Trump turns 80 on June 14th: How will you celebrate?

[Cellblock2429]

Hilarious

That day should be fun. You can talk about the high cost of gas, groceries (while marveling at the word), slush fund monies, Saudi sucking up, how the Iran war is the Democratic Party's fault and wondering how windmills cause cancer.

/—-/ I’m a smart shopper. Groceries and gas are very affordable.

 

[otto105]

/—-/ I’m a smart shopper. Groceries and gas are very affordable.

Yup, one has to use coupons and special discounts to buy groceries today.

 

[otto105]

The facts don’t lie

This is what Trump inherited from xiden Majority of Americans Feel Worse Off Than Four Years Ago

And you know wha the inherited from Obama? The worse refugee crisis since WW2. https://www.weforum.org/stories/201...aced-from-their-homes-by-war-and-persecution/

Since the Dem party has been taken over by the fascist regime, its left nothing but death and poverty

Yup, trump did that.

 

[struth]

Yup, trump did that.

Yes he inherited that mess

Dems leave poverty and global crisis

 

[otto105]

Yes he inherited that mess

Dems leave poverty and global crisis

What mess has the cult brain washed you with?

post some metrics.

 

[g5000]

Yes he inherited that mess

Dems leave poverty and global crisis

 

[Cellblock2429]

Yup, one has to use coupons and special discounts to buy groceries today.

/——/ I shop at Costco.

 

[struth]

What mess has the cult brain washed you with?

post some metrics.

Read the links I provided

 

[struth]

Blaming him for what?

 

[otto105]

Read the links I provided

Post some metrics that would convince anyone.

 

[struth]

Post some metrics that would convince anyone.

I did, they are in the links I provided

You can ignore them all you want, but it won’t change it

 

[otto105]

I did, they are in the links I provided

You can ignore them all you want, but it won’t change it

Again, what economic metrics can you provide that would convince anyone that the economy is doing soooooo much better.

 

[Cellblock2429]

Again, what economic metrics can you provide that would convince anyone that the economy is doing soooooo much better.

/—-/ Here ya go- either sources,
When measuring the strength of an economy, economists evaluate specific hard data points to determine whether the macro-environment is expanding, stable, or shrinking. While the previous discussion highlighted the structural strain individuals face, the foundational data showing a robust U.S. economy on paper is driven by several key metrics.


Here are the positive aspects of the economy right now, supported by official data from federal and financial institutions.


1. Steady and Continuous Economic Growth (GDP)


The most fundamental indicator of economic health is Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which measures the total value of goods and services produced.


The Data: Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 1.6% in the first quarter of 2026.


Significance: While a 1.6% growth rate reflects a cooling down from the highly rapid expansion seen in previous years, it indicates that the economy is continuing to grow and expand rather than entering a contractionary recession.


Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)


2. A Historically Resilient Labor Market


Despite aggressive interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve designed to cool down the business cycle, the labor market has remained structurally tight and resilient.


The Data: As of the April 2026 report, the national unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%, with total nonfarm payroll employment expanding by 115,000 jobs in that month alone.


Significance: In economic history, an unemployment rate hovering around the 4% mark is traditionally considered close to "full employment." It signifies that the vast majority of Americans who actively want a job are able to find one.


Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)


3. Record-Breaking Corporate Earnings and Market Wealth


The corporate sector has exhibited remarkable financial strength, largely driven by massive capital investments in next-generation technology and operational efficiency.


The Data: The S&P 500 has staged a massive rally, breaking past 7,500 points by June 2026, marking a year-to-date gain of over 10%. Major financial institutions like Goldman Sachs upgraded their year-end 2026 S&P 500 targets to 8,000, projecting an overall 24% annual growth in corporate earnings per share (EPS).


Significance: This growth is fueled by massive infrastructure spending, particularly in Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centers and infrastructure (projected to hit $754 billion among major tech firms in 2026). Strong corporate earnings indicate robust business health, deep capital reserves, and ongoing investor confidence.


Source: Goldman Sachs Research / S&P Dow Jones Indices


4. Significant Regional Outperformance in Real Wages


While the national aggregate shows a tight battle between wages and a 3.8% inflation rate, broad sections of the country are experiencing localized "real wage growth" (meaning paychecks are growing faster than local price increases).


The Data: Over the 12-month period ending in April 2026, wage growth successfully outpaced inflation in 35 states and Washington, D.C. States like Virginia (+5.1% wage growth) and Georgia (+4.8% wage growth) significantly outpaced the national inflation average.


Significance: For millions of workers living in these states, purchasing power is actually expanding on a rolling annual basis, helping to offset the cumulative price gains of the past few years.


Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data via USAFacts

 

[otto105]

/—-/ Here ya go- either sources,
When measuring the strength of an economy, economists evaluate specific hard data points to determine whether the macro-environment is expanding, stable, or shrinking. While the previous discussion highlighted the structural strain individuals face, the foundational data showing a robust U.S. economy on paper is driven by several key metrics.


Here are the positive aspects of the economy right now, supported by official data from federal and financial institutions.


1. Steady and Continuous Economic Growth (GDP)


The most fundamental indicator of economic health is Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which measures the total value of goods and services produced.


The Data: Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 1.6% in the first quarter of 2026.


Significance: While a 1.6% growth rate reflects a cooling down from the highly rapid expansion seen in previous years, it indicates that the economy is continuing to grow and expand rather than entering a contractionary recession.


Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)


2. A Historically Resilient Labor Market


Despite aggressive interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve designed to cool down the business cycle, the labor market has remained structurally tight and resilient.


The Data: As of the April 2026 report, the national unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%, with total nonfarm payroll employment expanding by 115,000 jobs in that month alone.


Significance: In economic history, an unemployment rate hovering around the 4% mark is traditionally considered close to "full employment." It signifies that the vast majority of Americans who actively want a job are able to find one.


Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)


3. Record-Breaking Corporate Earnings and Market Wealth


The corporate sector has exhibited remarkable financial strength, largely driven by massive capital investments in next-generation technology and operational efficiency.


The Data: The S&P 500 has staged a massive rally, breaking past 7,500 points by June 2026, marking a year-to-date gain of over 10%. Major financial institutions like Goldman Sachs upgraded their year-end 2026 S&P 500 targets to 8,000, projecting an overall 24% annual growth in corporate earnings per share (EPS).


Significance: This growth is fueled by massive infrastructure spending, particularly in Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centers and infrastructure (projected to hit $754 billion among major tech firms in 2026). Strong corporate earnings indicate robust business health, deep capital reserves, and ongoing investor confidence.


Source: Goldman Sachs Research / S&P Dow Jones Indices


4. Significant Regional Outperformance in Real Wages


While the national aggregate shows a tight battle between wages and a 3.8% inflation rate, broad sections of the country are experiencing localized "real wage growth" (meaning paychecks are growing faster than local price increases).


The Data: Over the 12-month period ending in April 2026, wage growth successfully outpaced inflation in 35 states and Washington, D.C. States like Virginia (+5.1% wage growth) and Georgia (+4.8% wage growth) significantly outpaced the national inflation average.


Significance: For millions of workers living in these states, purchasing power is actually expanding on a rolling annual basis, helping to offset the cumulative price gains of the past few years.


Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data via USAFacts

1. GDP is positive, but less than GDP growth under President Biden. So, we're growing slower under the current regimes policies.

2. Unemployment is now higher than the average rate under Biden (4.1%).

3. We had both under President Biden. The markets have grown at a much slower rate than they did under president Biden.

4. Regional wage performance? WTF? The president is in charge of the whole and those have stagnated.

 

[Cellblock2429]

1. GDP is positive, but less than GDP growth under President Biden. So, we're growing slower under the current regimes policies.

2. Unemployment is now higher than the average rate under Biden (4.1%).

3. We had both under President Biden. The markets have grown at a much slower rate than they did under president Biden.

4. Regional wage performance? WTF? The president is in charge of the whole and those have stagnated.

/—-/ If GDP growth is slower then it’s still higher than under Bidum,
You can’t compare a static number to an average. Do you even understand how averages work?
Go argue with the source about the rest.

 

[struth]

Again, what economic metrics can you provide that would convince anyone that the economy is doing soooooo much better.

I’m not sure what you are replying to. I provided two links to what trump inherited from Obama and xiden

 

[otto105]

I’m not sure what you are replying to. I provided two links to what trump inherited from Obama and xiden

Post them again.

 

[Cellblock2429]

I’m not sure what you are replying to. I provided two links to what trump inherited from Obama and xiden

/—-/ I posted more data with sources. He just dismissed them.

 

[struth]

Post them again.

See post 200 and then your reply to it

And try to stay on topic

 

[otto105]

See post 200 and then your reply to it

And try to stay on topic

Hilarious

You offered a Gallup poll which is not a metric on the economy.

Why do you think it is.