Because they are fools a step away from checking into nearest ICU, while Dems are wisely avoiding super-spreader events. Wonder if they will also be treated by gubmint doctors like Chumpie was. Why didn't he use some of his lol billions to get the world's best medical help at Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic etc? Because he'll never turn down a freebie at taxpayers expense. Classic my inauguration was bigger than yours -“the largest audience to ever witness an inauguration, period, both in person and around the globe.” Did someone say size, SIZE!!!!
Are you saying if the size advantage were reversed, with crowds anyway, the Democrats would not take advantage of it every moment possible in the media? Sour grapes, anyone? To be fair, I am annoyed at the lack of PPE worn at Trump rallies. However, there is an even bigger picture that is more pressing now. That is, who is likely to be more effective at handling our economy going forward. Covid related shutdowns, tax and regulatory increases, and moving off a petroleum based economy under Biden could result in a severe depression, especially considering current high debt burdens of consumers, businesses, and local, state, and Federal Governments. We must maintain high business and consumer confidence and Trump is more likely to do just that.
This is the same tripe right wingers peddled before Obama's election which turned out to be complete bullshit. Biden will run the economy just as well as Obama did and prevent economic shocks will providing needed stimulus but facts and numbers are obviously not your strong suit.
Of course Dems try to take advantage whenever they can. But come on. Covid is real. Meanwhile Corporate America, and Wall Street in particular, dislikes uncertainty. Chumpie is that personified. Wingnuts whined Obama is going to take our guns. What happened? More guns in America after he left office than before he came in. Same thing now about the economy, taxes and regulations under a Biden Presidency. Don't believe the hype.
I am likely so far ahead of you in economic understanding that I risk being charged with “Liberal abuse”. Hyperbole and pissing matches aside, most businesses were fearful during Obama’s Administration. I said most, because some businesses that had political ties to Democrats such as a select group of auto dealers, alternate energy related companies, select technology companies, School remodeling contractors, and environmental companies received favorable Federal Government contracts and in some cases were beneficiaries of Obama era regulations. Other businesses found it too risky to borrow or lend in spite of other incentives to do so, slowing the recovery versus historical norms. Remember, Obama had TARP, QE1, QE2, QE3, Cash for Clunkers, ZIRP, $750 billlion Stimulus package, along with a $4 trillion expansion to the Federal Reserve balance sheet. “Pushing on a string” is not effective economic policy. Trump ultimately did little to healthcare, effectively endorsing it in my opinion. I’m not happy about this personally, because of its burden on the savings rates of those just entering the workforce either directly, and in spite of lower premiums for young people or indirectly, through reducied compensation via reduced opportunities for fulltime hours or future promotion based pay rates. I am smart enough to know there is no “Free” in this world for anything good. Further, small business owners were forced to pay for something they did not have to before. For example, a middle aged sole proprietor might have to pay $6500 extra for a basic health plan for himself. Rough numbers at the time for household income and savings rates were $65,000 and 4% respecively, according to my memory. This is a net annual savings rate before healthcare insurance costs of $2600. In other words, someone in this situation loses ground. While there is currently a provision for this situation, those who don’t meet this provision are forced to take a big hit. As it is, the burden upon new entrants in our workforce is disproportionately large in order to pay for, effectively, cancer treatments and chronic diseases of the elderly who in many cases abused their bodies. You’re welcome, Babyboomers. While I feel comfortable in expecting more personal freedom in a Trump Administration, I am disappointed that healthcare reform is probably off the table.
Of course, there is hype on both sides. Hell, we see it on ET by both traders and non traders as well as US citizens and non citizens on our beloved political forum. The thing is, there are only a handful, at most, of posters who are actually evil or even completely intractable. This is why I try to avoid getting too heavy handed with ad hominem attacks. I’ll sometimes resort to them when facing seemingly unjustified stubborness with posters not supporting their statements or positions, but generally take it easier on those who have an reasoned opinion even if it is opposite of mine. Therefore, in the final analysis, we should not disrespect each other over differences of opinion, including religeous or political ideology. We all have people we care about and are likely to help one another if the opportunity presents itself. I have already stated that if Biden wins, I will accept and support his Presidency in at least his first few months by talking a constructive, problem solving attitude rather than blaming him for everything in order to try to bring sense to my belief system.
Biden rallies. Obama surrogate rallies for Joe.... lol Ok pardon my somewhat (i guess some of you would call it white trash).... vernacular... and I mean nothing by this at all... but for a lack of a better phrase.... the whole horn honking thing at these stupid appearances.... ...its gay as fvck. Grow a f'n pair already! Case closed.