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Its not a matter understanding why people voted for Trump. That I get - whether they liked him, his policies or (more likely) just wanted a change and when there's only 2 options you vote for the other one. But its the complete and utter devotion to whatever he proposes or does, even if (especially if) it completely contradicts a previous position. Its the inability to even take a position on issues without understanding where Trump stands because supporting him is more important than having an opinion. A cult is when you let someone else take over your independent thought- and it used to be the case that republicans mantra was they didnt want anyone telling them what to think, do or believe (which is why I used to vote republican).

Read the post. I wasnt replying to you.

Ive stated many, many times that there are Trump policies I've supported. Only to have him screw them up through massive incompetence.

All it takes to prove me wrong is for you to show a grain of independence and to go against Trump on something.

You support everything Trump puts forward. Regardless of sensibility or logic. Thats a cult! They make money on people like you because of interchange fees (the 2-3% the store pays) and annual fees. The banks arent going to just lose money at 10% they will cancel cards - starting with those with high balances and high default risk (ie the people who need them most).

There are no details. As usual its a random tweet. You dont need details to opine on the concept. The fact that you are willing to even consider supporting something that is so far left that even most democrats wont touch it, solely because Trump is the one pushing it is the most cult thing I've seen. You have chosen Donald Trump over your own opinions, logic and reason.

Im confused as to why your actively investing is not in the best interest of your family? Is it time involved or is it risk of underperformance? I found it naturally changed over time. When I was younger and working full time with no kids amd with a smaller portfolio the stuff I'd consider investing in was different than today. I'd be more concentrated and willing to take much bigger risks for bigger rewards. Now its more diversified, there's more long term investing (less quick trades on crap companies because its so cheap) and tax becomes a significant factor. But most of all, if you love it, keep doing it. Its more productive than golf or pickle ball or making your own beer. I'd actually keep doing it even if underperforming because I enjoy the process and knowledge and research and intellectual challenge.

This is one of the most competitive industries in the world. Your product is ubiquitous - money. The only differentiating factor is service and price (interest rate). And its easy to switch. If anyone could make money lending at 10% it would be in the market in a heartbeat. Are you actually supportive of this initiative?

Yes, to deal with loan sharks and predatory loans. You cant possibly be supportive of this. Its the most socialist, left wing proposal to be pushed - i dont think even Bernie Sanders has tried this one (maybe! I dont know - AOC has). This would actually be shunning capitalist and republican principles simply because its being pushed by Trump.

Never in my life did I think I would hear a Republican President calling for a cap on credit card interest rates! This is literally an AOC proposal.

Republicans and the US congress is claiming this, not me. Why do you think the Senate felt the need to take action?

Point to me one time I ever said that the public needed to be briefed ahead of time.

This is all assumption. The administration has never laid out a plan (just random tweets) or a rationale. Venezuela hasn't supported any of this and the oil majors are saying they wont spend money there (even if supported by VZ) without US guarantees. While I dont argue that this may be Trumps goal in his mind, the reality of it is all being guessed at by everyone else

Geez youre even looking up the stats???? So much for get a life, huh?

This fits Trump and his cult followers to a T. The "absolute power" was just reconfirmed by Trump yesterday in the NYT interview where he claimed that the only limit or constraint on his power was himself. I was generally surprised when I looked it up at how spot on this definition fit.

You're the one who keeps commenting over and over about how none of this means anything and to get a life but you are the first one to comment and complain and rant. Physician heal thyself.

You just generalize everything. And did you even read the post. Its not about me. Forget the fact that he didnt share it with Congress first as required, but its the fact that even afterwards nobody in the administration can explain what the end game is and what the next steps are.

Ive never said he was a Dictator. I think he wants to be a dictator.

A cult is a group with extreme, unorthodox beliefs centered on a charismatic leader or idea, using high-pressure tactics to control members, often isolating them and demanding total loyalty, though the term also refers to intense devotion (a "cult following") or historical systems of worship. Key signs of a controlling cult include authoritarian leadership, no tolerance for questions, manipulation, shunning outsiders (including family), and secrecy about finances . Core Characteristics of Controlling Cults: Centralized Authority: A single, unquestionable leader with absolute power. Isolation: Discouraging contact with outside friends, family, or the general public. Mind Control: Using techniques like sleep deprivation, intense chanting, or emotional manipulation to control members. Exploitation: Demanding excessive time, money, or labor from followers. Shunning: Punishing members who question or try to leave. Us vs. Them Mentality: Viewing the outside world as corrupt or evil.

I am (and everybody else is) making assumptions because not only have they not explained the rationale and what comes next but the very people in charge are contradicting each other about it. Trump doesnt do forethought. Its apparent that the only forethought went into removing Maduro not what comes next. And the voting part is coming rapidly into the forefront when the Republican controlled Senate just voted to require Trump to come to congress before any more military action in Venezuela. Even they know he's got no plan.

Its not tribalism its a cult.

I suspect that's right but how? How does taking out Maduro and having his regime still in place give the US control of their oil reserves? Especially when Rubio and Trump cant seem to agree on next steps.

Its not my questions its the entire country's (both the US and Venezuela) not to mention the rest of the world who are sitting there going "well now what? Who is better off? Who's going to fix it? And what does this open the door for other countries to do unilaterally?" We get that youre satisfied because, well, its Trump and Dear Leader can do no wrong, but the rest of the world has to figure out what the hell is going on.

This is ridiculous. Nobody (and I mean nobody) is claiming Maduro was a wonderful guy or didnt deserve what he got. And even setting aside the legality of just taking out a foreign leader, its a question of what is the end game? There was no regime change and in fact all the stories seem to suggest the crackdown on political opponents are even stronger. Its not about drugs because this obviously wont change anything. So not only is there no rationale but there also doesnt appear to be a plan from here. Rubio and Trump keep contradicting each other almost daily. So the administration that claims to be America First is doing things that even they cant explain. And the big winners appear to be China and Russia. The incompetence is staggering.

NEWS: A U.S. oil executive told the Financial Times concerning Venezuela: “No one wants to go in there when a random fucking tweet can change the entire foreign policy of the country”