.
These weren’t just broken promises—they left lasting damage. His tariffs backfired, costing Americans billions without solving trade imbalances. His divisive rhetoric fractured the country, and his actions prioritized his brand over the nation.
America’s strength lies in unity and progress, not chaos and broken dreams. Hitching your wagon to this circus only ensures the show leaves town—with your wallet—and nothing to show for it.
LK: Thanks..You got it right on each item. I have tried to bring up things about Trump, but no one ( or almost no one) seem to believe or cared all the negative things about him. I guess just being a Republican was good enough for them.
I'm not aligned with one side or the other, to be truthful. My aim is to shed light on the madness that the current side is perpetuating—or at least to make people aware of the insanity we continue to see unfolding.
Of the two evils, Trump’s seemed the lesser—at least at the time of writing. Whether that judgment holds as history unfolds remains to be seen.
Until then, we owe it to ourselves to remain vigilant and give them no quarter in holding them - all governments - accountable.
Yeh... the. Swamp creature/democrats did a pretty good job of obstructing his efforts...they hate America and love only themselves.... they've definitely become quite good at it..so good of you to notice.
Ah, gee whiz Bill, I was hoping you would take the holiday off instead of giving us another of one of your unhinged rants on Trump. Just remember Bill, a person who hasn't failed is one who hasn't tried hard enough.
Is Trump the Saviour? Doubtful, but much better than the alternative and potentially much better than Trump 1.0. Are his promises just pompous rhetoric or is he really going to do anything significant? So far, I'm not impressed with the hostage exchange, but I am willing to wait until the conclusion. But I am impressed with his cabinet appointments. I think they'll get things done. How much? TBD. The Democrat Progressive Fascist Nihilist Horde still has significant numbers and will be fighting back. How about writing about them, Bill? They are much more a threat than a president who advocates for production and energy.
With Bonner everything is an equivalency. If anybody doesn't produce monetary stasis, he's bad, no getting around it. Bonner loves this particular reductio ad absurdum, because it takes intangibles out of the equation, or at least subordinates them. I mean, yes, I get the idea that sound money is necessary to have decent government and to run a country effectively and efficiently, but, wow, to miss the fact that the moral compass has no bearing, that cultural underpinnings are not of consequence, and that therefore there is no difference one administration or another, then I find myself unable to get behind the philosophy and doctrine or its author/promoter. Sad. I've been in the Bonner camp for 30 years. Best always. PM
Trump has been morally, ethically, and financially bankrupt his entire adult life, so it's fitting he is now at the helm of the most morally, ethically, and financially bankrupt government in history.
I am gratified to see that you distinguish between the government and the country. Not everyone does. Mr. Bonner believes there is no such distinction, and that we get what we get, because we are not monetarily just. Best always. PM
To be fair, a certain percentage of "the people" are ignoramuses that take their relative prosperity for granted. But you can't entirely blame them as the system was designed to brainwash them into being mindless and apathetic consumers their whole lives.
Good point, who better to be president than someone who has been through many personal bankruptcies... and came out on top... the U.S. is bankrupt by every financial measure. Let's take the hit and move on and get it all over with.
Allan, full agree. So tired of hearing how great it is going to be under Trump again. It wasn't great the first 4 years and I doubt the Primary Trend is going to change at all. If anything, I suspect it will get worse. People having delusions and denials don't make things better. Ol' Bill can't help himself - he just tells it as he sees it and is spot-on. Going to be a true sh*tshow.
Remember the first 4 years Trump knew nothing about how the government works and he had the Democratic Party as a whole create many roadblocks. He also had covid to deal with and he was misguided by many physicians working for the government. Give the man a chance for the next 4 years and then criticize him if he fails. Remember, he has to reverse many of the actions done by Biden and the Democrats. AP
The overhyping of Covid was, I believe, was designed to upset, tear down and rebuild...akin to Rules for Radicals and the Communist manifesto. It's obvious. They got their hair done, enjoyed exclusive restaurants their wine and open streets for their drivers. All while they mandated everyone to stand down while they destroy everything.
AP: Ever think of all his convictions? Has never happened in our American History as bad as now for a President. By the way, what reversals actions does Trump have to do of Biden's?
Keep hoping and praying and let your delusions and denials continue. Won't help - but you'll feel better until it blows up. Obviously, our views are a world apart. Trump $7T added to the deficit last time. Trump, if anything, is a leverage guy. Spend, Spend, Spend. Let's agree to disagree.
Reminds me of another famous American who said, "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." You might remember him, Thomas Edison.
Typical communist zero sum game bullshit. Trump made $8 billion, so someone else had to lose $8 billion! Just when you think Bill can’t sink any lower, he finds a way. Worst case of DJT derangement syndrome ever. Rent free!
Rather than rag on Trump - again - some suggestions on how to ride this market tide to profits (like my brother and a bud have done after they ditched this newsletter) would be nice…or is it just easier to put down Trump?
Bonner made his already, don't you know? He's now fixated on The Big Loss. He can afford to stand pat. Those of us not in that particular boat must expand our horizons. Often, the numbers and trends in place seem to indicate The Big Loss is surely near, perhaps even at hand. It is not necessarily so. It may never be so. Best always. PM
P.S. "Then it is the brave man chooses, while the coward stands aside, till the multitude make virtue of the faith they had denied." James Russell Lowell, "Once to Every Man and Nation" 1845
You know, Paul, that observation makes sense. Dyson also appears to have a fortune already in place. Thus, the avoid The Big Loss™️ stance while the market tide keeps rising is an easy call. So what if their boats don’t rise. Don’t need to.
One thing Trump accomplished in his first term was not getting us into another war or starting one somewhere in the world. The world was safer under him.
Thank you Mr Bonner, and likewise for you too, “Welcome to Trump America II”.
U.S. Presidential Executive Orders (EOs) are not explicitly addressed in the Constitution but derive their authority from five key sources that grant them the force of law:
• Article II of the Constitution: The "executive power" clause and the "Take Care" clause empower the President to enforce laws and manage executive branch operations.
•Congressional Delegation: Congress can explicitly or implicitly delegate authority to the President through statutes, enabling EOs to implement or enforce those laws.
• Judicial Precedent: Courts have upheld EOs as valid when rooted in constitutional or statutory authority, subjecting them to judicial review for compliance with separation of powers.
• Federal Regulations: EOs are codified under Title 3 of the Code of Federal Regulations, giving them binding legal status on federal agencies.
• Historical Practice: Longstanding use of EOs by Presidents establishes their legitimacy in managing executive branch priorities and responding to emergencies.
Mr. Bonner in conclusion, maybe, just maybe, if we the people have an axe to grind with government in the U.S.; mentally and in our action(s) ask ourselves is it Congress which is explicitly or implicitly delegating it’s authority to President(s) by being the enablers for improper implementation of massively overreaching rules, regulations, policy, practices which are being enforced through the vast scale in expanded (CFR) Code of Federal Regulations.
Grind axes on this:
• Growth of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and Tax Code (1960–Present)
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):
1960: 22,877 pages.
2023: Approximately 185,984 pages, including the index.
Increase: 163,107 pages, or a 713% increase in size since 1960.
U.S. Tax Code:
The Internal Revenue Code has grown significantly, but precise page counts are not consistently tracked. Estimates suggest it has expanded from a few thousand pages in 1960 to over 70,000 pages today, including regulations and interpretations.
Percentage growth: Estimated at over 1000%, considering added complexity and regulations.
These expansions reflect increased federal regulatory activity and tax law complexity over the decades.
Regards,
Mark
P.S. From George Washington (POTUS #1) to Joe Biden (POTUS #46), U.S. Presidents have issued approximately 15,000 executive orders as of January 2025.
Numerical and Percentage Growth
1789–1861 (Pre-Civil War): Fewer than 4 EOs per term on average, reflecting limited federal authority.
1861–1945 (Civil War to WWII): Significant growth, with Franklin D. Roosevelt issuing 3,721 EOs alone, the highest by any president.
1945–2025 (Post-WWII): A decline in annual averages as Congress and courts expanded oversight.
Overall, the use of EOs has grown massively since the early presidencies, with a percentage increase exceeding 37,400% compared to Washington's era.
"MAGA fans"? This is a movement of trying to rid the country of corrupt politicians and the deep rooted "Swamp". Yes, I agree with Mr. Bonner that President Trump will have flawed policies, especially concerning the budget. Without correcting the deficits and eliminating mismanagement, the country is on the path to fail. My guess is 8 to 10 years.
My hope and prayers for the USA is that the MAGA movement continues and will throw out the corruption on both sides of the aisle.
I don't agree with many of Trump's policies, however what I do admire is his persistence in the face of adversity. He never quits, never gives up and never gives in. A critical component to the success of any endeavor.
What is Trump supposed to do? Start some more woke policies, spend drastically more than we've saved with no attempt to rectify a budget, work with Pfizer to create a new pandemic and vaccine where the profits go to the people, go hard into DEI policies replacing merit, pay more to bring in immigrants or throw plastic gas tanks around California. Or maybe he should just start saving the world from climate change with a few more windmills. It's a no brainer we could force a rise in energy prices and then inflation would reduce the debt.
Trump will do what Trump wants to do. DEI all cancelled as of yesterday. All offshore Windmills cancelled as of yesterday. Border closed-no more immigrants. California already has all the plastic gas tanks they need. Energy prices have started down. Spending more than we take in taxes will continue by House & Senate. We have never saved anything and there is climate change but not manmade. Financial future is bleak but no one with guts to fix it.
We need someone with the guts to fix it. I wrote all my Congress people this morning. My solution is a balanced budget, like Bill's. It takes a positive step. It removes the greed and corruption and let the people spend their own money rather than our central planners. It sounds absurd but America led the world when we did it. Do we need further debt that is obviously unpayable to increase to see the absurdity of spending money we don't have? 36 T of debt shows with incredible clarity that it isn't working. It puts American on the right track a positive track for the rest of the world to see. It's simply realistic versus continued absurdity that obviously isn't working. Have the people decide how to spend their money!
Quite a sinister remarks about Trump. First of all, Biden has been one of the most corrupt administrations of all time. You say very little about his corruption (with his son Hunter) in the Ukraine, China and other countries. As far as Trump, he may be a scoundrel and a dishonest businessman but he still loves our country. I would not invest in any of his or other investments without complete due diligence. As far as I’m concerned no one had a gun to their head to invest with Trump. Why did so many people, including banks, invest in Trump’s ventures? All I can think of is GREED. Cut the B.S. you are not perfect. AP
DJW: Bill knows his facts about Trump and most are not good. Maybe you should read more about Trump’s history. Can’t wait to see all the wonderful things he will do. Maybe buying Greenland, Canada and Panama will do the trick. Just what we need!
In my estimation, Mr. Bonner misses the mark whenever he relies exclusively and with no qualification on his existential Rule of the Universe: "When the money goes, everything goes." Mr. Trump may be a lousy politician, and he may be a megalomaniac. He is the embodiment of excess and display for effect. Still, one thing he did, and the most important thing he did, was
to stand up, boldly and with conviction, to counter the horrendous "fundamental transformation" of the country, when NOBODY ELSE WOULD DO IT. For this he must be accorded the title ".LEADER, ADVOCATE, DEFENDER" Mr. Trump's terms in the office of president, the chief executive, may be imperfect. In fact, they may turn out to be economic disasters, or merely stay caught up in the current trend, which Mr. Bonner loves to identify. The United States of America had one thing going for it from the get-go: the belief in freedom and liberty, the sanctity of individual rights, and these were the source of the country's EXCEPTIONALISM. For all of his imperfections, for all of his flaws, for all of his shortcomings, for all of his failures to stop the current trend in place, he gave America her (and our) CHANCE to rescue what was once a given in this country: HER BIRTHRIGHT. We may blow the chance; we may fall short; we may falter and fail. I have seen more than enough of that in my 72 years. If so, all of it is on us, but Donald J. Trump, in my mind a most unlikely individual for this calling, goes into my personal pantheon of the heroes of the country, now, and forever. Best always. PM
P.S. If everything comes down to money, then everything of any import, consideration, or significance is vanity, null and void. Looking at you, Mr. Bonner. PM
Yes Paul, Bill sounds so Jealous and points out the fact that someone can fail so many times in business, and always comes back stronger. Now the fact that Trump had been relentlessly attacked by a most corrupt and dangerous swamp of leftist traitors and survived, coming back stronger. In the business world it’s called building a backbone through trial and errors. In the political world it’s called surviving political and personal assassination attempts, and coming back stronger than ever 💪🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸. Yes Paul, the difference of someone like Bill who sits behind a keyboard and talks the talk, and a man like Trump who actually works, and walks the walk. God bless America, and those who fight for her🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Steve, some just never get it. Sorry, but that's the truth. Best always. PM
Love it!
Thank you. This is the time any and all of us must stand to reckoning. Best always. PM
Paul:
WOW. Great reply
Thank you. As Elvis sang, it's now or never. Best always. PM
TLDR problem. Let's focus on Trump's lies.
Trump’s Empty Promises and Broken Record
For all the bold talk, Trump’s track record is a trail of unfulfilled promises and self-serving ventures. Here's the reality:
1. The Wall: Promised Mexico would pay for it. Result? U.S. taxpayers footed the bill, and only 47 miles of new wall were built.
2. Repealing Obamacare: Never happened. The ACA is still intact, minus the penalty for not having insurance.
3. Draining the Swamp: Lobbyists and insiders didn’t leave D.C.; they got cozier.
4. National Debt: He added $7.8 trillion, blowing a hole in his promises of fiscal responsibility.
5. Infrastructure: Grand promises of a $1 trillion plan went nowhere.
6. Opioid Crisis: Despite rhetoric, the situation worsened.
7. Manufacturing Jobs: The trade wars and the pandemic only set the country back further. No plants, no progress—except in weapons production.
8. Middle-Class Tax Cuts: Promised a 10% cut but delivered none, thankfully avoiding even more debt.
9. Prescription Drug Costs: No meaningful reform; prices stayed sky-high.
10. NATO Contributions: Allies spent more, but most still missed targets. Meanwhile, the U.S. stayed “world police.”
11. DACA: Failed to end it, with the Supreme Court blocking his efforts.
12. Clinton Investigation: No special prosecutor, no accountability.
13. Term Limits for Congress: No action, no spine.
14. Reducing Government Size: Spending and the deficit ballooned.
15. Economic Growth: Promised 4% sustained growth. Average was 2.5%, then tanked in 2020.
These weren’t just broken promises—they left lasting damage. His tariffs backfired, costing Americans billions without solving trade imbalances. His divisive rhetoric fractured the country, and his actions prioritized his brand over the nation.
America’s strength lies in unity and progress, not chaos and broken dreams. Hitching your wagon to this circus only ensures the show leaves town—with your wallet—and nothing to show for it.
Don't you feel to exaggerate the idea of a comment section?
Absolutely correct. I've abbreviated my response. Shouldn't have to scroll to read a single reply.
LK: Thanks..You got it right on each item. I have tried to bring up things about Trump, but no one ( or almost no one) seem to believe or cared all the negative things about him. I guess just being a Republican was good enough for them.
I'm not aligned with one side or the other, to be truthful. My aim is to shed light on the madness that the current side is perpetuating—or at least to make people aware of the insanity we continue to see unfolding.
Of the two evils, Trump’s seemed the lesser—at least at the time of writing. Whether that judgment holds as history unfolds remains to be seen.
Until then, we owe it to ourselves to remain vigilant and give them no quarter in holding them - all governments - accountable.
LK: Thanks for the response. I don’t see where Trump is the lesser of two evils but to each his/her own.
Yeh... the. Swamp creature/democrats did a pretty good job of obstructing his efforts...they hate America and love only themselves.... they've definitely become quite good at it..so good of you to notice.
Touché
Considering the alternative for president, thank God for Donald J Trump!
Yes
Indeed!
FM: it’s just too bad we didn’t have more candidates running!
FM: We just needed more candidates .
Sorry, I didn’t mean to repeat myself.
Ah, gee whiz Bill, I was hoping you would take the holiday off instead of giving us another of one of your unhinged rants on Trump. Just remember Bill, a person who hasn't failed is one who hasn't tried hard enough.
Is Trump the Saviour? Doubtful, but much better than the alternative and potentially much better than Trump 1.0. Are his promises just pompous rhetoric or is he really going to do anything significant? So far, I'm not impressed with the hostage exchange, but I am willing to wait until the conclusion. But I am impressed with his cabinet appointments. I think they'll get things done. How much? TBD. The Democrat Progressive Fascist Nihilist Horde still has significant numbers and will be fighting back. How about writing about them, Bill? They are much more a threat than a president who advocates for production and energy.
"The Democrat Progressive Fascist Nihilist Horde still has significant numbers and will be fighting back. How about writing about them, Bill?"
A glaring, yet consistent omission in Bonner's writings...
With Bonner everything is an equivalency. If anybody doesn't produce monetary stasis, he's bad, no getting around it. Bonner loves this particular reductio ad absurdum, because it takes intangibles out of the equation, or at least subordinates them. I mean, yes, I get the idea that sound money is necessary to have decent government and to run a country effectively and efficiently, but, wow, to miss the fact that the moral compass has no bearing, that cultural underpinnings are not of consequence, and that therefore there is no difference one administration or another, then I find myself unable to get behind the philosophy and doctrine or its author/promoter. Sad. I've been in the Bonner camp for 30 years. Best always. PM
Well summed up PM … you give yourself NO chance of fixing the financial mess without first fixing the cultural malaise!!
I think Bill sees that when the money goes, everything goes.
Yes. I agree
I guess because he loves crony capitalism/communism.
"Failure, I have failed thousands of times proving things don't work" Thomas Edison.
Agree
Agreed
Trump has been morally, ethically, and financially bankrupt his entire adult life, so it's fitting he is now at the helm of the most morally, ethically, and financially bankrupt government in history.
MAGA!
I am gratified to see that you distinguish between the government and the country. Not everyone does. Mr. Bonner believes there is no such distinction, and that we get what we get, because we are not monetarily just. Best always. PM
To be fair, a certain percentage of "the people" are ignoramuses that take their relative prosperity for granted. But you can't entirely blame them as the system was designed to brainwash them into being mindless and apathetic consumers their whole lives.
Good point, who better to be president than someone who has been through many personal bankruptcies... and came out on top... the U.S. is bankrupt by every financial measure. Let's take the hit and move on and get it all over with.
Bill this shit gets old ....
Allan, full agree. So tired of hearing how great it is going to be under Trump again. It wasn't great the first 4 years and I doubt the Primary Trend is going to change at all. If anything, I suspect it will get worse. People having delusions and denials don't make things better. Ol' Bill can't help himself - he just tells it as he sees it and is spot-on. Going to be a true sh*tshow.
Remember the first 4 years Trump knew nothing about how the government works and he had the Democratic Party as a whole create many roadblocks. He also had covid to deal with and he was misguided by many physicians working for the government. Give the man a chance for the next 4 years and then criticize him if he fails. Remember, he has to reverse many of the actions done by Biden and the Democrats. AP
The overhyping of Covid was, I believe, was designed to upset, tear down and rebuild...akin to Rules for Radicals and the Communist manifesto. It's obvious. They got their hair done, enjoyed exclusive restaurants their wine and open streets for their drivers. All while they mandated everyone to stand down while they destroy everything.
AP: Ever think of all his convictions? Has never happened in our American History as bad as now for a President. By the way, what reversals actions does Trump have to do of Biden's?
Again, Ol’ Man, tell us how bad you had it under Trump I? And are we better off now after four years of Obiden? If so, please elaborate.
Keep hoping and praying and let your delusions and denials continue. Won't help - but you'll feel better until it blows up. Obviously, our views are a world apart. Trump $7T added to the deficit last time. Trump, if anything, is a leverage guy. Spend, Spend, Spend. Let's agree to disagree.
Criticize in 4 years about the spending. In the meantime pray
I notice you ducked the VERY SIMPLE question...
Great response
Beats the hell out of the alternative
You just can’t help yourself Bill. Happy Four New Years 👏
Reminds me of another famous American who said, "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." You might remember him, Thomas Edison.
Typical communist zero sum game bullshit. Trump made $8 billion, so someone else had to lose $8 billion! Just when you think Bill can’t sink any lower, he finds a way. Worst case of DJT derangement syndrome ever. Rent free!
Another Trump diatribe from Bill…yawn
Rather than rag on Trump - again - some suggestions on how to ride this market tide to profits (like my brother and a bud have done after they ditched this newsletter) would be nice…or is it just easier to put down Trump?
Bonner made his already, don't you know? He's now fixated on The Big Loss. He can afford to stand pat. Those of us not in that particular boat must expand our horizons. Often, the numbers and trends in place seem to indicate The Big Loss is surely near, perhaps even at hand. It is not necessarily so. It may never be so. Best always. PM
P.S. "Then it is the brave man chooses, while the coward stands aside, till the multitude make virtue of the faith they had denied." James Russell Lowell, "Once to Every Man and Nation" 1845
You know, Paul, that observation makes sense. Dyson also appears to have a fortune already in place. Thus, the avoid The Big Loss™️ stance while the market tide keeps rising is an easy call. So what if their boats don’t rise. Don’t need to.
Another shuffle replay from the Bonner Group holdings
One thing Trump accomplished in his first term was not getting us into another war or starting one somewhere in the world. The world was safer under him.
That's a very significant accomplishment considering the cost of war and our recent record.
Thank you Mr Bonner, and likewise for you too, “Welcome to Trump America II”.
U.S. Presidential Executive Orders (EOs) are not explicitly addressed in the Constitution but derive their authority from five key sources that grant them the force of law:
• Article II of the Constitution: The "executive power" clause and the "Take Care" clause empower the President to enforce laws and manage executive branch operations.
•Congressional Delegation: Congress can explicitly or implicitly delegate authority to the President through statutes, enabling EOs to implement or enforce those laws.
• Judicial Precedent: Courts have upheld EOs as valid when rooted in constitutional or statutory authority, subjecting them to judicial review for compliance with separation of powers.
• Federal Regulations: EOs are codified under Title 3 of the Code of Federal Regulations, giving them binding legal status on federal agencies.
• Historical Practice: Longstanding use of EOs by Presidents establishes their legitimacy in managing executive branch priorities and responding to emergencies.
Mr. Bonner in conclusion, maybe, just maybe, if we the people have an axe to grind with government in the U.S.; mentally and in our action(s) ask ourselves is it Congress which is explicitly or implicitly delegating it’s authority to President(s) by being the enablers for improper implementation of massively overreaching rules, regulations, policy, practices which are being enforced through the vast scale in expanded (CFR) Code of Federal Regulations.
Grind axes on this:
• Growth of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and Tax Code (1960–Present)
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):
1960: 22,877 pages.
2023: Approximately 185,984 pages, including the index.
Increase: 163,107 pages, or a 713% increase in size since 1960.
U.S. Tax Code:
The Internal Revenue Code has grown significantly, but precise page counts are not consistently tracked. Estimates suggest it has expanded from a few thousand pages in 1960 to over 70,000 pages today, including regulations and interpretations.
Percentage growth: Estimated at over 1000%, considering added complexity and regulations.
These expansions reflect increased federal regulatory activity and tax law complexity over the decades.
Regards,
Mark
P.S. From George Washington (POTUS #1) to Joe Biden (POTUS #46), U.S. Presidents have issued approximately 15,000 executive orders as of January 2025.
Numerical and Percentage Growth
1789–1861 (Pre-Civil War): Fewer than 4 EOs per term on average, reflecting limited federal authority.
1861–1945 (Civil War to WWII): Significant growth, with Franklin D. Roosevelt issuing 3,721 EOs alone, the highest by any president.
1945–2025 (Post-WWII): A decline in annual averages as Congress and courts expanded oversight.
Overall, the use of EOs has grown massively since the early presidencies, with a percentage increase exceeding 37,400% compared to Washington's era.
Seems to Me that is an abuse of power. Just My view from My arm chair.
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/here-is-full-list-presidential-actions-trump-signed/
Personally, I don't have the slightest problem with a single one of them - and MANY are essential to our continued survival...
Write a book maybe.
Keep publishing this truth about tRump. His MAGA fans and the rest of us need to hear this!
"MAGA fans"? This is a movement of trying to rid the country of corrupt politicians and the deep rooted "Swamp". Yes, I agree with Mr. Bonner that President Trump will have flawed policies, especially concerning the budget. Without correcting the deficits and eliminating mismanagement, the country is on the path to fail. My guess is 8 to 10 years.
My hope and prayers for the USA is that the MAGA movement continues and will throw out the corruption on both sides of the aisle.
They can't see past their Ignorance, Envy and/or Hatred.
This is why they will ultimately fail. They think MAGA is a person...
Me too
I don't agree with many of Trump's policies, however what I do admire is his persistence in the face of adversity. He never quits, never gives up and never gives in. A critical component to the success of any endeavor.
I don't care for Trump but I like his policies.
What is Trump supposed to do? Start some more woke policies, spend drastically more than we've saved with no attempt to rectify a budget, work with Pfizer to create a new pandemic and vaccine where the profits go to the people, go hard into DEI policies replacing merit, pay more to bring in immigrants or throw plastic gas tanks around California. Or maybe he should just start saving the world from climate change with a few more windmills. It's a no brainer we could force a rise in energy prices and then inflation would reduce the debt.
Trump will do what Trump wants to do. DEI all cancelled as of yesterday. All offshore Windmills cancelled as of yesterday. Border closed-no more immigrants. California already has all the plastic gas tanks they need. Energy prices have started down. Spending more than we take in taxes will continue by House & Senate. We have never saved anything and there is climate change but not manmade. Financial future is bleak but no one with guts to fix it.
We need someone with the guts to fix it. I wrote all my Congress people this morning. My solution is a balanced budget, like Bill's. It takes a positive step. It removes the greed and corruption and let the people spend their own money rather than our central planners. It sounds absurd but America led the world when we did it. Do we need further debt that is obviously unpayable to increase to see the absurdity of spending money we don't have? 36 T of debt shows with incredible clarity that it isn't working. It puts American on the right track a positive track for the rest of the world to see. It's simply realistic versus continued absurdity that obviously isn't working. Have the people decide how to spend their money!
Bill:
Quite a sinister remarks about Trump. First of all, Biden has been one of the most corrupt administrations of all time. You say very little about his corruption (with his son Hunter) in the Ukraine, China and other countries. As far as Trump, he may be a scoundrel and a dishonest businessman but he still loves our country. I would not invest in any of his or other investments without complete due diligence. As far as I’m concerned no one had a gun to their head to invest with Trump. Why did so many people, including banks, invest in Trump’s ventures? All I can think of is GREED. Cut the B.S. you are not perfect. AP
Ask not what you can do for your nation but what your nation can do for you …..
The democrat motto 🤔
Bonner you’re a persistent hater of everything, especially Trump. You no longer have credibility to many of us. Get over yourself.
He loves money, especially ours…he just hates seeing others make it. Just continue to follow his rules and continue your dollar decline 😊
That doesn’t deserve a response!!
DJW: Bill knows his facts about Trump and most are not good. Maybe you should read more about Trump’s history. Can’t wait to see all the wonderful things he will do. Maybe buying Greenland, Canada and Panama will do the trick. Just what we need!