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paleotn

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3. Besides the ubiquitous "that's not how any of this works"....

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Dec 24, 2025, 10:16 AM

Dec 2025

... no one with more than 2 brain cells believes the 4.3% GDP number. The "delayed" report was most likely cooked.

Funny thing is, the magat rubes will still believe this crock of shit, even though their pay next year will barely budge.

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Trump's Commerce Secretary Claims 'All' Americans 'Are Going To Earn 4.3% More Money' Because the Economy Grew by 4.3% [View all] BumRushDaShow Dec 2025 OP

That's the stupidest thing I've heard in quite a while, no doubt Trump will share it in ALL CAPS. sop Dec 2025 #1

That'll be the new MAGat "talking point" BumRushDaShow Dec 2025 #2

Hold his beer. Nutlick math. 700% underpants Dec 2025 #4

They have invented the new Maga math... ananda Dec 2025 #19

Have to Rebl2 Dec 2025 #13

Homeschooling works good. travelingthrulife Dec 2025 #14

Besides the ubiquitous "that's not how any of this works".... paleotn Dec 2025 #3

And we all will grow 4.3% taller! Someone needs to explain this to him. tblue37 Dec 2025 #5

He doesnt need it explained. He is fully aware johnnyfins Dec 2025 #7

While I Support That Opinion... ProfessorGAC Dec 2025 #27

Compulsive liar and idiot. What a combination. littlemissmartypants Dec 2025 #6

Uh-huh. "The check is in the mail." Wednesdays Dec 2025 #8

In case anyone was wondering how he got the name Turbineguy Dec 2025 #9

Republicans never could do math. That's why every time they are in power.. CousinIT Dec 2025 #10

Oh, good! lonely bird Dec 2025 #11

4.3% is actually the amount of grey matter he uses. twodogsbarking Dec 2025 #12

Thing is, he knows what he is saying is a lie. Trump could say and believe it. Wiz Imp Dec 2025 #15

Where the fuck are my DOGE rebate, SS addition, and Tariff rebate checks???? ProudMNDemocrat Dec 2025 #16

Trump: "I want my new Fed Chairman to lower Interest Rates if the Market is doing well, not destroy the Market" progree Dec 2025 #17

Then you'll be raising Social Security 4.3% immediately, correct? CanonRay Dec 2025 #18

Anyone believing we had 4.3% growth is delusional relayerbob Dec 2025 #20

Oh another thing, according to the Commerce Dept, the economy did NOT grow by 4.3% in the 3rd quarter progree Dec 2025 #21

Brilliant Lulu KC Dec 2025 #22

Where is Rod Serling when you need him? BumRushDaShow Dec 2025 #23

Ain't that the truth! n/t Lulu KC Dec 2025 #24

BS ... that's all. KPN Dec 2025 #25

Generally speaking, we want a Commerce Secretary who understands math. yardwork Dec 2025 #26

Simple to spout bullshit when your a Billionaire Bengus81 Dec 2025 #28