As an empire becomes more costly...less productive...and more top-heavy, growth slows and corruption speeds up. It is as if the rascals see the ship sinking...and loot it before it goes down.
Hi Bill, I started out as a Trump supporter and have been critical of your treatment of him in the past but things have changed. For once, I agree with everything in this letter. Have to say it, you’re right.
"Bush and Obama, too, were disasters, but neither took much personal profit from their White House sojourn." Obama's net worth pre 2008 election: $1 million. Net worth now: $90 million. Not a bad return for not doing anything.
President Trump has accomplished something previously thought impossible:
He made scandal boring, and that’s extraordinary. A scandal used to require secrecy, envelopes, parking garages, code names, men whispering into telephones, and some poor bastard spending six months following a paper trail.
Now?
You don’t conceal the scandal, you put seventeen scandals on television simultaneously until the public develops corruption motion sickness.
Breaking News! “President Trump accused of accepting mysterious palace!”
The Public: “Jesus Christ, wasn’t there an oil scandal this morning?”
Nope, That was breakfast.
What’s for lunch? Crypto.
Dinner? Government contracts.
Dessert? Pardons.
Anything on television tonight? Yeah, War. Ok fine, wake me if the currency collapses.”
But I admire President Trump, I really do. Most politicians spend their careers denying they’re corrupt. Trump apparently saw that business model and thought: “Too much overhead.”
The DOJ used to investigate politicians for accepting expensive gifts. Now somebody gives President Trump an aircraft and the country reacts like he won it on The Price Is Right.
“A NEW PLANE!”
Wonderful, nothing suspicious there. Foreign governments always give aircraft to people for no reason. That’s why every Christmas morning children run downstairs screaming: “MOM! SANTA CLAUS LEFT A BOEING UNDER THE TREE!”
And Trump’s financial portfolio is magnificent, crypto, real estate, media, government access, family investment vehicles. At this point the presidential financial disclosure isn’t a document.
It’s the ** Cheesecake Factory menu**
Twenty-seven pages and nobody knows why Thai lettuce wraps are next to Louisiana chicken pasta.
All his supporters say:
“He can’t be bought.”
Yeah, correct, apparently there’s a leasing program. That’s different. And don’t misunderstand me. Previous US presidents were crooks too, but they were crafty. They stole like respectable gentlemen. A consulting fee, a speaking engagement, a mysterious foundation donation. Maybe Cousin Jimmy suddenly becomes the world’s leading importer of something nobody knew existed.
What a beauty!
President Trump wakes every morning inside the White House Master Bedroom of totally Normal Financial Activity.
His aide enters.
“Mr. President, terrible news.”
“What?”
“Another ethics investigation.”
“Wonderful! Put it beside the other twelve.”
“There’s no room.”
“Then convert the Lincoln Bedroom into evidence storage.”
“Already crypto.”
“The East Wing?”
“Investment fund.”“
Cabinet Room?”
“Drone company.”
“Situation Room?”
“Gift shop.”
“WHAT THE HELL IS LEFT?”
“The Oval Office.”
“Golf simulator.”
Of course!
Media Reports he received seventeen billion “investment” dollars from the Saudi Prince.
Everyone gasps.
Three seconds later:
BREAKING NEWS
Trump announces invasion of another of Yemen.
Four seconds later:
BREAKING NEWS
President launches new cryptocurrency.
Six seconds later:
BREAKING NEWS
Trump Jr purchases Defense Ministry.
Seven seconds later:
BREAKING NEWS
CELEBRITY DUCK WEARS HAT.
Everyone says:
“LOOK AT THE DUCK!”
And democracy whispers:
“Motherf…”
Too late.
Commercial break.
This is not propaganda anymore. Propaganda wants you to believe something. This system merely wants your brain too exhausted to remember the previous sentence. That’s much cheaper.
Why manufacture consent when you can manufacture ADHD for an entire civilization? The government doesn’t hide information. It fires information through a leaf blower directly into your face. Debt! War Crypto! Oil! Pardons! Drones! Aircraft!
Maybe Trump has lost some interest in Greenland but a Texas based company Greenland Energy recently moved oil exploratory equipment into Greenland without government authorization. If you do a little research you will find that the company has connections to Trump. For example, board member Carol Craig leads Sidus Space, which has received work connected to the Trump administration's Golden Dome missile defense initiative.
Russia has plenty of land and resources. Why would they want to invade Greenland?
As far as Greenies being bizarre, why wouldn't they want to become a colony of the US? They would just have to give up their national health care system and free college education. They can join the US debt slaves struggling to pay medical bills and college tuition.
Maybe we are the bizarre ones sending tax dollars to another country with national health care Israel!
He's already stretched thin plus it would trigger war with NATO, certainly with the EU of which Denmark and by extension, Greenland, is a member of both.
I think Putin would welcome finding a face-saving way to end his stalled attempt to annex Ukraine by force of arms.
My guess: Someone will do to him what the German resistance attempted to do to Hitler in the waning days of WW II; that is, plant a bomb near him
The US is an Arctic power, especially in air defense, via our forces in Alaska, our DEW line surveillance systems, submarines and alliances including with NATO member Denmark and with Canada
More: There is nothing to stop us from establishing a greater military presence in Greenland; we don't have to own it
And, yes, Russia has a greater Arctic presence. It also has a larger Arctic coast line
I suspect they were reduced a quarter century ago because our military specialists then concluded that Russia was no longer the threat that the USSR once posed.
Today, according to my research, we have a substantial military presence in Alaska. I was astounded to learn the USAF has a large array of first line fighters in Alaska.
Alaska also has substantial missile defense, radar surveillance, an Arctic Ground Force and Coast Guard operations.
In short, despite no USN presence, Alaska is our most heavely defended region.
I don't buy the "victim" argument. In 1979, the Islamic Mullahs were living comfortable and fashionable lives in Paris, France (surprise!), when they were recalled as saviors by the adoring masses of Iranians to fill the void of the Shah's forced departure. No one held a gun to their heads; they chose this way forward. Now, their choice doesn't look so good (hindsight being 20-20, and all), and they're "victims". If they are indeed victims, it was that they were victims of their own political immaturity. Now, we're back to the old arrangement of choices have consequences, only we got opted in with those choices. The "victim" angle is a convenient, specious argument so far as I'm concerned. It sounds noble, tolerant, and sympathetic, but it obscures the real reason for their misery. Best always. PM
Agreed 100%. I'm sorry if my response implied that I am for open warfare on the Iranian people. Such was not my intent. That doesn't mean they didn't make a dreadful political turn in 1979, and, as such, bear some responsibility in their current, regrettable, and likely dreadful plight.
The idea that the country, Iran, as presently constituted is no threat to us is not going to get an endorsement from me, because I think the country, Iran, IS a threat to us and has demonstrably been so for 45 years.
Disagreement should be no obstacle to constructive discourse, where possible. I mean no personal disrespect. You earned your stripes just as I did, and you are entitled to your judgments and opinions. And, I'm not above having a little fun over any of it, either. Best always. PM
Likely not, because it will be merely a "minor incursion", so, give the man a pass, right? I mean, 10% for the Big Guy and all, Putin needs to get his due, too.
No hard feelings here, Jimm, but with China and Russia keeping Iran afloat, WWIII is like June: bustin' (sic) out all over (Rogers and Hammerstein "Carousel" [1945])...Best always. PM
And our forces in Europe are prepared to fight the last war; not the current one Russia is waging in Ukraine.
However, recognizing the sea change that's occurred in warfare, the US Defense industry is now being deluged with orders from the Defense Department for all manner of drones and missiles.
It has belatedly realized massed infantry attacks are unlikely in future wars.
FYI: I'm especially curious about systems to defend against drones, especially against swarms and against a single drone launched nearby its target.
For example, I know of no defense that could stop a drone launched a few blocks away from the White House from flying through its front door.
I've been around here since the inception of the BPR enterprise, and I may have missed something, but the time-out feature (the old, go-sit-in-the-corner punishment of the old days) is a relatively new addition, so the editorial board decided it was needed, I guess. Doesn't matter; Rand Paul still needs tonsorial assistance, among other things. Best always. PM
It is not about being right or wrong, time will tell many stories. Big man Billy doesn't know the ending any more than you or me. We are the same age and am sure we were both cute babies:) and we have hopes for our grandchildren to have the opportunity for a good life, it is available despite what we read here this is still the best country to make it happen... that is the story I see!
The difference between Biden's grift and Trump's so-called grift is that Biden's was undercover and calculated theft, while Trump's is on front street directed by power and influence but nevertheless legal. If not, the impeachment merchants would be in full throttle and the legacy media would be in all of it's elitist glory; not seeing too much of that.
Would you consider Donnie's $100,000 price tag for early access to his market moving tweets to be just a front street legal move? How about the no-bid to convicted felon John J. Cafaro to participate in the disastrous renovation of the reflecting pool? Cafaro just happened to be a donor and neighbor.
Perhaps if the Dims take control of the House in November we will be entertained with endless investigations into the Trump Family. A CONgress busy with investigations might be better than one that finds new ways to screw the public.
My agenda is to just have fun watching the chaos. Please tell me where I have gone astray. Did you sign up for early access to Donnie's tweets so you can front run the markets like the Walk Street crooks?
I think we will have to wait until this story ends (in about two years) to see how things work out. The old saying, "No Guts No Glory" , comes to mind. I don't like all of the DJT moves but it's long overdue that the leader of the U.S. stood up for the country. I am good with that!
Where exactly is he standing up for the United States? Doesn't his recent behavior hiding in a catering cart prove that he cares about no one but himself? How is $2 trillion in debt this year -during the greatest economy ever!- helping the US? Why is he golfing every weekend while the sailors on the USS Liberty are suffering from lack of supplies? How is covering up the Epstein blackmail operation files good for the country? No problem with investigating if there are possible compromised politicians/elites?
I don't know what planet you came from but I hope you wake up someday. I am sure you don't see the big picture, you just want to "start a war of words" with about every member of the BPR daily crew. Have a good life.
I don't intend to start any wars like our current president. Plus I never use ad hominem attacks on fellow members. Just throwing out thoughts for discussion.
Here's a simple question: Where do I fail to see the big picture? My big picture includes a government run by sociopathic grifters who are busy looting the supply room while the USS Titanic drifts towards that debt iceberg. That picture includes both teams and their leaders. Thus far the Four Horseman of the Idiocracy (Bush, Obama, Biden and Trump) have run up a debt of $35 trillion.
Speaking of superficial and sophomoric analysis, have you seen Trump talk about interest rates? Donnie thinks interest rates should be coming down despite the fact there is a $2 trillion deficit this year and plenty of debt sale competition from the Tech Bros AI bubble. I guess a Wharton School degree isn't all it's cracked up to be.
Come on, Patrick. Where is this analysis sophomoric? Which politician this century has done anything to change the course of the USS Titanic towards the debt iceberg? The debt is ready to cross $40 trillion with a $2 trillion deficit this year even though our Great Leader tells us this is the "Greatest Economy Ever"!
Perhaps foolishly, I do things the old-fashioned way. I provide great value for my clients, and then they pay me. Since I’m not in politics, my income falls far short of $1.1 million per hour. I assume pretty much all politicians are grifters who prey on the citizenry. I’ve stopped paying attention to corruption because it would consume all my time… which I currently use to provide value to my clients. But if well connected people ever started going to jail, that might catch my interest...
DJT's new scam to charge $100k per month on "Truth Social" is an outrage!
Seems crooked as all hell... but it's not... it's never been done before... so there is no precedent.
It doesn't require a law to understand obtaining advanced knowledge of Presidential intentions should not be a pay-to-play for the privileged only option.
Confidential to Patrick G: "another Rand Paul nutcase" LMAO. But give Bill credit: at least Bonner has his hair under control and wears a hat out in public. Best always. PM
Thanks for continuing to stir the pot, Mr. Bill. Always interesting fun to read the comments and resulting conversations. T-man about the same as the rest except for being more transparent.
Besides, it's the America Way, right?! Capt. Jack Sparrow...pirate code...more like guidelines than rules...and take what ye can, give nothing back!
The cronies are looting everything in sight before the Great Reset. I've recognized that and I believe all you are stating is correct. There are people on both sides of the isle more interested in enriching themselves than preserving or saving our former republic.
Hi Bill, I started out as a Trump supporter and have been critical of your treatment of him in the past but things have changed. For once, I agree with everything in this letter. Have to say it, you’re right.
1. When Atlas shrugs, what will we be doing?
2. Where will we be doing it?
Dan has advised and made decisions on the second question. I don't know about the first.
Bill is keeping his options open on both.
Tom has self-confidently invested in the first. Second...I haven't a clue.
Bets are bought and paid for.
Ready to shrug debt-free in modest seclusion, with pleasant, honest, like-minded, self-reliant win-winners.
That's how safety looks from the rock this frog is sitting on.
"Bush and Obama, too, were disasters, but neither took much personal profit from their White House sojourn." Obama's net worth pre 2008 election: $1 million. Net worth now: $90 million. Not a bad return for not doing anything.
My thoughts exactly while reading Bill's undocumented allegations.
President Trump has accomplished something previously thought impossible:
He made scandal boring, and that’s extraordinary. A scandal used to require secrecy, envelopes, parking garages, code names, men whispering into telephones, and some poor bastard spending six months following a paper trail.
Now?
You don’t conceal the scandal, you put seventeen scandals on television simultaneously until the public develops corruption motion sickness.
Breaking News! “President Trump accused of accepting mysterious palace!”
The Public: “Jesus Christ, wasn’t there an oil scandal this morning?”
Nope, That was breakfast.
What’s for lunch? Crypto.
Dinner? Government contracts.
Dessert? Pardons.
Anything on television tonight? Yeah, War. Ok fine, wake me if the currency collapses.”
But I admire President Trump, I really do. Most politicians spend their careers denying they’re corrupt. Trump apparently saw that business model and thought: “Too much overhead.”
The DOJ used to investigate politicians for accepting expensive gifts. Now somebody gives President Trump an aircraft and the country reacts like he won it on The Price Is Right.
“A NEW PLANE!”
Wonderful, nothing suspicious there. Foreign governments always give aircraft to people for no reason. That’s why every Christmas morning children run downstairs screaming: “MOM! SANTA CLAUS LEFT A BOEING UNDER THE TREE!”
And Trump’s financial portfolio is magnificent, crypto, real estate, media, government access, family investment vehicles. At this point the presidential financial disclosure isn’t a document.
It’s the ** Cheesecake Factory menu**
Twenty-seven pages and nobody knows why Thai lettuce wraps are next to Louisiana chicken pasta.
All his supporters say:
“He can’t be bought.”
Yeah, correct, apparently there’s a leasing program. That’s different. And don’t misunderstand me. Previous US presidents were crooks too, but they were crafty. They stole like respectable gentlemen. A consulting fee, a speaking engagement, a mysterious foundation donation. Maybe Cousin Jimmy suddenly becomes the world’s leading importer of something nobody knew existed.
What a beauty!
President Trump wakes every morning inside the White House Master Bedroom of totally Normal Financial Activity.
His aide enters.
“Mr. President, terrible news.”
“What?”
“Another ethics investigation.”
“Wonderful! Put it beside the other twelve.”
“There’s no room.”
“Then convert the Lincoln Bedroom into evidence storage.”
“Already crypto.”
“The East Wing?”
“Investment fund.”“
Cabinet Room?”
“Drone company.”
“Situation Room?”
“Gift shop.”
“WHAT THE HELL IS LEFT?”
“The Oval Office.”
“Golf simulator.”
Of course!
Media Reports he received seventeen billion “investment” dollars from the Saudi Prince.
Everyone gasps.
Three seconds later:
BREAKING NEWS
Trump announces invasion of another of Yemen.
Four seconds later:
BREAKING NEWS
President launches new cryptocurrency.
Six seconds later:
BREAKING NEWS
Trump Jr purchases Defense Ministry.
Seven seconds later:
BREAKING NEWS
CELEBRITY DUCK WEARS HAT.
Everyone says:
“LOOK AT THE DUCK!”
And democracy whispers:
“Motherf…”
Too late.
Commercial break.
This is not propaganda anymore. Propaganda wants you to believe something. This system merely wants your brain too exhausted to remember the previous sentence. That’s much cheaper.
Why manufacture consent when you can manufacture ADHD for an entire civilization? The government doesn’t hide information. It fires information through a leaf blower directly into your face. Debt! War Crypto! Oil! Pardons! Drones! Aircraft!
Nepotism! Tariffs! Golf! SCANDAL SCANDAL! SCANDAL! WEATHER!
Eventually your nervous system pulls the emergency brake: “I DON’T GIVE A SHIT ANYMORE.”
And somewhere inside the Master Bedroom, a tiny bell rings.
DING! 🛎️
Congratulations.
The system worked.
Another inspired missive. Usually I read them with a wry grin at your hyperbole, but this one actually gave me the fear.
We're living in a satire which has become indistinguishable from the thing it was meant to mock.
That’s the terrifying part. 😂
Satire used to stand across the street pointing at reality and yelling, “Look at this lunatic!”
Now reality has crossed the street, stolen satire’s clothes, eaten its lunch, and is yelling, “YOU THINK THAT’S CRAZY? HOLD MY BEER.”
We’ve reached the point where you could write:
“President Trump announces new Department of Common Sense, appoints three lunatics, a billionaire, a professional wrestler and a golden retriever.”
And everybody would go:
“Wait… is that real?”
“No.”
“Are you sure?”
“Well… give it until Thursday.”
That’s when you know satire is in trouble.
And if poor satire could be sitting in a psychiatrist’s office it be saying:
“Doc, I used to exaggerate things.”
And the psychiatrist says:
“How does that make you feel?”
“UNEMPLOYED.”
Because how do you parody a world that keeps beating you to the punchline?
At this rate Orwell isn’t literature anymore.
It’s the employee handbook. 😂
Fair enough. 😂
Although I gotta tell ya, I didn’t realize Bill Bonner was protected under the Geneva Convention.
I thought I was making jokes about a newsletter. Turns out I’ve wandered into international law.
So just to make sure I understand the rules: Trump is fair game, politicians are fair game, the government is fair game… but Bill Bonner?
That’s sacred ground.
You take your shoes off before entering that criticism.
Which is fine. Every place needs rules.
I once went to a restaurant where the sign said, “No shirt, no shoes, no service.”
Nobody accused the restaurant of tyranny.
Although, come to think of it, they did let me criticize the chef.
Anyway, message received. 😂
At least DJT has lost interest; that is, I hope he's lost interest in seizing Greenland and making Canada the 51st state.
Maybe Trump has lost some interest in Greenland but a Texas based company Greenland Energy recently moved oil exploratory equipment into Greenland without government authorization. If you do a little research you will find that the company has connections to Trump. For example, board member Carol Craig leads Sidus Space, which has received work connected to the Trump administration's Golden Dome missile defense initiative.
Hard to believe the Texas firm did not get approval from someone in Greenland if not Denmark to explore for oil.
Here's a link for the info. It does seem hard to believe but it came up on my YouTube feed. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/13/greenland-energy-oil-drilling-trump.html
Wow. Amazing chutzpah. At least the plan to explore is paused to presumably secure, albeit belatedly, permission to do so.
Russia has plenty of land and resources. Why would they want to invade Greenland?
As far as Greenies being bizarre, why wouldn't they want to become a colony of the US? They would just have to give up their national health care system and free college education. They can join the US debt slaves struggling to pay medical bills and college tuition.
Maybe we are the bizarre ones sending tax dollars to another country with national health care Israel!
Not anytime soon.
He's already stretched thin plus it would trigger war with NATO, certainly with the EU of which Denmark and by extension, Greenland, is a member of both.
I think Putin would welcome finding a face-saving way to end his stalled attempt to annex Ukraine by force of arms.
My guess: Someone will do to him what the German resistance attempted to do to Hitler in the waning days of WW II; that is, plant a bomb near him
Not sure he wanted to "seize" Greenland...
The argument for securing Artica is valid!
Seems the EU is poopooing any sort of real deterrence...
Icebergs,
The US is an Arctic power, especially in air defense, via our forces in Alaska, our DEW line surveillance systems, submarines and alliances including with NATO member Denmark and with Canada
More: There is nothing to stop us from establishing a greater military presence in Greenland; we don't have to own it
And, yes, Russia has a greater Arctic presence. It also has a larger Arctic coast line
Patrick,
I don't doubt you.
I suspect they were reduced a quarter century ago because our military specialists then concluded that Russia was no longer the threat that the USSR once posed.
Today, according to my research, we have a substantial military presence in Alaska. I was astounded to learn the USAF has a large array of first line fighters in Alaska.
Alaska also has substantial missile defense, radar surveillance, an Arctic Ground Force and Coast Guard operations.
In short, despite no USN presence, Alaska is our most heavely defended region.
Patrick,
You are overlooking that the vast majority of the Persian people are hapless victims of an archaic hardline religious theocracy.
The solution is to help them overthrow their intolerant oppressors; not to destroy them
I don't buy the "victim" argument. In 1979, the Islamic Mullahs were living comfortable and fashionable lives in Paris, France (surprise!), when they were recalled as saviors by the adoring masses of Iranians to fill the void of the Shah's forced departure. No one held a gun to their heads; they chose this way forward. Now, their choice doesn't look so good (hindsight being 20-20, and all), and they're "victims". If they are indeed victims, it was that they were victims of their own political immaturity. Now, we're back to the old arrangement of choices have consequences, only we got opted in with those choices. The "victim" angle is a convenient, specious argument so far as I'm concerned. It sounds noble, tolerant, and sympathetic, but it obscures the real reason for their misery. Best always. PM
Perhaps you're right.
But just because they belatedly realize they made a mistake doesn't empower us to slaughter them.
They are not our enemy; it's their oppressors who have, to date, also defeated DJT and the armada he sent to destroy a country no threat to us.
Agreed 100%. I'm sorry if my response implied that I am for open warfare on the Iranian people. Such was not my intent. That doesn't mean they didn't make a dreadful political turn in 1979, and, as such, bear some responsibility in their current, regrettable, and likely dreadful plight.
The idea that the country, Iran, as presently constituted is no threat to us is not going to get an endorsement from me, because I think the country, Iran, IS a threat to us and has demonstrably been so for 45 years.
Disagreement should be no obstacle to constructive discourse, where possible. I mean no personal disrespect. You earned your stripes just as I did, and you are entitled to your judgments and opinions. And, I'm not above having a little fun over any of it, either. Best always. PM
If Putin did invade Estonia, wouldn't it also start WW III?
Likely not, because it will be merely a "minor incursion", so, give the man a pass, right? I mean, 10% for the Big Guy and all, Putin needs to get his due, too.
No hard feelings here, Jimm, but with China and Russia keeping Iran afloat, WWIII is like June: bustin' (sic) out all over (Rogers and Hammerstein "Carousel" [1945])...Best always. PM
P.S. also: Beware of the Blob (1958)
If Ukraine didn't, why would Estonia?
Article 5 would require the EU to step up...
I don't believe they have it in them...
Unlike Estonia, Ukraine is not a member of NATO. And Russia doesn't want it to become a member either.
I understand...
However should Russia control Ukraine...
It would have economic, social and military consequences to the EU and NATO.
And Putin is not backing down!
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NATO is ill equipped to deter a massive drone attack.
(So is the U.S.)
Europe it seems is kinda like a no-smoking section on an airplane of smokers.
You've identified a troubling issue.
The EU is not ready to confront Russia.
And our forces in Europe are prepared to fight the last war; not the current one Russia is waging in Ukraine.
However, recognizing the sea change that's occurred in warfare, the US Defense industry is now being deluged with orders from the Defense Department for all manner of drones and missiles.
It has belatedly realized massed infantry attacks are unlikely in future wars.
FYI: I'm especially curious about systems to defend against drones, especially against swarms and against a single drone launched nearby its target.
For example, I know of no defense that could stop a drone launched a few blocks away from the White House from flying through its front door.
Got to be an "off the hook" technicality in the charter somewhere... Best always. PM
Re-read the comments today. I sent you a "private" message. LOL Best always. PM
I've been around here since the inception of the BPR enterprise, and I may have missed something, but the time-out feature (the old, go-sit-in-the-corner punishment of the old days) is a relatively new addition, so the editorial board decided it was needed, I guess. Doesn't matter; Rand Paul still needs tonsorial assistance, among other things. Best always. PM
It is not about being right or wrong, time will tell many stories. Big man Billy doesn't know the ending any more than you or me. We are the same age and am sure we were both cute babies:) and we have hopes for our grandchildren to have the opportunity for a good life, it is available despite what we read here this is still the best country to make it happen... that is the story I see!
The difference between Biden's grift and Trump's so-called grift is that Biden's was undercover and calculated theft, while Trump's is on front street directed by power and influence but nevertheless legal. If not, the impeachment merchants would be in full throttle and the legacy media would be in all of it's elitist glory; not seeing too much of that.
Would you consider Donnie's $100,000 price tag for early access to his market moving tweets to be just a front street legal move? How about the no-bid to convicted felon John J. Cafaro to participate in the disastrous renovation of the reflecting pool? Cafaro just happened to be a donor and neighbor.
Perhaps if the Dims take control of the House in November we will be entertained with endless investigations into the Trump Family. A CONgress busy with investigations might be better than one that finds new ways to screw the public.
My agenda is to just have fun watching the chaos. Please tell me where I have gone astray. Did you sign up for early access to Donnie's tweets so you can front run the markets like the Walk Street crooks?
Excellent rejoinder! There's no pleasing the man; that's for sure! Best always. PM
Tom,
I think DJT will be impeached by the House but not convicted by the Senate.
Jimm, now that's going out on limb. Best always. PM
Patrick, you've made an astute observation.
The Democrats are indeed shooting themselves in the foot by peddling failed nostrums to empower the government to produce and sell goods and services
The USSR tried for 70 years before it threw in the towel. And Mamdani is trying anew
Communism is a poor choice of words…socialism is not communism
I think we will have to wait until this story ends (in about two years) to see how things work out. The old saying, "No Guts No Glory" , comes to mind. I don't like all of the DJT moves but it's long overdue that the leader of the U.S. stood up for the country. I am good with that!
Jim Marshall
Where exactly is he standing up for the United States? Doesn't his recent behavior hiding in a catering cart prove that he cares about no one but himself? How is $2 trillion in debt this year -during the greatest economy ever!- helping the US? Why is he golfing every weekend while the sailors on the USS Liberty are suffering from lack of supplies? How is covering up the Epstein blackmail operation files good for the country? No problem with investigating if there are possible compromised politicians/elites?
I don't know what planet you came from but I hope you wake up someday. I am sure you don't see the big picture, you just want to "start a war of words" with about every member of the BPR daily crew. Have a good life.
Jim Marshall
I don't intend to start any wars like our current president. Plus I never use ad hominem attacks on fellow members. Just throwing out thoughts for discussion.
Here's a simple question: Where do I fail to see the big picture? My big picture includes a government run by sociopathic grifters who are busy looting the supply room while the USS Titanic drifts towards that debt iceberg. That picture includes both teams and their leaders. Thus far the Four Horseman of the Idiocracy (Bush, Obama, Biden and Trump) have run up a debt of $35 trillion.
Speaking of superficial and sophomoric analysis, have you seen Trump talk about interest rates? Donnie thinks interest rates should be coming down despite the fact there is a $2 trillion deficit this year and plenty of debt sale competition from the Tech Bros AI bubble. I guess a Wharton School degree isn't all it's cracked up to be.
Come on, Patrick. Where is this analysis sophomoric? Which politician this century has done anything to change the course of the USS Titanic towards the debt iceberg? The debt is ready to cross $40 trillion with a $2 trillion deficit this year even though our Great Leader tells us this is the "Greatest Economy Ever"!
Israel not Iran is a rogue state!!
Well, they both are - one can't condone Iranian actions and murders against its own population, just because the Israelis are as bad to Gaza.
That said, the USA is making nice with North Korea this week, apparently. Rogue states are in vogue with the USA.
Perhaps foolishly, I do things the old-fashioned way. I provide great value for my clients, and then they pay me. Since I’m not in politics, my income falls far short of $1.1 million per hour. I assume pretty much all politicians are grifters who prey on the citizenry. I’ve stopped paying attention to corruption because it would consume all my time… which I currently use to provide value to my clients. But if well connected people ever started going to jail, that might catch my interest...
The US government much like the Canadian government should just be called larceny incorporated. That way there's no confusion.
Toute nation a le gouvernement qu'elle mérite”
Or, "The government you elect is the government you deserve", attributed to Jefferson.
Neither POTUS candidate is worthy of the office.
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DJT's new scam to charge $100k per month on "Truth Social" is an outrage!
Seems crooked as all hell... but it's not... it's never been done before... so there is no precedent.
It doesn't require a law to understand obtaining advanced knowledge of Presidential intentions should not be a pay-to-play for the privileged only option.
Donald has no shame...
Like it or not that's what makes him effectual.
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Then I wonder, if Kammy were POTUS...
Kammy has no brain...
Like it or not, that's why she lost...
Rogue state (Israel)??
Confidential to Patrick G: "another Rand Paul nutcase" LMAO. But give Bill credit: at least Bonner has his hair under control and wears a hat out in public. Best always. PM
Thanks for continuing to stir the pot, Mr. Bill. Always interesting fun to read the comments and resulting conversations. T-man about the same as the rest except for being more transparent.
Besides, it's the America Way, right?! Capt. Jack Sparrow...pirate code...more like guidelines than rules...and take what ye can, give nothing back!
The cronies are looting everything in sight before the Great Reset. I've recognized that and I believe all you are stating is correct. There are people on both sides of the isle more interested in enriching themselves than preserving or saving our former republic.