More winning, I for one am getting sick of it now

[flatandy]

True. Although it does illustrate the disturbing amount of power that the Republican moneybags have, the influence that the likes of the Mercers and Adelsons and Kochs have (although the Kochs have been conspicuously absent from Trumpism).

Who'd have thought that these billionaires who basically own the Republican party would be given a huge, massive donation in the form of a tax break? It's an amazing coincidence.

[Marshall]

Wait, I thought Trump was going to "drain the swamp" and "take care of the forgotten Americans".

You mean he was just bullshitting us the whole time?
NO WAY!!

[voice]

yeah, my flabber is gasted

[jimboky]

Over 100 companies giving 'Trump Bonuses' after tax victory, 'tsunami building'

AT&T — $1,000 bonuses to 200,000 employees; $1 billion increase in capital expenditures.
AAON — $1,000 bonus checks to 2,000 employees.
AccuWeather – year-end bonuses to all employees. (Approx. 450 – 500 employees)
Aflac – increase 401(k) match from 50% to 100% on the first 4% of compensation plus one-time $500 contribution to every employee’s 401(k);
American Airlines — $1,000 bonuses for every employee (excluding officers).
American Bank – $1,000 bonuses for 60 employees
American Savings Bank – $1,000 bonuses to 1,150 employees; base wage increase from $12.21 to $15.25
Americacollect – $300 - $500 bonuses for 250 employees
Aquesta Financial Holdings — $1,000 bonuses to 95 employees; base wage hike to $15 per hour
Associated Bank – $500 employee bonuses (exact number receiving bonus unknown at this time); base wage will rise from $10 to $15 per hour


That's the "A"'s

www.washingtonexaminer.com/over-100-companies-giving-trump-bonuses-after-tax-victory-tsunami-building/article/2644944

[jimboky]

Black unemployment rate falls to record low

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 6.8 percent unemployment rate for black workers in December, the lowest in the 45 years the data has been tracked.

www.cnbc.com/2018/01/05/black-unemployment-rate-falls-to-record-low.html

[voice]

Anyway Trump has hit back at accusations he's a self obsessed braggadocious nascisist with mental problems by telling everyone he is in fact a stable genius

www.bbc.com/news

I guess his aids were right when they said "you can't make this sh*t up"

[jimboky]

as Bill Clinton says,, "It's the economy stupid"

[Marshall]

A look at the stock market from an astute money manager, makes some good points here.

www.joefahmy.com/2017/11/07/the-perfect-storm

[Marshall]

Jan 6, 2018 19:02:56 GMT jimboky said:

as Bill Clinton says,, "It's the economy stupid"

But that didn't seem to matter under Obama's good economy.

And Clinton was the guy conservatives constantly busted on for his questionable character (despite the good economy at the time). But now we are told a president's character doesn't really matter.

Do you see a pattern here jim?

[voice]

So we now know Trump got sloppy seconds with Bannon, though I'm glad to see he responded so statesman like to accusations hes a childish and impulsive dimwit....

[voice]

Looks like his Alzheimer is getting worse, he forgot the national anthem last night

www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-42619347

[flatandy]

Sloopy Steve is out at Breitbart. Cucked!

[voice]

hahahahahahahahahaha, now that is a win, even if it was via an own goal

[Marshall]

Good Lord Almighty, can you imagine the reaction from the armchair patriots if O (or any Dem) forgot the words to the national anthem?

They'd be calling for a civil war as soon as they changed their underpants.

[voice]

another bigly win today - www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-42637034 - followed by a huge tantrum and attack on the judiciary.

[jimboky]

Wal-Mart Raises Hourly Wage to $11 in Wake of Tax Overhaul

Largest private U.S. employer to give bonuses of up to $1,000
Company says tax reform allows acceleration of U.S. plans

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is boosting its starting hourly wage to $11 and delivering bonuses to employees, capitalizing on the U.S. tax overhaul to stay competitive in a tightening labor market.

The increase takes effect next month and will cost $300 million on top of wage hikes that were already planned, the world’s largest retailer said Thursday. The one-time bonus of up to $1,000 is based on seniority and will amount to an additional $400 million. The company is also expanding its maternity and parental leave policy and adding an adoption benefit.

www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-01-11/wal-mart-raises-u-s-hourly-wage-to-11-in-wake-of-tax-overhaul

Another company, Making America Great Again, every Democrat opposes this
“Tax reform gives us the opportunity to be more competitive globally and to accelerate plans for the U.S.,” Chief Executive Officer Doug McMillon said in the statement.

[flatandy]

So we agree that there's no harm increasing the minimum wage to $11 an hour or more?

[jimboky]

There is no harm in companies increasing their starting pay, if they wish. A thriving economy removes the need for government to try to force companies to pay more

[Marshall]

Wal-Mart, the huge welfare recipient is going to raise wages!
Not enough to get their full-time workers off food stamps mind you, but it's good PR for the Trumpanzees.

In other news, Trump tweets out against a bill he was supposed to be supporting after he watched them talking it down on Fox and Friends. Sad when you are an illiterate buffoon!

[Marshall]

Apparently he's now on good terms with "Rocket Man".

“I probably have a very good relationship with Kim Jong Un,” Trump said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal. “I have relationships with people. I think you people are surprised.”
When Trump was asked if he has spoken with Kim, Trump said he didn’t want to comment.
“I’m not saying I have or haven’t,” Trump said. “I just don’t want to comment.”

thehill.com/homenews/administration/368572-trump-i-have-a-very-good-relationship-with-kim-jong-un