Politics

[ulukinatme]

Agree with the idea, but Fetterman still can’t put a good sentence together from his and the media/campaign lied about it to PA voters.

GOP fucked up PA bad. Any other candidate but Oz probably walks away with a win. They backed the wrong horse big time. Fetterman is still PA's problem though.

 

[GoIrish41]

Agree with the idea, but Fetterman still can’t put a good sentence together from his and the media/campaign lied about it to PA voters.

His campaign didn’t lie about it to PA voters. It was all over national news the day he had his stroke in May.

 

[Irish#1]

He’s doing an impersonation of Joe.

Mitch needs to call it a day and start relaxing at home.

 

[Polish Leppy 22]

Positive economic policy.

lol i needed this laugh today, even from you. 40 year high inflation rates and record high gas prices do not equate with positive economic policy.

 

[SeekNDestroy]

lol i needed this laugh today, even from you. 40 year high inflation rates and record high gas prices do not equate with positive economic policy.

Inflation rates are down and gas prices were higher during the W administration. Why do you hate America?

 

[GATTACA!]

Inflation rates are down and gas prices were higher during the W administration. Why do you hate America?

He doesn't hate America, just facts.

 

[GoIrish41]

lol i needed this laugh today, even from you. 40 year high inflation rates and record high gas prices do not equate with positive economic policy.

And they don’t equate to reality either.

 

[drayer54]

His campaign didn’t lie about it to PA voters. It was all over national news the day he had his stroke in May.

They lied about his condition afterward. One journalist opened the doors to it and then the media libs and campaign all provided cover.

NBC reporter's comment about Fetterman draws criticism

An NBC News correspondent who interviewed Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman says her reporting should not be seen as a commentary on his fitness for office after a stroke.

apnews.com

 

[drayer54]

lol i needed this laugh today, even from you. 40 year high inflation rates and record high gas prices do not equate with positive economic policy.

Those are Bidenomics. We have had a surge in gas prices and the cost to borrow money. Both can be tied to poor policy from Biden.

 

[Polish Leppy 22]

Inflation rates are down and gas prices were higher during the W administration. Why do you hate America?

We aren't talking about the W admin, but the W admin policies didn't bring 40 year highs of inflation or the gas prices we saw over $5/ gallon last summer.

 

[Polish Leppy 22]

He doesn't hate America, just facts.

If you want to defend Biden and the inflation rates and gas prices over the past few years, go right ahead. They are facts, just ones you don't like or brush off.

 

[Irish#1]

Inflation rates are down and gas prices were higher during the W administration. Why do you hate America?

Well, if we're going to compare against other presidents, let's compare it to his predecessor.

 

[Irish#1]

Mitch definitely needs to step down. I wonder if this incident is a side effect of his earlier fall?

https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/27/politics/mitch-mcconnell-multiple-falls-this-year/index.html

 

[Armyirish47]

Well, if we're going to compare against other presidents, let's compare it to his predecessor.

His predecessor had the largest GDP shrinkage and highest unemployment since World War II. #FunWithNumbers

 

[TorontoGold]

If you want to defend Biden and the inflation rates and gas prices over the past few years, go right ahead. They are facts, just ones you don't like or brush off.

Well, if we're going to compare against other presidents, let's compare it to his predecessor.

Just to be clear, we're using inflation rates as a measuring stick? If that's the case, would you say Joe Brandon is currently at the top G7 countries in terms of economic policy?

As well, looking at the inflation rates, do you see the precipitous drop starting in July 2022? What monetary policy would you attribute that to? Surely, some sort of austerity policies from JB lead to that drop right....OR could it be the central banks of US/CA beginning the steep hike of their prime rates to combat inflation?

Global inflation tracker: see how your country compares on rising prices

Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane

www.ft.com

So fellas, are you now huge Biden fans since he's doing such a tremendous job handling inflation? Remember, we want to attribute all blame to him for inflation so if he's been such a great leader at keeping inflation lower than other G7 countries he must be great, right?

(You're allowed to switch your position to presidents have a pretty negligible impact on inflation in G7/20 countries unless they have used a black swan event to push it one way or another)

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

Mitch definitely needs to step down. I wonder if this incident is a side effect of his earlier fall?

https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/27/politics/mitch-mcconnell-multiple-falls-this-year/index.html

I don't understand why anyone would want to subject themselves to this. Just retire. These people can't possibly need any more money and power than they already possess.

 

[ulukinatme]

His predecessor had the largest GDP shrinkage and highest unemployment since World War II. #FunWithNumbers

And what major event coincided with that?
The President controlled shutdowns at the federal level, but Governors decided how long businesses and everything else was shutdown.

 

[Armyirish47]

And what major event coincided with that?
The President controlled shutdowns at the federal level, but Governors decided how long businesses and everything else was shutdown.

What?!?!?! You mean other factors could be at play rather than cherry picking numbers to say "Old Man Bad" or "Orange Man Bad"?!?!??!

 

[ulukinatme]

What?!?!?! You mean other factors could be at play rather than cherry picking numbers to say "Old Man Bad" or "Orange Man Bad"?!?!??!

The Orange Man didn't vow to stop fracking in the US, nor did he print a shit ton of money to cover his rampant spending. Neither terribly helped our gas prices and inflation.

 

[SeekNDestroy]

Well, if we're going to compare against other presidents, let's compare it to his predecessor.

He said “record high gas prices” and they were higher at the end of the W administration. Just facts.

 

[Armyirish47]

The Orange Man didn't vow to stop fracking in the US, nor did he print a shit ton of money to cover his rampant spending. Neither terribly helped our gas prices and inflation.

The US is on pace to break it's own oil production records under President Biden and President Trump oversaw a spending bump from 4.1 trillion before his outlays went to 7.2 trillion when he left office. I suppose shit ton has different definitions for some....

 

[TorontoGold]

 

[ulukinatme]

The US is on pace to break it's own oil production records under President Biden and President Trump oversaw a spending bump from 4.1 trillion before his outlays went to 7.2 trillion when he left office. I suppose shit ton has different definitions for some....

Really? Because the data doesn't back that up. The highest production ever occurred under Trump in the 5-6 months before the pandemic. The numbers then dropped significantly once Biden took over and just recently this year he's gotten close to where we had been, but he hasn't broken the 13,000 threshold yet. The production looks to have leveled off, and it likely came under pressure from the rising gas prices. I'm fairly certain Biden hasn't replenished our emergency supply that he squandered either. It's currently sitting at a 40 year low after Biden sold off and stole 300 million barrels.

U.S. Field Production of Crude Oil (Thousand Barrels per Day)

www.eia.gov

He said “record high gas prices” and they were higher at the end of the W administration. Just facts.

Gas prices hit a record high in June of last year at $5.02

What Was the Highest Gas Price in US History?

American drivers had it rough back in 1981. The average price of gasoline spiked to $1.35 a gallon that year -- up from $1.22 in 1980 and more than double the price just three years earlier. Adjusted...

finance.yahoo.com

 

[Armyirish47]

Really? Because the data doesn't back that up. The highest production ever occurred under Trump in the 5-6 months before the pandemic. The numbers then dropped significantly once Biden took over and just recently this year he's gotten close to where we had been, but he hasn't broken the 13,000 threshold yet. The production looks to have leveled off, and it likely came under pressure from the rising gas prices. I'm fairly certain Biden hasn't replenished our emergency supply that he squandered either. It's currently sitting at a 40 year low after Biden sold off and stole 300 million barrels.

U.S. Field Production of Crude Oil (Thousand Barrels per Day)

www.eia.gov

For 2019 we averaged 12,311 barrels per month. For 2023 we have averaged 12,608 thus far with projections expected somewhere around 12.56 per day which would make this the highest annual production ever with projections to grow again next year.

EIA predicts record-high 2023 and 2024 U.S. oil output

www.morningstar.com

#FunWithNumbers

 

[SeekNDestroy]

Really? Because the data doesn't back that up. The highest production ever occurred under Trump in the 5-6 months before the pandemic. The numbers then dropped significantly once Biden took over and just recently this year he's gotten close to where we had been, but he hasn't broken the 13,000 threshold yet. The production looks to have leveled off, and it likely came under pressure from the rising gas prices. I'm fairly certain Biden hasn't replenished our emergency supply that he squandered either. It's currently sitting at a 40 year low after Biden sold off and stole 300 million barrels.

U.S. Field Production of Crude Oil (Thousand Barrels per Day)

www.eia.gov

Gas prices hit a record high in June of last year at $5.02

What Was the Highest Gas Price in US History?

American drivers had it rough back in 1981. The average price of gasoline spiked to $1.35 a gallon that year -- up from $1.22 in 1980 and more than double the price just three years earlier. Adjusted...

finance.yahoo.com

I was wrong. I apologize.

 

[ulukinatme]

For 2019 we averaged 12,311 barrels per month. For 2023 we have averaged 12,608 thus far with projections expected somewhere around 12.56 per day which would make this the highest annual production ever with projections to grow again next year.

EIA predicts record-high 2023 and 2024 U.S. oil output

www.morningstar.com

#FunWithNumbers

Yes, trust the projections. They expected "we forecast will put downward pressure on gasoline crack spreads and retail prices beginning in July." Meanwhile we're in the final few days of July and gas prices are up from June's average. Production only increased out of necessity because Biden couldn't convince OPEC and other countries to increase output. We need to keep pressure on other suppliers to help drive down prices.

U.S. Gasoline and Diesel Retail Prices

 

[Irish#1]

U.S. gas prices hit 8-month high

The national average price climbed to $3.71 Thursday, more than 13 cents higher than the week before and the highest since November.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[Irish#1]

Just to be clear, we're using inflation rates as a measuring stick? If that's the case, would you say Joe Brandon is currently at the top G7 countries in terms of economic policy?

As well, looking at the inflation rates, do you see the precipitous drop starting in July 2022? What monetary policy would you attribute that to? Surely, some sort of austerity policies from JB lead to that drop right....OR could it be the central banks of US/CA beginning the steep hike of their prime rates to combat inflation?

Global inflation tracker: see how your country compares on rising prices

Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane

www.ft.com

So fellas, are you now huge Biden fans since he's doing such a tremendous job handling inflation? Remember, we want to attribute all blame to him for inflation so if he's been such a great leader at keeping inflation lower than other G7 countries he must be great, right?

(You're allowed to switch your position to presidents have a pretty negligible impact on inflation in G7/20 countries unless they have used a black swan event to push it one way or another)

I don't fill up my gas tank in Germany, my credit union isn't located in France and I don't pay my mortgage in England.

 

[Irish#1]

I don't understand why anyone would want to subject themselves to this. Just retire. These people can't possibly need any more money and power than they already possess.

Maybe he doesn't like gardening or fishing? lol

 

[TorontoGold]

I don't fill up my gas tank in Germany, my credit union isn't located in France and I don't pay my mortgage in England.

Where does your car come from? Does your bank do business in other countries? Does everything at the grocery store get made locally? Do you live a capitalist society that has access to the global economy?

In your terms, why has the US experienced the second lowest inflation rate in G7 countries? What has lead to that? Why was Trump leading the US to the lowest rates in GDP growth, and Biden took over and is leading the G7 countries? Maybe that hits a bit home more?

I know I know Toronto Vortex, but maybe you can share some insight into why you think Biden is doing such a terrible job yet inflation is second lowest among G7 countries, and GDP growth was lower than all other G7 countries while Trump was president but now Biden is leading the highest?