Trump Administration Predictions

[AccessBlaster]

The point is, how can you justify using the Office of the President to pursue personal vendettas?

Is that the United States you want? How much contempt does that require? That's the scale.

You probably haven't heard of Russia Gate, or The Steel Dossier, but, it suffices to say vendettas are real and used all time

 

[Steve R.]

You probably haven't heard of Russia Gate, or The Steel Dossier, but, it suffices to say vendettas are real and used all time

We shouldn't be looking at this corruption as being a vendetta. Democrats illegally used the power-of-the-state as the mechanism to get Trump. The Trump administration will simply be lawfully punishing those that broke the law.

 

[AccessBlaster]

We shouldn't be looking at this corruption as being a vendetta. Democrats illegally used the power-of-the-state as the mechanism to get Trump. The Trump administration will simply be lawfully punishing those that broke the law.

I'm just trying to be polite

 

[The_Doc_Man]

The trigger was Covid, pure and simple.

Nope, at least a decade or two earlier. COVID might have magnified it but corporate greed was already underway long before either of your triggers.

 

[The_Doc_Man]

The point is, how can you justify using the Office of the President to pursue personal vendettas?

Trump is just prosecuting (through the DOJ) actions still within the statute of limitations. But your claim on "Office of the President" forgets one very important thing. All of the law enforcement offices answer to the President because they are part of the Executive branch, which constitutionally IS the office of the President. Article II makes that much clear.

Therefore, if you are going to prosecute someone federally, it WILL (and ALWAYS WILL) be through the Executive branch, which IS under the Office of the President.

Are you now kvetching (it's a good Yiddish word) that someone who works for the Prez is pursuing a wrong-doer? Well, jeez Louise, who ELSE would be performing that function?

Certainly not Congress. Hell, they don't do all the stuff they are supposed to do, but Article I says they just make the laws.

Certainly not the Federal Courts as sources of initial prosecution. Article III courts don't initiate proceedings. They RESPOND to proceedings... filed by the Executive branch.

So... let's try this again. What was your gripe, now?

 

[RogerCooper]

I didn't say anyone should be jailed for their speech. That's what they do in the UK these days. However harassing Jews and calling for their death is quite a different matter. Your antisemitism is leaking out

Pat, you should be aware that I am of 100% Jewish ancestry (although I do not practice any religion). Some of my great grandparents died in the Holocaust.

It is also worthwhile remembering that while my ancestors were being murdered and my father was fighting the Nazis, Menachem Begin, the first Prime Minister of the Netanyahu's Likud party was fighting the British. I have not forgotten what side he was on.

In Israel, non-Orthodox Jews are not free to practice their religion. Their rabbis cannot perform marriages, in country that has no civil marriage. Jewish women are not allowed to pray by the Wailing Wall. In addition, the Orthodox Rabbinate is funded by tax money, collected from all residents of Israel.

Benjamin Netanyahu released the former head of the Hamas military wing (Yahya Sinawar) from Israel prison (he had been convicted of 4 murders). Netanyahu ignored intelligence reports of the Hamas attack and pulled forces off the border with Gaza.

Despite Netanyahu's failures resulting in over 1,200 Israeli deaths, he has remained in office. His policies towards the Palestinians is basically one of ethnic cleansing. His latest trick in Gaza involved having the Israeli army taking over food distribution and then shooting people collecting food. On the West Bank, he has encourage state-supported terrorists (the so-called settlers) to intensify their campaign against the people who live there resulting in the recent murder of an American citizen (Sayfollah "Saif" Musallet ).

I have lots of sympathy for the people of Israel & Palestine and none for the murderers who have taken over their governments.

 

[Steve R.]

The point is, how can you justify using the Office of the President to pursue personal vendettas?

That is exactly what Biden was doing; using "the Office of the President to pursue personal vendettas" against Trump and other conservatives.

 

[Thales750]

Honestly, I have very little contempt for Rosie, she's barely on anyone's radar. She, like most liberals, extremely desperate to be relevant in the Trump era.

then why did you say she got what she deserved? The People of the United States DESERVE a president that acts like one. Not someone that takes revinge on a entertainer for making remarks. No matter what the remarks. He should be out there, either keeping his mouth shut about it, using it as a talking point on the beauty of the American ethos.

Trump's only motivation is to appeal the the contempt Conservatives have for Liberals. Pure propaganda, and a very advanced form of it as well.

 

[Thales750]

That is exactly what Biden was doing; using "the Office of the President to pursue personal vendettas" against Trump and other conservatives.

Two wrongs make a right?

That's like a 12 year old's response. That is a whiny little baby response. But mommy, Joey did it first.

Give me a break.

 

[Thales750]

You probably haven't heard of Russia Gate, or The Steel Dossier, but, it suffices to say vendettas are real and used all time

You are comparing that to Rosy O' Donald. The problem with Trump is that in addition to being totally transparent, he's also an idiot. He's perfectly happy with less totally worshiping folks than actually being a president.

Keep on comparing him to Biden, it obviously works on the True Believers. I've been instructed to curb my language. So now I will act like Doc, and you and imply things instead of saying them out loud. Shame for you though, think of all the colorful language you'll be missing out on.

 

[Thales750]

Trump is just prosecuting (through the DOJ) actions still within the statute of limitations. But your claim on "Office of the President" forgets one very important thing. All of the law enforcement offices answer to the President because they are part of the Executive branch, which constitutionally IS the office of the President. Article II makes that much clear.

Therefore, if you are going to prosecute someone federally, it WILL (and ALWAYS WILL) be through the Executive branch, which IS under the Office of the President.

Are you now kvetching (it's a good Yiddish word) that someone who works for the Prez is pursuing a wrong-doer? Well, jeez Louise, who ELSE would be performing that function?

Certainly not Congress. Hell, they don't do all the stuff they are supposed to do, but Article I says they just make the laws.

Certainly not the Federal Courts as sources of initial prosecution. Article III courts don't initiate proceedings. They RESPOND to proceedings... filed by the Executive branch.

So... let's try this again. What was your gripe, now?

This is about Rosy, for goodness sake Doc.

No one in our government should be going after our people for exercising their constitutional right to free speech, If she crossed the line in terms of advocating for harm to come to him, that's different. If all she did was within the law, then yes, it is an egregious abuse of the power of the presidency.

We should all agree to that.

 

[AccessBlaster]

then why did you say she got what she deserved?

I didn't, you might be thinking of @AngelSpeaks?

 

[NauticalGent]

I didn't, you might be thinking of @AngelSpeaks?

All us "kool-aid drinking conservatives" look alike, thought you knew...

 

[Thales750]

Nope, at least a decade or two earlier. COVID might have magnified it but corporate greed was already underway long before either of your triggers.

Of course it has. If you don't like "trigger" than perhaps you would prefer the term "catalyst". The energy was always there, it's just that it needed a starter to make all those little pieces grow.

It's more than a decade or two.

Covid created a modal. I watched it happen. From the Inside.

Here you go Doc. the modal for modern corporate driven greed induced inflation.
Lumber board foot pricing (wholesale) over the last ten years



Wholesale lumber prices per board foot have shown significant volatility over the past decade, influenced by factors such as supply and demand, economic conditions, trade policies, and environmental disruptions.
Here's a breakdown of notable trends and price points:

• Overall trend: After fluctuating around a "normal" range for several years, prices surged dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by sharp declines and a subsequent stabilization at levels higher than pre-pandemic rates.
• Pre-Pandemic (2014-2019): Wholesale prices experienced year-over-year changes, including both increases and decreases, suggesting a relatively stable market compared to the volatility seen during the pandemic. For example, the year 2018 saw a -24.15% change in price, while 2019 saw a +25.56% change.
• COVID-19 Pandemic Impact (2020-2022): Prices experienced unprecedented surges due to increased demand for housing and home renovations, coupled with supply chain disruptions, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
  • In 2021, the average closing price reached $8.7289, significantly higher than previous years.
• Post-Peak Adjustment (Late 2022-2023): Prices began to descend after reaching record highs, as rising interest rates tempered the housing market fervor.
• 2024-2025 Trends and Outlook: Prices have stabilized somewhat, albeit at levels higher than pre-pandemic rates, notes Nasdaq.
  • As of July 11, 2025, the week-to-week framing lumber composite price was $427 per 1,000 board feet, an increase of 1.2%.
  • However, softwood lumber prices have dropped 0.2% over the past month but remain 18.9% higher than one year ago.
  • The prospect of tariffs on Canadian lumber imports is creating uncertainty and potential price fluctuations, says HBS Dealer.

Data Sources:

• Macrotrends provides a 50-year historical chart of lumber prices, including annual average closing price data.
• Statista offers monthly and daily lumber price history, highlighting the volatility observed since 2019.
• Analysis and forecasts on current and future lumber prices are provided by sources like the National Association of Home Builders, Barden Building Products, and Nasdaq.

 

[AccessBlaster]

Keep on comparing him to Biden, it obviously works on the True Believers.

Why not? Weren’t Biden, Obama, and Clinton all past presidents with legitimate histories we can compare to? Or are we only allowed to examine Trump in a vacuum as a standalone, if you will?

 

[Thales750]

I didn't, you might be thinking of @AngelSpeaks?

Eye sight actually. getting new glasses in the mail soon

 

[Thales750]

Why not? Weren’t Biden, Obama, and Clinton all past presidents with legitimate histories we can compare to? Or are we only allowed to examine Trump in a vacuum as a standalone, if you will?

Sure you can. Start with Clinton, let me see. Oh Yeah, that was when Republicans created the get-rid-of- the-President thing using the court system. it backfired on them. He was pretty smart, and Whitewater was the beginning of my leaving the Republican Party. It was a complete sham, and sadly, a harbinger of American politics for the next era.

Can you name a single personal vendetta that Obama caried out. Other than ones your drivetime Enquirer style talking heads make up. You might have something with Biden, but you people can't seem to decide between dementia and bad intentions . When you make up your mind, on that one, let me know.

 

[Thales750]

All us "kool-aid drinking conservatives" look alike, thought you knew...

That was a good one,

Not look alike, sound alike.


Not really, there are definite degrees. I try to reserve my contempt for the most blatant cases.

 

[AccessBlaster]

Start with Clinton

Sure.

Bimbo Eruptions
Travelgate
IRS and Filegate
Clinton Foundation
and Enemies List

All of these are pretty bad, but you've moved on.

 

[RogerCooper]

Of course it has. If you don't like "trigger" than perhaps you would prefer the term "catalyst". The energy was always there, it's just that it needed a starter to make all those little pieces grow.

It's more than a decade or two.

Covid created a modal. I watched it happen. From the Inside.

Here you go Doc. the modal for modern corporate driven greed induced inflation.
Lumber board foot pricing (wholesale) over the last ten years



Wholesale lumber prices per board foot have shown significant volatility over the past decade, influenced by factors such as supply and demand, economic conditions, trade policies, and environmental disruptions.
Here's a breakdown of notable trends and price points:

• Overall trend: After fluctuating around a "normal" range for several years, prices surged dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by sharp declines and a subsequent stabilization at levels higher than pre-pandemic rates.
• Pre-Pandemic (2014-2019): Wholesale prices experienced year-over-year changes, including both increases and decreases, suggesting a relatively stable market compared to the volatility seen during the pandemic. For example, the year 2018 saw a -24.15% change in price, while 2019 saw a +25.56% change.
• COVID-19 Pandemic Impact (2020-2022): Prices experienced unprecedented surges due to increased demand for housing and home renovations, coupled with supply chain disruptions, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
  • In 2021, the average closing price reached $8.7289, significantly higher than previous years.
• Post-Peak Adjustment (Late 2022-2023): Prices began to descend after reaching record highs, as rising interest rates tempered the housing market fervor.
• 2024-2025 Trends and Outlook: Prices have stabilized somewhat, albeit at levels higher than pre-pandemic rates, notes Nasdaq.
  • As of July 11, 2025, the week-to-week framing lumber composite price was $427 per 1,000 board feet, an increase of 1.2%.
  • However, softwood lumber prices have dropped 0.2% over the past month but remain 18.9% higher than one year ago.
  • The prospect of tariffs on Canadian lumber imports is creating uncertainty and potential price fluctuations, says HBS Dealer.

Data Sources:

• Macrotrends provides a 50-year historical chart of lumber prices, including annual average closing price data.
• Statista offers monthly and daily lumber price history, highlighting the volatility observed since 2019.
• Analysis and forecasts on current and future lumber prices are provided by sources like the National Association of Home Builders, Barden Building Products, and Nasdaq.

I recall that corporations have been greedy for a long time, so the concept of greed-driven inflation lacks explanatory power.

The cause of the spike in inflation in 2022 were the huge deficits created by the three stimulus bills exacerbated by supply chain shortages and the pre-existing deficits. If you put money in people's pockets without a growing the economy, you are going to get inflation.

This does not mean the stimulus bills were bad but they were going to paid for with inflation. With Trump actively trying to shrink the economy (by deporting workers) and reducing the demand for US$ (by messing up trade) we can expect more inflation. The annual rate went up to 2.7%.

Is there some reason why the Democrats completely focused on the Medicaid cuts in the BBB and ignored the inflation that will hurt everyone?