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4. One obstacle would be removing Powell as Fed Chair.

Sat Nov 9, 2024, 12:33 AM

Nov 9

Powell says he would not leave if Trump tried to fire him, because he does not have thee authority, which is true.
https://www.cnn.com/2018/12/22/politics/trump-jerome-powell-fire-interest-rate-hike/index.html

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This may be the game plan. [View all] Qutzupalotl Nov 9 OP

This is entirely possible... maybe even likley. lapfog_1 Nov 9 #1

One obstacle would be removing Powell as Fed Chair. Qutzupalotl Nov 9 #4

If Trump wants him gone, he will be gone. Irish_Dem Dec 7 #28

Kooky nonsense with the barest of threads to reality Fiendish Thingy Nov 9 #2

Apples to Oranges Fiendish Thingy Nov 9 #6

There's a reason that private equity and REITs have grown so much lostnfound Nov 9 #12

Your points are salient misanthrope Nov 9 #8

If all currencies become valueless, so does crypto. Nt Fiendish Thingy Nov 9 #14

I was unclear misanthrope Nov 9 #19

The danger is if a cryptocurrency replaces the dollar. Qutzupalotl Nov 9 #22

That's what I've been expecting... 2naSalit Nov 9 #5

Lord have mercy! Dem4life1234 Nov 9 #7

It's possible. markodochartaigh Nov 9 #9

They only provoke budgetary crises when Dems hold the WH Fiendish Thingy Nov 9 #15

Hmmmmm ... sounds like the makings of a good "ask" in the new year! calimary Dec 7 #25

This time it is a crime syndicate in charge. Irish_Dem Dec 7 #29

I'm almost speechless, Biden has to be aware of this KS Toronado Nov 9 #10

Don't fall for this nonsense Fiendish Thingy Nov 9 #16

Why, with cryptocurrency, of course. Qutzupalotl Nov 9 #24

Nobody said they were smart, just utterly vile. 58Sunliner Dec 7 #26

They spent millions and Musk & Moreno are driving this Blue Full Moon Nov 9 #13

Crypto Won't Happen Metaphorical Nov 9 #17

This would immediately trigger the worst global depression ever Buckeyeblue Nov 9 #18

Oh. So THIS is what Musk meant... Kid Berwyn Nov 9 #21

Yes, it lines up with his recent public statements, Qutzupalotl Nov 9 #23

This is so far-fetched that OrlandoDem2 Dec 7 #27