Iranians dancing in the streets, but long faces in Lib La La Land

[struth]

So you are unhappy about the news?

Americans becoming more prosperous really pisses off dems.

More money, and more independence means less dependence and oppression…and they enrages and undermines the left

 

[sealybobo]

So you are unhappy about the news?

No. It's spin. I just showed you that people in the upper middle make $70-$150K. Is that a lot of money? Family of 4 making $150 is a upper middle? And 33% of us are in this bracket? Sounds like spin to me. And I'm sure that was true on Biden's watch too. After everyone got their inflation raises.

Fact is, however you were doing 70 days ago, you're doing worse now because of your boy Trump

 

[struth]

No. It's spin. I just showed you that people in the upper middle make $70-$150K. Is that a lot of money? Family of 4 making $150 is a upper middle? And 33% of us are in this bracket? Sounds like spin to me. And I'm sure that was true on Biden's watch too. After everyone got their inflation raises.

Fact is, however you were doing 70 days ago, you're doing worse now because of your boy Trump

150k makes you upper middle class

And inflation is lower today then the near 25 percent under xiden


So Americans are better off

 

[sealybobo]

150k makes you upper middle class

And inflation is lower today then the near 25 percent under xiden


So Americans are better off

Biden had to deal with a pandemic. Supply chain issues, etc...

This is all Trump's doing

US inflation tripled last month on record spike in gas prices​

Updated 4:52 PM EDT, Fri April 10, 2026

Inflation spikes: The war with Iran drove up monthly US inflation threefold in March, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report, released this morning.

• The numbers: The annual rate of inflation reached 3.3% in March, up from 2.4% in February. The monthly rate measured 0.9%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

• Effects of Iran war: The price spike was overwhelmingly driven by spiraling energy costs from the chokehold that Iran has on global oil supply. Gasoline rose by a record 21.2% last month.

• Consumer confidence plunged to a record low in April as fears mounted over rising energy prices and the broader impact of the Iran war, according to a University of Michigan survey.
• The drop in sentiment coincided with a sharp spike in inflation expectations, with respondents seeing prices up 4.8% in a year from now, a full percentage point rise from the March reading.

You Republicans are delusional. And this is all your doing.

 

[struth]

Biden had to deal with a pandemic. Supply chain issues, etc...

This is all Trump's doing

US inflation tripled last month on record spike in gas prices​

Updated 4:52 PM EDT, Fri April 10, 2026

Inflation spikes: The war with Iran drove up monthly US inflation threefold in March, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report, released this morning.

• The numbers: The annual rate of inflation reached 3.3% in March, up from 2.4% in February. The monthly rate measured 0.9%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

• Effects of Iran war: The price spike was overwhelmingly driven by spiraling energy costs from the chokehold that Iran has on global oil supply. Gasoline rose by a record 21.2% last month.

• Consumer confidence plunged to a record low in April as fears mounted over rising energy prices and the broader impact of the Iran war, according to a University of Michigan survey.
• The drop in sentiment coincided with a sharp spike in inflation expectations, with respondents seeing prices up 4.8% in a year from now, a full percentage point rise from the March reading.

You Republicans are delusional. And this is all your doing.

Xiden surrendered on the pandemic, said there was no federal solution within s year of being sworn in…his economic policies that created double digits inflation really didn’t take off until the following year in 2022

At the end of his admin a majority of Americans were worse off then four years prior…during the pandemic

 

[sealybobo]

Xiden surrendered on the pandemic, said there was no federal solution within s year of being sworn in…his economic policies that created double digits inflation really didn’t take off until the following year in 2022

At the end of his admin a majority of Americans were worse off then four years prior…during the pandemic

Nonsense. Household wealth swelled at a record pace during the pandemic. From 2019 to 2022, the median net worth of American families jumped 37% to $192,900, after adjusting for inflation. It’s the largest increase ever recorded by the federal Survey of Consumer Finances, released last fall.

Do you own stocks? Do you own a home? Then you, at least if you are like me and upper class, did very well under Biden thank you very much.

And inflation was coming down. No reason for it to go up. Unless Trump does what he did. Tariffs and a war. What an idiot! This is his own doing. But he's not an idiot. He's ripping you off and you're cheerleading.

And who is hurting the most? People who aren't upper middle class. But even upper are. My 2 engineer friends in the automotive industry say things are bad. My blue collar painter says business has dried up the last 2 months. You are delusional.

At the end of Trump's first 4 years things were so bad we threw him out of office. He mishandled the pandemic. And remember he said drink bleach and sent one of our covid machines to Putin? WTF? Not to mention not telling us how serious the pandemic was. Can you imagine? THere is a deadly pandemic and that piece of shit didn't warn us? He does not care about life. What did he say about the possibility of Iran hitting us at home? Oh well it's war. People die. PIECE OF SHIT!

 

[struth]

Nonsense. Household wealth swelled at a record pace during the pandemic. From 2019 to 2022, the median net worth of American families jumped 37% to $192,900, after adjusting for inflation. It’s the largest increase ever recorded by the federal Survey of Consumer Finances, released last fall.

Do you own stocks? Do you own a home? Then you, at least if you are like me and upper class, did very well under Biden thank you very much.

And inflation was coming down. No reason for it to go up. Unless Trump does what he did. Tariffs and a war. What an idiot! This is his own doing. But he's not an idiot. He's ripping you off and you're cheerleading.

And who is hurting the most? People who aren't upper middle class. But even upper are. My 2 engineer friends in the automotive industry say things are bad. My blue collar painter says business has dried up the last 2 months. You are delusional.

At the end of Trump's first 4 years things were so bad we threw him out of office. He mishandled the pandemic. And remember he said drink bleach and sent one of our covid machines to Putin? WTF? Not to mention not telling us how serious the pandemic was. Can you imagine? THere is a deadly pandemic and that piece of shit didn't warn us? He does not care about life. What did he say about the possibility of Iran hitting us at home? Oh well it's war. People die. PIECE OF SHIT!

nonsense, inflation out paced wages Google Search

In 2022, high inflation significantly outpaced nominal wage growth in the U.S., causing a decline in real wages and purchasing power for many workers. While wages grew, they did not keep up with the cost of living, which peaked with CPI inflation hitting roughly 9% in June 2022.

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland +3
Key 2022 Inflation vs. Wage Growth Details:

• Declining Purchasing Power: Despite nominal wage gains, many workers experienced a net loss in purchasing power throughout 2022 as real wage growth was negative.
• Peak Inflation: Consumer prices rose by 9.1% year-over-year in June 2022, marking a 40-year high.
• Wage Growth Context: While nominal wages were rising—for example, growing at 6.4% during 2022—this growth was outpaced by the higher inflation rates.
• Impact on Earnings: Average weekly earnings were impacted, with inflationary pressure creating a, particularly for lower-income households.

 

[sealybobo]

nonsense, inflation out paced wages Google Search

In 2022, high inflation significantly outpaced nominal wage growth in the U.S., causing a decline in real wages and purchasing power for many workers. While wages grew, they did not keep up with the cost of living, which peaked with CPI inflation hitting roughly 9% in June 2022.
View attachment 1243382Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland +3
Key 2022 Inflation vs. Wage Growth Details:

• Declining Purchasing Power: Despite nominal wage gains, many workers experienced a net loss in purchasing power throughout 2022 as real wage growth was negative.
• Peak Inflation: Consumer prices rose by 9.1% year-over-year in June 2022, marking a 40-year high.
• Wage Growth Context: While nominal wages were rising—for example, growing at 6.4% during 2022—this growth was outpaced by the higher inflation rates.
• Impact on Earnings: Average weekly earnings were impacted, with inflationary pressure creating a, particularly for lower-income households.

Inflation in early 2026 is tempered by cooling demand, improved supply chains, and the Federal Reserve’s high-interest rate policy (currently around 2.4%–3.3% CPI), which has prevented a broader economic overheating. While energy costs have driven recent spikes, stable core prices and lower long-term inflation expectations have helped prevent inflation from spiraling higher.

Cooling demand isn't good. Trump wants the feds to lower interest rates which will cause inflation. And he doesn't have anything to do with improved supply chains.


Now let's look at people who aren't upper middle class

• Job Growth & Investment: President Biden's administration saw a robust rebound in blue-collar sectors, with over 600,000 manufacturing jobs added since he took office. Legislation like the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was aimed at creating further opportunities in construction and manufacturing.
• Unions experienced significant support under the Biden-Harris administration, characterized by the president as the most pro-union in history. Key actions included bolstering the NLRB, resulting in doubled union petitions, securing pension reforms in the American Rescue Plan, and passing legislation boosting union-friendly, high-wage jobs.
• Biden’s labor report card: Historian gives ‘Union Joe’ a higher grade than any president since FDR
• Unionized workers saw notable wage increases and strengthened bargaining power under the Biden administration. Major actions included federal pay raises, secured pensions, and a surge in union petitions to their highest levels in decades. Union representation, or the number of workers covered by contracts, hit a 16-year high by 2025.
• Healthcare workers, dock workers, auto workers, Writers, Starbucks, UPS,

• Major strike activity increased by 280% in 2023​

​

 

[struth]

Inflation in early 2026 is tempered by cooling demand, improved supply chains, and the Federal Reserve’s high-interest rate policy (currently around 2.4%–3.3% CPI), which has prevented a broader economic overheating. While energy costs have driven recent spikes, stable core prices and lower long-term inflation expectations have helped prevent inflation from spiraling higher.

Cooling demand isn't good. Trump wants the feds to lower interest rates which will cause inflation. And he doesn't have anything to do with improved supply chains.


Now let's look at people who aren't upper middle class

• Job Growth & Investment: President Biden's administration saw a robust rebound in blue-collar sectors, with over 600,000 manufacturing jobs added since he took office. Legislation like the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was aimed at creating further opportunities in construction and manufacturing.
• Unions experienced significant support under the Biden-Harris administration, characterized by the president as the most pro-union in history. Key actions included bolstering the NLRB, resulting in doubled union petitions, securing pension reforms in the American Rescue Plan, and passing legislation boosting union-friendly, high-wage jobs.
• Biden’s labor report card: Historian gives ‘Union Joe’ a higher grade than any president since FDR
• Unionized workers saw notable wage increases and strengthened bargaining power under the Biden administration. Major actions included federal pay raises, secured pensions, and a surge in union petitions to their highest levels in decades. Union representation, or the number of workers covered by contracts, hit a 16-year high by 2025.
• Healthcare workers, dock workers, auto workers, Writers, Starbucks, UPS,

• Major strike activity increased by 280% in 2023​

​

Yes, inflation has dropped since Trump took office....we had a little spike last month, but nothing close to what the Dems gave us, and it's transitory, due to the Iranians behavior.

 

[sealybobo]

Yes, inflation has dropped since Trump took office....we had a little spike last month, but nothing close to what the Dems gave us, and it's transitory, due to the Iranians behavior.

We had a spike because of Trump. The Dems didn't give you anything. Don't forget Trump sent out the first stimulus. And we ran him out of office and elected Joe because Trump shit the bed the first crisis he faced.

 

[struth]

We had a spike because of Trump. The Dems didn't give you anything. Don't forget Trump sent out the first stimulus. And we ran him out of office and elected Joe because Trump shit the bed the first crisis he faced.

No, the small spike was because of the iranians behavior. If the Iran regime wouldn't of mass murdered thousands of their people, and gave up their nuclear weapons program, we wouldn't be there....had they not violated international law by shutting down the Straits we wouldnt of had the small spike.....regardless, it's transitory, and nothing like what the economic policies of the Dems did to the working class, that destroyed wages, and made a majority of Americans worse off

Majority of Americans Feel Worse Off Than Four Years Ago

The slight majority of Americans say they are worse off than four years ago, while their assessments of the U.S. economy are subpar and inflation remains a key concern.

news.gallup.com

 

[sealybobo]

No, the small spike was because of the iranians behavior. If the Iran regime wouldn't of mass murdered thousands of their people, and gave up their nuclear weapons program, we wouldn't be there....had they not violated international law by shutting down the Straits we wouldnt of had the small spike.....regardless, it's transitory, and nothing like what the economic policies of the Dems did to the working class, that destroyed wages, and made a majority of Americans worse off

Majority of Americans Feel Worse Off Than Four Years Ago

The slight majority of Americans say they are worse off than four years ago, while their assessments of the U.S. economy are subpar and inflation remains a key concern.

news.gallup.com

 

[struth]

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The working class often votes against their own self interest....the four years of Xiden certainly prove that

 

[sealybobo]

The working class often votes against their own self interest....the four years of Xiden certainly prove that

Yes, they do. Like when they voted for Bush or Trump

Foreign nations are reducing their share of U.S. debt holdings, with China reducing its holdings to $761 billion by early 2025 due to geopolitical tensions, trade disputes, and diversification into other assets. While the U.S. relies on foreign purchasing to fund spending, this reduced demand, sometimes referred to as a "Sell America" trade, has driven up U.S. debt costs.


Because there have always been so many investors willing to buy bonds from Uncle Sam, the U.S. didn't have to pay out high interest rates. It's effectively like having a low-interest credit card: It gives the country more confidence to spend money, because it can afford to finance its purchases.

That's what happens when foreign bond buyers get hesitant: It drives up the interest rates the U.S. must pay to entice them to buy — and makes borrowing much more expensive, making it harder to finance the country's spending.

An even bigger fear is that foreign investors could deliberately decide to stop buying U.S. bonds as a way to hurt the nation financially. And there's no country that investors worry about more than China.

Were China to stop buying so many U.S. bonds — or worse, start selling their portfolio — the impact could be massive. It would unleash financial turmoil across markets by suddenly raising concerns that the world's two biggest economies could be embarking in a mutually destructive financial war.

That's what happens when foreign bond buyers get hesitant: It drives up the interest rates the U.S. must pay to entice them to buy — and makes borrowing much more expensive, making it harder to finance the country's spending.​

All Trump's doing.

 

[struth]

Yes, they do. Like when they voted for Bush or Trump

Foreign nations are reducing their share of U.S. debt holdings, with China reducing its holdings to $761 billion by early 2025 due to geopolitical tensions, trade disputes, and diversification into other assets. While the U.S. relies on foreign purchasing to fund spending, this reduced demand, sometimes referred to as a "Sell America" trade, has driven up U.S. debt costs.


Because there have always been so many investors willing to buy bonds from Uncle Sam, the U.S. didn't have to pay out high interest rates. It's effectively like having a low-interest credit card: It gives the country more confidence to spend money, because it can afford to finance its purchases.

That's what happens when foreign bond buyers get hesitant: It drives up the interest rates the U.S. must pay to entice them to buy — and makes borrowing much more expensive, making it harder to finance the country's spending.

An even bigger fear is that foreign investors could deliberately decide to stop buying U.S. bonds as a way to hurt the nation financially. And there's no country that investors worry about more than China.

Were China to stop buying so many U.S. bonds — or worse, start selling their portfolio — the impact could be massive. It would unleash financial turmoil across markets by suddenly raising concerns that the world's two biggest economies could be embarking in a mutually destructive financial war.

That's what happens when foreign bond buyers get hesitant: It drives up the interest rates the U.S. must pay to entice them to buy — and makes borrowing much more expensive, making it harder to finance the country's spending.​

All Trump's doing.

Great, I don't want foreign countries owning our debt. Interest rates have dropped drastically since Trump took office, you idiot....https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/interest-rate

With that said, I am thrilled that we are having a boom in foreign direct INVESTMENT in the United States, which helps the working class....so voting for Trump was very much in their interest in 2024

ey Aspects of 2026 FDI Landscape:

• Top Destination: The United States holds the top spot in the 2026 Kearney FDI Confidence Index for the third consecutive year, reflecting its appeal in technological strength and economic resilience.
• Policy & Incentives: 84% of investors view U.S. industrial policy—particularly infrastructure development, tax incentives, and subsidies—as critical to their investment decisions.
• Sector Focus: Manufacturing remains a dominant sector, with high-profile semiconductor projects continuing to draw foreign capital.
• Regulatory Environment: The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) continues rigorous screening to protect national security interests, emphasizing supply chain resilience.
• Investment Flows: While 2024 was a relatively weak year at $292 billion, 2025 saw a rebound, setting a positive foundation for potent

https://www.kearney.com/service/global-business-policy-council/foreign-direct-investment-confidence-index#:~:text=Perceptions%20of%20geopolitical%20neutrality%20are,and%20export%20controls%20is%20low.

FDI IN AMERICA: How Does the U.S. Stack Up in FDI?

www.choosegrapevinetx.com

 

[sealybobo]

Great, I don't want foreign countries owning our debt. Interest rates have dropped drastically since Trump took office, you idiot....https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/interest-rate

With that said, I am thrilled that we are having a boom in foreign direct INVESTMENT in the United States, which helps the working class....so voting for Trump was very much in their interest in 2024

ey Aspects of 2026 FDI Landscape:

• Top Destination: The United States holds the top spot in the 2026 Kearney FDI Confidence Index for the third consecutive year, reflecting its appeal in technological strength and economic resilience.
• Policy & Incentives: 84% of investors view U.S. industrial policy—particularly infrastructure development, tax incentives, and subsidies—as critical to their investment decisions.
• Sector Focus: Manufacturing remains a dominant sector, with high-profile semiconductor projects continuing to draw foreign capital.
• Regulatory Environment: The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) continues rigorous screening to protect national security interests, emphasizing supply chain resilience.
• Investment Flows: While 2024 was a relatively weak year at $292 billion, 2025 saw a rebound, setting a positive foundation for potent

https://www.kearney.com/service/global-business-policy-council/foreign-direct-investment-confidence-index#:~:text=Perceptions%20of%20geopolitical%20neutrality%20are,and%20export%20controls%20is%20low.

FDI IN AMERICA: How Does the U.S. Stack Up in FDI?

www.choosegrapevinetx.com

I knew you'd say that. Yes you do. The impact if they stopped buying debt would be catastrophic. You are a silly person. The pendilum is swinging the other way

 

[struth]

I knew you'd say that. Yes you do. The impact if they stopped buying debt would be catastrophic. You are a silly person. The pendilum is swinging the other way

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I never said they should STOP completely you idiot...but I certainly want places like the CCP, with it's authoratarian regime, buying less of it....NOT MORE OF It....

 

[sealybobo]

I never said they should STOP completely you idiot...but I certainly want places like the CCP, with it's authoratarian regime, buying less of it....NOT MORE OF It....

That will raise interest rates on Americans. Everything Trump's doing, is hurting us. Even the things we like like getting illegals out. He handles it all wrong. Iran, handles it all wrong. And he fired anyone with experience who would tell him what not to do. He does horrible things then is later told he better stop or else. Either by Corporations or the Supremes.

America seems like less of a safe investment. Get it? That's not a good thing. But you can spin it and say you don't want China's money. Yes you do. And it doesn't matter what YOU want. Trump wants them to continue buying. This might be payback for Trump's trade war. You guys keep picking wars you can't win or shouldn't have started.

Authoritarian regime. LOL. Mind your own business. People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.

 

[struth]

That will raise interest rates on Americans. Everything Trump's doing, is hurting us. Even the things we like like getting illegals out. He handles it all wrong. Iran, handles it all wrong. And he fired anyone with experience who would tell him what not to do. He does horrible things then is later told he better stop or else. Either by Corporations or the Supremes.

America seems like less of a safe investment. Get it? That's not a good thing. But you can spin it and say you don't want China's money. Yes you do. And it doesn't matter what YOU want. Trump wants them to continue buying. This might be payback for Trump's trade war. You guys keep picking wars you can't win or shouldn't have started.

Authoritarian regime. LOL. Mind your own business. People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.

what will? Right now interest rates are dropping and have since Trump took office.

Why do you think lowering interest rates hurts us?

 

[sealybobo]

what will? Right now interest rates are dropping and have since Trump took office.

Why do you think lowering interest rates hurts us?

Mortgage interest rates are trending down in April 2026, with the 30-year fixed average dropping to around 6.37%. While rates are lower than a year ago, they are expected to remain volatile and likely stay above 6% for much of 2026 due to inflation concerns, rather than dropping significantly soon.