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WSHazel

(719 posts)
Fri Feb 13, 2026, 07:44 AM Feb 13

The next time any Trump stooge says "Stock Market"

Ask them to compare it to foreign markets in dollar terms. The rest of the world’s stock markets are crushing the US market since the start of 2025.

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D_Master81

(2,495 posts)
2. Correct but
Fri Feb 13, 2026, 08:18 AM
Feb 13

For the normies out there that don’t understand international finance at all it’s all just about the number. They don’t care that the dollar has plummeted in value they just see the number going up. I remember trying to explain to a local company president several years ago why inflation wasn’t Biden’s fault but the fact that we created nearly 20% of all money in our country’s history under Trump at the Fed. He just very bluntly said “well I disagree with your theory” and went on about the cost of gas.

WSHazel

(719 posts)
5. Any American can buy a Europe or Global ETF or index fund
Fri Feb 13, 2026, 08:46 AM
Feb 13

Chart a few foreign index ETFs against SPY and you will see Trumponomics in graphical form.

OC375

(748 posts)
4. Cash flow
Fri Feb 13, 2026, 08:36 AM
Feb 13

As long as the RMDs cover expenses, vacations, car leases and daycare for the grandchildren, they don’t care. They won their personal races and they’ll not be denied their time in the sun. Be grateful we’re leaving you all this second hand stuff.

ColoringFool

(594 posts)
6. As One Born In 1949, I Don't Look Forward To Death, But I Won't Miss.....
Fri Feb 13, 2026, 08:57 AM
Feb 13

Sentiments such as these.

3Hotdogs

(15,283 posts)
7. I checked my address in the U.S.P.S. alert system. My $2,000 tariff check isn't showing up.
Fri Feb 13, 2026, 09:14 AM
Feb 13

NCDem47

(3,421 posts)
9. The market has ONE really good day...
Fri Feb 13, 2026, 10:14 AM
Feb 13

...and Trumpies FLOOD the RW media apparatus.

It usually goes down the next day or two. Yes, overall the trend line goes up, but they treat one-day rallies as "proof" all is going well.

Johonny

(26,036 posts)
10. Most of his new voters are living in the van down by
Fri Feb 13, 2026, 10:25 AM
Feb 13

The river, so the cries of the stock market really registering with them, I'm sure.

peggysue2

(12,502 posts)
12. It's the new distraction/deflection tool
Fri Feb 13, 2026, 12:56 PM
Feb 13

Instead of screaming SQUIRREL, we can count on Republicans to scream STOCK MARKET whenever they can't or won't answer a question.

However, it needs practice and nuance to make it work. Bondi's application was a total failure, as in making her look and sound like a total jerk.

So sad.

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