If they did so well, why did she lose so badly?
POLITICAL THREAD
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because doing better then your peers doesn't mean people weren't still struggling during the recovery.
The Biden Administration Handed Over a Strong Economy
1. Economic growth surpassed expectations
The path of economic growth in 2024 again defied expectations. In both 2023 and 2024, real gross domestic product (GDP)—the typical measure for the total value of the economy, accounting for inflation—exceeded major public and private forecasts. (see Figure 1)2. Stronger productivity growth returned despite a global slowdown
Productivity growth—producing more with the same or fewer inputs—is key to future prosperity. Productivity helps raise incomes, improve overall economic health, and increase government revenues, providing greater capacity for governments to address pressing challenges such as climate change and an aging society.The acceleration of labor productivity growth—the change in output per hour worked—defied expectations for 2023 and 2024. (see Figure 2) Although productivity growth typically slows over a business cycle, it averaged 2.3 percent from September 2022 to September 2024, compared with an average of 1.4 percent from December 2019 to September 2022.
3. Inflation was tamed without a recession
Inflation has been the dominant feature of post-pandemic economies across the globe, partially stemming from pandemic-related supply-side bottlenecks. This is being brought under control, while simultaneously avoiding the sluggish growth experienced by many other advanced economies. Inflation fell from 7.2 percent in June 2022 to 2.4 percent in November 2024. (see Figure 3)*** Inflation has continued to cool in the past six months, with CAP analysis showing an annualized rate of around 2 percent.4. Workers benefited from the strongest labor market in generations
Several indicators point to the continuing strength of the labor market, which has delivered gains from stable employment and sustained wage growth for working families.The unemployment rate—at 4.1 percent as of December 2024—has been at or below 4.3 percent since November 2021. Moreover, it has been at or below 4 percent for 30 of the past 38 months. This long a period of low unemployment has not been seen since the late 1960s. In 2024, the prime-age employment-to-population (EPOP) ratio—a key measure of employment that accounts for demographic change—pushed beyond pre-pandemic levels, reaching highs not seen since 2001.****
5. Households, especially those limited by prior barriers, saw substantial wealth gains
The strong economy has generated substantial wealth gains across a wide spectrum of households. On average, net household wealth as a percentage of after-tax income reached a peak in March 2022 and has remained far above the long-term average. (see Figure 5)Conclusion
Key economic indicators highlight continually strong economic performance in recent years, and 2024 is no exception. Looking ahead, analyses from Goldman Sachs and Moody’s in 2024 predicted that retaining current policy settings would continue favorable macroeconomic performance in future years. However, increased tariffs—as proposed by the new administration—are expected to worsen economic performance, particularly over the next two years, with increased inflation and lower GDP growth.***** Although current data highlight an economy that is at its strongest in decades, future policies may put this positive trajectory at risk.
So, why didn't Kamala do the things she bragged she would do before the election?
Let me help you. All paid for with borrowed money.
I could live in a mansion with the best of everything for a period of time with borrowed money. Then, it would be over.
We, as a country, are at the “over” part.
You are quite the simpleton, it seems.
Ruth Marcus: SCREW INDIVIDUAL LIBERTIES AND FREE MARKETS!
Dude what a left wing rag.
And the American people don't BELIEVE any of this.
That's why Kamala LOST.
Poor old sambowieshin. He’s going to stroke out if he doesn’t relax a little. He probably has to replace his keyboard several times a day because he’s spitting all over the place. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
But but but...I thought Russians were baaaaaaaaaaad
If they have enough free time on their hands to be messing around like that then they don't need our help.
'For a former great power still trying to flex its military muscles around the world, the United Kingdom is woefully unprepared, with an Army that has ‘shrunk to its smallest size since the Napoleonic Wars’.
With only around 73,000 troops and – believe it or not – only 40 combat-ready battle tanks, it turns out that the shortcomings are also plaguing the Royal Air Force (RAF), that is facing a pilot shortage after a diversity hiring scheme unsurprisingly backfired.'
www.thegatewaypundit.com
With only around 73,000 troops and – believe it or not – only 40 combat-ready battle tanks, it turns out that the shortcomings are also plaguing the Royal Air Force (RAF), that is facing a pilot shortage after a diversity hiring scheme unsurprisingly backfired.'
WOKE UK: Royal Air Force Facing Pilot Shortage After 'Diversity' Hiring Backfires | The Gateway Pundit | by Paul Serran
The Royal Air Force confronts a critical pilot shortage as diversity hiring initiatives yield unforeseen consequences, raising urgent questions about the balance between inclusivity and military readiness.
www.thegatewaypundit.com
If you don't like the message, why immediately blame the source? I haven't verified the source but if the facts are accurate, what kind of argument are you making?
Kamala lost because people think inflation only happened in the US, she wasn't selected through traditional means and she spent too much time catering to a portion of her base that most moderates couldn't care less about.
Remember when we were fed the line "yeah, all of our policies suck, but how's your 401k doing?", not hearing much of that at all.
As an independent with varying political opinions, this administration is off to one of the worst starts possible from nearly every aspect.
man the Russian rehab propaganda machine is buzzing right now
John Kennedy accuses a witness of going down a K-hole 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣
No, Kamala lost because the democrats have zero platform other than identity insanity.
And kamala was an insanely bad candidate, along with the press lied and gaslit the public for 4 years that Biden was doing cartwheels behind closed doors and if his debate performance wasn't as bad, they wouldve continued the gaslight.
The source is misleading tho. Adding govt jobs after just allowing ppl to return to work after covid wasn't economy growth. Lying about the border for 4 years until they couldn't anymore, and unhinged spending, without budgeting to start the term were major issues with inflation.
Also did you forget you weren't in your sock account here?
LOL Irish Beck's sock account outed!
Funny how I had both of them blocked.
And let me add to your list:
Chopping parts off kids
Teaching sexual perversion to kids
She did.
Facts ain't your friend buddy.
Stocks kicked ass....
Biden vs. Trump: Who Had the Better Stock Market?
Stocks rose on Friday, capping off a strong run for markets under President Joe Biden and putting equities near record highs ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday.
Low unemployment.....
Job growth.....
High GDP.....
U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Growth by President
Gross domestic product (GDP) growth is the most popular way to measure economic growth. Actions that the president takes while in office can influence GDP growth, as can events like recession, pandemic, or war.
MAGA.Total. Delusional. Clown. Show.
It's weird you would say that when the Republican platform is grift off of Trump. His policies are effectively to dismantle the federal government (which is working wonders at the moment), alienate the US from international affairs and cut taxes for the wealthiest Americans, while also running astronomical levels of spending. There's a reason he added the most debt of any president even excluding COVID spending.
Meanwhile, we've started trade wars with our longest strategic allies (which he can't decide if we actually want to continue with as he keeps changing his mind), tanked the stock market domestically (check out Tesla stock while you're at it) and basically turned into a one legged stool of government in two months. All the while, the crown jewel of the administration (DOGE) is having to retract nearly everything it posts because they keep screwing up their numbers/facts on top of the fact that it seems much of the changes they made are going to run into legal issues as they really shouldn't have the kind of power they are exerting. Don't be surprised if congress starts to ask more questions about what they are wholesale cutting moving forward.
FYI, the border still isn't closed. No policy changes that would continue to wind down inflation (firing bird flu specialists amid a national crisis was brilliant), nothing about the housing cost crisis and healthcare is but a blip on the radar at this point. But we now have the Gulf of America, so that's good.
I've posted on this board since 2009 with this moniker only, find new tactics.
I'm against surgery for minors, I'm against teaching sexual perversion (within reason) to minors (I'd love an example of this in a real world clasroom) and I've never posted under another IP. You guys just love posting in this little echo chamber so much you have to shell up when someone disagrees.
Hell, I've probably posted in this thread less than twenty times in the 16 years I've been on this board. It's laughable.
While we're at it, I own firearms, I support cutting spending (primarily our albatross of defense spending but other programs too) and I think that Free Speech is our most important right.
But, please, keep assuming things.
Exactly.
When the govt takes a profit on imports, it's a tariff. When a govt takes a profit on exports, it's a tax.
Like I said. It's war. It's not corporate espionage because there are no competitors there. Time to sanction them.
Ukrainian Christian groups face violent crackdown from Russian forces
Russia first occupied the Ukrainian city of Melitopol in March 2022. After the persecution of pro-Ukrainian activists, former government officials, human rights defenders and journalists, Russian secret services turned its attention to churches, their pastors and congregations. With the support...
www.pbs.org
weird how analysts didn't think that was an issue until trump came into office....
Make chaos of trade policies
Make chaos of alliances
Devalue americans presence globally.
And hmmm, people take money from US markets and are moving it elsewhere.
But you're right Trump isn't responsible for that.
Its the globalist elite conspiracy to dismantle the US by... oh wait, all the things trump is doing....
Everyone not in their sphere is a monolith of values they determine are evil.
no nuance, no thought, just hate.
One of the jackals on here will ignore any moderation in your above statements and then begin to attack on some isolated POV, or attack on some PRESUMED POV that scares them on Twitter.
Oh and I was gonna say they were gonna accuse you of being a "sock" account, but they've already checked that list.
You are also very proud of your pseudo intelligence.
Yet, the voters were unhappy with the Biden/Harris team and kicked them to the curb in large part due to economic issues like inflation.
Economy Most Important Issue to 2024 Presidential Vote
U.S. voters rate the economy as the most important issue to their presidential vote, with democracy, potential Supreme Court picks and terrorism/national security also ranking highly.
news.gallup.com
Dion was the goalpost moving GOAT
His circular logic spun so fast that it was like throwing up on the Tilt-A-Whirl
His circular logic spun so fast that it was like throwing up on the Tilt-A-Whirl
