President Donald Trump - J.D. Vance Administration

[Vol8188]

The present inflation is painless. Compared to the potential consequences of an increasing deficit, even more inflation could be tolerated. How do you see it?

I think you’re wrongly assuming the two are connected.

 

[Sea Ray]

I think you’re wrongly assuming the two are connected.

Which two?

 

[Sea Ray]

There is one big difference here ..... Trump and Bondi pledged transparency with the Epstein files. They said that they would make these files public (after the appropriate redactions had been made). Democrats made no such promise.

I agree with you there but it's a tangent point to mine. I'll repeat: Neither party wants the files released. Your point is irrelevant to mine

My guess is that Bondi et al spoke prematurely. After considering the consequences they have decided that the damage done is not worth it.

 

[LouderVol]

What do you believe is still classified other than child porn?

in other child porn cases the actual child porn is generally sealed from the public, names and images of victims redacted. but the rest comes out. none of it is considered classified.

classified is supposed to deal with the security of the nation, not running protection for pedophiles.

maybe this is a case of "classified" not really meaning classified, but "sealed" or "banned". but illegal things aren't typically considered "classified". but if this has been actually classified that just makes it stink even more of a cover up.

 

[McDad]

Which two?

I think he is referencing the connection you're making between inflation and deficit (debt).

 

[McDad]

in other child porn cases the actual child porn is generally sealed from the public, names and images of victims redacted. but the rest comes out. none of it is considered classified.

classified is supposed to deal with the security of the nation, not running protection for pedophiles.

maybe this is a case of "classified" not really meaning classified, but "sealed" or "banned". but illegal things aren't typically considered "classified". but if this has been actually classified that just makes it stink even more of a cover up.

the word classified is being misused. WRT this case the actual word is sealed.

 

[CobbVol]

Which two?

I thought it to be the dual deficit problem this country is facing.

 

[Sandman 423]

That's an irrational post, based on what I said.

Who said anything about "covering for pedo's?" Not me, and I don't think that is what is happening here.

The most likely explanation, is that some well-known donors to both parties, socialized with Jeffrey Epstein, and the release of these files could unfairly tarnish their reputations. Simply associating with the man, doesn't necessarily mean that there was complicity or knowledge of Epstein's crimes.

Nevertheless, Pam Bondi over-promised and under-delivered. She deserves some heat over this.

Here are the previous post that you chose to jump in on....

Republicans vote to cover for child rapists. Indefensible. The party of diddling kids.

Democrats had control of the Justice Department 6 months ago. Why didn't they release it?

This isn't a partisan issue. Neither party wants it out there

I agree with your with your most likely explanation. I also agree there should be some heat over this, but the left is taking K-towns approach instead of simply making sure people understand Trump and his surrogates promoted a false narrative in order to get votes.

 

[Sea Ray]

I think he is referencing the connection you're making between inflation and deficit (debt).

OK. I didn't make such a connection, except to say that they are both problems for our economy, or put another way, they're both "negatives". Here's what I said:

"The present inflation is painless. Compared to the potential consequences of an increasing deficit, even more inflation could be tolerated. How do you see it?"

Nowhere in that sentence did I say that they are "connected".

 

[Sandman 423]

Jeffrey Epstein - Wikipedia Jeffrey Epstein - Wikipedia

Why did guy try to attach it last minute to that HR? Did he think it would go through or was he just looking to make them look bad? That is what I want to know.

 

[McDad]

OK. I didn't make such a connection, except to say that they are both problems for our economy, or put another way, they're both "negatives". Here's what I said:

"The present inflation is painless. Compared to the potential consequences of an increasing deficit, even more inflation could be tolerated. How do you see it?"

Nowhere in that sentence did I say that they are "connected".

understood.

I don't think deficit spending is ALWAYS inflationary. But the deficit spending we did during covid was the worst way to do it wrt inflation.

 

[Vol8188]

Which two?

You seem to be stating that the inflation is to pay the debt.

I agree you can inflate yourself out of debt, but that’s a different thing than what’s occurring here. We aren’t having inflation due to expanding the monetary supply like Covid. We are having inflation due to shrinking the supply of goods.

 

[Vol8188]

in other child porn cases the actual child porn is generally sealed from the public, names and images of victims redacted. but the rest comes out. none of it is considered classified.

classified is supposed to deal with the security of the nation, not running protection for pedophiles.

maybe this is a case of "classified" not really meaning classified, but "sealed" or "banned". but illegal things aren't typically considered "classified". but if this has been actually classified that just makes it stink even more of a cover up.

What’s “the rest” that you think is missing

 

[Sea Ray]

You seem to be stating that the inflation is to pay the debt.

I agree you can inflate yourself out of debt, but that’s a different thing than what’s occurring here. We aren’t having inflation due to expanding the monetary supply like Covid. We are having inflation due to shrinking the supply of goods.

For simplicity's sake I'm saying that we balance our books by:

1) Increasing revenue
2) Lowering spending

Politically the Dems don't want to do #2 (and Republicans aren't too good at that either) and Republicans don't like to do #1...so here we are. Trump is doing some #1 with tariffs and that is beneficial to our books. It's why we were in the black last month for the first time in 9 yrs

 

[Vol8188]

For simplicity's sake I'm saying that we balance our books by:

1) Increasing revenue
2) Lowering spending

Politically the Dems don't want to do #2 (and Republicans aren't too good at that either) and Republicans don't like to do #1...so here we are. Trump is doing some #1 with tariffs and that is beneficial to our books. It's why we were in the black last month for the first time in 9 yrs

The revenue increase is unlikely to be significant because people are simply going to purchase goods made in America. This causes inflation (American goods are more expensive) without the promised revenue.

 

[whodeycin85]

Actually, the UFW talked about the child labor in my screenshot but stated farm labor is exempt from a lot of child labor laws. Were they actually being broken? Or are you just trying to deflect from outright authoritarianism with whatever distraction is convenient?

Question...do you believe those u documented children came to the US on their own???

 

[LouderVol]

What’s “the rest” that you think is missing

who all is involved. any other wrong doings, or general information that was found during the investigation. any victims that weren't underaged and/or didn't ask to have their name sealed.

there were several victims of Epstein's that spoke out, I am not sure how that plays out legally if they are supposed to be sealed, but that seems like it should open up some information from their parts of the investigation.

 

[Sea Ray]

The revenue increase is unlikely to be significant because people are simply going to purchase goods made in America. This causes inflation (American goods are more expensive) without the promised revenue.

I disagree on your definition of significant. I'd call this significant:

Treasury posts unexpected surplus in June as tariff receipts surge​

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/11/treasury-posts-unexpected-surplus-in-june-as-tariff-receipts-surge.html#:~:text=With%20government%20red%20ink%20swelling,U.S.%2C%20January%2020%2C%202023.

 

[hog88]

There is one big difference here ..... Trump and Bondi pledged transparency with the Epstein files. They said that they would make these files public (after the appropriate redactions had been made). Democrats made no such promise.

^^He's got a point.

 

[hog88]

2.7%….meaning very unlikely we get a rate cut.

Thanks Trump!

The Fed wasn't cutting rates regardless of the inflation number. The are not accountable to anyone except their masters and would find another excuse no matter what inflation number was released.

 

[BowlBrother85]

The above video is of Donald Trump speaking at The White House Faith Office Luncheon. He goes off on a tangent, in which he calls the impeachments and indictments from his first term in office "bull $hit."

Only notable for the audience he was addressing. Trump is such a clod. Who else would do this?

 

[hog88]

Since we are talking inflation, I'll share a thought I've shared before.

From my basic knowledge of economics, it seems there are 3 things that cause the most inflation.
- increased prices
- increased money supply (decreased purchasing power)
- increased velocity of money

If that is true, then the opposites should have a deflationary impact:
- lowered prices
- decreased money supply
- decreased velocity of money.

Even though I am an absolutist when it comes to lower taxes, it is true to say that increased personal taxes during times of rapid inflation would slow or reverse inflation.

2 of the biggest contributors to increased prices are an increased money supply and velocity. Prices (outside of commodities) rarely decrease.

 

[n_huffhines]

That's an irrational post, based on what I said.

Who said anything about "covering for pedo's?" Not me, and I don't think that is what is happening here.

The most likely explanation, is that some well-known donors to both parties, socialized with Jeffrey Epstein, and the release of these files could unfairly tarnish their reputations. Simply associating with the man, doesn't necessarily mean that there was complicity or knowledge of Epstein's crimes.

Nevertheless, Pam Bondi over-promised and under-delivered. She deserves some heat over this.

What if it's true that Epstein is an Israeli asset? Something I've never put much weight on, but given they've got our country by the balls, it sure would help explain a lot more mystery than just his story.

 

[Jxn Vol]

The Fed wasn't cutting rates regardless of the inflation number. The are not accountable to anyone except their masters and would find another excuse no matter what inflation number was released.

If the country was a truck the Fed would be the Jake brake

 

[hog88]

If the country was a truck the Fed would be the Jake break

No, the Fed would be the hijackers robbing the truck.