"Are you better off than you were four years ago?"

This guy describes a pretty good analysis by the economist, playing with numbers and statistics.
2020 Presidential Election Forecast | Economist Forecast Analysis

In this video, I take a look at the new, updated Economist forecast for the 2020 presidential election. I analyze the new data they have released and discuss what this means in terms of choosing a president in November.
 
mysunnyboy said:
I guess you don’t shop for groceries and notice the price increase?
A third party vote is a vote for dtump.
Chill dude
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I do - prices were going sky high before Trump even took office. It was pretty clear inflation was higher than the bullshit the Obama administration was pumping out. Of course that's a game both parties play.

Face it, all of these politicians are shady AF. Obama needs to STFU and stay out of commenting on the protests/violence. The same shit was happening against blacks under his watch and he didn't do shit about it. Now apparently it's 100% Trump's fault just because more cops are using cameras these days.

ALL POLITICIANS ARE SCUM. It's literally the nature of the game. Trump just sucks at hiding how idiotic and corrupt he is. It's almost refreshing to see the raw absurdity come to the surface.
 
rkymtnman said:
name 3 ways you are better. the DOW is virtually unchagned since then so don't say your 401k
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My 401k is way higher than before - if you just go by the DOW you are an idiot. Look up FA(A)NG stocks and let me know how those are doing over the past four years. My handful of AAPL stock from a few years ago has split and grown several times over during that period. If I hated making money I suppose I could put all my resources in a fund that tracks the dow. I may be dumb, but I'm not that stupid!

My home value has close to doubled over the past four years.

collectibles have exploded in value - high grade basketball cards are on fire among a host of other things. For things being so shitty a lot is being spent on luxury items.

Feds rolled back some absurd regulations that were delaying/preventing me from developing some property we own. Unfortunately I still live in democratically controlled state so getting a building permit is worse than a root canal. Of course no problem if you are an illegal immigrant without an ID or $. We'll GIVE you both if you don't have it (and us natural born citizens have to get an 'enhanced' license (more time/$ wasted) that the feds will recognize due to this bullshit). But don't you DARE try and boost the local economy via building a new structure without paying a massive tribute (thousands of $$$) to the building department for $100 worth (at best) of an inspector slowing down as he drives by to 'inspect' the work.

A good start on rolling back illegal and unnecessary immigration. I'm most concerned about H1B type immigration artificially lowering tech salaries, but defending your borders is government 101 and should be an absolute priority of any administration.

I could go on, but what's the use? I just get accused of being a Trump fanboi when that isn't the case at all. I just don't feel the need to blame that idiot for my own successes or failures.
 
rkymtnman said:
if you spend more on goods and services b/c of a policy, than that counts as a negative. and wages didn't keep up with this increase so it does affect your in the wallet.

komrade, could we speak to your supervisor? your script needs to be updated
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Amen
Gets triggered easily as well, might not make it past 90 day probation period.
 
rkymtnman said:
if you spend more on goods and services b/c of a policy, than that counts as a negative. and wages didn't keep up with this increase so it does affect your in the wallet.

komrade, could we speak to your supervisor? your script needs to be updated
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Even with the tariff those boards were cheaper than anything else I could buy by far - no complaints there. Tremendous value even with the tax.

Speak for yourself - my wages have risen steadily over the past several years. Now they have receded a bit due to COVID, but that isn't Trump
s fault no matter how much people want to pin it on him. I'm still waiting for this apocalypse the MSM is trying to produce.
 
rkymtnman said:
hahaha. you sir are a moron. "my beanie babies went up in value so i'm doing better now than 4 years ago." GTFO jabroni. on to ignore you go.
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No beanie babies - just high grade basketball cards. Of course there are other hobbies that are seeing record prices right now as well, but not sure about beanie babies. I'm not into that shit. I'm sorry you aren't resourceful enough to make money. Maybe a side hustle of uber driving or sucking dick is more your style, though. I'd prefer to sit in my air conditioned office and sell five figure cards encased in plastic over the internet...lol.

Understand the hate, though. It must suck to lick so much liberal ass that it goes straight to your brain. haha
 
gasgrassorass420 said:
Has COVID affected me? Yes - but it's not the end of the world. Stop believing the MSM

Race riots - part of a 20-30 year cycle. They'll pass some stupid/pointless laws for even more 'diversity training' for police and kick that can down the road.

I could go on, but most of this is pure bullshit that the news portrays as end times when it is barely a blip on the radar. Settle the fuck down and smoke a fucking joint.
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theforeigndisinformationagentsezwhut?
 
gasgrassorass420 said:
I do - prices were going sky high before Trump even took office. It was pretty clear inflation was higher than the bullshit the Obama administration was pumping out. Of course that's a game both parties play.

Face it, all of these politicians are shady AF. Obama needs to STFU and stay out of commenting on the protests/violence. The same shit was happening against blacks under his watch and he didn't do shit about it. Now apparently it's 100% Trump's fault just because more cops are using cameras these days.

ALL POLITICIANS ARE SCUM. It's literally the nature of the game. Trump just sucks at hiding how idiotic and corrupt he is. It's almost refreshing to see the raw absurdity come to the surface.
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Trump repealed the Executive Order Obama did to try to stop police violence against minority communities.

You should double check everything you think you know on a reputable website like AP news or
gasgrassorass420 said:
No argument there. However, that also hasn't materially affected my life. Except those $2 Quantum boards cost like $6 with tariff that almost ruined me. Oh, well, life goes on.
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That is the problem, his bullshit temper tantrums make it impossible to plan as a business owner. He is actively hurting our economy with his instability.

gasgrassorass420 said:
My 401k is way higher than before - if you just go by the DOW you are an idiot. Look up FA(A)NG stocks and let me know how those are doing over the past four years. My handful of AAPL stock from a few years ago has split and grown several times over during that period. If I hated making money I suppose I could put all my resources in a fund that tracks the dow. I may be dumb, but I'm not that stupid!

My home value has close to doubled over the past four years.

collectibles have exploded in value - high grade basketball cards are on fire among a host of other things. For things being so shitty a lot is being spent on luxury items.

Feds rolled back some absurd regulations that were delaying/preventing me from developing some property we own. Unfortunately I still live in democratically controlled state so getting a building permit is worse than a root canal. Of course no problem if you are an illegal immigrant without an ID or $. We'll GIVE you both if you don't have it (and us natural born citizens have to get an 'enhanced' license (more time/$ wasted) that the feds will recognize due to this bullshit). But don't you DARE try and boost the local economy via building a new structure without paying a massive tribute (thousands of $$$) to the building department for $100 worth (at best) of an inspector slowing down as he drives by to 'inspect' the work.

A good start on rolling back illegal and unnecessary immigration. I'm most concerned about H1B type immigration artificially lowering tech salaries, but defending your borders is government 101 and should be an absolute priority of any administration.

I could go on, but what's the use? I just get accused of being a Trump fanboi when that isn't the case at all. I just don't feel the need to blame that idiot for my own successes or failures.
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You have been paying into your 401k for years, and I am guessing you are getting some kind of match. You earned your 401k, Trump had nothing to do with it.

If something happens to you who cleans up your mess you leave behind? All these old buildings in our nation become a drag that those communities have to eventually deal with. Sure now you think your improvements are awesome, but the people who were using asbestos and lead pipes thought that too. Local taxes are necessary for those communities to survive.

gasgrassorass420 said:
Even with the tariff those boards were cheaper than anything else I could buy by far - no complaints there. Tremendous value even with the tax.

Speak for yourself - my wages have risen steadily over the past several years. Now they have receded a bit due to COVID, but that isn't Trump
s fault no matter how much people want to pin it on him. I'm still waiting for this apocalypse the MSM is trying to produce.
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Trumps trade war cost us about $1.7 trillion dollars. Do you think we have actually gained anything for that economic pain?
.
 
hanimmal said:
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Trump repealed the Executive Order Obama did to try to stop police violence against minority communities.

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Evidence of Obama's "Executive order' solving anything, please? Hell the motherfucker couldn't even do us a solid and deschedule MJ in eight years. Black dude who's smoked weed and he left us all hanging.

Dude had eight years to work with congress and pass actual LEGISLATION - not some BS 'executive orders' - and yet here we are.

Some of you folks need to put some faith into yourselves and stop worrying about what loser puppet is 'in charge'.
 
gasgrassorass420 said:
No beanie babies - just high grade basketball cards. Of course there are other hobbies that are seeing record prices right now as well, but not sure about beanie babies. I'm not into that shit. I'm sorry you aren't resourceful enough to make money. Maybe a side hustle of uber driving or sucking dick is more your style, though. I'd prefer to sit in my air conditioned office and sell five figure cards encased in plastic over the internet...lol.

Understand the hate, though. It must suck to lick so much liberal ass that it goes straight to your brain. haha
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Another wingnut hack sleeper account telling us how great things are.

Except they aren't.

Put a fucking mask on, you sound covid positive.
 
gasgrassorass420 said:
No beanie babies - just high grade basketball cards. Of course there are other hobbies that are seeing record prices right now as well, but not sure about beanie babies. I'm not into that shit. I'm sorry you aren't resourceful enough to make money. Maybe a side hustle of uber driving or sucking dick is more your style, though. I'd prefer to sit in my air conditioned office and sell five figure cards encased in plastic over the internet...lol.

Understand the hate, though. It must suck to lick so much liberal ass that it goes straight to your brain. haha
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Look up the meaning of liberal moron, if you are against liberals you are against the US constitution and the rule of law, Liberal comes from the same root word as liberty. Liberty means freedom under the constitution and the rule of law, supporting Trump means you support fascism and have defined your self as an enemy of humanity. Liberalism is a historical process that has been going on for hundreds of years, it leads to responsible government and equal rights for all. I figure it's the equal rights for all part that you have problem with, so you dropped liberal democracy for a fascist king. Some people are born stupid others are made that way by fear, racism and bigotry, hate makes ya stupid and Trump is the proof.
 
DIY-HP-LED said:
Look up the meaning of liberal moron, if you are against liberals you are against the US constitution and the rule of law, Liberal comes from the same root word as liberty. Liberty means freedom under the constitution and the rule of law, supporting Trump means you support fascism and have defined your self as an enemy of humanity. Liberalism is a historical process that has been going on for hundreds of years, it leads to responsible government and equal rights for all. I figure it's the equal rights for all part that you have problem with, so you dropped liberal democracy for a fascist king. Some people are born stupid others are made that way by fear, racism and bigotry, hate makes ya stupid and Trump is the proof.
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You people have completely lost your shit. The guy clearly stated that he's not a Trump supporter.

Guess what? I'm doing better than I was 4 years ago. Is it because of or in spite of Trump? No. It's because I flipped a house and a condo, and grew my businesses. Has the last year been tough? Sure, but I don't blame C19 or the related business closures on Trump.

You guys need to step away from this echo chamber and get some sunshine or something. This forum is almost as crazy as some of the far right forums I've visited in the past.
 
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