Donald Trump Is Who We Thought He Is

[Headhunter]

Am I the only one with crazy uncles? Half my family talks in hyperbole. You don’t think when trump says “I’m polling like no poll has ever polled” he actually thinks that do you? He has Diet Coke Brain and whatever comes to his mind is muddled. But he can still get shit done that regular Americans want done.

If you aren’t on the trump train you don’t understand. I know exactly what he means. “I hire the best people” doesn’t mean he has a spreadsheet of 350 million people with a “best people” score and then he sorts it to hire that person on line one over and over.

It means he has had a lot of success with managers and executives who have accomplished great things for his businesses and he should be trusted to continue that trend.

Has being president lowered his batting average? Absolutely, but he is learning on the fly with the swamp creatures he has access to.

Textbook definition: useful idiot

It's the exact opposite of useful idiot you stupid lefty wingnut.

He knows exactly who Trump is and supports him because he gets good things done.

Useful idiots are people like you who worship inept people like Obama or a criminal like Hillary and can't see any of there many faults.

 

[Alpha Poke]

We have different metrics on judging presidents.

I look at my retirement accts and think, F'n A this is awesome.

Thats the only direct impact he's had on me and it's 4x what the last guy ever put in my pocket.

That Nazi is lining your pockets.

Let's get rid of that.

I mean, he did have to fire some people.

 

[07pilt]

We have different metrics on judging presidents.

I look at my retirement accts and think, F'n A this is awesome.

Thats the only direct impact he's had on me and it's 4x what the last guy ever put in my pocket.

That Nazi is lining your pockets.

Let's get rid of that.

I mean, he did have to fire some people.

Interested how your retirement accounts are allocated if this is true.

 

[Alpha Poke]

I'd be interested in what your earnings look like under Trump.

 

[07pilt]

I'd be interested in what your earnings look like under Trump.

Salary income or Capital income?

 

[Alpha Poke]

Real question?

F'n A.

 

[Rdcldad]

We have different metrics on judging presidents.

I look at my retirement accts and think, F'n A this is awesome.

Thats the only direct impact he's had on me and it's 4x what the last guy ever put in my pocket.

That Nazi is lining your pockets.

Let's get rid of that.

I mean, he did have to fire some people.

like i said goalpost tiltawhirl

maga ain’t for everybody

 

[07pilt]

Real question?

F'n A.

 

[Ostatedchi]

If this gets to trump soon, what would say about Republicans in office and those running for both state and federal offices who’ve tied their candidacy to him don’t impeach him?

When does the party line cross the line?

Don't care.

 

[Bitter Creek]

I thought he was a plain speaker who just says what he means.

Least that is what I hear from the Trumpets.

How is that any different that claims like the "most transparent administration in history" and all of the other BS claims that we hear every election cycle?

 

[Alpha Poke]

I can.

We were talking about returns.

Why would you need clarification?

 

[07pilt]

I can.

We were talking about returns.

Why would you need clarification?

Because you said earnings and I am not used to dealing with people who are so imprecise with their language.

2009- 55.85%
2010- 29.29
2011- (9.33)
2012- 25.77
2013- 37.98
2014- 12.56
2015- 9.57
2016- 28.25
2017- 15.51
2018 YTD- 10.20

 

[07pilt]

Because you said earnings and I am not used to dealing with people who are so imprecise with their language.

2009- 55.85%
2010- 29.29
2011- (9.33)
2012- 25.77
2013- 37.98
2014- 12.56
2015- 9.57
2016- 28.25
2017- 15.51
2018 YTD- 10.20

I'm in a strategy with low market correlation though.
If we just look at the S&P 500 (using the ETF spy as a proxy)

2009- 26.35
2010- 15.06
2011- 1.89
2012- 15.99
2013- 32.31
2014- 13.46
2015- 1.23
2016- 12.00
2017- 21.71
2018 YTD- 8.15

 

[Alpha Poke]

F'n A, that's a nice avg.

I'm going to cash out and invest in sex robots.

 

[HighStickHarry]

So you are on the “Trump Train” now.

Harry, I barely knew you.

Yes, I know he isn’t claiming he has a spreadsheet of 350 million people with a best people score. Yes, I know it’s hyperbole for “I’m great....everyone associated with me is great...ego...ego...ego.” I guess I just don’t get the objection to me criticizing his performance by using the same hyperbole he used himself.

At some point gaffes in hiring decisions like Cohen....Manafort....Omarosa....Flynn...I could go on...has got to bring even your loving Trump translation of what he means into question.

I’m on the anti liberal train and I will defend the conductor at almost all costs.

 

[davidallen]

Because you said earnings and I am not used to dealing with people who are so imprecise with their language.

2009- 55.85%
2010- 29.29
2011- (9.33)
2012- 25.77
2013- 37.98
2014- 12.56
2015- 9.57
2016- 28.25
2017- 15.51
2018 YTD- 10.20

Alrighty, vacating that TSLA position (what is left of it). Though I will not be returning the Model X and I reserve the right to get a pickup and/or a roadster in the future.

Now, about that allocation scheme....

 

[CSCOTTOSUPOKES]

I’m on the anti liberal train and I will defend the conductor at almost all costs.

“You people have no scruples”

 

[CowboyJD]

How is that any different that claims like the "most transparent administration in history" and all of the other BS claims that we hear every election cycle?

It’s not.

I saw and continue to see a whole lot of calling out of that hyperbolic claim from people here.

What I don’t see is anyone defending it.

With “greatest people”....which I called out and mocked....I see HSH seeing “something fishy” with Cohen beyond he’s just an idiot that Trump had the bad sense to hire.

 

[CowboyJD]

I’m on the anti liberal train and I will defend the conductor at almost all costs.

What are the costs that you wouldn’t expend to defend him?

Interested in how far your Trump zeal has gone from the bygone days where you seemed pretty rational.

 

[PDT816]

“You people have no scruples”

There's no scruples on any side. When are you guys going to be intellectually honest and admit it?

 

[Alpha Poke]

Alrighty, vacating that TSLA position (what is left of it). Though I will not be returning the Model X and I reserve the right to get a pickup and/or a roadster in the future.

Now, about that allocation scheme....

No shit, what's his commission?

 

[HighStickHarry]

What are the costs that you wouldn’t expend to defend him?

Interested in how far your Trump zeal has gone from the bygone days where you seemed pretty rational.

Every criticism I had of him is still valid. I have no choice as an infantry man who my general is. I’m sure not going to switch sides when I don’t like what he does or his behavior. I voted for someone else in the primary, but impeachment over paying off porn stars? Campaign finance laws? Not even close to something that would get me to say there needs to be a repub mutiny. I need trump to succeed in squashing liberals. If there is a blue wave and he becomes ineffective, I’ll support a repub challenger if I think they will be more effective squashing liberalism.

 

[HighStickHarry]

Trump support does not equal trump zeal. You need to get off that and recognize some nuance there.

 

[CowboyJD]

Trump support does not equal trump zeal. You need to get off that and recognize some nuance there.

Claiming something is “fishy” about Cohen over he’s an idiot that was idiotically hired by Trump despite his “greatest people” hyperbole IS “zeal”....not “support.

You’re drinking the koolaid when you do things like that, son.

 

[osu_orangestreak]

Speaking of Trump zeal and koolaid, did someone od on his blue pills? Hasn't been around all week.

Not sure how to think without his truths.

 

[CSCOTTOSUPOKES]

If you have to refer to yourself as a soldier and Trump As your general on an internet political message board, you’re kind of a Pom-Pom tiring scumbag who is 1) an idiot “50 points higher”, and 2) disrespecting ACTUAL soldiers who sacrifice their fvcking life for this country. The national guard working flood relief have more right to call themselves a soldier than you.

Interesting how patriotism is defined on this board sometimes.




“Scruples”

 

[Alpha Poke]

You're the most offendable person on earth.

 

[Ostatedchi]

You’re drinking the koolaid when you do things like that, son.

I mean you aren't wrong. But is that passive, aggressive, or both?

 

[07pilt]

Alrighty, vacating that TSLA position (what is left of it). Though I will not be returning the Model X and I reserve the right to get a pickup and/or a roadster in the future.

Now, about that allocation scheme....

Long/short quant portfolio. Value, momentum, and some secret sauce that I only disclose for 2 and 20.

 

[HighStickHarry]

Claiming something is “fishy” about Cohen over he’s an idiot that was idiotically hired by Trump despite his “greatest people” hyperbole IS “zeal”....not “support.

You’re drinking the koolaid when you do things like that, son.

I disagree. Fishy leaves an I don’t know for sure element. He for sure did it because he is an idiot seems like you know for sure. That’s not possible.

 

[CowboyJD]

I disagree. Fishy leaves an I don’t know for sure element. He for sure did it because he is an idiot seems like you know for sure. That’s not possible.

Stretching beyond the most obvious exhibits a zeal for the person you are defending. It goes well beyond merely “supporting”.

 

[HighStickHarry]

Stretching beyond the most obvious exhibits a zeal for the person you are defending. It goes well beyond merely “supporting”.

You think, therefore it’s true. You are assigning your opinion as fact.


You are also telling me what my level of support is. It’s my level of support. I’ll define it. I’ve explained my thoughts on trump for two years. But somehow, you think you’ve got me pegged. It’s narcissistic for you to try and override my thoughts on the man.

I have zeal for the anti liberal agenda. Trump makes me laugh and cringe all day long. But he is the man that’s nuts enough to fight the left wing nuts that have hijacked a once normal political party.

 

[07pilt]

I don't think we can fully rule out that it wasn't some sort of ghost or apparition resembling Trump that directed Cohen to make the payments. If you don't allow for this possibility you are a narcissist with TDS and your bias is showing.

 

[HighStickHarry]

I don't think we can fully rule out that it wasn't some sort of ghost or apparition resembling Trump that directed Cohen to make the payments. If you don't allow for this possibility you are a narcissist with TDS and your bias is showing.

It’s just extremes, right? Don’t you dare allow for anything other than extremes.

 

[07pilt]

It’s just extremes, right? Don’t you dare allow for anything other than extremes.

Oh now mister-knows-everything decides what is extreme and what isn't. You know what? That's opinion and not fact.

 

[Pokeabear]

 

[HighStickHarry]

Oh now mister-knows-everything decides what is extreme and what isn't. You know what? That's opinion and not fact.

That’s a great point pilt. Ghosts are right in line with this conversation.

 

[CowboyJD]

You think, therefore it’s true. You are assigning your opinion as fact.


You are also telling me what my level of support is. It’s my level of support. I’ll define it. I’ve explained my thoughts on trump for two years. But somehow, you think you’ve got me pegged. It’s narcissistic for you to try and override my thoughts on the man.

I have zeal for the anti liberal agenda. Trump makes me laugh and cringe all day long. But he is the man that’s nuts enough to fight the left wing nuts that have hijacked a once normal political party.

I’m not trying to tell you what your thoughts are or override your thoughts on the man.

I am merely telling my opinion that the contents of your posts are exhibiting and evidencing a turn from mere support because he is “the anti-liberal” to zeal for the man.

If you don’t like my expressing my opinion on what your posts are exhibiting....too bad, I guess.

 

[07pilt]

That’s a great point pilt. Ghosts are right in line with this conversation.

Maybe it wasn't a ghost. Who knows? That's the whole point. No one knows for sure. Could be a ghost, could be an apparition, could be a stunningly complex conspiracy by the deep state to bring down a president whose only crime is cutting taxes and nominating conservative judges, could be anything really. All I know is that something is fishy.

 

[HighStickHarry]

Maybe it wasn't a ghost. Who knows? That's the whole point. No one knows for sure. Could be a ghost, could be an apparition, could be a stunningly complex conspiracy by the deep state to bring down a president whose only crime is cutting taxes and nominating conservative judges, could be anything really. All I know is that something is fishy.

Medic is right, some days you just flop around like a Fish on the bank. Maybe we go back to graphs and one sentence drive byes tomorrow?