3rd Quarter 4.3% GDP vs 3.3 Estimated

[shockedcanadian]

What will be interesting is if the promised investments into the U.S which so many nations and companies agreed to come to fruition. 2026 Could be a major boost if they maintain their promises. That is trillions of investment, creating 10s of thousands of jobs in manufacturing and the like. If I am Trump I am calling these compwnies and reminding them of.their promises and even advising them that "whichever GOP candidate I endorse MUST agree to hold you and your narion accountable for your promises or they will not receive my support". If they believe Trumps ideology will survive beyond his second term it will resonate and create urgency to invest.

 

[Jroc]

https://www.freep.com/picture-galle...oit-gas-prices-through-the-years/83086719007/

Is it 99-cents now?

That was 21 years ago fool....read what you post

"Gas prices at the service stations at the corner of Allen and West roads hang at just under two dollars a gallon Thursday May 7, 2004."


Oct 1st 2020...I took this one too

 

[task0778]

What will be interesting is if the promised investments into the U.S which so many nations and companies agreed to come to fruition. 2026 Could be a major boost if they maintain their promises. That is trillions of investment, creating 10s of thousands of jobs in manufacturing and the like. If I am Trump I am calling these compwnies and reminding them of.their promises and even advising them that "whichever GOP candidate I endorse MUST agree to hold you and your narion accountable for your promises or they will not receive my support". If they believe Trumps ideology will survive beyond his second term it will resonate and create urgency to invest.

Should we be a little bit worried about trillions of foreign investments in manufacturing here? How much control and influence will foreign interests have in our politics and everything else?

 

[ElmerMudd]

What Trump inherited was 2.7% higher than the record high string we had here for two months .That doesn't go away that 5, 6,7,9% inflation doesn't disappear it's still here ....idiot

Inflation does not disappear. Trump's 2%, or 3% inflation does not disappear. Every President inherits inflation and adds their own inflation. Overall that has not happened.
A single U.S. dollar from 1980 has the same buying power as approximately $3.93 in late 2025, meaning prices today are about four times higher, reflecting roughly 293% cumulative inflation over 45 years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' CPI data.
Every President has added some inflation. Trump continues to add. He is not taking away as he promised on day one.
You need to educate yourself so you can determine if what politicians tell you are true.

 

[ElmerMudd]

Who the hell you telling what's going on ? I took that picture myself..you libs are whacked Joe Biden was $4 from for most of the time he was in office all the way up to $5 it's only been 11 months


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This may shock you but energy cost includes more than gasoline you use in your car; natural gas, electricity from many sources, biomass, nuclear, diesel.
Educate yourself. Electricity is increasing substantially.
Educate yourself

 

[Jroc]

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Inflation does not disappear. Trump's 2%, or 3% inflation does not disappear. Every President inherits inflation and adds their own inflation. Overall that has not happened.
A single U.S. dollar from 1980 has the same buying power as approximately $3.93 in late 2025, meaning prices today are about four times higher, reflecting roughly 293% cumulative inflation over 45 years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' CPI data.
Every President has added some inflation. Trump continues to add. He is not taking away as he promised on day one.
You need to educate yourself so you can determine if what politicians tell you are true.

Biden added more to the cost of living than any president since Jimmy Carter i meant 2 years of that ,not 2 months fool..you just repeated the same freaking thing I said dumbass... You libs are so damn stupid

 

[Jroc]

This may shock you but energy cost includes more than gasoline you use in your car; natural gas, electricity from many sources, biomass, nuclear, diesel.
Educate yourself. Electricity is increasing substantially.
Educate yourself

Are you little kid ? The cost of energy went up under Joe Biden and Barack Obama because of the new green energy b*******... The new green scam raised energy prices for everybody to record levels natural gas will be going down because of trump all of it will going down Joe Biden raised the cost of living for everybody you understand that? fool .....you Posted an article from the Free press from 2004 when George Bush was president clown

Cost of automobiles under Joe Biden skyrocketed as we sent tons of subsidies to people to buy electric cars which aren't green at all

Ford Admits Defeat After Trying to Force Americans into Electric Cars and Trucks

Ford said Monday it expected to take about $19.5 billion in charges as it retreats from the electric vehicle business, a massive hit as the automaker pivots to traditional gas vehicles along with hybrid and plug-in hybrid models in place of EVs.

www.breitbart.com

 

[Jroc]

This may shock you but energy cost includes more than gasoline you use in your car; natural gas, electricity from many sources, biomass, nuclear, diesel.
Educate yourself. Electricity is increasing substantially.
Educate yourself

Everything goes up under the liberal idiots..

Biden-Harris Onerous Rules for Fossil Fuel Power Plants

In April, the Biden-Harris Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced a new power plant regulation aimed at closing coal-fired plants and restricting the development of new natural gas facilities unless they utilize costly and untested carbon capture and sequestration technology. Over two dozen states, including Indiana, Alabama, Alaska, and West Virginia, have contested this regulation, claiming that the federal government has not adequately demonstrated that the proposed emission control methods can achieve the targeted reduction of carbon dioxide emissions by 90%. Additionally, four Regional Transmission Organizations have submitted an amicus brief in support of the states’ lawsuit against the EPA, arguing that the enforcement of these rules could threaten the reliability of power supply, contradicting the administration’s assertions that these regulations would not compromise long-term energy stability. They have called on the Court to send the regulations back to the EPA for further review

Construction Costs for Gas-fired Power Remains Well Below Those for Solar and Wind - IER Construction Costs for Gas

 

[hadit]

I wish those were real.

They are not.

Okay, so which ones do you think are real? Post them for analysis.

 

[Jroc]

Okay, so which ones do you think are real? Post them for analysis.

He's talking out of his ass

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

This may shock you but energy cost includes more than gasoline you use in your car; natural gas, electricity from many sources, biomass, nuclear, diesel.
Educate yourself. Electricity is increasing substantially.
Educate yourself

Yeah, less reliable more expensive green energy makes electricity costs increase.

 

[ElmerMudd]

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Biden added more to the cost of living than any president since Jimmy Carter i meant 2 years of that ,not 2 months fool..you just repeated the same freaking thing I said dumbass... You libs are so damn stupid View attachment 1197310

Yes, the highest inflation in decades happened under Biden but inflation is still happening under Trump.

 

[ElmerMudd]

Yeah, less reliable more expensive green energy makes electricity costs increase.

You really need to educate yourself.
Short answer: in many cases today, green (renewable) energy is not more expensive — and is often cheaper than fossil fuels — but the full answer depends on what costs you’re comparing and where you live. Here’s how it breaks down:

Renewable Energy Is Often Cheaper​

New wind and solar projects are frequently cheaper than new fossil fuel power plants.

• A major report found that about 91% of newly built renewable energy projects were cheaper than new fossil fuel alternatives in 2024 — with solar about 41% cheaper and onshore wind about 53% cheaper on a per-unit electricity cost basis. IRENA
• In many parts of the world, wind and solar have some of the lowest costs per megawatt-hour (MWh) compared with coal, gas, or new nuclear. The Renewable Energy Institute
• Tools comparing costs in the U.S. show renewables becoming the lowest-cost option in a growing number of states. NRDC

This cost comparison typically uses levelized cost of energy (LCOE) — a standard metric that accounts for installation, operating costs, fuel (if any), and lifetime output.

Why Renewables Are Often Cheaper​

• No fuel costs: Once built, wind and solar don’t have to buy fuel (unlike coal, gas, oil).
• Technology improvements: Panel and turbine prices have dropped dramatically over the past decade.
• Economies of scale: Massive global deployment has driven prices down. IRENA

​

 

[ElmerMudd]

Everything goes up under the liberal idiots..

Biden-Harris Onerous Rules for Fossil Fuel Power Plants

In April, the Biden-Harris Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced a new power plant regulation aimed at closing coal-fired plants and restricting the development of new natural gas facilities unless they utilize costly and untested carbon capture and sequestration technology. Over two dozen states, including Indiana, Alabama, Alaska, and West Virginia, have contested this regulation, claiming that the federal government has not adequately demonstrated that the proposed emission control methods can achieve the targeted reduction of carbon dioxide emissions by 90%. Additionally, four Regional Transmission Organizations have submitted an amicus brief in support of the states’ lawsuit against the EPA, arguing that the enforcement of these rules could threaten the reliability of power supply, contradicting the administration’s assertions that these regulations would not compromise long-term energy stability. They have called on the Court to send the regulations back to the EPA for further review

Construction Costs for Gas-fired Power Remains Well Below Those for Solar and Wind - IER Construction Costs for Gas

educate yourself
Short answer: in many cases today, green (renewable) energy is not more expensive — and is often cheaper than fossil fuels — but the full answer depends on what costs you’re comparing and where you live. Here’s how it breaks down:

Renewable Energy Is Often Cheaper​

New wind and solar projects are frequently cheaper than new fossil fuel power plants.

• A major report found that about 91% of newly built renewable energy projects were cheaper than new fossil fuel alternatives in 2024 — with solar about 41% cheaper and onshore wind about 53% cheaper on a per-unit electricity cost basis. IRENA
• In many parts of the world, wind and solar have some of the lowest costs per megawatt-hour (MWh) compared with coal, gas, or new nuclear. The Renewable Energy Institute
• Tools comparing costs in the U.S. show renewables becoming the lowest-cost option in a growing number of states. NRDC

This cost comparison typically uses levelized cost of energy (LCOE) — a standard metric that accounts for installation, operating costs, fuel (if any), and lifetime output.

Why Renewables Are Often Cheaper​

• No fuel costs: Once built, wind and solar don’t have to buy fuel (unlike coal, gas, oil).
• Technology improvements: Panel and turbine prices have dropped dramatically over the past decade.
• Economies of scale: Massive global deployment has driven prices down. IRENA

​

 

[ElmerMudd]

Are you little kid ? The cost of energy went up under Joe Biden and Barack Obama because of the new green energy b*******... The new green scam raised energy prices for everybody to record levels natural gas will be going down because of trump all of it will going down Joe Biden raised the cost of living for everybody you understand that? fool .....you Posted an article from the Free press from 2004 when George Bush was president clown

Cost of automobiles under Joe Biden skyrocketed as we sent tons of subsidies to people to buy electric cars which aren't green at all

Ford Admits Defeat After Trying to Force Americans into Electric Cars and Trucks

Ford said Monday it expected to take about $19.5 billion in charges as it retreats from the electric vehicle business, a massive hit as the automaker pivots to traditional gas vehicles along with hybrid and plug-in hybrid models in place of EVs.

www.breitbart.com

educate yourself. Car prices are going up under Trump

Tariffs on Imported Cars and Parts​

• Trump imposed 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and auto parts. New York Post
• U.S. automakers and industry groups warned that this could lead to higher consumer prices — estimates varied widely:
  
  • Some automakers warn prices could increase by up to ~25% on affected models. Reuters
  • Analysts estimated could be around $4,000 to $15,000 more per vehicle depending on the car and how much of it is imported. CNBC
  • Other projections suggested a smaller impact of about $1,760 per car after part of the tariff cost was absorbed. Business Standard

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

You really need to educate yourself.
Short answer: in many cases today, green (renewable) energy is not more expensive — and is often cheaper than fossil fuels — but the full answer depends on what costs you’re comparing and where you live. Here’s how it breaks down:

Renewable Energy Is Often Cheaper​

New wind and solar projects are frequently cheaper than new fossil fuel power plants.

• A major report found that about 91% of newly built renewable energy projects were cheaper than new fossil fuel alternatives in 2024 — with solar about 41% cheaper and onshore wind about 53% cheaper on a per-unit electricity cost basis. IRENA
• In many parts of the world, wind and solar have some of the lowest costs per megawatt-hour (MWh) compared with coal, gas, or new nuclear. The Renewable Energy Institute
• Tools comparing costs in the U.S. show renewables becoming the lowest-cost option in a growing number of states. NRDC

This cost comparison typically uses levelized cost of energy (LCOE) — a standard metric that accounts for installation, operating costs, fuel (if any), and lifetime output.

Why Renewables Are Often Cheaper​

• No fuel costs: Once built, wind and solar don’t have to buy fuel (unlike coal, gas, oil).
• Technology improvements: Panel and turbine prices have dropped dramatically over the past decade.
• Economies of scale: Massive global deployment has driven prices down. IRENA

​

A major report found that about 91% of newly built renewable energy projects were cheaper than new fossil fuel alternatives in 2024 — with solar about 41% cheaper and onshore wind about 53% cheaper on a per-unit electricity cost basis.

How much does 24 hours of continuous solar generated electricity cost?
How much does 24 hours of continuous wind generated electricity cost?

This cost comparison typically uses levelized cost of energy (LCOE) —

And that's why it's bullshit.

 

[Jroc]

Yes, the highest inflation in decades happened under Biden but inflation is still happening under Trump.

There's always some inflation ...we don't have deflation that's bad for the economy as well..you you do

 

[Jroc]

educate yourself. Car prices are going up under Trump

Tariffs on Imported Cars and Parts​

• Trump imposed 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and auto parts. New York Post
• U.S. automakers and industry groups warned that this could lead to higher consumer prices — estimates varied widely:
  • Some automakers warn prices could increase by up to ~25% on affected models. Reuters
  • Analysts estimated could be around $4,000 to $15,000 more per vehicle depending on the car and how much of it is imported. CNBC
  • Other projections suggested a smaller impact of about $1,760 per car after part of the tariff cost was absorbed. Business Standard

These government interventions of direct taxation, environmental statutes, and market manipulation are driving up the cost of car ownership, adding upwards of $11,000 or more to the purchase price and its first year on the road. Excessive government encroachment is making it harder to get behind the wheel, a necessity of modern American life.

Many environmental regulations have minimal beneficial impacts but impose steep financial burdens on consumers. Plenty of the funds collected are not directed at the appropriate destination or are not being used effectively. Consumers are paying too much for government programs that offer little in return.

Policies that do little to improve air quality or climate need to be revised or abandoned. Lawmakers need to put an end to misallocating or squandering the various funds secured through vehicle taxation methods.

 

[Concerned American]

I paid 2.14 for gas yesterday.

I felt fortunate to get it for $2.57. That was better than WA who would have you believe that $3.39 was a good deal.

 

[Paddlefoot]

$2.09 this morning.