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I have no idea, nor do I pay attention to crypto. It's not at all my thing, so I have no opinion. If Trump loves crypto, it won't influence me one way or another about crypto. You're asking the wrong guy. Trump is using executive orders to fulfill his agenda. I see no problem with any of them really. You say overeach - you don't know that, because the final rulings are not in. I do see tremendous judicial overreach, where judges believe they can stop national defense actions such as deportations of terrorist groups. You are going to have to show me where he expands his power beyond the constitution. That's a good one. I don't see it. Let's see what the Supreme Court says.. BTW - I think about 45% or so of Obama's executive orders were reversed. As I remember, the largest percentage ever - and this from a so-called "constitutional expert" from Harvard. I do see judges that think they can dictate foriegn policy, which is within the wheelhouse of the executive branch. Do you have an issue with sanctuary cities? Do you think that cities/states can overrule federal law?

Such an objective view. Good on you @Sweet

You should really use your ignore button that always you threaten. You have no problem bringing the heat, but can't stand it when it gets turned on you.

It's so interesting that you think you know everything about me. In my younger days, I considered myself quite liberal, although I always believe in hard work and accountability. Until about 15 years ago - I NEVER cared about politics. In the 90's I voted Clinton for his 2nd term. Thought he was an very good President although he was a snake. Ok, good President, but flawed. Can't win them all. In 2008 I was heads & tails over Obama - such a wonderful speaker with a great heart, that was all about "we are all Americans". Wow, 3 years after electing him - he turned into the most divisive President I remember. All identity politics. All about racial inequality. I couldn't believe it, but he did what he needed to do after the disastrous 2010 mid-terms where he lost tremendous support in the house, senate and local elections. In 2016, I didn't vote, cause I was disgusted with Hillary and Benghazi. I could not stand Trump since I thought like most here: he's in it for himself. He's not a serious person. 6 months into his first term - I was totally sold. He did what he said he would do. He was about the forgotten working class. His methods are crude - and like Clinton - he's a flawed individual. He's definitely a fighter, which the RINO's have never had the courage to take the fight to the other party. I think he'll be a historic figure. So I did a total 180 on Trump, and a few of my buddies still remind me about 2016 and how wrong I was. It doesn't matter to me - I want what's best for the country. You want to talk about Fox news, whatever - I could give a shit. The truth is, in 2016, the media made me hate Trump totally. Only his actions could change my opinion. But actions mean something. Obama talked an awesome game - It's just he did not possess the moral courage to make the country better - he made it WORSE in terms of race relations. Obama blew a totally golden opportunity to become one of the greatest Presidents in USA history. He had it ALL teed up. The country adored him. Barrack took the easy way out - and ushered in the most divisive politics in my generation - and good old Joe from Scranton gave him his 3rd term.

I like that take a little better. If governments wish to abuse their citizens and use them as slave labor, I fail to see how this falls on Trump. Trump's job is to take care of the forgotten man in America. If Lebron James wants his $200 shoes made by abusive corporations paying $1 an hour, that's on LeBron and Nike. Lebron loves his billions and could give 2 shits about that little cambodian girl. I feel for her, but Nike & Lebron certainly don't. But, yeah, lay it all on Trump. Governments fail citizens all the time.

26% of the Black male vote, 46% of the hispanic vote, huge numbers of 18-30 year olds. This middle class vote clinched the election. Democrats ignored and lost their base. This winning coalition has one thing in common: They were all screwed by Biden administration.

Where did I call him a name? Bad language? are you kidding me - it's all over this board. Make me laugh.

John loves to play the nice guy, all the while continuing with his insulting comments. When they come from his viewpoint, he's perfectly content to let them pass. I just happen to be his favorite target, along with yourself. You've never shied away from insults. So don't regret it - well done again on your part.

It always goes one way - doesn't it John?? Luke can throw the insults with the best of them - but, surprisingly, not a peep from you. Par for the course.

I know, I know - you're one of the "experts" with your textbook "free trade academics." The fucking so called experts don't give a rat's ass about the American middle class. Blather on @Luke - or better yet, quote directly from your favorite economist.

You're so full of shit. This President went through a historic vetting process, during a very long and brutal campaign. They tried to put him in prison, kill him and bankrupt him. All to no avail, because he took great pains to sell his vision to the American people, enormous rallies week after week. No single US President has been more scrutinized than Donald Trump. Citizens vote for the US President - not a bunch of self interested, corrupt "experts" All he is doing is delivering on his campaign promises. Actions, not words.

The Europeans need to do everything in their power to stop Free speech and fair elections, lest they lose power for failing their citizens. Open borders, free speech, conservative viewpoints - all that will do to Europe is expose the great EU con job that is destroying European culture. Elon Musk must be stopped at all costs.

It's not America's job to take care of citizens fucked over by their own governments. Look no further than our large trading partner, Mexico. We're supposed to feel bad for a government that keeps their population in poverty for the benefit of their ruling elites? I don't think so.

Absolutely! You can count on it.

There is no doubt about it. The last administration detested the middle class. Could not have been more obvious. And certainly Hollywood Obama did nothing for "his people". I hope you make a ton of money on this downturn.

I'm just happy to finally have a President & administration that gives a shit about the middle class.

I wondered why I've never made a dime on oil companies! But boy can they spin the stories about "reserves"..

How little we care about others.

You never really know what will happen. I think that is the issue. I remember the late 1990-2000 period. Buying the dip always worked. You got conditioned to it. Until it didn't and it took the NASDAQ 10+ years to recover. Not a criticism at all. Just make sure you understand your margin issues. Margin calls really put pressure on one.

Respectfully, what you are missing is this: the events going on now are entirely under the control of those that tariff, and those that don't. No one is stopping them from coming to terms. It's in Canada's hands - and the USA's hands. We had no idea what would happen with the COVID plague. It was totally out of our control. We all might have died (or so we thought - I certainly did) This is not that. This trade war can end tommorrow if leadership decides to address it. That is what you are missing.

Yeah, why not?

Such a great post. No one knows what's going to happen, least of all me. I do know something needs to be done about the debt. But COVID was far more dangerous than what is happening now.

Of course, that's what authoritarians that are embarrassed by free speech do. Free speech will just continue to die in Europe, just like conservative leadership. IF they can't silence them, they will fine them, imprison them, bar them from political office, void their elections. They learned their lesson well from the Biden administration. Poor Europeans.

Good to have you back Blake.

That's a real eye opener. Thanks for the link.