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US economy adds 353,000 jobs in January

Where are they buying though?
Buying everywhere around me. Medium cities like Bloomington Normal as well as small surrounding towns. Still not enough inventory in the 150-350k range.

For most of us, life choices play at least as big as part as who is President in how we are doing.

Lifestyle choices, advanced education/vocational training, divorce, living behind your means, etc. all impact our financial standing. But it is easier to blame the president than look in the mirror.
 
Buying everywhere around me. Medium cities like Bloomington Normal as well as small surrounding towns. Still not enough inventory in the 150-350k range.

For most of us, life choices play at least as big as part as who is President in how we are doing.

Lifestyle choices, advanced education/vocational training, divorce, living behind your means, etc. all impact our financial standing. But it is easier to blame the president than look in the mirror.
Wow you dont sound like a Dem then with all this personal responsibility talk. That’s the opposite largest social safety net bail reform and everything we have seen from progressive Biden and the dems

$150k here is nonexistent unless you want to live in a crack house. And this is the Midwest
 
Buying everywhere around me. Medium cities like Bloomington Normal as well as small surrounding towns. Still not enough inventory in the 150-350k range.

For most of us, life choices play at least as big as part as who is President in how we are doing.

Lifestyle choices, advanced education/vocational training, divorce, living behind your means, etc. all impact our financial standing. But it is easier to blame the president than look in the mirror.
And it’s not fair to say personal responsibility when in 2019 people are chugging along then gov interferes with the game raising the cost of living for everyone as a result of gov action.

If you want gov to stay out of our lives good. Me too. But don’t have policy f with people and say don’t blame the gov. You can’t have it both ways

Biden acting like he’s fixing the economy is like a scientist creating a med for a disease he created
 
Buying everywhere around me. Medium cities like Bloomington Normal as well as small surrounding towns. Still not enough inventory in the 150-350k range.

For most of us, life choices play at least as big as part as who is President in how we are doing.

Lifestyle choices, advanced education/vocational training, divorce, living behind your means, etc. all impact our financial standing. But it is easier to blame the president than look in the mirror.
lol…I’m fully on board with cutting government and making people responsible for their own decisions.
 
And it’s not fair to say personal responsibility when in 2019 people are chugging along then gov interferes with the game raising the cost of living for everyone as a result of gov action.

If you want gov to stay out of our lives good. Me too. But don’t have policy f with people and say don’t blame the gov. You can’t have it both ways

Biden acting like he’s fixing the economy is like a scientist creating a med for a disease he created
Because conservatives don't f with people at all lmao
 
Wow you dont sound like a Dem then with all this personal responsibility talk. That’s the opposite largest social safety net bail reform and everything we have seen from progressive Biden and the dems

$150k here is nonexistent unless you want to live in a crack house. And this is the Midwest
I'm not a Democrat. As I've said many times, I have voted both sides for years. I'd vote for Haley a million times over Biden.

Taking advantage of the nice day to wash a layer of salt off the family cars. Have a great day all.
 
I'm not a Democrat. As I've said many times, I have voted both sides for years. I'd vote for Haley a million times over Biden.

Taking advantage of the nice day to wash a layer of salt off the family cars. Have a great day all.
Got it 👍. Disregard my prior then. Enjoy!!
 
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Once again, good. I hope every last one of you leave the Conservative Party. People like you, Bush, and Romney have destroyed the party. If you’re not a fiscal conservative, please leave and never come back. Also, I’m not worried about Democrats. They’re dumb socialists. They’re only going to make everyone worse off, like they have the past 4 years.

What is the Conservative Party?

Are we in the UK?
 
What is the Conservative Party?
At this point, myself, a few Bitcoiners, and IGW. Do you want to join?
Are we in the UK?
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Once again, good. I hope every last one of you leave the Conservative Party. People like you, Bush, and Romney have destroyed the party. If you’re not a fiscal conservative, please leave and never come back. Also, I’m not worried about Democrats. They’re dumb socialists. They’re only going to make everyone worse off, like they have the past 4 years.
Here you go modern day Republican. Good Luck without us.
 
Choosing between meds and food. Arrogant and ignorant is posting about how YOU are doing.
Two weeks ago you were whining PRICES, PRICES, PRICES, talking about what you had to pay for various items, mainly the cost of cheese. Was that arrogance or ignorance?

Turned out you just don't know how to grocery shop. We're blaming Biden for that too.
 
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Two weeks ago you were whining PRICES, PRICES, PRICES, talking about what you had to pay for various items, mainly the cost of cheese. Was that arrogance or ignorance?

Turned out you just don't know how to grocery shop. We're blaming Biden for that too.
People know what Biden did to impact prices. Prices…. And as for the arrogance and ignorance it’s people excusing Biden bc they are fine themselves. I’m fine but won’t excuse him bc I understand the deleterious long term damage he’s done to people in need. They aren’t watching the stock market. Talking about this amorphous word “economy.” Prices. That’s what they see and feel every day and think of. Whether it’s their meds or their rent or the groceries

 
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People know what Biden did to impact prices. Prices…. And as for the arrogance and ignorance it’s people excusing Biden bc they are fine themselves. I’m fine but won’t excuse him bc I understand the deleterious long term damage he’s done to people in need. They aren’t watching the stock market. Talking about this amorphous word “economy.” Prices. That’s what they see and feel every day and think of. Whether it’s their meds or their rent or the groceries

So were you ignorant or arrogant when you were complaining about your situation?

Cheese is on sale at Meijer this week. I hope you take advantage.
 
So were you ignorant or arrogant when you were complaining about your situation?

Cheese is on sale at Meijer this week. I hope you take advantage.
Another point right over your head. I can bitch and survive YET I prefer to not have costs unnecessarily go up as a result of voters with limited education like yourself which visits financial pain upon the poor

Are you able to understand the impact of prices on the poor? Let’s make these questions very simple

And do you understand how Biden’s policies contributed to same?
 
Another point right over your head. I can bitch and survive YET I prefer to not have costs unnecessarily go up as a result of voters with limited education like yourself which visits financial pain upon the poor

Are you able to understand the impact of prices on the poor? Let’s make these questions very simple

And do you understand how Biden’s policies contributed to same?
I'm absolutely able to understand it. Are you?

You accused someone else of being arrogant and ignorant for trying to apply it to yourself. Two weeks ago, you did that very thing. So I'm asking were you ignorant or arrogant?

I understand Biden was going to deal with inflation the instant he took office because of COVID spending. I understand he tried things that didn't work and is working to fix them. You've tried to place all of inflation at the feet of Biden. That's false on its face. Now you're going to vote for his likely opponent, who, if he had his way would've injected double of what was already spent during COVID in an effort to buy your vote and pump up the economy in the short term in an election year.


You hated Biden before he became President. You're not a rational actor when it comes to him.

Were you ignorant or arrogant?
 
I'm absolutely able to understand it. Are you?

You accused someone else of being arrogant and ignorant for trying to apply it to yourself. Two weeks ago, you did that very thing. So I'm asking were you ignorant or arrogant?

I understand Biden was going to deal with inflation the instant he took office because of COVID spending. I understand he tried things that didn't work and is working to fix them. You've tried to place all of inflation at the feet of Biden. That's false on its face. Now you're going to vote for his likely opponent, who, if he had his way would've injected double of what was already spent during COVID in an effort to buy your vote and pump up the economy in the short term in an election year.


You hated Biden before he became President. You're not a rational actor when it comes to him.

Were you ignorant or arrogant?
Calls for speculation. We know what Biden did trump we don’t.

Ignorance is not understanding prices are what people care about and what gave rise to them . Arrogance is caring only about your own station in life and not others. I’ve repeatedly stated I care about the impact on the poor.

You apparently care about neither. Are we safe to assume you’re both arrogant and ignorant? Your posting history certainly evidences same. It seems few people like engaging with you here. Hmmm. It’s certainly not your wit or knowledge
 
Calls for speculation. We know what Biden did trump we don’t.
We know what Trump did and wanted to do. He expressed it. You're off to a disingenuous start.


Ignorance is not understanding prices are what people care about and what gave rise to them . Arrogance is caring only about your own station in life and not others. I’ve repeatedly stated I care about the impact on the poor.
I'm going about your assessment of what is ignorant or arrogant.

Congrats on stating you care about the impact on the poor. I do too.

Now what?

Were you ignorant or arrogant about complaining about the price of Sargento cheese?


You apparently care about neither. Are we safe to assume you’re both arrogant and ignorant? Your posting history certainly evidences same. It seems few people like engaging with you here. Hmmm. It’s certainly not your wit or knowledge
I buy groceries for three households.

You're caught in your own trap, trying to bite your leg off to get away. How much is Sargento cheese this week? Woe is me! My brand name cheese is soooo expensive. LOL
 
We know what Trump did and wanted to do. He expressed it. You're off to a disingenuous start.



I'm going about your assessment of what is ignorant or arrogant.

Congrats on stating you care about the impact on the poor. I do too.

Now what?

Were you ignorant or arrogant about complaining about the price of Sargento cheese?



I buy groceries for three households.

You're caught in your own trap, trying to bite your leg off to get away. How much is Sargento cheese this week? Woe is me! My brand name cheese is soooo expensive. LOL
We know what Biden did. What trump would do in 2021 calls for speculation. Do you know what that means?
 
We know what Trump did and wanted to do. He expressed it. You're off to a disingenuous start.



I'm going about your assessment of what is ignorant or arrogant.

Congrats on stating you care about the impact on the poor. I do too.

Now what?

Were you ignorant or arrogant about complaining about the price of Sargento cheese?



I buy groceries for three households.

You're caught in your own trap, trying to bite your leg off to get away. How much is Sargento cheese this week? Woe is me! My brand name cheese is soooo expensive. LOL

I don't think you're going to break past the "biden bad" barrier. Why bother? You're pretending he is using reasoning.
 
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It's fun exposing him
just exposed you in the schools thread with citations, fitting as well because this cheese nonsense evidences your parochial stupidity you're called out for over there. t here's a world beyond your little indiana community where life is cheap as shit
 
I'm the poorest bastard on this board. I'm doing fine. Of course, my fine is different than your fine.
you're checked out of life. no offense. just reality. my pop is the same way. he feels it but his monthly nut is nothing. veteran. single. no young kids. lives modestly. medicare. family, kids, cars, insurance, health insurance, daycare, school tuition, rent/mortgage, gas, groceries, it all adds up. daycare is the big one people leave out. lots of unlicensed neighborhood moms watching kids
 
Buying everywhere around me. Medium cities like Bloomington Normal as well as small surrounding towns. Still not enough inventory in the 150-350k range.

For most of us, life choices play at least as big as part as who is President in how we are doing.

Lifestyle choices, advanced education/vocational training, divorce, living behind your means, etc. all impact our financial standing. But it is easier to blame the president than look in the mirror.

There's no inventory in any range. That's my point.

Rates have moderated slightly, but nobody is moving, so housing supply remains low.
 
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I'm the poorest bastard on this board. I'm doing fine. Of course, my fine is different than your fine.
It's irrefutable that the economy is booming.

I quoted Kudlow the other day and here's something new from him: "I know many of my conservative friends are trying to drill holes in this [jobs] report, but you know what folks? It is what it is. It's a very strong report. Not every economic stat should be viewed through a political lens."

Some other compelling facts:
  • The US GDP expanded by 2.5% in 2023, more than any other advanced economy in the world (per an IMF analysis released last week).
  • The stock market has been on a steady rise for months, passing the 38,000 mark (Dow) for the first time ever. Trump, who in 2020 predicted a market collapse if Biden was elected, now claims credit for the hot market. Logic be damned!
  • Consumer sentiment climbed 29% over the past two months, the largest two-month increase in over 30 years.
  • The inflation rate has dropped dramatically, nearing the Fed's goal of 2%.
  • The US has had 24 consecutive months of an unemployment rate below 4%, the longest such streak since the 1960s.
  • The US has added 14.8 million jobs since January 2021, with a gain of 5.4 million jobs since just prior to the pandemic.
  • The bipartisan infrastructure law and the IRA collectively have accounted for hundreds of thousands of new jobs. The IRA alone is projected to create 1.5 million more jobs over the next decade.
Looking good!
 
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not really. prices have to come down. data is data is data. when people go to the grocery store, get on realtor.com, need insurance, whatever, they see the reality of where we are today. if prices come down or wages go way up before nov then trump will be in big trouble

 
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not really. prices have to come down. data is data is data. when people go to the grocery store, get on realtor.com, need insurance, whatever, they see the reality of where we are today. if prices come down or wages go way up before nov then trump will be in big trouble

No. Inflation has to come down a little more. We're on the right track. We're approaching the Fed's target of 2%, and wage growth is now outpacing inflation.

Deflation is typically disastrous.
 
No. Inflation has to come down a little more. We're on the right track. We're approaching the Fed's target of 2%, and wage growth is now outpacing inflation.

Deflation is typically disastrous.
if prices do come down and of course not to pre pandemic levels but down some where people can notice it you'll see movement away from the belief that trump is 20 points better on handling the economy. what resonates is what people see and feel during the course of their activities of daily living. i saw a thing the other day that hte number one concern of voters today is grocery prices. people don't want to vote for trump other than hardcore people. so if dems lose the woke obsession and moderate prices trump will lose imo

personally i want biden to lose no matter what but reasonable people can disagree
 
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