Trumpwatch 2.0

[Honeyman]

Shithead just announced a 90 day pause for most tariffs for 75 countries. Markets are rallying based on this news.

However, he jacked up China's tariff to something like 125 percent.

We just made some bank in about 20 minutes as the market rallied.Trump is a world class negotiator He should write a book about it.

President Trump on Wednesday said he would pause his reciprocal tariffs for most countries for the next 90 days, backing down on his policy that had sent markets into a tailspin and threatened to upend global trade. But Mr. Trump said his break did not include China, announcing he would instead raise tariffs on its exports to 125 percent after Beijing announced a new round of retaliation.

Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, said the tariff level would be brought down to a universal 10 percent — a significant reduction for many countries.

He is quickly becoming the Trump who cried tariff. Nobody is gonna respect somebody who quits at the first sign of trouble.

So you were bitching about Trump's Tariffs,
Now you're bitching about him backing down?

Are you really this fucking stupid?

There you go again , personal attacks, name calling without a debate, or civil discussion, you don't like my reply? Then tell me, as an adult, why you think I am wrong? I get it, you're always right and everyone else is not as smart as you, I bow to your greatness and political superiority over me, but again, be a grown up and tell me what I am wrong about?

Rate did it better than I could do. Sometimes I just react because I don't have the patience for ignorance.

What about you? Have you ever posted on this or any other thread defending Trump's tarrifs? Further, have you ever made a positive, salient post defending any particular stand or cause? Have you ever started or contributed to a thread with a particular point that stimulated any serious discussion?

No. You're just an argumentative, reactionary, dumb prick.

[lidoshuffle21]

Shithead just announced a 90 day pause for most tariffs for 75 countries. Markets are rallying based on this news.

However, he jacked up China's tariff to something like 125 percent.

We just made some bank in about 20 minutes as the market rallied.Trump is a world class negotiator He should write a book about it.

President Trump on Wednesday said he would pause his reciprocal tariffs for most countries for the next 90 days, backing down on his policy that had sent markets into a tailspin and threatened to upend global trade. But Mr. Trump said his break did not include China, announcing he would instead raise tariffs on its exports to 125 percent after Beijing announced a new round of retaliation.

Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, said the tariff level would be brought down to a universal 10 percent — a significant reduction for many countries.

He is quickly becoming the Trump who cried tariff. Nobody is gonna respect somebody who quits at the first sign of trouble.

So you were bitching about Trump's Tariffs,
Now you're bitching about him backing down?

Are you really this fucking stupid?

There you go again , personal attacks, name calling without a debate, or civil discussion, you don't like my reply? Then tell me, as an adult, why you think I am wrong? I get it, you're always right and everyone else is not as smart as you, I bow to your greatness and political superiority over me, but again, be a grown up and tell me what I am wrong about?

Rate did it better than I could do. Sometimes I just react because I don't have the patience for ignorance.

What about you? Have you ever posted on this or any other thread defending Trump's tarrifs? Further, have you ever made a positive, salient post defending any particular stand or cause? Have you ever started or contributed to a thread with a particular point that stimulated any serious discussion?

No. You're just a reactionary, dumb prick.

If your chosen political party had your sense of passion and urgency last November, maybe Trump wouldn't have won the WH back....
I applaud you on your "What-aboutism" reply back to me...
Look at you crying and whining, you're worse than Jay-Z at The Grammys complaining about Beyonce not winning an award...
It's rather difficult to come in here with an opposing political viewpoint, 99.99% of this forum is Left Wing leaning, including the website administrator, kind of like "X" (Twitter) before Elon took it over...
When someone has an opposing viewpoint, others, such as yourself, resort to name calling , degrading remarks, and dismissing any opinions one might express in here....
YOU are always correct, others who have opposing views are wrong and (Insert random male anatomy body parts you call them here)....
I am assuming you are this way only in here, and in the real world you are civil and engage in polite discussions if it involves your chosen politics....
If I react to a comment in here, am I not allowed to? Maybe the administrator can clear up that rule for us. I for one am glad he let's political discussions go uncensored in here, it makes for a good laugh at times, I do enjoy the witty banter I have read in the past.
I am 63, served 21 years USAF, collect my gov't pension, and I still work full time...coach a local HS girls softball squad (Junior Varsity)
I'm not a dumb prick, and you seem very triggered by the current administration...again, blame the Democratic party , Trump is so bad yet your chosen candidates could not defeat him, you need to direct your anger at them.
I like Trump's work at the border, trying to cut Gov't waste, eliminating the Houthi over in the Middle East, eliminating "DEI", I do wish he'd back off on Tariff wars, threats and increases, as other countries should back off on the ridiculous tariff's imposed on US goods...also Kristy Noem, sexy woman, but really, stop with the Grandstanding with deportation sites, just do your job and shut up.
Looking forward to your name calling, self righteous reply back to me, you can have the last word, I won't reply back, whenever I read your reply.

[Honeyman]

Shithead just announced a 90 day pause for most tariffs for 75 countries. Markets are rallying based on this news.

However, he jacked up China's tariff to something like 125 percent.

We just made some bank in about 20 minutes as the market rallied.Trump is a world class negotiator He should write a book about it.

President Trump on Wednesday said he would pause his reciprocal tariffs for most countries for the next 90 days, backing down on his policy that had sent markets into a tailspin and threatened to upend global trade. But Mr. Trump said his break did not include China, announcing he would instead raise tariffs on its exports to 125 percent after Beijing announced a new round of retaliation.

Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, said the tariff level would be brought down to a universal 10 percent — a significant reduction for many countries.

He is quickly becoming the Trump who cried tariff. Nobody is gonna respect somebody who quits at the first sign of trouble.

So you were bitching about Trump's Tariffs,
Now you're bitching about him backing down?

Are you really this fucking stupid?

There you go again , personal attacks, name calling without a debate, or civil discussion, you don't like my reply? Then tell me, as an adult, why you think I am wrong? I get it, you're always right and everyone else is not as smart as you, I bow to your greatness and political superiority over me, but again, be a grown up and tell me what I am wrong about?

Rate did it better than I could do. Sometimes I just react because I don't have the patience for ignorance.

What about you? Have you ever posted on this or any other thread defending Trump's tarrifs? Further, have you ever made a positive, salient post defending any particular stand or cause? Have you ever started or contributed to a thread with a particular point that stimulated any serious discussion?

No. You're just a reactionary, dumb prick.

If your chosen political party had your sense of passion and urgency last November, maybe Trump wouldn't have won the WH back....
I applaud you on your "What-aboutism" reply back to me...
Look at you crying and whining, you're worse than Jay-Z at The Grammys complaining about Beyonce not winning an award...
It's rather difficult to come in here with an opposing political viewpoint, 99.99% of this forum is Left Wing leaning, including the website administrator, kind of like "X" (Twitter) before Elon took it over...
When someone has an opposing viewpoint, others, such as yourself, resort to name calling , degrading remarks, and dismissing any opinions one might express in here....
YOU are always correct, others who have opposing views are wrong and (Insert random male anatomy body parts you call them here)....
I am assuming you are this way only in here, and in the real world you are civil and engage in polite discussions if it involves your chosen politics....
If I react to a comment in here, am I not allowed to? Maybe the administrator can clear up that rule for us. I for one am glad he let's political discussions go uncensored in here, it makes for a good laugh at times, I do enjoy the witty banter I have read in the past.
I am 63, served 21 years USAF, collect my gov't pension, and I still work full time...coach a local HS girls softball squad (Junior Varsity)
I'm not a dumb prick, and you seem very triggered by the current administration...again, blame the Democratic party , Trump is so bad yet your chosen candidates could not defeat him, you need to direct your anger at them.
I like Trump's work at the border, trying to cut Gov't waste, eliminating the Houthi over in the Middle East, eliminating "DEI", I do wish he'd back off on Tariff wars, threats and increases, as other countries should back off on the ridiculous tariff's imposed on US goods...also Kristy Noem, sexy woman, but really, stop with the Grandstanding with deportation sites, just do your job and shut up.
Looking forward to your name calling, self righteous reply back to me, you can have the last word, I won't reply back, whenever I read your reply.

You're a fucking hypocrite though. I remember when you said you root for both MSU and UM, but that turned out to be a lie when your true allegiance showed. Then when you commented you would "never vote for Trump", and later admitted you did, proved it again. I'd post that retort, but, whaddaknow, you deleted all your posts.

I PM'd audiophile to make sure he's healthy since he hadn't posted in ages (he is). I PM'd bmw to talk about college hoops. I don't hate people because they disagree with me, I dislike you because you're a complete douchebag.

I'm a proud liberal but will never consider myself a Democrat. Spoke against the Dems multiple times. I just hate idiocy, whether it's Trump, Chuck Shumer, Krist Noem (you got that right), or the next fool to show his/her true colors. I have nothing against your opposing viewpoint, I have a problem with your phonyness and lies. And now you resort to play the victim. Grab you by the pussy.

[MWmetalhead]

MarketWatch:
Volatility ETF’s halted as VIX (seen as Wall Streets ‘fear gauge’) sees biggest drop ever after Trumps tariff pause.

I researched volatility ETFs on Monday. There is no ETF that mirrors VIX on a spot basis. There are a few that trade based on VIX futures contracts of varying tenor (one month and longer). Extremely little invested capital is held within these funds. Of the few I checked, the largest had assets under management of less than $200 million.

I wonder if trading on any inverse ETFs such as SQQQ was halted? SQQQ tracks to 3x the inverse of NASDAQ index performance. SQQQ lost about 35 percent of its value today. On a YTD basis, though, it has appreciated 10 percent.

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MarketWatch:
Volatility ETF’s halted as VIX (seen as Wall Streets ‘fear gauge’) sees biggest drop ever after Trumps tariff pause.

I researched volatility ETFs on Monday. There is no ETF that mirrors VIX on a spot basis. There are a few that trade based on VIX futures contracts of varying tenor (one month and longer). Extremely little invested capital is held within these funds. Of the few I checked, the largest had assets under management of less than $200 million.

I wonder if trading on any inverse ETFs such as SQQQ was halted? SQQQ tracks to 3x the inverse of NASDAQ index performance. SQQQ lost about 35 percent of its value today. On a YTD basis, though, it has appreciated 10 percent.

Interesting. I am actually somewhat surprised at the near no response to the 125% tariffs on China… considering what that is going to do to prices for so many things. I would think some of these “fear gauges” would remain elevated.

125% is insanely damaging no matter what tariffs he drops on some country we barely trade with.

These ETF’s are indeed interesting things. SQQQ does not appear on the Nasdaq halt list for Wednesday. If you have any other symbols for inverse ETF’s I would be happy to check.

Meanwhile….
ABC:
The house will not vote as planned on the Senate-approved budget blueprint that would fund President Trumps agenda.

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WABC New York:
Adams Administration established ICE office inside Rikers Island Prison.

[Honeyman]

Former White House national security adviser H. R. McMaster said he received an accidental phone call from Trump on March 3, multiple sources told CBS News.

Someone from the White House reportedly called McMaster, whose full name is Herbert Raymond McMaster, and told him to hold for the president. However, when Trump reportedly hopped on the phone, immediately going straight into conversation, he seemed to think he was talking to someone named Henry.

"Mr. President, this is H. R. McMaster," McMaster, who was booted from the first Trump administration, responded.

"Why the fuck would I talk to H.R. McMaster?" Trump reportedly asked before criticizing his former aide and concluding the brief call.

Two sources told CBS that Trump had been looking to speak with South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R). It’s unclear who exactly made the call to the other McMaster, whom Trump previously called a "weak and totally ineffective loser" after he critiqued Trump's explosive meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

The news of Trump’s apparently mistaken call to McMaster comes after Trump’s current national security adviser, Mike Waltz, dropped the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, Jeffrey Goldberg, into a group chat on Signal on March 11 discussing an attack on Houthis in Yemen.

[Chrocket87]

Shithead just announced a 90 day pause for most tariffs for 75 countries. Markets are rallying based on this news.

However, he jacked up China's tariff to something like 125 percent.

We just made some bank in about 20 minutes as the market rallied.Trump is a world class negotiator He should write a book about it.

President Trump on Wednesday said he would pause his reciprocal tariffs for most countries for the next 90 days, backing down on his policy that had sent markets into a tailspin and threatened to upend global trade. But Mr. Trump said his break did not include China, announcing he would instead raise tariffs on its exports to 125 percent after Beijing announced a new round of retaliation.

Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, said the tariff level would be brought down to a universal 10 percent — a significant reduction for many countries.

He is quickly becoming the Trump who cried tariff. Nobody is gonna respect somebody who quits at the first sign of trouble.

So you were bitching about Trump's Tariffs,
Now you're bitching about him backing down?

I’m glad he backed off on (most of) the tariffs, but it’s gotta be a pain in the ass trying to make decisions regarding conducting business or investing when we’re constantly dealing with a will-he-or-won’t-he with this tariff stuff. Im sure this theatre will return in 89 days.

[Matt]

How childish:

[MegaHertz]

"...says THEY deny reality..."


Derp-a-derp.

I'm going to assume none of these words are in any correspondence.


First Person (Singular/Plural): I, me, my, mine, myself, we, us, our, ours, ourselves
Second Person (Singular/Plural): you, your, yours, yourself, yourselves
Third Person (Singular/Plural): he, him, his, himself, she, her, hers, herself, it, its, itself, they, them, their, theirs, themselves

[Matt]

https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/09/politics ... index.html

Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer visited the White House on Wednesday with a bipartisan delegation to discuss a laundry list of issues affecting her state, including a recent ice storm, funding for an Air National Guard Base and tariffs.

She left with a new problem: Donald Trump’s praise.

The president caught Whitmer off-guard during remarks in the Oval Office, as she stood in the back of the room while he briefly lauded her.

“We’re honored to have Gretchen Whitmer from Michigan, great state of Michigan, and she’s been, she’s really done an excellent job, very good person,” Trump said.

Whitmer was “surprised” she was brought into the Oval Office “without any notice of the subject matter” while Trump signed executive orders in front of the press, according to a spokesperson for the governor.

Lurker BMW's head is exploding right now.

[MWmetalhead]

How childish:

She is a cunt of epic proportions.

Once she leaves her current job, I bet she winds up as a talking head on one of the right wing cable "news" networks.

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AP:
U.S.-Russian dual national Kesenia Karelina released in prisoner swap between Moscow and Washington, her lawyer and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio say.

AP obtained video that shows troops identified as Russian killing Ukrainian POW’s who surrendered, a potential war crime, amid President Trumps push for peace.

MarketWatch:
Consumer Price Index (CPI) shows U.S. consumer prices falling in March for first time since 2020.

U.S. First time unemployment claims edge upward.

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MarketWatch:
Dow falls nearly 1,000 points as tariff relief rally appears to run out of steam.

[MegaHertz]

https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/09/politics ... index.html

Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer visited the White House on Wednesday with a bipartisan delegation to discuss a laundry list of issues affecting her state, including a recent ice storm, funding for an Air National Guard Base and tariffs.

She left with a new problem: Donald Trump’s praise.

The president caught Whitmer off-guard during remarks in the Oval Office, as she stood in the back of the room while he briefly lauded her.

“We’re honored to have Gretchen Whitmer from Michigan, great state of Michigan, and she’s been, she’s really done an excellent job, very good person,” Trump said.

Whitmer was “surprised” she was brought into the Oval Office “without any notice of the subject matter” while Trump signed executive orders in front of the press, according to a spokesperson for the governor.

Lurker BMW's head is exploding right now.

Fuck, MY head exploded.