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SunSeeker

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36. He lost me right after the 7 minute mark, when he started the "both sides" shit.

Fri Aug 8, 2025, 02:50 AM

Aug 2025

He said "both parties" have "become the agents of tax cuts." No, Jeffrey Sachs, it's not both sides. Only one side, the Republicans, want tax cuts for the rich and continually push for it, with Democrats continually pushing back.

Bummer, he was doing so well, until then...

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"We are in a State of COLLAPSE - This is WORSE than Recession!" - Jeffrey Sachs Warning [View all] LiberalArkie Aug 2025 OP

Stagflation is the new name for recession................. Lovie777 Aug 2025 #1

Stagflation is not a new term. Old Crank Aug 2025 #13

It is not a new name! usedtobedemgurl Aug 2025 #24

The new word could be "Trump" SpankMe Aug 2025 #32

If you know my posting history on the economy Johnny2X2X Aug 2025 #2

Not sure why you think "free" trade or Laissez-faire economics Farmer-Rick Aug 2025 #16

Ross Perot was wrong Johnny2X2X Aug 2025 #20

When I worked in the factories back in 1978 Farmer-Rick Aug 2025 #30

Great post as usual J2.....BUT democratsruletheday Aug 2025 #17

What's most frightening Johnny2X2X Aug 2025 #21

Check Yarvin. They want (not metaphoric) but actual slaves JCMach1 Aug 2025 #31

What I don't understamd is the support for Trump from big business. wnylib Aug 2025 #33

I think in Big Corp Culture downturns are favored over having to paying taxes BaronChocula Aug 2025 #37

Jeffrey learned fast malaise Aug 2025 #3

That's why Trump is meeting with Putin orangecrush Aug 2025 #4

That plus a couple of underage "dates" and ... littlemissmartypants Aug 2025 #12

There is no way # 16 applies. usedtobedemgurl Aug 2025 #25

KICK FOR VISIBILITY!!! orangecrush Aug 2025 #5

Outstanding analysis. Kid Berwyn Aug 2025 #6

It is a must watch. dalton99a Aug 2025 #7

Sending the link Mossfern Aug 2025 #8

Just watched a seminar he had on economics Hornedfrog2000 Aug 2025 #9

That'll never happen. progressoid Aug 2025 #19

Sachs is anti-war but perhaps not pro-justice delisen Aug 2025 #10

I am not a fan of Jeffrey Sachs. LisaM Aug 2025 #14

Exactly. markodochartaigh Aug 2025 #27

The Orange Recession. twodogsbarking Aug 2025 #11

It's gonna be a LOT worse than a recession... democratsruletheday Aug 2025 #18

It will probably just be a mild recession for Jeffrey Sachs and his class of people. LiberalArkie Aug 2025 #22

Agreed. Orange will make it stand out as more than anyone has ever imagined. twodogsbarking Aug 2025 #28

Well sure... the wealthy can weather hard economic times.... Happy Hoosier Aug 2025 #41

I told a Republican family member that we had a good run and it was time for Asia to take over progressoid Aug 2025 #15

Not yet convinced of that. Happy Hoosier Aug 2025 #42

Excellent video, but I think Mr. Sachs engages in some wishful thinking on autocracy. hay rick Aug 2025 #23

Kick SheltieLover Aug 2025 #26

I 99% agree Cosmocat Aug 2025 #29

I don't buy anything from Jeffrey Sachs these days Pompoy Aug 2025 #34

stagflation term has been around for years . i rmember hearing them using that term in AllaN01Bear Aug 2025 #35

He lost me right after the 7 minute mark, when he started the "both sides" shit. SunSeeker Aug 2025 #36

What it takes is a solid, stable, and just VAT system voted by... Justice matters. Aug 2025 #38

Didn't watch, trashing the thread. I think Sachs is a vile person. Crunchy Frog Aug 2025 #39

30 seconds into this my BS flag is up Envirogal Aug 2025 #40

This guy is pretty anti-US biased Renew Deal Aug 2025 #43