Trump People?

I've been wondering where this guy was and how long it would be before we hear from him.

Venezuela Condemns Erik Prince’s Involvement in Attacks on PDVSA Oil Facilities

https://www.foxnews.com/video/6364921402112

 

More Economic Uncertainty?

... or is it the news you consume about economic uncertainty?

from Econbrowser:  Guest Contribution: “The anti-incumbent wave is real. But it’s not (really) about inflation”

This confirms findings of our past research, where we have found that the single greatest determinant of voters’ concerns with inflation in the US, in 2022, was not any measure of material well-being, but rather the amount of media – and especially conservative media like Fox News and talk radio – one consumes.

Economic Uncertainty

Another reason to doubt a great economy under a second Trump term.

The Return of Economic Policy Uncertainty

 

 

 

Tariffs

A post on Trump's tariffs. Not really any different than a hundred other posts but I did like the comment below.

Tariffs As A Fiscal Tool? 

A tariff policy that is wildly unpopular among elite centrist economists that is being enacted by a lame duck President whose administration is going to be a disorganised mess is not something you want to bet a lot of fixed investment on.

 

Trump and Netanyahu

Hard to argue with this.

The Winner of the US Presidential Elections? Prime Minister Netanyahu

Trump and Israel

It's not looking good for Palestinians.

While pro-Israel views are common in US politics, Trump’s picks signal support for far-right Israeli aspirations.

and ...

From an Israeli News opinion piece (Haaretz) about Trump's Middle East appointments.

Trump's 'pro-Israel' Appointees Are the Worst of Our Enemies

Racist and ignorant, they know nothing about the reality in the Middle East other than settler propaganda they have been brainwashed with in evangelical churches and on visits to settlements. The most criminal of Zionist enterprises, the settlements, has never had such adamant propagandists.

Trumps Win

A good look at how Trump won.

How Trump Won, What Happens Next, and How Disconnects Drove Democracy

This is a good example of the difference between how normal people and MAGA view things.

Normal people: Our person lost? Why? See the article above.

MAGA:  Our person lost? Why? THEY CHEATED! RIGGED ELECTION!

 

 

Inequality

A good read on wealth inequality. Which I don't see getting any better over the next few years.

The Elephant in the Room--No, the Other Elephant

2024 Prediction

TNB Prediction!?

Harris wins popular vote by more than Clinton or Biden. People are tired of Trump.

Electoral Vote very close. Possible cheating/fraud in a couple swing states lead to apparent Trump win and Democrat lawsuits. 

Results up in the air for weeks.

Final result could go either way.

Regardless, corporate America, the wealthy (top 20%-ish) and Israeli right-wingers win.

Bottom 80%, not so much.

Billionaires

Tax the rich! (also see Tax Cuts)

Billionaire Clans Spend Nearly $2 BILLION On 2024 Elections

Who the rich support.