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Originally posted by ledvm:
Like I said…the economy is very strong…never seen anything like it in my neck-of-the-woods. If you can’t make money today…your business model needs some introspection.

I made money under Biden…life was good financially. I am making a bit more under Trump and all life is good — proud to be an American again.

Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.

Trumptard rational at its finest.

I did not and am not putting all my eggs in one basket, that does not mean that Trump's shitty policies have not cost me tens of thousands of dollars, more last week when he raised tariffs. I bought this inventory before tariffs were announced.

Patriot my ass, piece of shit is more like what that orange turd is.

I doubt there has ever been a president where everyone came out ahead, despite what they claim.
Obo hurt farms here. His policies cost me well over a hundred thousand. Not in lost revenue, but straight out cost my bank account. It put many small and less diverse farms out of business.
You have to suck it up and wait for the next administration, when a whole new set of issues arise.

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Originally posted by theback40:
I doubt there has ever been a president where everyone came out ahead, despite what they claim.
Obo hurt farms here. His policies cost me well over a hundred thousand. Not in lost revenue, but straight out cost my bank account. It put many small and less diverse farms out of business.
You have to suck it up and wait for the next administration, when a whole new set of issues arise.

Agreed, that does not make Trump's shitty policies any better though Tony. The man and his policies suck balls.

Life is good. The cockroaches are getting smoked out of deep-state. Economy is strong. What is not to like.

Steve,
Back in April you were whining about the stock market. Now it is higher than before Trump. You are just the epitome of TDS. Hopefully bird season will get here soon enough for you to relax.

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Originally posted by ledvm:
Life is good. The cockroaches are getting smoked out of deep-state. Economy is strong. What is not to like.

Steve,
Back in April you were whining about the stock market. Now it is higher than before Trump. You are just the epitome of TDS. Hopefully bird season will get here soon enough for you to relax.

That son of a bitch cost me thousands this week Lane. I am closing a business I spent 20 years building and that was very profitable just a few months ago.

That is the reality under Trump. Thankfully I live a debt free life, still sucks seeing something you spent years building destroyed over shitty policy.

TDS your ass Lane, this is my business and that orange asshole's policies have cost me dearly, I could have paid for a buff trophy fee with what that POS cost me this week alone.

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Originally posted by Mike Mitchell:
https://www.reuters.com/world/...ng-trend-2025-07-30/

WASHINGTON, July 30 (Reuters) - U.S. economic growth rebounded more than expected in the second quarter, but that measurement grossly overstated the economy's health as declining imports accounted for the bulk of the improvement and domestic demand increased at its slowest pace in 2-1/2 years.

Details of the Commerce Department's advance second-quarter gross domestic product report on Wednesday painted a picture of an economy that was losing steam as businesses and households grappled with uncertainty from President Donald Trump's protectionist trade policy. Trump has imposed sweeping tariffs on imports while also delaying higher duties to allow countries to negotiate trade deals with the White House.

Tariffs are like pissing your pants in subzero temperatures. It feels nice to start with, warm and cozy. Then it gets freezing cold... and you have pissed your pants. This is exactly what happens. Initial good figures, then economy starts losing steam.

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Originally posted by Steve Bertram:

quote:

Originally posted by ledvm:
Life is good. The cockroaches are getting smoked out of deep-state. Economy is strong. What is not to like.

Steve,
Back in April you were whining about the stock market. Now it is higher than before Trump. You are just the epitome of TDS. Hopefully bird season will get here soon enough for you to relax.

That son of a bitch cost me thousands this week Lane. I am closing a business I spent 20 years building and that was very profitable just a few months ago.

That is the reality under Trump. Thankfully I live a debt free life, still sucks seeing something you spent years building destroyed over shitty policy.

TDS your ass Lane, this is my business and that orange asshole's policies have cost me dearly, I could have paid for a buff trophy fee with what that POS cost me this week alone.

I made money under Clinton, I made money under Bush, I made money under 0bama, and I made money under Biden. Our (horse industry) economy has hit the all time high in 2025.

If you had business that collapsed in this strong economy…it was a poor business model…simply a fact. I am sorry for you however and I hope things get better for you.

All the cursing and finger pointing in the world didnt change my scenario, nor will it yours steve.
As I said, suck it up and wait for the next administration.

Right Tony....still shitty policy though.

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Originally posted by ledvm:

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Originally posted by Steve Bertram:

quote:

Originally posted by ledvm:
Life is good. The cockroaches are getting smoked out of deep-state. Economy is strong. What is not to like.

Steve,
Back in April you were whining about the stock market. Now it is higher than before Trump. You are just the epitome of TDS. Hopefully bird season will get here soon enough for you to relax.

That son of a bitch cost me thousands this week Lane. I am closing a business I spent 20 years building and that was very profitable just a few months ago.

That is the reality under Trump. Thankfully I live a debt free life, still sucks seeing something you spent years building destroyed over shitty policy.

TDS your ass Lane, this is my business and that orange asshole's policies have cost me dearly, I could have paid for a buff trophy fee with what that POS cost me this week alone.

I made money under Clinton, I made money under Bush, I made money under 0bama, and I made money under Biden. Our (horse industry) economy has hit the all time high in 2025.

If you had business that collapsed in this strong economy…it was a poor business model…simply a fact. I am sorry for you however and I hope things get better for you.

Things are fine, other than a huge loss of income due to Trump's policies. I used the good years under Biden to put myself in a position where my overhead is so low that I could sleep for a living and still get by, I'll be fine, but nowhere near as well off as I was doing before the orange turd came along.

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Originally posted by HerrBerg:

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Originally posted by Mike Mitchell:
https://www.reuters.com/world/...ng-trend-2025-07-30/

WASHINGTON, July 30 (Reuters) - U.S. economic growth rebounded more than expected in the second quarter, but that measurement grossly overstated the economy's health as declining imports accounted for the bulk of the improvement and domestic demand increased at its slowest pace in 2-1/2 years.

Details of the Commerce Department's advance second-quarter gross domestic product report on Wednesday painted a picture of an economy that was losing steam as businesses and households grappled with uncertainty from President Donald Trump's protectionist trade policy. Trump has imposed sweeping tariffs on imports while also delaying higher duties to allow countries to negotiate trade deals with the White House.

Tariffs are like pissing your pants in subzero temperatures. It feels nice to start with, warm and cozy. Then it gets freezing cold... and you have pissed your pants. This is exactly what happens. Initial good figures, then economy starts losing steam.

never forget the huge deficit ... somehow someday someone will have to pay the bills lol

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Originally posted by ledvm:
Like I said…the economy is very strong…never seen anything like it in my neck-of-the-woods. If you can’t make money today…your business model needs some introspection.

I made money under Biden…life was good financially. I am making a bit more under Trump and all life is good — proud to be an American again.

Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.

It's a bifurcated economy like it always is. Things are good for some folks and in some places, but not for shit for other folks or other in other places. I'm dependent mostly on the success of my stock choices.

So said the farms that had to sell cattle and machinery. Some had to sell land if they couldnt get enough rent to pay taxes. Those farmers all had to go get outside jobs.
That is shitty policy.
Not being able to go on a buff hunt is just disappointing.

I can still go on a buff hunt if I like, but I'm careful with my money and I hate seeing it go to stupid shit, especially stupid shit like a large tax increase. In the past, most "conservatives" would have agreed that that tax increases are a bad idea and trade is a good thing, not today, Trump says different so everyone fall in line. The only reason I'm not hurting from this far worse than I am is that I owe nothing in this world, monthly utilities, property tax and insurance, that's it. I can and will go hunting, might have to put off the next safari and new truck but I have a new bird dog and will be spending plenty of time on the high plains this fall.

Tony, just because there was shitty policy under Obama(and there was, some of it directed at the gun trade), does not make Trump's shitty policy any more palatable.

As a friend of mine likes to say regarding politics, which side of the shit sandwich would you prefer? Right or left?

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Originally posted by theback40:
All the cursing and finger pointing in the world didnt change my scenario, nor will it yours steve.
As I said, suck it up and wait for the next administration.

A voice of wisdom. Trump's majority will be gone in eighteen months.
He will follow in another twenty-four. We can hold our collective breath that long...

The damage he's done in 6 months is bad enough. Another 18? Come on, cholesterol, We're rooting for you.

quote:

Originally posted by ledvm:
Life is good. The cockroaches are getting smoked out of deep-state. Economy is strong. What is not to like.

Steve,
Back in April you were whining about the stock market. Now it is higher than before Trump. You are just the epitome of TDS. Hopefully bird season will get here soon enough for you to relax.

The "market" is starting to shit the bed again.

ALL UNTRUE!

Just like everything THE MAGA ARSEHOLE says.

ALL LIES!