Impeaching Donald Trump

[kers]

Another win for Trump:

US life expectancy rises for first time since 2014 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51316030

That might be more the work of Michelle Obama, than Trump; If you think somebody who lived in the White house had to do with that.

[RSL]

You suppose having jobs and an income and leading a more normal life might have something to do with it, Pieter?

[Slobodan Blagojevic]

You suppose having jobs and an income and leading a more normal life might have something to do with it, Pieter?

No, Russ, it must have been school lunches, Michelle’s legacy, that kids were throwing into trash and than going to the nearest  🍔 place.

[RSL]

That point crossed my mind as I wrote to Pieter, Slobodan. I'm sure it couldn't have been an improvement in the economy. Had to be Michelle and the trash barrels full of lunches.

[JoeKitchen]

That point crossed my mind as I wrote to Pieter, Slobodan. I'm sure it couldn't have been an improvement in the economy. Had to be Michelle and the trash barrels full of lunches.

Moving those trash barrels could have been a good work out for many in the food service industry.  Perhaps we should be giving Michelle some credit. 

[RSL]

Okay Joe. Here's one thumb up for Michelle. 

[James Clark]

You guys are just goofing right?  You don't actually think Trump has anything to do with this, do you?

[RSL]

No, James, I don't think so. I know so! All I have to do is look at the employment statistics to see the truth. Those with their heads out can see it. Those with their heads in never will.

[kers]

No, James, I don't think so. I know so! All I have to do is look at the employment statistics to see the truth. Those with their heads out can see it. Those with their heads in never will.

I thought it was you that said correlations don't have to mean anything... amd don't you think the process of people living longer takes more than 3.5 years?

[RSL]

So, Pieter, let me see if I understand what you're saying. I guess you're saying that people getting more jobs and pay increases doesn't "correlate" with Trump's policies. That's not the kind of situation where correlations don't track with results. Climate is an example of the kind of guess based on computer models that depend on the validity of their premises and the validity of their data -- a situation where neither can be confirmed.

[PeterAit]

Oh yes, I am far from agreeing with Bolton's views and nor are the democrats.

I don't believe that any Democrat has changed his views about Bolton. They are just happy that he, for one, is behaving ethically here by doing the simplest thing, which is to tell the truth.

That obviously is a problem for the Republicans. Being part of the team involves telling whatever lie is required to support the party line. It may be how the game is being played in Washington, but I am not sure that a majority of Republican voters support these practices. They are far from being stupid though, if anything this should be a great eye opener.

Cheers,
Bernard

Well put, Bernard.

[JoeKitchen]

You guys are just goofing right?  You don't actually think Trump has anything to do with this, do you?

For the record, I think neither Trump nor Michelle has anything to do with this. 

[Alan Klein]

Isn't it funny that Trump's administration is (rightfully) requesting more openness and collaboration from China about the coronavirus...

That is just 180 degrees away from their own policy on most matters.

I hope it means that they have finally understood that their isolationism is simply not relevant on a planet where all the key topics are of global nature. Like it or not.

Cheers,
Bernard

There's a difference between isolationism and putting America first.  Trump actually is acting like many liberals before him.  He wants to keep America from getting involved with every situation going on in the world.  IT's none of m our business.  That's exactly what many of you have argued, and rightfully so.  So now that we have a president doing that, you argue for the opposite.  Make up your mind. 

[Alan Klein]

Between 4pm and 4:30pm AMZN price rose by about $250/share. Most likely due to a short squeeze. By the end of the After Hours time frame it dropped to about $2050.  It won't stay at that level too long. Their PE is indeed very high (over 80 as of Thursday, and it will be even higher tomorrow), but now some commentators and analysts are forecasting $2,300 share price by year end. That would be another 10% increase this year in stock value, never mind the PE.

AAPL, MSFT and GOOG delivered also great results this week. Especially TSLA which delivered not only a boatload of vehicles, but also a phenomenal increase in its share price.

All good for Trump's re-election.

[Alan Klein]

Another win for Trump:

US life expectancy rises for first time since 2014 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51316030

Glad to hear that.  Tomorrow's my 75th birthday. 

[Alan Klein]

So, Pieter, let me see if I understand what you're saying. I guess you're saying that people getting more jobs and pay increases doesn't "correlate" with Trump's policies. That's not the kind of situation where correlations don't track with results. Climate is an example of the kind of guess based on computer models that depend on the validity of their premises and the validity of their data -- a situation where neither can be confirmed.

Better stock market means more money available for retirement when you're older.  Less worries, more money for doctors and vacation.  More money for photography.  G.A.S. problems goes away. 

[PeterAit]

Another win for Trump:

US life expectancy rises for first time since 2014 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51316030

And it fell the previous two years. Want to accredit that to Trump? But anyway, it's a teeny tiny change, about one tenth of one percent, so big whoop. And anyway, Trump (or any president) had nothing to do with this. Any more than Trump had anything to do with the current economic boom.

[PeterAit]

You guys are just goofing right?  You don't actually think Trump has anything to do with this, do you?

They goof, yes, but they are not aware that they are goofing.

[RSL]

Any more than Trump had anything to do with the current economic boom.

  Best laugh I've had in a while, though most of the postings on this thread are laughable.

[Alan Klein]

And it fell the previous two years. Want to accredit that to Trump? But anyway, it's a teeny tiny change, about one tenth of one percent, so big whoop. And anyway, Trump (or any president) had nothing to do with this. Any more than Trump had anything to do with the current economic boom.

Not true.  Lower taxes and less regulation has increased business and employment.  It's been over three years since he became president.  So you can;t keep crediting Obama for the increase.  You have to start giving the current president his due too.