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Celerity

(55,047 posts)
70. proof of that 40m claim (although his net loss over 4 years was 2.9m)
Mon Nov 13, 2023, 12:43 AM
Nov 2023
US job losses pass 40m as coronavirus crisis sees claims rise 2.1m in a week

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/may/28/us-job-losses-unemployment-coronavirus



Trump’s Final Numbers

Statistical indicators of President Trump's four years in office.

https://www.factcheck.org/2021/10/trumps-final-numbers/

The statistics for the entirety of Donald Trump’s time in office are nearly all compiled. As we did for his predecessor four years ago, we present a final look at the numbers.

The economy lost 2.9 million jobs. The unemployment rate increased by 1.6 percentage points to 6.3%.

Paychecks grew faster than inflation. Average weekly earnings for all workers were up 8.7% after inflation.

After-tax corporate profits went up, and the stock market set new records. The S&P 500 index rose 67.8%.

The international trade deficit Trump promised to reduce went up. The U.S. trade deficit in goods and services in 2020 was the highest since 2008 and increased 40.5% from 2016.

The number of people lacking health insurance rose by 3 million.

The federal debt held by the public went up, from $14.4 trillion to $21.6 trillion.

Home prices rose 27.5%, and the homeownership rate increased 2.1 percentage points to 65.8%.

Illegal immigration increased. Apprehensions at the Southwest border rose 14.7% last year compared with 2016.

Coal production declined 26.5%, and coal-mining jobs dropped by 16.7%. Carbon emissions from energy consumption dropped 11.5%.

Handgun production rose 12.5% last year compared with 2016, setting a new record.

The murder rate last year rose to the highest level since 1997.

Trump filled one-third of the Supreme Court, nearly 30% of the appellate court seats and a quarter of District Court seats.


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It's like Covid never happened. Demobrat Nov 2023 #1
I don't think COVID has anything to do with it. brooklynite Nov 2023 #3
It doesn't. But it should. Demobrat Nov 2023 #25
Who was it who invaded Iraq thucythucy Nov 2023 #26
Delete FHRRK Nov 2023 #61
We barely beat the POS while Covid was still going on. Now, economy and war are issues. Silent Type Nov 2023 #8
We aren't mired in any war. Wingus Dingus Nov 2023 #18
I appreciate your opinion. Mine is different. Silent Type Nov 2023 #35
Whether or not we are fighting a war is not a matter of opinion. Wingus Dingus Nov 2023 #37
Sorry, if we are increasing our military budget significantly to fund arms, hurting other programs, we are at war. Silent Type Nov 2023 #39
That's not war--that's money being spent in ways you don't like. Wingus Dingus Nov 2023 #40
Tell it to typical voter who has seen enough war. If military situation is like this next year, it will be an issue. Silent Type Nov 2023 #43
What situation is our military in? Wingus Dingus Nov 2023 #46
Was trying to avoid word "war(s)" which seems to upset you. Voters don't like uncertainty, Silent Type Nov 2023 #48
I'm not upset, just genuinely baffled. Either way, no hard feelings, just friendly disagreement. Wingus Dingus Nov 2023 #49
I'm baffled too. Silent Type Nov 2023 #50
Since you're voting for Biden pls stop repeating republican talking points... brush Nov 2023 #83
My friends 20 yr old son who is in the army womanofthehills Nov 2023 #60
Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2023 #63
Welcome to DU!! GP6971 Nov 2023 #64
The term is "proxy war," but you knew that. Lucky Luciano Nov 2023 #68
Your opinion is wrong edisdead Nov 2023 #66
As usual, Democrats get the blame when things go wrong, DemocraticPatriot Nov 2023 #74
The problem is voters. They think we're at war Zmarmy Nov 2023 #2
Of course! Trump letting Putin have his brutal way in the world while the US stands on the sidelines Wingus Dingus Nov 2023 #4
What fresh fucking hell is this now? Blue Owl Nov 2023 #5
Once again, Democrats are not in control of the narrative and aren't getting out their message. lees1975 Nov 2023 #6
The Biden campaign has told me that traditional media are no longer the places where people get their news... brooklynite Nov 2023 #10
Well the Biden campaign better figure out REAL fast how to reach these people Poiuyt Nov 2023 #79
Well, who owns the media? What else would you expect? KPN Nov 2023 #52
Why do people always blame Democrats for ExWhoDoesntCare Nov 2023 #86
+1 betsuni Nov 2023 #87
There are some very stupid people in that poll Farmer-Rick Nov 2023 #7
Interesting numbers 🤔... anciano Nov 2023 #9
"I'll take cliches for $100...." brooklynite Nov 2023 #12
Have a nice evening 😊 anciano Nov 2023 #17
No weighting for party affiliation, only past vote Fiendish Thingy Nov 2023 #11
Polls peachpit24 Nov 2023 #13
People are dumb as shit. Rizen Nov 2023 #14
This post-- Wingus Dingus Nov 2023 #20
Yes. betsuni Nov 2023 #57
Sample size: 2,636 sakabatou Nov 2023 #15
Which is an excellent number for a statistical national sample. former9thward Nov 2023 #29
Too many people seem to feel "if I wasn't surveyed, it can't be accurate" brooklynite Nov 2023 #31
How? T_A Nov 2023 #16
Because of Covid Polybius Nov 2023 #22
National religious-like myth that Republicans are better for the economy, has nothing to do with reality. betsuni Nov 2023 #58
Better finances? What are they smoking? Initech Nov 2023 #19
Many people's finances were better from 2017 to early 2020 Polybius Nov 2023 #24
I think that right wing brainwashing has a lot to do with it. Initech Nov 2023 #32
Crack is whack vercetti2021 Nov 2023 #21
Sorry this is a bs poll to make people think differently kimbutgar Nov 2023 #23
Thank you! sheshe2 Nov 2023 #81
Gotta ask where and by whom at CBS? DFW Nov 2023 #27
Props for the Enid reference. BannonsLiver Nov 2023 #51
Once agin, MOST voters are NOT like DU members. This shows that. oldsoftie Nov 2023 #28
Trump makes promises about this shit. Nobody else The_Casual_Observer Nov 2023 #30
'more voters' is idiots. elleng Nov 2023 #33
Biden is going to have to make some dramatic shifts in strategy it seems ColinC Nov 2023 #34
"MR. Biden"? MorbidButterflyTat Nov 2023 #36
More bullshit polling budkin Nov 2023 #38
Do not believe the polls EnergizedLib Nov 2023 #41
They figure Trump will drop an atomic bomb on Gaza and it will be over. LeftInTX Nov 2023 #42
excuse me, i wish i could be a little more intellectual in what i'm about to say but... Takket Nov 2023 #44
WTF is right. betsuni Nov 2023 #59
The last graphic is scary and deserves more analysis and thought. Less than 30% kelly1mm Nov 2023 #45
Such a load of crap.... FarPoint Nov 2023 #47
It's always nice to see people enjoying themselves Prairie Gates Nov 2023 #53
I don't see peace and prosperity coming from the hand of a fascist dictator. Hotler Nov 2023 #54
Better finances? keithbvadu2 Nov 2023 #55
proof of that 40m claim (although his net loss over 4 years was 2.9m) Celerity Nov 2023 #70
I refuse to believe Americans are that dumb. walkingman Nov 2023 #56
It is sad that you would even post this article and polling. sheshe2 Nov 2023 #62
Thank you, sheshe! peggysue2 Nov 2023 #71
Back at you, Peggy sue. sheshe2 Nov 2023 #73
I'm with you, sister! peggysue2 Nov 2023 #75
Thank you! Ligyron Nov 2023 #85
Economic Concerns IAmReynaldo Nov 2023 #65
Supposedly American voters have a "short memory"-- but they seem DemocraticPatriot Nov 2023 #67
It's the Twilight Zone. Joinfortmill Nov 2023 #69
I have to ask lees1975 Nov 2023 #72
THANK YOU for bringing more bad news to us, DemocraticPatriot Nov 2023 #76
👍🥲😛😛 sheshe2 Nov 2023 #82
Omfg voters in these polls are moronic JT45242 Nov 2023 #77
Right. Operating TFG's immigration Gestapo won't cost the federal government billions... EarthFirst Nov 2023 #78
A lot of idiocy out there. Guess the trump supporters forgot... brush Nov 2023 #80
They should've asked about the likelihood of ending up Qutzupalotl Nov 2023 #84
There is hundreds of right wing news, radio,podcast and tv than FloridaBlues Nov 2023 #88
As soon as Trump started talking about tariffs I Emile Nov 2023 #89
Good grief. This is so backward and wrong. honest.abe Nov 2023 #90
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