"Americans spent over $109 billion on lottery tickets last year, which is more than they spent on movies, books, concerts and sports tickets - combined," per Charlie Bilello.

— unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) May 11, 2026

boognish_bear said:

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Well...we got some Americans out there not making wise purchases

"Americans spent over $109 billion on lottery tickets last year, which is more than they spent on movies, books, concerts and sports tickets - combined," per Charlie Bilello.

— unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) May 11, 2026

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BREAKING: The Trump Administration is planning to temporarily reduce tariffs on beef imports in an effort to bring down record-high beef prices, per WSJ.

— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) May 11, 2026

This comes after U.S. farm bankruptcies in 2025 jumped +46% from the previous year. 📈 https://t.co/VPBwSg8HGg

— Frank Luntz (@FrankLuntz) May 11, 2026

this is fucking nuts. subrprime auto will implode.

"...borrowers earning less than roughly $35,000 annually were paying an average of $738 per month on vehicle loans in 2025, which is actually higher than the national average payment" https://t.co/tHWCDdUT00

— Quoth the Raven (@QTRResearch) May 11, 2026

The Top 1% of U.S. earners now have more wealth than the entire middle class pic.twitter.com/Q2gP9cRPQl

— Barchart (@Barchart) May 11, 2026

4th and Inches said:

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4th and Inches said:

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boognish_bear said:

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4th and Inches said:

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boognish_bear said:

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#BREAKING: Kraft Heinz CEO Steve Callihane warns that most people are “literally running out of money at the end of the month.”

— Insider Wire (@InsiderWire) May 8, 2026

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people have been literally running out of money by the end of the month all my life..

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I guess the more important question is what percentage are facing this and is it increasing?

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I would say the middle class is worst off today than a year ago

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the middle class is worse off but they can not eat out as much and do less leisure activities.

Those that are near the poverty line are the ones who already did that and dont qualify for govt assistance are the ones in real trouble.Say more about this poverty line and why don't they qualify for govt assitance. Not arguing. You make a valid point.

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the poverty line for house holds is 33k for a family of 4. As the amount made rises, more services are disqualified. SNAP disqualification is like above 130% of poverty line. Medicaid is lower for adults $17880 is the max a mairried couple can earn together and receive medicaid as adults.

Where does one live in America on a 1490 a month income for 2 people? At least with SNAP, your family of 4 can make $3500 a month before being cut off.

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The 40% bubble concentration rule just triggered for the first time since the dot-com crash.

If history repeats, the entire market could be at risk.

Every time the top 10 stocks have made up 40% or more of the total market, a major crash has followed soon after. This pattern… pic.twitter.com/dC6kLCGLpr

— Bull Theory (@BullTheoryio) May 11, 2026

FLBear5630 said:

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We are being sold out and the idiots are cheering. Trump is going to end up being the single most damaging President ever. He and his ilk are making a fortune.

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Oldbear83 said:

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FLBear5630 said:

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We are being sold out and the idiots are cheering. Trump is going to end up being the single most damaging President ever. He and his ilk are making a fortune.

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Sadly, FLBear is simply unable to post anymore without pissing himself.

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FLBear5630 said:

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FLBear5630 said:

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We are being sold out and the idiots are cheering. Trump is going to end up being the single most damaging President ever. He and his ilk are making a fortune.

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Sadly, FLBear is simply unable to post anymore without pissing himself.

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You are the biggest cheerleader. Did Whiterock say it was all right to post this?



US industry, lawmakers plead with Trump: Don't open door to Chinese cars at Xi summit | Reuters

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FLBear5630 said:

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Embrace it...

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FLBear5630 said:

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Embrace it...

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Not sure what that is supposed to mean, but cringe no matter what you meant.

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Embrace it...

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Not sure what that is supposed to mean, but cringe no matter what you meant.

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Why deny what you cheerlead so strongly for? You are like the BusyTarp guy obsessed with Catholicism, why deny that he is fascinated by it. Embrace it.

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BREAKING: April CPI inflation rises to 3.8%, its highest level since May 2023.

Core CPI inflation also rose to 2.8%, above expectations of 2.7%.

We are now experiencing post-pandemic inflation levels amid surging oil prices.

Odds of Fed rate HIKES are surging.

— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) May 12, 2026

JUST IN: Inflation is now eating up all wage gains for the first time in about three years. This is painful for Americans and a true financial squeeze.

CPI Inflation in past year: 3.8%
Wage gains: in past year: 3.6% pic.twitter.com/dNa5VvS5DE

— Heather Long (@byHeatherLong) May 12, 2026

Friendly Reminder:

If your income has not risen by at least 30% since Covid hit, you are now poorer.

And that is using the government’s own data.
The real number is likely 40% plus. pic.twitter.com/OHlrIVcmxb

— Geiger Capital (@Geiger_Capital) May 12, 2026

BREAKING: "As soon as this war is over, which will not be long, you're going to see oil prices drop and you're going to see a stock market which is already at the highest point in history, go through the roof.

"With all of this, inflation is much lower than it was under Biden.… pic.twitter.com/d2hP0OtsGo

— Fox News (@FoxNews) May 12, 2026

I hate to gloat, but I told you, I told you, I told you.

The Fed is now stuck. They lowered rates under pressure when they should never have come down. Powell & Pals should have let the economy go into a quick recession back in 2023 or 2024, which would’ve ended the inflationary… https://t.co/gyPQy4gp3J

— Uncle Milty’s Ghost (@his_eminence_j) May 12, 2026

As Trump has explained, tariffs don’t raise prices and are paid by foreigners, which is why [checks notes] suspending or removing them lowers prices and makes things more affordable. https://t.co/83EEt7foC1

— Charles C. W. Cooke (@charlescwcooke) May 12, 2026

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BREAKING: "As soon as this war is over, which will not be long, you're going to see oil prices drop and you're going to see a stock market which is already at the highest point in history, go through the roof.

"With all of this, inflation is much lower than it was under Biden.… pic.twitter.com/d2hP0OtsGo

— Fox News (@FoxNews) May 12, 2026

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🚨 HOLY CRAP! The Trump economy just nearly DOUBLED jobs expectations, adding +115,000 while 62,000 were estimated

"We are MUCH stronger!"

"Last month — UPWARD revision from 178K to 185K. These are GOOD numbers."

Experts LOSE 🔥🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/uEqIwnUw6W

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) May 8, 2026

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If you make under $115,000 a year, you’re now basically lower middle class in America.

Read that again.

It now takes roughly $116,000 of household income to afford a house.

The median household income?
Just $69,000.
This is why:

• People feel broke
• Consumer debt is… pic.twitter.com/YzshiE3ZDq

— Jon Brooks (@jonbrooks) May 14, 2026

Millions of borrowers are defaulting on their student loans, and they are nearly 40 years old on average, nearly 2½ years older than the profile of a student-loan defaulter before the pandemic https://t.co/0UgZS21kqq

— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) May 14, 2026

boognish_bear said:

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There are no clear definitions of these terms...but I'm not sure $250,000+ household income today is enough to be considered "wealthy"

If you make under $115,000 a year, you’re now basically lower middle class in America.

Read that again.

It now takes roughly $116,000 of household income to afford a house.

The median household income?
Just $69,000.
This is why:

• People feel broke
• Consumer debt is… pic.twitter.com/YzshiE3ZDq

— Jon Brooks (@jonbrooks) May 14, 2026

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boognish_bear said:

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Millions of borrowers are defaulting on their student loans, and they are nearly 40 years old on average, nearly 2½ years older than the profile of a student-loan defaulter before the pandemic https://t.co/0UgZS21kqq

— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) May 14, 2026

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boognish_bear said:

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Millions of borrowers are defaulting on their student loans, and they are nearly 40 years old on average, nearly 2½ years older than the profile of a student-loan defaulter before the pandemic https://t.co/0UgZS21kqq

— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) May 14, 2026

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I wonder how many defaulting bought that their loans were going to go away - aka "forgiven" - and are now ticked it didn't happen.

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