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paleotn

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3. Besides the ubiquitous "that's not how any of this works"....

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Dec 24, 2025, 09:16 AM

Yesterday

... no one with more than 2 brain cells believes the 4.3% GDP number. The "delayed" report was most likely cooked.

Funny thing is, the magat rubes will still believe this crock of shit, even though their pay next year will barely budge.

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Trump's Commerce Secretary Claims 'All' Americans 'Are Going To Earn 4.3% More Money' Because the Economy Grew by 4.3% [View all] BumRushDaShow Yesterday OP

That's the stupidest thing I've heard in quite a while, no doubt Trump will share it in ALL CAPS. sop Yesterday #1

That'll be the new MAGat "talking point" BumRushDaShow Yesterday #2

Hold his beer. Nutlick math. 700% underpants Yesterday #4

They have invented the new Maga math... ananda 23 hrs ago #19

Have to Rebl2 Yesterday #13

Homeschooling works good. travelingthrulife Yesterday #14

Besides the ubiquitous "that's not how any of this works".... paleotn Yesterday #3

And we all will grow 4.3% taller! Someone needs to explain this to him. tblue37 Yesterday #5

He doesnt need it explained. He is fully aware johnnyfins Yesterday #7

Compulsive liar and idiot. What a combination. littlemissmartypants Yesterday #6

Uh-huh. "The check is in the mail." Wednesdays Yesterday #8

In case anyone was wondering how he got the name Turbineguy Yesterday #9

Republicans never could do math. That's why every time they are in power.. CousinIT Yesterday #10

Oh, good! lonely bird Yesterday #11

4.3% is actually the amount of grey matter he uses. twodogsbarking Yesterday #12

Thing is, he knows what he is saying is a lie. Trump could say and believe it. Wiz Imp 23 hrs ago #15

Where the fuck are my DOGE rebate, SS addition, and Tariff rebate checks???? ProudMNDemocrat 23 hrs ago #16

Trump: "I want my new Fed Chairman to lower Interest Rates if the Market is doing well, not destroy the Market" progree 23 hrs ago #17

Then you'll be raising Social Security 4.3% immediately, correct? CanonRay 23 hrs ago #18

Anyone believing we had 4.3% growth is delusional relayerbob 22 hrs ago #20

Oh another thing, according to the Commerce Dept, the economy did NOT grow by 4.3% in the 3rd quarter progree 22 hrs ago #21

Brilliant Lulu KC 22 hrs ago #22

Where is Rod Serling when you need him? BumRushDaShow 22 hrs ago #23

Ain't that the truth! n/t Lulu KC 22 hrs ago #24

BS ... that's all. KPN 21 hrs ago #25

Generally speaking, we want a Commerce Secretary who understands math. yardwork 18 hrs ago #26