Economy Flagging

[Gadianton]

Whiskey, have you ever had the thought that I'm a lunatic?

[Whiskey]

Whiskey, have you ever had the thought that I'm a lunatic?

Lunatic? No. Ideological whackfuck? Yes.

[canpakes]

ceeboo, is smart. ceeboo posts his own thought.

Get Ceeboo in a conversation about Christianity or Islam and you might see that.

But on many other subjects, he’ll post third-party propaganda but then bow out when challenged, while telling folks about how unbelievable they are.

That’s his prerogative; it’s all good.

I heard that he builds a great roll tower, though. I’m still hoping that he’ll post a pic of one, someday.

[Gadianton]

Lunatic? No. Ideological whackfuck? Yes.

You win the round.

Since all Ceeboo did was laugh and call me a lunatic, then if you also consider me to be a lunatic, his material wouldn't be his own original thinking as you claim. Since it apparently isn't common for you folks to think I'm a lunatic, then it is arguably an original and fresh insight from Ceeboo that I'm a lunatic.

[ceeboo]

Whiskey, have you ever had the thought of me, on the beach, wearing nothing but a sombrero?

[ceeboo]

Since all Ceeboo did was laugh and call me a lunatic, then if you also consider me to be a lunatic, his material wouldn't be his own original thinking as you claim. Since it apparently isn't common for you folks to think I'm a lunatic, then it is arguably an original and fresh insight from Ceeboo that I'm a lunatic.

[Whiskey]

Whiskey, have you ever had the thought of me, on the beach, wearing nothing but a sombrero?

I have never been on the beach wearing nothing but a sombrero. But if ever I find myself in that situation, you will not be anywhere in my thoughts.

Did I get that right? Or, did I read your mind incorrectly?

[Whiskey]

Lunatic? No. Ideological whackfuck? Yes.

You win the round.

Since all Ceeboo did was laugh and call me a lunatic, then if you also consider me to be a lunatic, his material wouldn't be his own original thinking as you claim. Since it apparently isn't common for you folks to think I'm a lunatic, then it is arguably an original and fresh insight from Ceeboo that I'm a lunatic.

Do you feel brilliant with this?

[Gadianton]

Do you feel brilliant with this?

Obviously not since you saw through it.

[Doctor Steuss]

Steuss,

Might be worth giving LAC a serious look. Different industry, but one I'd guess has some long-term viability even if Democrats win again one day.

Thank you Gad, I appreciate the suggestion. I apologize for the confusion of my post, but I still have my job, for now. I weathered the last storm, and I am still hopeful I will weather this one. I just hate watching people lose their livelihoods and suffering when it's all so needless. Trump literally had to do absolutely nothing, and just ride the coattails of the IRA and IIJA (which, he is already consistently doing and claiming credit for), for things to be better. But no, instead we get another trade war (which will have the exact same outcomes), and further alienate ourselves, and further erode America's economic privileged status. All with the added icing of more insane deficit spending, that some future generation is going to have to carry the weight of.

My son is in 8th grade, and is looking at possibly going to a magnet school that has trade programs, and right now even the trades aren't necessarily safe choices. Even medicine seems like it might not be the ultimate safe-haven it once was, as hospitals are closing due to the funding cuts.

Maybe he can figure out a way to build private yachts, and jets for the ultra-wealthy. Seems that is being protected, and in demand.

It will be interesting being interviewed by my grandkids for a school project about this time in history. Already, my son sometimes looks at me in disbelief as I tell him about economic stuff during my childhood through early 20's.

Sorry for the ramble. Lots of emotions, which tend to get my noggin' heading off in a lot of different directions.