US Elections - Boring or Important to Aust? - Page 48

**FairmontGS** · 11-03-2017, 03:01 PM

Trump fakes job increase figures

This month's employment number was strong, yes, but also unexceptional. In January, the U.S. added 238,000 jobs; in September it tacked on 249,000. This time last year, they added 237,000. This month's result fell right within the range we've seen for the past several years. Trump's election might be making Wall Street investors and small businesses more optimistic or whatever, but there is no sign that has translated into jobs.

More here:

http://www.slate.com/blogs/moneybox/...eat_again.html

**Fordman1** · 11-03-2017, 03:07 PM

It's the old story isn't it ?

Statistics and facts in isolation mean nothing.

Comparing facts and data give you the real story.

CoupeKing · 11-03-2017, 03:35 PM

Difference is the labour force is and will be increasing even more. Higher-paying jobs can mean a better quality of life, as opposed to working 2 part-time jobs and having to be supplemented with foods stamps just to make ends meet - over 60 million using stamps.

The wall, the entire armed forces, 1 trillion injected into the infrastructure - it doesn't end.

**FairmontGS** · 11-03-2017, 04:54 PM

Trump takes lessons from Bill Shorten and the ALP on "announce-now, worry about if it ever happens and how it will be paid for later" economics.

President Trump’s pledge to create a program that funds $1 trillion in new infrastructure programs has kicked off with *numerous meetings but few firm decisions, beset by understaffing, bureaucratic challenges and major questions about how to pay for everything.

Trump promised in a February speech to Congress that a $1 trillion infrastructure rebuilding plan would create “millions of new jobs,” but few of those jobs are expected to materialize this year, because no firm deadlines have been set and much of the planning could spill into 2018.

More here:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/busin...=.28dc5e83ae1f

Peterwl · 11-03-2017, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by FairmontGS

Trump takes lessons from Bill Shorten and the ALP on "announce-now, worry about if it ever happens and how it will be paid for later" economics.

President Trump’s pledge to create a program that funds $1 trillion in new infrastructure programs has kicked off with *numerous meetings but few firm decisions, beset by understaffing, bureaucratic challenges and major questions about how to pay for everything.

Trump promised in a February speech to Congress that a $1 trillion infrastructure rebuilding plan would create “millions of new jobs,” but few of those jobs are expected to materialize this year, because no firm deadlines have been set and much of the planning could spill into 2018.

More here:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/busin...=.28dc5e83ae1f

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All was well with the reading until I saw the source !

Washington Post ( AKA Washington Compost ), the Prince of FAKE NEWS !

On a positive note, slightly more credible than the "King" of Fake News, CNN.

Pay no attention to their news stories.

Romulus · 11-03-2017, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Peterwl

All was well with the reading until I saw the source !

Washington Post ( AKA Washington Compost ), the Prince of FAKE NEWS !

On a positive note, slightly more credible than the "King" of Fake News, CNN.

Pay no attention to their news stories.

Washington Post, about as credible as MSNBC and Clinton Network News/CIA Network News.

**cs123** · 11-03-2017, 06:33 PM

Looks like the Flynn thing is getting messier for the Whitehouse again.

Let see how Pence comes out of this round looking.

CoupeKing · 11-03-2017, 10:55 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2dc...GkiGYNgQOBXgCA

CoupeKing · 12-03-2017, 05:52 PM

Draining the swamp. BYE BYE

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017...n-request.html

Baby Trump:

Rodp · 12-03-2017, 06:07 PM

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The real problem I have with Trump is that he's a buffoon.
He can't help himself. Surely he realises that taking on the intelligence community is political suicide? They will leak and leak until they get their man.

I'm sure I called him much the same near the start of this thread. Since his Presidency, that opinion has only gotten stronger.

You can't trust what comes out of his mouth - if you can understand it. There's so much smoke coming out of all angles of his Presidency that it has to explode at some time.

He did last longer than I expected though, I thought he'd have been impeached by now. He certainly seems to be doing his best in achieving it but will the GOP have the stones to revolt against their fuhrer? I wish I had my money on before the odds tumbled, though.

Rodp · 12-03-2017, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Peterwl

Pay no attention to their news stories.

So what sources should we pay attention to?

**cs123** · 12-03-2017, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by CoupeKing

Draining the swamp. BYE BYE

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017...n-request.html

You know what I find funny is that both Trump and Sessions asked him to stay on and then Hannity says he should get rid of them all, so Trump does what Hannity tells him to do.

Peterwl · 12-03-2017, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Rodp

So what sources should we pay attention to?

Well, if you do not know by now, I cannot help you !

Maybe you could try a vocational course in "clear thinking"

People end up in cults because they ask the question you did !

CoupeKing · 12-03-2017, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by cs123

You know what I find funny is that both Trump and Sessions asked him to stay on and then Hannity says he should get rid of them all, so Trump does what Hannity tells him to do.

Yes. Sometimes I don't think they're on the same page. But here's the same guy 3 months ago..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spLl_KVk0Gw

Bill M · 12-03-2017, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Rodp

I'm sure I called him much the same near the start of this thread. Since his Presidency, that opinion has only gotten stronger.

You can't trust what comes out of his mouth - if you can understand it. There's so much smoke coming out of all angles of his Presidency that it has to explode at some time.

He did last longer than I expected though, I thought he'd have been impeached by now. He certainly seems to be doing his best in achieving it but will the GOP have the stones to revolt against their fuhrer? I wish I had my money on before the odds tumbled, though.

They will for their own survival. The only reason he is still there is there is some people in his entourage with a better grasp of reality than him.
How long it lasts who knows. Can you imagine this imbecile in charge during the Cuban missile crisis?

CoupeKing · 12-03-2017, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill M

Can you imagine this imbecile in charge during the Cuban missile crisis?

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-so...-idUSKBN16H29S

Bill M · 13-03-2017, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by CoupeKing

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-so...-idUSKBN16H29S

Nope, THAAD is before his time. trump is no JFK and never will be.
Grabs from the internet are not a substitute for critical analysis.

Peterwl · 13-03-2017, 12:32 AM

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment...port-says.html

Surely we will not see an Arnie vs Trump 1920 presidential campaign ?

But with the low state of presidential stock in the Democrat party, he probably sees hope. He has done a stint as Governor of California as I recall.

Good luck to him, if this is his aspiration, but he will be far to masculine to become the Democrate nominee !

marty351 · 13-03-2017, 12:46 AM

Arnie can't be pres.
Must be born in the U.S.A.

Rodp · 13-03-2017, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Peterwl

Well, if you do not know by now, I cannot help you !

Maybe you could try a vocational course in "clear thinking"

People end up in cults because they ask the question you did !

Of course you can help me.. by telling me which news sources you believe are reliable?! I promise I won't fall into your cult.

CoupeKing · 13-03-2017, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill M

Grabs from the internet are not a substitute for critical analysis.

You're comparing a President from the early 60's to one that's held office for only 51 days.

**FairmontGS** · 13-03-2017, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Rodp

So what sources should we pay attention to?

It's obvious from their posts - Only authoritative sources like YouTube and Fox News silly!

Rodp · 13-03-2017, 10:32 AM

Even Fox News is starting to turn on Trump, I believe he no longer uses 'Morning Joe' as his intelligence briefings in lieu of actual intelligence briefings.

I did laugh at their hypocrisy on reporting executive orders. They slammed Obama for it, saying they didn't want a President to 'rule by fiat', and applauded Trump for pumping out an even greater volume of executive orders, arguing that it's about time a President did something.

Trump · 13-03-2017, 10:52 AM

I'm properly over this Trump episode. Just hit the reset button on the whole country and let the rest of the world go about its business.

TheSneakiness · 13-03-2017, 11:18 AM

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I'm properly over this Trump episode. Just hit the reset button on the whole country and let the rest of the world go about its business.

Or could we put a complete impenetrable dome around the whole of the US so nothing gets out, physically or news wise? Would be alot better for certain members who repeatedly post their political nonsense and bias in this thread.

Vote one shut this thread.

Bill M · 13-03-2017, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CoupeKing

You're comparing a President from the early 60's to one that's held office for only 51 days.

And in that 51 days he has wasted time and resources trying to muzzle the stench that emanated from his campaign. Nice start!

I don't get any satisfaction watching what was a great country in decline with a tweeting moron at the helm, it's sad too many have been taken in by a fake with a thin veneer.

Adamz Ghia · 13-03-2017, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill M

And in that 51 days he has wasted time and resources trying to muzzle the stench that emanated from his campaign. Nice start!

I don't get any satisfaction watching what was a great country in decline with a tweeting moron at the helm, it's sad too many have been taken in by a fake with a thin veneer.

Because the rest of them were doing a wonderful job...

**cs123** · 13-03-2017, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Adamz Ghia

Because the rest of them were doing a wonderful job...

I think the biggest problem with the USA was the influence of corporate $ on politicians. They are bought and paid for.

The trouble is Trump is no different, infact a lot, lot worse.

CoupeKing · 13-03-2017, 02:11 PM

Left at it's finest again:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjkLH-3kIq4

Peterwl · 13-03-2017, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Rodp

Of course you can help me.. by telling me which news sources you believe are reliable?! I promise I won't fall into your cult.

The cult I am in has standards, so based on your questions, I am sure you will not qualify !