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Well... it's Trump... again. #47, here we go.
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"... after the election." Yeah, how many times do you think we'll fall for that?
Would that be considered a bribe, or holding the diesel hostage?
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Diesel: ~7.50 barrels per ton.
Should have lead with that first FYI.
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Trump: “I don’t care what India does with Russia. They can take their dead economies down together, for all I care.”
Google: Is India a dead economy as trump had loud-mouthed?
"No, India is not a dead economy; Donald Trump’s July 2025 remark was widely rejected by macroeconomic data, government officials, and later contradicted by Trump himself when he praised India's 7%–8% GDP growth in July 2026. [1, 2, 3]
Context of the Remark
- The Origin (July 2025): U.S. President Donald Trump labeled India and Russia "dead economies" and announced 25% to 50% tariffs on Indian imports. According to political and economic analysts, the rhetoric served as a pressure tactic during trade negotiations and retaliation against India's continued purchases of discounted Russian crude oil and defense equipment (Aup. asks: Did it work?), as well as frustration over India's high import tariffs. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]
- The Shift (July 2026): Trump reversed his tone during a CNBC interview, publicly acknowledging that India's economy is "doing very well at 7-8% GDP growth" amid ongoing bilateral trade discussions*. [1]
* The trade discussions at the moment are on hold as no one knows what Trump will do next.
Macroeconomic Reality
- GDP Growth: India has consistently ranked as one of (Aup adds: it is) the fastest-growing major economies in the world, posting a robust 7.8% growth rate in early fiscal performance periods that defied the "dead economy" label. [1, 2, 3, 4]
- Credit Ratings: Global rating agencies like S&P Global pointed to strong domestic demand, fiscal discipline, and extensive infrastructure investment by upgrading India's sovereign credit rating. [1]
- Domestic Cushion: Over 60% of India's GDP is driven by strong domestic consumption, household spending, and internal digital adoption, which insulates it from external trade shocks. [1]
Google: Is India a dead economy as trump had loud-mouthed?
"No, India is not a dead economy; Donald Trump’s July 2025 remark was widely rejected by macroeconomic data, government officials, and later contradicted by Trump himself when he praised India's 7%–8% GDP growth in July 2026. [1, 2, 3]
Context of the Remark
- The Origin (July 2025): U.S. President Donald Trump labeled India and Russia "dead economies" and announced 25% to 50% tariffs on Indian imports. According to political and economic analysts, the rhetoric served as a pressure tactic during trade negotiations and retaliation against India's continued purchases of discounted Russian crude oil and defense equipment (Aup. asks: Did it work?), as well as frustration over India's high import tariffs. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]
- The Shift (July 2026): Trump reversed his tone during a CNBC interview, publicly acknowledging that India's economy is "doing very well at 7-8% GDP growth" amid ongoing bilateral trade discussions*. [1]
* The trade discussions at the moment are on hold as no one knows what Trump will do next.
Macroeconomic Reality
- GDP Growth: India has consistently ranked as one of (Aup adds: it is) the fastest-growing major economies in the world, posting a robust 7.8% growth rate in early fiscal performance periods that defied the "dead economy" label. [1, 2, 3, 4]
- Credit Ratings: Global rating agencies like S&P Global pointed to strong domestic demand, fiscal discipline, and extensive infrastructure investment by upgrading India's sovereign credit rating. [1]
- Domestic Cushion: Over 60% of India's GDP is driven by strong domestic consumption, household spending, and internal digital adoption, which insulates it from external trade shocks. [1]
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So Trump lied again. Who cooda thunk it?
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It is a fluid. Measuring fluid by weight is inefficient.
Meanwhile, gold dropped in the market today, trading at $2600 per cm^3.
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DHS raids and searches the home of Rep Ilhan Omar of Minnesota supposedly looking for evidence if immigration fraud. I call bullshit. Omar came from Somalia and became a naturalized US citizen.
So she's from Somalia. She represents Minnesota in Minneapolis. That's all the reason Trump and DHS needs to make shit up.
The DHS under the Trump administration has quickly destroyed its credibility.
www.nytimes.com
So she's from Somalia. She represents Minnesota in Minneapolis. That's all the reason Trump and DHS needs to make shit up.
The DHS under the Trump administration has quickly destroyed its credibility.
Federal Agents Search Home of Rep. Ilhan Omar
The search takes place within the 60-day window of the midterm elections, when the Justice Department has historically avoided such investigative steps related to political candidates.
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There is no effing chance that will affect her chances for re-election. I think it is part of a bigger political strategy to tie into Trump's war on Minnesota's Somalias to get out the racist and nativist vote.DHS raids and searches the home of Rep Ilhan Omar of Minnesota supposedly looking for evidence if immigration fraud. I call bullshit. Omar came from Somalia and became a naturalized US citizen.
So she's from Somalia. She represents Minnesota in Minneapolis. That's all the reason Trump and DHS needs to make shit up.
The DHS under the Trump administration has quickly destroyed its credibility.
Federal Agents Search Home of Rep. Ilhan Omar
The search takes place within the 60-day window of the midterm elections, when the Justice Department has historically avoided such investigative steps related to political candidates.
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When did it have any credibility? I read that article earlier today. It says that she has been investigated several times before and nothing illegal was ever found. But the Trump idiots know she has committed fraud.DHS raids and searches the home of Rep Ilhan Omar of Minnesota supposedly looking for evidence if immigration fraud. I call bullshit. Omar came from Somalia and became a naturalized US citizen.
So she's from Somalia. She represents Minnesota in Minneapolis. That's all the reason Trump and DHS needs to make shit up.
The DHS under the Trump administration has quickly destroyed its credibility.
Federal Agents Search Home of Rep. Ilhan Omar
The search takes place within the 60-day window of the midterm elections, when the Justice Department has historically avoided such investigative steps related to political candidates.
crazyfingers
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When did it have any credibility? I read that article earlier today. It says that she has been investigated several times before and nothing illegal was ever found. But the Trump idiots know she has committed fraud.DHS raids and searches the home of Rep Ilhan Omar of Minnesota supposedly looking for evidence if immigration fraud. I call bullshit. Omar came from Somalia and became a naturalized US citizen.
So she's from Somalia. She represents Minnesota in Minneapolis. That's all the reason Trump and DHS needs to make shit up.
The DHS under the Trump administration has quickly destroyed its credibility.
Federal Agents Search Home of Rep. Ilhan Omar
The search takes place within the 60-day window of the midterm elections, when the Justice Department has historically avoided such investigative steps related to political candidates.
Laughing Dog is right. This is all about motivating the racists across the country.
Trump and the InDoJ/HHS are happy to harm innocent people along the way
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They are searching her DC home for evidence of immigration issues for her family. Shouldn't they be searching those people's homes not her temp home in DC?article said:
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Well, would they expect many reporters to be at those other homes? Anywhere in DC is a nice short commute for many political reporters.
There's no point in making an advertisement if it never gets broadcast, is there?
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The lawlessness continues.
Trump administration continued to air hundreds of US Government funded propaganda TV ads after the judge told them to stop.
Judge told the park service not to make any significant changes at the DC municipal golf course without giving her notice but they went ahead and cut down 400 trees.
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Both judges are furious with the administration.
Trump administration continued to air hundreds of US Government funded propaganda TV ads after the judge told them to stop.
Judge told the park service not to make any significant changes at the DC municipal golf course without giving her notice but they went ahead and cut down 400 trees.
Judge Orders Trump Administration to Answer for Tree Removals at D.C. Golf Course
During a four-hour hearing, a federal judge demanded answers from the Trump administration about who authorized the removal of hundreds of trees at the East Potomac Golf Links.
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Both judges are furious with the administration.
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There was a time when presidents were concerned about the fury of judges, but that time has passed.
What are the judges going to do? Fury is ineffective. Trump doesn't care. He isn't embarrassed; He isn't even concerned about loss of public support. Shit, his voting base actively admire him for enfuriating the judiciary.
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The judges can hold the political appointees in contempt. Eventually throw them in jail. Trump will pardon the fuckers. But more people will hear of Trump's lawlessness.
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They don't and won't care.
They don't and won't care, because:
So, no penalties any guilty party cares about will be incurred.
Wait, you think there's anyone left on the entire planet who hasn't??
You system and constitution, like all non-tyrannical systems of government, ultimately depends on the holder of executive power doing the right thing; Being honourable; Being embarrassed to ruin the country or break the system.
This is a reasonable thing to expect of a President. Until it's not.
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