Trump Effect

[DCT]

On 9/3/2025 at 2:28 PM, Reagan said:

 

I would like to know where that massive increase of wealth in that short period of time came from!

Trump went from investing , supporting, to turning over U.S. soil to an Islamic terrorist supporting  country.  Thanks for protecting our borders.

[DCT]

9 hours ago, LumRaiderFan said:

DCT can wander better than most.

Qatar has me beat.

[UT alum]

On 9/6/2025 at 2:16 PM, LumRaiderFan said:

So you must have really hated Bill Clinton.

Or are you selective about the narcissistic pigs you like?

Clinton is not a narcissist. He’s a philanderer.

[LumRaiderFan]

7 minutes ago, UT alum said:

Clinton is not a narcissist. He’s a philanderer.

Yep, he’s that too.

[Reagan]

Hide and watch.  By the spring of 2026 the economy will be will be in high gear because of the Big Beautiful Bill!

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[DCT]

1 hour ago, Reagan said:

Hide and watch.  By the spring of 2026 the economy will be will be in high gear because of the Big Beautiful Bill!

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Key Poll Findings (November 2025)

• Overall Economic Approval:Trump's approval rating on the economy is low. A recent Fox News poll (Nov 14-17) showed only 38% of registered voters approve of his handling of the economy, while 61% disapprove. This is his worst economic rating across both his first and second terms.

Overall, polls indicate widespread public dissatisfaction with the economy under Trump's current administration, a sentiment that persists despite his claims of a strong economy

[thetragichippy]

12 minutes ago, DCT said:

Key Poll Findings (November 2025)

• Overall Economic Approval:Trump's approval rating on the economy is low. A recent Fox News poll (Nov 14-17) showed only 38% of registered voters approve of his handling of the economy, while 61% disapprove. This is his worst economic rating across both his first and second terms.

Overall, polls indicate widespread public dissatisfaction with the economy under Trump's current administration, a sentiment that persists despite his claims of a strong economy

I believe those polls....

He better have a good plan for 2026.....

[DCT]

Just now, thetragichippy said:

I believe those polls....

He better have a good plan for 2026.....

He can. He doesn’t have to wait.  

[thetragichippy]

6 minutes ago, DCT said:

He can. He doesn’t have to wait.  

I feel the things he has put into place will start being felt next year.  I believe he will get the 2K tariff stimulus out - lower the prime another .50 - that should put Mortgage rates under 6%, which will get people to start selling there homes...... 

[DCT]

5 minutes ago, thetragichippy said:

I feel the things he has put into place will start being felt next year.  I believe he will get the 2K tariff stimulus out - lower the prime another .50 - that should put Mortgage rates under 6%, which will get people to start selling there homes...... 

 I know this is a long shot but we may never see 3.5% again.  That would really boost the housing market.  
What do you think he will do to adjust the cost of every day essentials?

[Slim Charles]

2 minutes ago, thetragichippy said:

I feel the things he has put into place will start being felt next year.  I believe he will get the 2K tariff stimulus out - lower the prime another .50 - that should put Mortgage rates under 6%, which will get people to start selling there homes...... 

Public sentiment (especially in polling) is usually lagging behind real-time changes. And this is especially true with the economy. The winning message (for both GOP and Dems) is always about the economy, affordability, and jobs. And right now the Dems are winning the messaging. 

[Reagan]

48 minutes ago, DCT said:

Key Poll Findings (November 2025)

• Overall Economic Approval:Trump's approval rating on the economy is low. A recent Fox News poll (Nov 14-17) showed only 38% of registered voters approve of his handling of the economy, while 61% disapprove. This is his worst economic rating across both his first and second terms.

Overall, polls indicate widespread public dissatisfaction with the economy under Trump's current administration, a sentiment that persists despite his claims of a strong economy

Inflation is down.  Energy prices are down.  Again, like I've stated, wait for the Big Beautiful Bill to kick in around the spring or early summer.  Just in time for the mid-terms!

[DCT]

18 minutes ago, Reagan said:

Inflation is down.  Energy prices are down.  Again, like I've stated, wait for the Big Beautiful Bill to kick in around the spring or early summer.  Just in time for the mid-terms!

Energy prices really depend on your location.   The east coast has not felt that relief yet.  In October I saw gas as low as $2.19 in Southeast Texas, while at the same time $2.79 on the east  coast. Groceries are still pricey.  

[Reagan]

2 minutes ago, DCT said:

Energy prices really depend on your location.   The east coast has not felt that relief yet.  In October I saw gas as low as $2.19 in Southeast Texas, while at the same time $2.79 on the east  coast. Groceries are still pricey.  

I wonder how much of the $2.79 is taxes?  Plus, maybe, built in State regulations that drive the price up?

[DCT]

14 minutes ago, Reagan said:

I wonder how much of the $2.79 is taxes?  Plus, maybe, built in State regulations that drive the price up?

Today it is $2.85. That is a valid point.

[LumRaiderFan]

1 hour ago, DCT said:

Key Poll Findings (November 2025)

• Overall Economic Approval:Trump's approval rating on the economy is low. A recent Fox News poll (Nov 14-17) showed only 38% of registered voters approve of his handling of the economy, while 61% disapprove. This is his worst economic rating across both his first and second terms.

Overall, polls indicate widespread public dissatisfaction with the economy under Trump's current administration, a sentiment that persists despite his claims of a strong economy

They polled 1005 people in that poll, it’s why I never trust them.

[thetragichippy]

55 minutes ago, DCT said:

I know this is a long shot but we may never see 3.5% again.

I don't see that happening for a long time. I think a 4.5-5% Mortgage is affordable and possible. Lower is always better BUT, it also gets people to buy a more expensive house because they can afford the note.....Often, what they find is a bigger home is a higher tax bill, higher insurance bill, higher utility bills and higher repair and replacement cost. That big house you got on a "deal" in 20 years will cost you 25K to replace the roof versus 10K or less for a more modern house.

These are things Dad preached to me about when I thought I knew everything.....LOL  

 

[DCT]

Just now, LumRaiderFan said:

They polled 1005 people in that poll, it’s why I never trust them.

Honest question.  What polls do you give weight to.

[LumRaiderFan]

3 minutes ago, DCT said:

Honest question.  What polls do you give weight to.

None

[DCT]

Just now, thetragichippy said:

I don't see that happening for a long time. I think a 4.5-5% Mortgage is affordable and possible. Lower is always better BUT, it also gets people to buy a more expensive house because they can afford the note.....Often, what they find is a bigger home is a higher tax bill, higher insurance bill, higher utility bills and higher repair and replacement cost. That big house you got on a "deal" in 20 years will cost you 25K to replace the roof versus 10K or less for a more modern house.

These are things Dad preached to me about when I thought I knew everything.....LOL  

 

Can you answer this question that has bothered me for a long time.  Since my retirement why am I capped on how much I can earn in a year?  If I am willing to work and I pay my taxes why handicap me.  Is this how they separate the haves and have not.  This year I believe the cap is $24000.00.

[thetragichippy]

40 minutes ago, Reagan said:

Inflation is down.  Energy prices are down.  Again, like I've stated, wait for the Big Beautiful Bill to kick in around the spring or early summer.  Just in time for the mid-terms!

I went to the store (wal-mart) the other day and got a bag of dog food ($50), 2 different dog treats, gallon of tea, 4 cucumbers, salad dressing, a couple other things I can't remember and it was $130......  In my head I was thinking $80 - not counting dog food, there were only 4 small bags........ That was not a warm and fuzzy feeling

 

[DCT]

14 minutes ago, DCT said:

Can you answer this question that has bothered me for a long time.  Since my retirement why am I capped on how much I can earn in a year?  If I am willing to work and I pay my taxes why handicap me.  Is this how they separate the haves and have not.  This year I believe the cap is $24000.00.

The government does not cap how much you can make in general after retirement, but there is a limit on how much you can earn while receiving 

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before your full retirement age. This earnings limit exists to encourage people to wait until full retirement age to receive their benefits and to act as a way to manage the program's long-term costs. If you earn above the limit before your full retirement age, a portion of your benefits is temporarily withheld, but your benefit amount is increased at full retirement age to account for the withheld payments. 
 

Regan, your thoughts?

 

[DCT]

3 minutes ago, DCT said:

 

The government does not cap how much you can make in general after retirement, but there is a limit on how much you can earn while receiving 

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before your full retirement age. This earnings limit exists to encourage people to wait until full retirement age to receive their benefits and to act as a way to manage the program's long-term costs. If you earn above the limit before your full retirement age, a portion of your benefits is temporarily withheld, but your benefit amount is increased at full retirement age to account for the withheld payments. 
 

Regan, your thoughts?

 

Social Security won't disappear completely, but 

it will be unable to pay 100% of promised benefits in the future without legislative action. Projections indicate that around 2034, the program will only be able to pay about 81% of disability benefits and 77% of retirement benefits based on current law, due to the depletion of trust fund reserves. This means benefit payments will likely be reduced unless Congress acts to make changes

[Reagan]

20 minutes ago, DCT said:

 

Social Security won't disappear completely, but 

it will be unable to pay 100% of promised benefits in the future without legislative action. Projections indicate that around 2034, the program will only be able to pay about 81% of disability benefits and 77% of retirement benefits based on current law, due to the depletion of trust fund reserves. This means benefit payments will likely be reduced unless Congress acts to make changes

They’ll more than likely, from what I’m hearing, raise the retirement age to 70.  

[mat]

40 minutes ago, thetragichippy said:

I went to the store (wal-mart) the other day and got a bag of dog food ($50), 2 different dog treats, gallon of tea, 4 cucumbers, salad dressing, a couple other things I can't remember and it was $130......  In my head I was thinking $80 - not counting dog food, there were only 4 small bags........ That was not a warm and fuzzy feeling

 

I feel the hit every time we go to the store. I really feel for people that can’t afford it.