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JohnSJ

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7. This should be much bigger news. He also wants the executive branch to have the final word

Reply to AZLD4Candidate (Original post)

Fri Aug 9, 2024, 09:59 AM

Aug 2024

in Federal Reserve policy. In other words, destroy the independence of the federal reserve.

Extremely bad policy, because then decisions are made on the basis of politics, not on what is right or wrong.

His proposal that the U.S. government should now build up reserves of bit coin is absolutely insane.

Both are surefire way to lea us into another great depression.

trump is a dangerous person in so many ways.

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Donald Trump wants a 'say' in setting interest rates [View all] AZLD4Candidate Aug 2024 OP

A lot of his debt is tied to the Prime rate underpants Aug 2024 #1

Convicted Felon says what? FalloutShelter Aug 2024 #2

Yeah, reduce it to negative numbers so depositors of savings accounts no_hypocrisy Aug 2024 #3

I have a dream. DJT. twodogsbarking Aug 2024 #4

Sure. Let the 6-time bankrupt convicted criminal have a say in what is possibly... SKKY Aug 2024 #5

the fucking idiot will want to set them to zero for himself and his wealthy assholes but Javaman Aug 2024 #6

This should be much bigger news. He also wants the executive branch to have the final word JohnSJ Aug 2024 #7

Well as a dick tater Farmer-Rick Aug 2024 #8

He'll only be a dick-tater on Day One FakeNoose Aug 2024 #12

There is a reason for interest rates being set by a non-partisan board. surfered Aug 2024 #9

If he is dictator he can do whatever he wants and he would, including executions. twodogsbarking Aug 2024 #10

And people think the Fed is trying to get "The Boss From Hell" re-elected mathematic Aug 2024 #11

Because of his extensive background, training, and experience in economics? Aristus Aug 2024 #13

Bankrupt Captain Felonius is just saying that to CON his voters... Justice matters. Aug 2024 #14

Ole What's his name BattleRow Aug 2024 #16

Don't forget all the money from our taxes, slightlv Aug 2024 #17

No. Just no. mwooldri Aug 2024 #15

Gee ... What could possibly go wrong? KPN Aug 2024 #18

So he wants to be like Turkeys President Erdogan? TomCADem Aug 2024 #19

We All Want Things In Life. GB_RN Aug 2024 #20

The MAGA idiots shouldn't be allowed a shred of power ever again. Initech Aug 2024 #21

It's going to be over after the November election FakeNoose Aug 2024 #30

when he loses in November the GOP will start calculating what he stole from the party Captain Zero Aug 2024 #34

I think so too FakeNoose Aug 2024 #35

Come on sharks, let him have it. twodogsbarking Aug 2024 #22

Why the hell does this felon allowed to have a say onetexan Aug 2024 #23

I'd like a 'say' in his upcoming criminal sentencing. n/t Harker Aug 2024 #24

He pressured them to lower rates during his presidency IronLionZion Aug 2024 #25

Manipulate the entire US economy solely for his personal benefit. Irish_Dem Aug 2024 #26

Exactly. And as an Official Act of the President, any game he chose to play would be legal. Midnight Writer Aug 2024 #27

He probably did this every day when in the WH. Irish_Dem Aug 2024 #29

So, he wants to "dictate" interest rates? LudwigPastorius Aug 2024 #28

Don't we all, Donald Doodoolittle! Brainfodder Aug 2024 #31

What could possibly go wrong ? Iris Aug 2024 #32

President's have a say. They appoint the Fed Chairman. Jimmy Carter ended stagflation andym Aug 2024 #33