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Betty Boom

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68. That's part of it

Sat Nov 9, 2024, 01:40 PM

Nov 9

But I think the larger part of what I was trying to say is stop basing your plans for battle on assumptions that will not necessarily be true during the next Trump administration. I thought it was terribly naïve of that person on my Meidas Touch To advise people to write down the current numbers so they could compare them to the future numbers. That tells me that even people who are engaged politically don’t really have a clue about what autocracy really means. Judging from this humorous post from you, I think that you do understand what autocracy means but that’s not true for everyone

I’m also seeing a lot of posts here that say things like well “I’m in California or I’m in Oregon so I’ll be OK. Or I live in a blue state and My governor is a democrat.” There are so many ways that the federal government can hurt states and punish states. And Trump is a revenge machine. Sure, he believes in cutting the federal government, and sure musk is going to do terrible things to the federal workforce. But it’s icing on the cake for them that they can economically decimate an entire region that didn’t vote for Trump. DC, Maryland, Virginia. The federal government is the life blood of this region. It’s not just people who are employed by the feds. It’s thousands upon thousands of contracts And businesses that support people with healthy incomes.

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As a retired Federal manager, let me warn you about something [View all] Betty Boom Nov 9 OP

I kind of assumed as much - thanks for sharing your experience! hatrack Nov 9 #1

Of course he/they will: "Hitler did some great things..." B.See Nov 9 #98

The very fact that some apologist feels the need to say such a thing calimary Nov 10 #122

Thanks for the theme!! Roy Rolling Nov 10 #118

The entire point of my post... Betty Boom Nov 10 #120

Noted, but they won't be able to hide non-governmental indicators Raven123 Nov 9 #2

There also will be state level reports. Nt spooky3 Nov 9 #3

Thanks Raven123 Nov 9 #7

And people will know what prices they are paying for groceries. LiberalLoner Nov 9 #11

I believe I said that Betty Boom Nov 9 #14

When I was a little kid gab13by13 Nov 9 #37

And don't forget they didn't lose support over COVID deaths not fooled Nov 9 #67

Exactly Betty Boom Nov 9 #73

Well, they also accept what they WANT to hear. Septua Nov 10 #128

Covid bdamomma Nov 11 #132

And other goods that are tariffed. ananda Nov 9 #26

Yes, expect Blue states to step up in many areas. IrishAfricanAmerican Nov 9 #23

Florida state reports are not trustworthy under DeSantis now. Nt FranklinsTower Nov 10 #126

I understand what you're saying Betty Boom Nov 9 #10

True, red states won't resist.. but blue states will. ananda Nov 9 #28

My only consolation is I live in California ... LSparkle Nov 9 #52

Lucky you, for sure! ananda Nov 9 #53

If able... stollen Nov 9 #60

We're ruling from the bench what movies we see that makes sense? Deuxcents Nov 9 #81

At least the judge "sympatizes" with the dead children stollen Nov 11 #131

Elwood mumbles, "Illinois Nazis" coprolite Nov 9 #110

Thank you. Raven123 Nov 9 #83

If they threaten the media they will Diraven Nov 9 #15

Their belly will tell them... luvallpeeps Nov 9 #16

Ultimately, it's the general suffering which gives it away. Magoo48 Nov 9 #50

yup Skittles Nov 9 #113

The stock market usually does not tell the full economic story karynnj Nov 9 #34

when I was a kid I'd hear the stock market went up like it was good news The Wandering Harper Nov 9 #39

Plus, we could afford going to college. jeffreyi Nov 9 #51

Also hard to hide an increase in soup lines and food banks, closed businesses and banks etc. scarletlib Nov 9 #49

Gas Prices OrangeJoe Nov 9 #109

The sad and brutal truth, Betty Leghorn21 Nov 9 #4

Ziegler. Jesus. Fresh out of college little nut job. underpants Nov 9 #9

And this is were Democrats have failed miserably. Baitball Blogger Nov 9 #5

Don't forget DownriverDem Nov 9 #25

Air America was very tiny ... krkaufman Nov 9 #48

Air American never had a chance to work Envirogal Nov 9 #93

Kennedy had that show before the brain worm..... AZ8theist Nov 9 #95

Some years back, maybe 5 Thom Hartmann mentioned several times appalachiablue Nov 10 #116

I don't work in that arena but I'm sure that's accurate underpants Nov 9 #6

It's currently very difficult Betty Boom Nov 9 #8

The government employees union will go Beck23 Nov 9 #82

My guess Betty Boom Nov 9 #103

K&R Solly Mack Nov 9 #12

and I think you've just scratched the surface Native Nov 9 #13

The main thing is money not idealogy Blue Full Moon Nov 9 #17

If what you say happens and you don't own crypto, then you're completely bankrupt. Yavin4 Nov 9 #19

Financial markets depend on honest data. Yavin4 Nov 9 #18

Chump's administration is going to fudge the numbers anyway FakeNoose Nov 9 #20

We are about to learn thou. republianmushroom Nov 9 #21

Did you stop your countdown? gab13by13 Nov 9 #41

Not yet, but it does look bleak. republianmushroom Nov 9 #43

They will know DownriverDem Nov 9 #22

The only indicators we will have will be the pain itself. defacto7 Nov 9 #24

And Elon, as Efficiency Czar... Dave says Nov 9 #44

Historically, the economy does worse under Republicans surfered Nov 9 #27

It does indeed (economy trends worse) Dave says Nov 9 #47

Which agency did you work in? I have a friend from GA at the CDC, but you sound as tho you're in the DC area. Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Nov 9 #29

I would rather not say Betty Boom Nov 9 #65

No worries! Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Nov 10 #129

If you're trying to advise people to believe nothing they hear and only half of what they see,........ jaxexpat Nov 9 #30

That's part of it Betty Boom Nov 9 #68

I wonder if they can brainwash people into believing their rent wasn't doubled. At this point mucifer Nov 9 #31

Buy your camping gear now and downsize... haele Nov 9 #57

Another example, from the administration of markodochartaigh Nov 9 #32

Point taken & understood. Mr. Mustard 2023 Nov 9 #33

It's 1984 in 2024. Justice matters. Nov 9 #35

It seems BonnieJW Nov 9 #58

There is no refuge Glaisne Nov 9 #99

GeorgeG rso Nov 9 #36

I just caught the end of this gab13by13 Nov 9 #42

Hello fellow fed Betty Boom Nov 9 #70

We need to Monkey Wrench stuff... Ysabel Nov 9 #38

I work for the Federal Government, not a manager... haele Nov 9 #40

oh damn Leghorn21 Nov 9 #54

Lots of my co-workers think they're safe. haele Nov 9 #62

Again, thank you for posting from your knowledgeable perspective, Haele, stark and shocking though it may be!! Leghorn21 Nov 9 #69

There will be... Betty Boom Nov 9 #77

Thanks Betty Boom! Genevra Nov 9 #45

They will feel it, but what are they gonna do about it at that point? Betty Boom Nov 9 #72

Yep. calimary Nov 10 #121

KnRnBk Hekate Nov 9 #46

This message was self-deleted by its author ShazzieB Nov 9 #55

People weren't angry because of government reports of inflation Jose Garcia Nov 9 #56

I think you missed the point of my post Betty Boom Nov 9 #74

Yes--I know many people who worked for the IRS in 1st DT administration Lulu KC Nov 9 #59

Names must be taken, written down and remembered 3825-87867 Nov 9 #61

Every time the economy tanked, Republicans have been in power. Every. Time. SunSeeker Nov 9 #63

Take note of the Dow on Jan 17th. With 60% tariffs proposed by the spray tan fascist Bengus81 Nov 9 #64

I worked on the state level employment & unemployment statistical programs for about 35 years Wiz Imp Nov 9 #66

Yes Betty Boom Nov 9 #75

When I worked there KT2000 Nov 9 #71

Yes, there's always an opportunity to play that kind of game Betty Boom Nov 9 #76

I can find no information about such a change Wiz Imp Nov 9 #80

1983 in response to a recession KT2000 Nov 9 #85

Thanks!!!! Just what I was looking for. Wiz Imp Nov 9 #94

I worked at the Census Bureau KT2000 Nov 9 #97

I'm in freight transportation, freight is already soft... Mark.b2 Nov 9 #78

Dropped by to just say this Jit423 Nov 9 #79

As a retired veteran qazplm135 Nov 9 #84

Civil service exam keithbvadu2 Nov 9 #86

The more I think about the trust issue Ruby the Liberal Nov 9 #87

I worked for Soc Sec Admin and under Reagan, propaganda started about trust funds running out wishstar Nov 9 #88

Didn't the SS fund start to buy treasury bills to replace hard currency under Reagan? mjvpi Nov 9 #111

Having worked for government for over 30 years, I witnessed agencies and individuals targeted by GOP. Not pretty. nt Evolve Dammit Nov 9 #89

At the grocery store this week Hassler Nov 9 #90

knr n/t markie Nov 9 #91

I can't think of one autocracy alfredo Nov 9 #92

China is weakening, but did have long periods of great growth... Lucky Luciano Nov 9 #96

Question: Who was the "he" on the Meidas Touch podcast? ancianita Nov 9 #100

One thing can be used to combat this war on reality and truth: ancianita Nov 9 #101

I wish we had used "dictator" instead of "Fascist" Peregrine Took Nov 9 #102

As a freshly minted federal employee M_o_o_n_dust Nov 9 #104

I applaud your commitment... Betty Boom Nov 10 #124

Thank you for the reminder! nt pnwmom Nov 9 #105

There is ONE gotcha number--- the price of a bag of DORITOS!!!!!!! Jack Valentino Nov 9 #106

For me, it's ribeyes.... Mark.b2 Nov 9 #108

Pointless... Hieronymus Phact Nov 9 #107

this whole thread and responses show we don't get it Nimble_Idea Nov 9 #112

I'm not sure why you felt the need.... Betty Boom Nov 10 #119

Our oligarchs use Putin's playbook to destroy our government. Hermit-The-Prog Nov 9 #114

People will see the prices in stores and their wages at their jobs IronLionZion Nov 9 #115

NPR had a thing about biden undid some trump bullshit re fed workers in 2020 + made it harder for him to do his insert pansypoo53219 Nov 10 #117

This more than gulags etc is a real worry jfz9580m Nov 10 #123

Exactly Betty Boom Nov 10 #125

Thank you for sharing this. Grim. 58Sunliner Nov 10 #127

Thanks for the warning! liberalla Nov 10 #130