The economy SHRANK in the first quarter. Down from 2.4% growth in q4 to -0.3 in q1. Trump has officially cratered the strongest economy in the world in just a few months.
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Also take into account that this GDP includes millions of Americans spending what they can to stock up on supplies in bulk to prepare for the incoming tsunami of trouble our economy is about to experience as cargo ships quit delivering to the US due to tariff costs.
If only people hadn’t sold a false narrative of President Biden’s ability’s we might have rid ourself of this insanity and need be in shackles. If only…
Making people obese, weak & miserable with junk food + sedentary commutes increases profits for junk food vendors, big pharma, hospitals & undertakers.
Nutritious foods + active commutes increase health & happiness, while decreasing corporate profits.
Trump did this, but he couldn’t have done it without the GOP-controlled Congress completely abandoning its responsibilities and failing to use its power to stop him.
Question for economists out there. There was alot of activity in purchasing goods and increasing inventories ahead of the tariffs.
Shouldn't that have boosted growth?
Do I understand that without that activity, it would have been much worse?
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He set the example and created the expectation of a healthy robust, growing economy.
GOP Congress-you ready to take back your powers from this mad king yet?
Also, the next time the WSJ publishes a GDP chart, those gray forecast bars to the right will likely be below the zero line.
Imagine his performance now, when he has 3 additional weeks to fu*k things up.
Making people obese, weak & miserable with junk food + sedentary commutes increases profits for junk food vendors, big pharma, hospitals & undertakers.
Nutritious foods + active commutes increase health & happiness, while decreasing corporate profits.
Trump cult: "OKAY!"
Shouldn't that have boosted growth?
Do I understand that without that activity, it would have been much worse?