From Prosperity to Austerity - Trump's Changing Message

[odanny]

I think most Americans would have gladly accepted a little pain in order to retool more favorable economic conditions for domestic workers (remember, the economy was soaring under President Biden) but with Trump in charge of things, and having no timeline or economic plan in charge of the trade war, anyone with any economic sense knows that this gamble will fail like an Atlantic City casino with his name on it.

Trump's babbling about an 11 year old girl still playing with dolls, and people even using pencils, shows how out of touch he remains with reality.




During his campaign and the early part of his current presidency, President Donald Trump promised an economic boom that would take off upon his return to the White House — reviving the American Dream and producing four years of unparalleled prosperity.

“Your paychecks will be higher, your streets will be safer and cleaner, your communities will be richer, and your future as an American will be much better than it ever has been when I get in,” Trump said in his final campaign rally, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. “Because this will be the golden age of America.”

But Trump’s tone, and that of his aides, has shifted notably in recent weeks, as they warn of sacrifice and “transition” until, by their telling, his heavy tariffs pave the way for a boom. Trump has spoken of the need to take economic “medicine,” warned Americans they may need to cut back on items like dolls and pencils, and suggested a short-term recession might be an acceptable cost for the prosperity he predicts will come.

Regarding consumers, he added: “I’m just saying they don’t need to have 30 dolls. They can have three. They don’t need to have 250 pencils. They can have five.”

This departs not only from Trump’s longtime rhetoric but also from the historically upbeat language of American politics. Herbert Hoover’s campaign promised “a chicken in every pot and a car in every garage,” Ronald Reagan welcomed “morning in America,” and politicians from Theodore Roosevelt to Richard M. Nixon vowed to bring “prosperity.”

It is not clear how Americans will respond to such a message, including voters who ousted Democrats from the White House because of high prices and Trump’s promise to make their lives better.

“I don’t think it will resonate very well,” said Marc Short, a longtime top adviser to former vice president Mike Pence. “I think it’s particularly optically difficult when the president is earning a billion dollars in crypto while asking Americans to cut back on toys and products for kids. That seems like a disconnect to me.”

White House officials said Americans have already experienced economic relief under Trump’s presidency, as prices have fallen or remained flat and the private sector has added jobs.

They also said Trump signaled the possibility of an economic transition even before taking office. Appearing on NBC’s “Meet the Press” in December, Trump declined to promise that prices would not go up as a result of the tariffs, saying: “I can’t guarantee anything. I can’t guarantee tomorrow.”
But the ramping up of that message appears to reflect the recent rocky stretch for the economy, which shrank in the first quarter while the stock market fluctuated wildly amid predictions that the tariffs could create further problems.

WaPo

 

[Mac1958]

I think most Americans would have gladly accepted a little pain in order to retool more favorable economic conditions for domestic workers (remember, the economy was soaring under President Biden) but with Trump in charge of things and recklessly, thoughtlessly, and having no timeline or economic plan in charge of the trade war, anyone with any economic sense knows that this gamble will fail like an Atlantic City casino with Trump's name on it. Trump's babbling about an 11 year old girl still playing with dolls, and people even using pencils, shows how out of touch he remains with reality.


During his campaign and the early part of his current presidency, President Donald Trump promised an economic boom that would take off upon his return to the White House — reviving the American Dream and producing four years of unparalleled prosperity.

“Your paychecks will be higher, your streets will be safer and cleaner, your communities will be richer, and your future as an American will be much better than it ever has been when I get in,” Trump said in his final campaign rally, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. “Because this will be the golden age of America.”

But Trump’s tone, and that of his aides, has shifted notably in recent weeks, as they warn of sacrifice and “transition” until, by their telling, his heavy tariffs pave the way for a boom. Trump has spoken of the need to take economic “medicine,” warned Americans they may need to cut back on items like dolls and pencils, and suggested a short-term recession might be an acceptable cost for the prosperity he predicts will come.

Regarding consumers, he added: “I’m just saying they don’t need to have 30 dolls. They can have three. They don’t need to have 250 pencils. They can have five.”

This departs not only from Trump’s longtime rhetoric but also from the historically upbeat language of American politics. Herbert Hoover’s campaign promised “a chicken in every pot and a car in every garage,” Ronald Reagan welcomed “morning in America,” and politicians from Theodore Roosevelt to Richard M. Nixon vowed to bring “prosperity.”

It is not clear how Americans will respond to such a message, including voters who ousted Democrats from the White House because of high prices and Trump’s promise to make their lives better.

“I don’t think it will resonate very well,” said Marc Short, a longtime top adviser to former vice president Mike Pence. “I think it’s particularly optically difficult when the president is earning a billion dollars in crypto while asking Americans to cut back on toys and products for kids. That seems like a disconnect to me.”
White House officials said Americans have already experienced economic relief under Trump’s presidency, as prices have fallen or remained flat and the private sector has added jobs.
They also said Trump signaled the possibility of an economic transition even before taking office. Appearing on NBC’s “Meet the Press” in December, Trump declined to promise that prices would not go up as a result of the tariffs, saying: “I can’t guarantee anything. I can’t guarantee tomorrow.”
But the ramping up of that message appears to reflect the recent rocky stretch for the economy, which shrank in the first quarter while the stock market fluctuated wildly amid predictions that the tariffs could create further problems.

His message keeps changing because (a) he doesn't know what the fuck he's doing, (b) he doesn't have the intellectual capacity to create and implement coherent plans, and (c) no one around him will tell him that he doesn't know what the fuck he's doing or that he doesn't have the intellectual capacity to create and implement coherent plans.

 

[odanny]

His message keeps changing because (a) he doesn't know what the fuck he's doing, (b) he doesn't have the intellectual capacity to create and implement coherent plans, and (c) no one around him will tell him that he doesn't know what the fuck he's doing or that he doesn't have the intellectual capacity to create and implement coherent plans.

It is a classic case of the Emperor having no clothes on.

 

[martybegan]

His message keeps changing because (a) he doesn't know what the fuck he's doing, (b) he doesn't have the intellectual capacity to create and implement coherent plans, and (c) no one around him will tell him that he doesn't know what the fuck he's doing or that he doesn't have the intellectual capacity to create and implement coherent plans.

Or the more his people dig into the situation the more they realize how fucked up things have become.

But as usually use your TDS to assume the worst.

 

[Tommy Tainant]

It is a classic case of the Emperor having no clothes on.

Suffering will make you better people.

 

[Marener]

Or the more his people dig into the situation the more they realize how fucked up things have become.

But as usually use your TDS to assume the worst.

The more you dig in, the more fucked up your rhetoric has gone.

Trump has gone from saying everyone’s going to be rich to little girls are going to have to sell 90% of their dolls.

 

[Dogmaphobe]

I think most Americans would have gladly accepted a little pain in order to retool more favorable economic conditions for domestic workers (remember, the economy was soaring under President Biden) but with Trump in charge of things, and having no timeline or economic plan in charge of the trade war, anyone with any economic sense knows that this gamble will fail like an Atlantic City casino with his name on it.

Trump's babbling about an 11 year old girl still playing with dolls, and people even using pencils, shows how out of touch he remains with reality.




During his campaign and the early part of his current presidency, President Donald Trump promised an economic boom that would take off upon his return to the White House — reviving the American Dream and producing four years of unparalleled prosperity.

“Your paychecks will be higher, your streets will be safer and cleaner, your communities will be richer, and your future as an American will be much better than it ever has been when I get in,” Trump said in his final campaign rally, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. “Because this will be the golden age of America.”

But Trump’s tone, and that of his aides, has shifted notably in recent weeks, as they warn of sacrifice and “transition” until, by their telling, his heavy tariffs pave the way for a boom. Trump has spoken of the need to take economic “medicine,” warned Americans they may need to cut back on items like dolls and pencils, and suggested a short-term recession might be an acceptable cost for the prosperity he predicts will come.

Regarding consumers, he added: “I’m just saying they don’t need to have 30 dolls. They can have three. They don’t need to have 250 pencils. They can have five.”

This departs not only from Trump’s longtime rhetoric but also from the historically upbeat language of American politics. Herbert Hoover’s campaign promised “a chicken in every pot and a car in every garage,” Ronald Reagan welcomed “morning in America,” and politicians from Theodore Roosevelt to Richard M. Nixon vowed to bring “prosperity.”

It is not clear how Americans will respond to such a message, including voters who ousted Democrats from the White House because of high prices and Trump’s promise to make their lives better.

“I don’t think it will resonate very well,” said Marc Short, a longtime top adviser to former vice president Mike Pence. “I think it’s particularly optically difficult when the president is earning a billion dollars in crypto while asking Americans to cut back on toys and products for kids. That seems like a disconnect to me.”

White House officials said Americans have already experienced economic relief under Trump’s presidency, as prices have fallen or remained flat and the private sector has added jobs.

They also said Trump signaled the possibility of an economic transition even before taking office. Appearing on NBC’s “Meet the Press” in December, Trump declined to promise that prices would not go up as a result of the tariffs, saying: “I can’t guarantee anything. I can’t guarantee tomorrow.”
But the ramping up of that message appears to reflect the recent rocky stretch for the economy, which shrank in the first quarter while the stock market fluctuated wildly amid predictions that the tariffs could create further problems.

WaPo

How have you suffered?

Are you receiving less in food stamps these days?

 

[odanny]

Suffering will make you better people.

It's the Christian way, but usually reserved for sinners.

 

[kyzr]

Suffering will make you better people.

Very true.

We simply cannot keep "borrowing and spending" and call that "prosperity".

We need to slash government spending, balance the budget, and start paying down the debt. Suffering is good for the soul.

 

[SeaMajor7]

Cool NARRATIVE, hoser.
Take off, eh.

 

[Tommy Tainant]

Very true.

We simply cannot keep "borrowing and spending" and call that "prosperity".

We need to slash government spending, balance the budget, and start paying down the debt. Suffering is good for the soul.

You have plenty of suffering coming your way.

 

[Dogmaphobe]

Or the more his people dig into the situation the more they realize how fucked up things have become.

But as usually use your TDS to assume the worst.

and his paycheck from the DNC..

Don't forget that.

 

[Zincwarrior]

Very true.

We simply cannot keep "borrowing and spending" and call that "prosperity".

We need to slash government spending, balance the budget, and start paying down the debt. Suffering is good for the soul.

And also massively increase defense spending and throw on a couple of trillion in tax breaks for corporations. That will work!

 

[Mac-7]

I think most Americans would have gladly accepted a little pain in order to retool more favorable economic conditions for domestic workers (remember, the economy was soaring under President Biden) but with Trump in charge of things, and having no timeline or economic plan in charge of the trade war, anyone with any economic sense knows that this gamble will fail like an Atlantic City casino with his name on it.

Trump's babbling about an 11 year old girl still playing with dolls, and people even using pencils, shows how out of touch he remains with reality.




During his campaign and the early part of his current presidency, President Donald Trump promised an economic boom that would take off upon his return to the White House — reviving the American Dream and producing four years of unparalleled prosperity.

“Your paychecks will be higher, your streets will be safer and cleaner, your communities will be richer, and your future as an American will be much better than it ever has been when I get in,” Trump said in his final campaign rally, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. “Because this will be the golden age of America.”

But Trump’s tone, and that of his aides, has shifted notably in recent weeks, as they warn of sacrifice and “transition” until, by their telling, his heavy tariffs pave the way for a boom. Trump has spoken of the need to take economic “medicine,” warned Americans they may need to cut back on items like dolls and pencils, and suggested a short-term recession might be an acceptable cost for the prosperity he predicts will come.

Regarding consumers, he added: “I’m just saying they don’t need to have 30 dolls. They can have three. They don’t need to have 250 pencils. They can have five.”

This departs not only from Trump’s longtime rhetoric but also from the historically upbeat language of American politics. Herbert Hoover’s campaign promised “a chicken in every pot and a car in every garage,” Ronald Reagan welcomed “morning in America,” and politicians from Theodore Roosevelt to Richard M. Nixon vowed to bring “prosperity.”

It is not clear how Americans will respond to such a message, including voters who ousted Democrats from the White House because of high prices and Trump’s promise to make their lives better.

“I don’t think it will resonate very well,” said Marc Short, a longtime top adviser to former vice president Mike Pence. “I think it’s particularly optically difficult when the president is earning a billion dollars in crypto while asking Americans to cut back on toys and products for kids. That seems like a disconnect to me.”

White House officials said Americans have already experienced economic relief under Trump’s presidency, as prices have fallen or remained flat and the private sector has added jobs.

They also said Trump signaled the possibility of an economic transition even before taking office. Appearing on NBC’s “Meet the Press” in December, Trump declined to promise that prices would not go up as a result of the tariffs, saying: “I can’t guarantee anything. I can’t guarantee tomorrow.”
But the ramping up of that message appears to reflect the recent rocky stretch for the economy, which shrank in the first quarter while the stock market fluctuated wildly amid predictions that the tariffs could create further problems.

WaPo

I am a typical trump voter and trump does not need a special message for me

We knew from the outset that a tariff war with china would be messy and painful

Which is all the more reason to do it now

Because the Washington establishment's policy of business as usual with china only makes it worse in the future

 

[OhPleaseJustQuit]

Suffering will make you better people.

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Certainly not a concept that the left cult will ever understand.




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[Lesh]

So economic suffering for the nation is the new Trump policy?

That’s a real winner.

Keep pushing that

 

[Tommy Tainant]

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Certainly not a concept that the left cult will ever understand.




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You can tell us all about it if you live thru the reich.

 

[OhPleaseJustQuit]

You can tell us all about it if you live thru the reich.

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More failing leftist word salad.




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