Trump on Tariffs: Clueless

[SpeedRacerXXX]

Originally Posted by Tiny

Hotrod's talking about Trump.

He was talking about you and me and then throws in a "he". Possibly the longest run-on sentence I've ever read. Oh well. Not important.

[SpeedRacerXXX]

Originally Posted by the_real_Barleycorn

It was actually heel spurs. It is a very painful condition that if it is in the heel is inoperable. Now if you have some proof other than you wild, unconfirmed opinion then I suggest you take it to Senator Richard Blumenthal who lied about being a POW, a special forces soldier, and being in Vietnam.

Let me clarify, you can operate on heel spurs but doctors recommend against it because the results would likely be worse than the original condition.

What are you saying about the army? You saying something bad about soldiers?

I have had bone spurs in my heels since my early teen years. Like you say, when they flare up they are VERY painful. And it is true that although there is an operation to remove them, doctors advise against it. BUT. I can only speak for myself but I have had maybe 5 flare ups in my lifetime and they last maybe a week. Most people, myself included, can cure the pain from bone spurs by wearing orthotics.

Trump received a 1Y status after his college deferments ran out based on a letter from a doctor who just happened to be a friend of the Trump family. When the draft lottery went into affect and Trump received a 356 out of 365, he was virtually assured he would not be drafted.

I can't speak for Trump. I had bone spurs and served. Maybe his were more severe than mine. He competed in sports in HS with no problem. He had an army physical prior to being classified 1Y and passed. I stand by my earlier statement -- Trump did everything within his power to not serve in the military.

FWIW, this was an unusual modus operandi for people with money.

[Tiny]

Waco Kid, Trump’s tariffs on steel, aluminum and washing machines were not targeting China. Trump’s proposed auto tariffs would not target China. Is Trump’s goal to protect intellectual property and enable US companies to compete fairly with and in China? Or does he just love tariffs?

https://www.google.com/amp/amp.timei...-tariffs-trade

[The_Waco_Kid]

Originally Posted by Tiny

Waco Kid, Trump’s tariffs on steel, aluminum and washing machines were not targeting China. Trump’s proposed auto tariffs would not target China. Is Trump’s goal to protect intellectual property and enable US companies to compete fairly with and in China? Or does he just love tariffs?

https://www.google.com/amp/amp.timei...-tariffs-trade

your equations don't add up, professor.

[The_Waco_Kid]

Originally Posted by GingerKatt

Lol! You’re kinda fun. Like a slow child, only not sweet and adorable. I’m not a hooker anymore. Not that my FBI friends would care. Or anyone in the FBI! But be sure to tell them you’re a trick. A John for the hookers, on the EXACT same ho board I am! I’m just here for entertainment, help keep girls safe and provide support for them. I especially won’t have them underage or abused or insulted.

I don’t accept that for myself either, sugar bear. Someone has to work undercover on ALL the online sites, right? My time is up for now, and I’m home; and to officially began working for the :

Hillary 2024!

Campaign.

But I still take excellent care of my man. The home is over 5000 sq ft. and with the help of my amazing maid and my assistant, it’s always spotless and welcoming for my man.

Nighty night ❤️ love.

Yours,
GK

ALL LADIES. PM FOR ANY ISSUES AT ALL.

except that nag is not in the race, sweetpea. arya .. gonna go door-to-door with a write-in movement?

Originally Posted by GingerKatt

But I still take excellent care of my man. The home is over 5000 sq ft. and with the help of my amazing maid and my assistant, it’s always spotless and welcoming for my man.


.

if you say so .. and who did he vote for in 2016?

[bambino]

Originally Posted by Tiny

Waco Kid, Trump’s tariffs on steel, aluminum and washing machines were not targeting China. Trump’s proposed auto tariffs would not target China. Is Trump’s goal to protect intellectual property and enable US companies to compete fairly with and in China? Or does he just love tariffs?

https://www.google.com/amp/amp.timei...-tariffs-trade

Did Trump impose his tariffs on Mexico? No, because he achieved his desired results from them. He’s employing the same strategy with China. It’s not very complicated. Before you call Trump clueless about tariffs, look in the mirror first.

[Hotrod511]

Originally Posted by Tiny

Hotrod's talking about Trump.

No I was talking about you and your brother speedy but if you two want to play dumb go for it

[Hotrod511]

Originally Posted by SpeedRacerXXX

He was talking about you and me and then throws in a "he". Possibly the longest run-on sentence I've ever read. Oh well. Not important.

Just like you

[the_real_Barleycorn]

Originally Posted by GingerKatt

Oh ok. I see, you just admitted that you would like to kill an intelligent, important woman who WILL be POTUS in 2024.

Have you ever been investigated by the FBI? Just wait, sugarplum.

I see you live in a fantasy world. Check out actuarial tables and threaten them. Women are just not good at math or is it redheads?

I'm starting to think you can't be taken seriously.

[bambino]

Originally Posted by the_real_Barleycorn

I see you live in a fantasy world. Check out actuarial tables and threaten them. Women are just not good at math or is it redheads?

I'm starting to think you can't be taken seriously.

You don’t have to think any longer. She’s not to be taken seriously.

[lustylad]

Originally Posted by Tiny

Hanke's the best known fixer in the world for countries whose currencies are out of control, and he's a successful investor in currencies using fundamental data...

Tiny is correct. Steve Hanke is an expert on halting hyper-inflation and stabilizing out-of-control currencies. Just ask tatas the bulgarian who used to stalk our Pittsburgh forums!

Oh wait... we can't ask that guy because he got a perma-ban!

Oh well, I dug up a couple of old posts anyway...

https://eccie.net/showpost.php?p=105...&postcount=154

https://eccie.net/showpost.php?p=105...&postcount=167

[lustylad]

Originally Posted by Tiny

This is an identity, it's more accounting than economics. Or math, like 3+2 = 4+1.

If you import more than you export, foreigners end up with your dollars. The foreigners invest those dollars in U.S. government and corporate bonds, equities, real estate, bank accounts, etc.

The trade deficit has to equal GDP less consumption less investment. We as Americans, ourselves and our government, consume and invest more than we make....

Originally Posted by The_Waco_Kid

as far as i'm concerned, you don't have any valid argument in this issue. you stated... after i insisted... that trade with China is unfair. which we all knew anyway.

so now you think the solution is a bunch of equations? and what exactly does that do for the fact that China is still engaging in unfair trade practices?

Asian countries tend to have very high savings rates. The reasons are partly cultural and partly due to a lack of social safety nets (e.g. social security, medicare, etc.) The US savings rate is very low. We are a nation of consumers, and we're not shy about going into debt to maintain a high level of consumption.

Tiny's point is that a tariff war - even if it succeeds in eliminating many of those "unfair trade practices" - is unlikely to produce a significant or lasting improvement in our trade imbalance unless the Chinese change their underlying habits so they consume more and save less. Alternatively, we could consume less and save more, but that would mean slower US growth at a time when the world is looking to us to maintain the global economic expansion.

[lustylad]

Originally Posted by Chung Tran

I reject economic formulas, ever since my Professors told me huge deficits would bring on hyper inflation....

But your Professors never said "when", did they? The monetary equation (MV=PT) is still valid. Inflation has just been postponed by a steep decline in the velocity of money.

[dilbert firestorm]

Opinion: No, Trump’s tariffs aren’t really going to wreck the economy

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/st...ffs-2019-06-06


Reports of Mexico and China trade wars causing Americans financial pain are greatly exaggerated

Actually, if Uncle Sam levies $19 billion in extra taxes on imports from Mexico, then he has extra money that he can recycle back into the U.S. economy through spending, or tax cuts. How much? Try $19 billion.

[GingerKatt]

Originally Posted by The_Waco_Kid

except that nag is not in the race, sweetpea. arya .. gonna go door-to-door with a write-in movement?




if you say so .. and who did he vote for in 2016?

Ok, first, if you're calling me Arya Stark, I love that! I miss GoT so much and she was a badass. But I suspect it was supposed to be "are you gonna go door to door, etc.

AND love muffin, the RACE I'm referring to is the 2024 Presidential campaign. We all know the incumbent usually wins, so she's wisely waiting 4 more years. Didn't you see that, when I wrote 2024? huh. ok then.

And my man is a Proud Republican. I'm a Prouder Democrat. We have wonderful political discussions in bed, naked. Then we laugh and make up alllll night...