OffshoreBear said:
Our health insurance is going up 40% at work. Both parties have f'd us on health care. ACA is a joke and republicans have no ideas around healthcare.
From @WSJopinion: Are wages keeping pace? The short answer is no. The problem, however, is inflation, not asset values, writes Mickey D. Levy.https://t.co/8E0OQFeOeF
— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) October 31, 2026
The two largest U.S. oil companies, ExxonMobil and Chevron, report blowout profits that easily beat expectations as oil prices remain sharply elevated because of the U.S. war with Iran. https://t.co/9uSigvrIhw
— NBC News (@NBCNews) October 30, 2026
awesome. They provide a ton of jobs and benefit to the American economy. From mom and pop restaurants, to home builders, construction workers, etc.boognish_bear said:
We have much to be thankful forThe two largest U.S. oil companies, ExxonMobil and Chevron, report blowout profits that easily beat expectations as oil prices remain sharply elevated because of the U.S. war with Iran. https://t.co/9uSigvrIhw
— NBC News (@NBCNews) October 30, 2026
OffshoreBear said:awesome. They provide a ton of jobs and benefit to the American economy. From mom and pop restaurants, to home builders, construction workers, etc.boognish_bear said:
We have much to be thankful forThe two largest U.S. oil companies, ExxonMobil and Chevron, report blowout profits that easily beat expectations as oil prices remain sharply elevated because of the U.S. war with Iran. https://t.co/9uSigvrIhw
— NBC News (@NBCNews) October 30, 2026
For the first time in 30 years of @NBCNews polling, more voters say they are dissatisfied with their financial situation (51%) than satisfied (49%).
— Frank Luntz (@FrankLuntz) November 1, 2026
🔗 https://t.co/YpazXRFilU pic.twitter.com/g4nBNYwThF
historian said:
29% of all car trade-ins are now underwater, with an average of $7,100 still owed
https://notthebee.com/article/29-of-all-car-trade-ins-are-now-underwater-owing-an-average-of-7100-on-their-loans
Ron Paul Decorates For Halloween By Putting Spooky National Debt Counter In Front Yard https://t.co/ewHL6eMHBD
— The Babylon Bee (@TheBabylonBee) October 30, 2026
OffshoreBear said:boognish_bear said:
We have much to be thankful forThe two largest U.S. oil companies, ExxonMobil and Chevron, report blowout profits that easily beat expectations as oil prices remain sharply elevated because of the U.S. war with Iran. https://t.co/9uSigvrIhw
— NBC News (@NBCNews) October 30, 2026
awesome. They provide a ton of jobs and benefit to the American economy. From mom and pop restaurants, to home builders, construction workers, etc.
always someone else's faultFLBear5630 said:historian said:
29% of all car trade-ins are now underwater, with an average of $7,100 still owed
https://notthebee.com/article/29-of-all-car-trade-ins-are-now-underwater-owing-an-average-of-7100-on-their-loans
It has gotten ridiculous. The interest rates are usury. 30% on credit cards and record profits is capitalism run amuck. Many if the person is late with one payment by a day, the remaining balance goes to 30%. And this is not the loan shark places, it is American Express, Chase, etc... Once in the trap, it is almost impossible for many to get out without a windfall. Yeah, they signed on the line, remember the Monty Python sketch? You signed the Organ Donor card...
So holding Democrats and leftists accountable for weaponizing the FBI and DOJ against Republicans and obstructing my investigation is now considered weaponizing the government?
— Senator Ron Johnson (@SenRonJohnson) November 2, 2026
How do you obtain justice in a judiciary populated by leftist judges? https://t.co/tms3KBhPi4
Americans now spend nearly half of their budgets on food and housing alone, the biggest share in 15 years, per FORTUNE
— unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) November 3, 2026
Americans are eating out far less than they used to.
— unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) November 3, 2026
Share who eat a meal at a restaurant at least once a week, per Gallup:
2019: 53%
2021: 43%
2022: 47%
2026: 39%
That’s lower than in 2021, during the pandemic.
boognish_bear said:Americans are eating out far less than they used to.
— unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) November 3, 2026
Share who eat a meal at a restaurant at least once a week, per Gallup:
2019: 53%
2021: 43%
2022: 47%
2026: 39%
That’s lower than in 2021, during the pandemic.
you should be voting republican then bc they have brought cost down and slowed inflation.FLBear5630 said:boognish_bear said:Americans are eating out far less than they used to.
— unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) November 3, 2026
Share who eat a meal at a restaurant at least once a week, per Gallup:
2019: 53%
2021: 43%
2022: 47%
2026: 39%
That’s lower than in 2021, during the pandemic.
People are getting killed with costs. Everything is through the roof.
People on here can say it is their own fault all they want. But cost is an issue.
OffshoreBear said:FLBear5630 said:boognish_bear said:Americans are eating out far less than they used to.
— unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) November 3, 2026
Share who eat a meal at a restaurant at least once a week, per Gallup:
2019: 53%
2021: 43%
2022: 47%
2026: 39%
That’s lower than in 2021, during the pandemic.
People are getting killed with costs. Everything is through the roof.
People on here can say it is their own fault all they want. But cost is an issue.
you should be voting republican then bc they have brought cost down and slowed inflation.
Oldbear83 said:
J.R. thinks facts and evidence are on his side?
J.R. said:Oldbear83 said:
J.R. thinks facts and evidence are on his side?
eff off old man. You are have proven to be a big effing liar like your hero gold Jesus. Yes, the facts are out there relative to costs and inflation. Gawd, you are a moron. The data is readily available and independent. You are full of **** and are a coward. Now go have momma fix you more biscuits you old MAGA who take govt subsidies. Ironic no?
J.R. said:OffshoreBear said:FLBear5630 said:boognish_bear said:Americans are eating out far less than they used to.
— unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) November 3, 2026
Share who eat a meal at a restaurant at least once a week, per Gallup:
2019: 53%
2021: 43%
2022: 47%
2026: 39%
That’s lower than in 2021, during the pandemic.
People are getting killed with costs. Everything is through the roof.
People on here can say it is their own fault all they want. But cost is an issue.
you should be voting republican then bc they have brought cost down and slowed inflation.
wut? You cannot be serious. R's have run cost through the roof. Inflation more than Biden, Debt bigger than Biden and growing. You should certainly understand that Petro products are causing inflation in most everything we tough. Data and facts totally refute your innuendo . You really may want to re think what you just said. R's about to get cleaned out because of costs and inflation.
BREAKING: Nasdaq 100 futures extend losses to nearly -1.5% on the day as the odds of a Democrat "sweep" rise to 95%.
— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) November 4, 2026
The S&P 500 has now erased -$500 billion in market cap over the last 2 hours. pic.twitter.com/YEvihBEqLM
EatMoreSalmon said:
If Dems are smart they won't mess too much with the tariffs, but will reap the long term benefits while continuing to let Trump take the present heat for them.
But I'm not so sure that they're that smart.
FLBear5630 said:EatMoreSalmon said:
If Dems are smart they won't mess too much with the tariffs, but will reap the long term benefits while continuing to let Trump take the present heat for them.
But I'm not so sure that they're that smart.
They will impeach Trump first. That is coming. Between DOGE, tariffs, Iran, Venezuela, blowing up boats in Caribbean Iran, Ukraine, Minnl... There is a lot there.
FL showed if you are a sane, conservative and actually have real policies you will win. GOP had a good night im FLA because DeSantis is not a loon and ran on real conservative polices. But keep supporting the MAGA freaks.
J.R. said:FLBear5630 said:EatMoreSalmon said:
If Dems are smart they won't mess too much with the tariffs, but will reap the long term benefits while continuing to let Trump take the present heat for them.
But I'm not so sure that they're that smart.
They will impeach Trump first. That is coming. Between DOGE, tariffs, Iran, Venezuela, blowing up boats in Caribbean Iran, Ukraine, Minnl... There is a lot there.
FL showed if you are a sane, conservative and actually have real policies you will win. GOP had a good night im FLA because DeSantis is not a loon and ran on real conservative polices. But keep supporting the MAGA freaks.
High T petey first to be impeached.
EatMoreSalmon said:
If Dems are smart they won't mess too much with the tariffs, but will reap the long term benefits while continuing to let Trump take the present heat for them.
But I'm not so sure that they're that smart.
FLBear5630 said:EatMoreSalmon said:
If Dems are smart they won't mess too much with the tariffs, but will reap the long term benefits while continuing to let Trump take the present heat for them.
But I'm not so sure that they're that smart.
There has to be some sanity and structure to the tariffs. It cant keep being used as a personal weapon. If Trump didnt like a meeting he would come out and raise them. You cant run an economy that way.
THE LABOR DEPARTMENT JUST DROPPED NEW WAGE DATA AND IT'S BRUTAL.
— Your Daily Cents (@YourDailyCentss) November 3, 2026
Corporate profits up 47% since 2020.
Worker wages up 12% in the same period.
Meanwhile groceries up 35%, rent up 40%, utilities up 28%.
Your paycheck grew 12%. Your bills grew 35%.
The math is simple: you're…
FLBear5630 said:EatMoreSalmon said:
If Dems are smart they won't mess too much with the tariffs, but will reap the long term benefits while continuing to let Trump take the present heat for them.
But I'm not so sure that they're that smart.
They will impeach Trump first. That is coming. Between DOGE, tariffs, Iran, Venezuela, blowing up boats in Caribbean Iran, Ukraine, Minnl... There is a lot there.
FL showed if you are a sane, conservative and actually have real policies you will win. GOP had a good night im FLA because DeSantis is not a loon and ran on real conservative polices. But keep supporting the MAGA freaks.
Realitybites said:THE LABOR DEPARTMENT JUST DROPPED NEW WAGE DATA AND IT'S BRUTAL.
— Your Daily Cents (@YourDailyCentss) November 3, 2026
Corporate profits up 47% since 2020.
Worker wages up 12% in the same period.
Meanwhile groceries up 35%, rent up 40%, utilities up 28%.
Your paycheck grew 12%. Your bills grew 35%.
The math is simple: you're…
Realitybites said:FLBear5630 said:EatMoreSalmon said:
If Dems are smart they won't mess too much with the tariffs, but will reap the long term benefits while continuing to let Trump take the present heat for them.
But I'm not so sure that they're that smart.
There has to be some sanity and structure to the tariffs. It cant keep being used as a personal weapon. If Trump didnt like a meeting he would come out and raise them. You cant run an economy that way.
You're correct. For tarriffs to succeed they must (1) be announced simultaneously in a disciplined manner with specified rates that markets can react to and (2) be accompanied by a repeal of the income tax.
TinFoilHatPreacherBear said:FLBear5630 said:EatMoreSalmon said:
If Dems are smart they won't mess too much with the tariffs, but will reap the long term benefits while continuing to let Trump take the present heat for them.
But I'm not so sure that they're that smart.
They will impeach Trump first. That is coming. Between DOGE, tariffs, Iran, Venezuela, blowing up boats in Caribbean Iran, Ukraine, Minnl... There is a lot there.
FL showed if you are a sane, conservative and actually have real policies you will win. GOP had a good night im FLA because DeSantis is not a loon and ran on real conservative polices. But keep supporting the MAGA freaks.
Florida is the most MAGA state in the nation. You're just delusional.
FLBear5630 said:TinFoilHatPreacherBear said:FLBear5630 said:EatMoreSalmon said:
If Dems are smart they won't mess too much with the tariffs, but will reap the long term benefits while continuing to let Trump take the present heat for them.
But I'm not so sure that they're that smart.
They will impeach Trump first. That is coming. Between DOGE, tariffs, Iran, Venezuela, blowing up boats in Caribbean Iran, Ukraine, Minnl... There is a lot there.
FL showed if you are a sane, conservative and actually have real policies you will win. GOP had a good night im FLA because DeSantis is not a loon and ran on real conservative polices. But keep supporting the MAGA freaks.
Florida is the most MAGA state in the nation. You're just delusional.
DeSantis has separated himself, broke with Trump and stood up to Trump more than others. FLA under DeSantis is definitely not MAGA. DeSantis is not a Trump favorite and FLA has not bowed to Trump all the way back to the first term. Ron DeSanctomonious? Remember?
The perception of FLA outside, is not the reality of living here. DeSantis has done a good job balancing. There are aspects. But, if you talk to people living here it is not MAGA-land at all. Panhandle may be different, but that is more like Southern Alabama than FLA anyway.
Will Donalds follow DeSantis's lead and stay independent? That is the question. I do agree with you that is a concern.
