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In reply to the discussion: We're about 12-13 months away from a long term economic decline. [View all]
WarGamer
(16,579 posts)20. Disagree...
He's got July 4, 2026 the 250th Anniversary... and latest news saying Iran wants to reconcile with Trump...
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/iranian-official-reportedly-met-with-elon-musk-in-an-apparent-effort-ease-tensions-with-trump
Iranian official reportedly met with Elon Musk in an apparent effort ease tensions with Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Iran successfully sought a meeting with Elon Musk, according to a U.S. official, one in a series of steps that appeared aimed at easing tensions with President-elect Donald Trump.
Iran’s U.N. Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani met with Musk — a Trump ally named this week to advise his administration on ways to cut the federal government — on Monday in New York, according to a U.S. official briefed on the meeting by a foreign colleague.
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Already preparing. Starting to cut back on big expenses/big ticket items (not that I really have any now), and
SWBTATTReg
Nov 2024
#3
THIS !!! Great time to sit in bonds, I'm at the age I can miss a 10% up vs take a 10% dip but at 5% bond returns I'd can
uponit7771
Nov 2024
#12
He can activate the tariffs and start the deportations on January 20. We'll feel the effects within a few weeks.
LonePirate
Nov 2024
#13
I've heard Norm Ormstein estimate the collapse would being within 3-6 months. (nt)
Earthrise
Nov 2024
#14
Tariffs and also undocumented laborers return to their countries to avoid being violently removed?
Earthrise
Nov 2024
#17
Retail sales are already slowing down at an upscale mall I work part time at,
Freethinker65
Nov 2024
#32