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Mr. Bessent rode with Mr. Trump back to Washington on Air Force One. During the flight, Mr. Bessent advised the president to focus on negotiating with other countries, saying Mr. Trump is the most deft negotiator there is, four people briefed on the discussion said. But he also stressed that Mr. Trump needed to articulate the endgame of his plan because the markets needed more certainty.

 Mr. Trump pushed back, the people said, emphasizing the pain was “short term,” one of the people said. But Mr. Bessent said that could mean many months in market terms.

 The president apparently absorbed only part of the message.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/09/us/p ... -cool.html



Scottie blowing smoke up the tunic.


:die:  

Blackvegetable » 8 minutes ago » wrote: ↑

8 minutes ago

Mr. Bessent rode with Mr. Trump back to Washington on Air Force One. During the flight, Mr. Bessent advised the president to focus on negotiating with other countries, saying Mr. Trump is the most deft negotiator there is, four people briefed on the discussion said. But he also stressed that Mr. Trump needed to articulate the endgame of his plan because the markets needed more certainty.

 Mr. Trump pushed back, the people said, emphasizing the pain was “short term,” one of the people said. But Mr. Bessent said that could mean many months in market terms.

 The president apparently absorbed only part of the message.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/09/us/p ... -cool.html

Scottie blowing smoke up the tunic.

Apparently the word deft has a strangle hold on your consciousness.....get back to us after your visit to Webster.

RebelGator » 34 minutes ago » wrote: ↑

34 minutes ago

Apparently the word deft has a strangle hold on your consciousness.....get back to us after your visit to Webster.

My vocabulary is also enviably bulbous, but in this instance you need to contact the author of the article.

By Monday afternoon, he told reporters: “Virtually every country wants to negotiate.”

:rofl:  
 

Blackvegetable » Today, 6:38 am » wrote: ↑

Today, 6:38 am

My vocabulary is also enviably bulbous, but in this instance you need to contact the author of the article.

Your metaphors are junior high schoolers' finest.

DeezerShoove » 5 minutes ago » wrote: ↑

5 minutes ago

Your metaphors are junior high schoolers' finest.

This is an audience that worships a man who speaks to them at a 5th grade level.


 

Blackvegetable » 8 minutes ago » wrote: ↑

8 minutes ago

This is an audience that worships a man who speaks to them at a 5th grade level.

As opposed to the previous god who drooled at a pre-school level.
Better is better. Great is right around the corner.

DeezerShoove » 40 minutes ago » wrote: ↑

40 minutes ago

As opposed to the previous god who drooled at a pre-school level.
Better is better. Great is right around the corner.

Yours is an assertion...


 

Blackvegetable » 22 minutes ago » wrote: ↑

22 minutes ago

Yours is an assertion...

What else is a chatroom?

Oh yeah, copy/paste other people's assertions.
So, to you, I am an other person.

We good.

DeezerShoove » 5 minutes ago » wrote: ↑

5 minutes ago

What else is a chatroom?

Oh yeah, copy/paste other people's assertions.
So, to you, I am an other person.

We good.

Informed opinion...

Nod.
 

Blackvegetable » Today, 6:02 am » wrote: ↑

Today, 6:02 am

Mr. Bessent rode with Mr. Trump back to Washington on Air Force One. During the flight, Mr. Bessent advised the president to focus on negotiating with other countries, saying Mr. Trump is the most deft negotiator there is, four people briefed on the discussion said. But he also stressed that Mr. Trump needed to articulate the endgame of his plan because the markets needed more certainty.

 Mr. Trump pushed back, the people said, emphasizing the pain was “short term,” one of the people said. But Mr. Bessent said that could mean many months in market terms.

 The president apparently absorbed only part of the message.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/09/us/p ... -cool.html

Scottie blowing smoke up the tunic.

Ah yes, another Veghead OP that ends not with analysis, but with whatever random emoji was left in the chamber. Always a strong finish when the punctuation outperforms the argument.

So here’s the question—not that we expect an answer, because we’ve all seen the tradition.
You’ll dodge the question, throw a tantrum, ask 17 of your own, and then demand those get answered immediately while pretending none were ever directed at you.

If the markets require “certainty” and Trump’s team couldn’t even define an endgame—what’s your take on how market volatility correlates to unclear policy communication versus the policy itself? Or are we just blaming “Grifty” on vibes again?

 But, for the sake of balance:
Take your time. Or don’t. Based on your current average, we’re looking at dodge #60 right about now. Keep the tradition alive.
 

DeezerShoove » 30 minutes ago » wrote: ↑

30 minutes ago

What else is a chatroom?

Oh yeah, copy/paste other people's assertions.
So, to you, I am an other person.

We good.

 

Vegas » 17 minutes ago » wrote: ↑

17 minutes ago

Ah yes, another Veghead OP that ends not with analysis, but with whatever random emoji was left in the chamber. Always a strong finish when the punctuation outperforms the argument.

So here’s the question—not that we expect an answer, because we’ve all seen the tradition.
You’ll dodge the question, throw a tantrum, ask 17 of your own, and then demand those get answered immediately while pretending none were ever directed at you.

 But, for the sake of balance:
Take your time. Or don’t. Based on your current average, we’re looking at dodge #60 right about now. Keep the tradition alive.

I want to know what's in it for me - up front.

Blackvegetable » 7 minutes ago » wrote: ↑

7 minutes ago

I want to know what's in it for me - up front.

   LOL. Incredible. The man treats basic questions like back-alley business deals now. “What’s in it for me?”—as if answering your own thread is some heroic act deserving a medal and a fruit basket. “I’ll only engage if there’s something in it for me.” Here’s a wild idea—how about intellectual consistency?

Whom am I addressing ^^^



 

Vegas » 4 minutes ago » wrote: ↑

4 minutes ago

   LOL. Incredible. The man treats basic questions like back-alley business deals now. “What’s in it for me?”—as if answering your own thread is some heroic act deserving a medal and a fruit basket. “I’ll only engage if there’s something in it for me.” Here’s a wild idea—how about intellectual consistency?

Whom am I addressing ^^^

I don't refuse to answer all questions as a matter of principle, as you do.


 

Blackvegetable » Today, 6:02 am » wrote: ↑

Today, 6:02 am

Mr. Bessent rode with Mr. Trump back to Washington on Air Force One. During the flight, Mr. Bessent advised the president to focus on negotiating with other countries, saying Mr. Trump is the most deft negotiator there is, four people briefed on the discussion said. But he also stressed that Mr. Trump needed to articulate the endgame of his plan because the markets needed more certainty.

 Mr. Trump pushed back, the people said, emphasizing the pain was “short term,” one of the people said. But Mr. Bessent said that could mean many months in market terms.

 The president apparently absorbed only part of the message.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/09/us/p ... -cool.html

Scottie blowing smoke up the tunic.

That's hilarious dickhead...

You posting more TDS Fake news from a well known fake news tabloid.


That's why you are a perpetual loser....too lazy to dig for the truth so just more fake ****

I would say you are hurting your credibility but you already destroyed that years ago doing the same thing you are doing now

Blackvegetable » 22 minutes ago » wrote: ↑

22 minutes ago

I don't refuse to answer all questions as a matter of principle, as you do.

The **** you don't. Show me one time where you intelligently answered a question, in your words, from any member, THE FIRST TIME ASAKED. 

You may go all the way back to 2017 if you wish. 

Go. I'll wait. 

Blackvegetable » Today, 8:26 am » wrote: ↑

Today, 8:26 am

Yours is an assertion...

Your opinion is that of an ***, an abbreviation of the aforementioned fallacy.

Vegas » 22 minutes ago » wrote: ↑

22 minutes ago

The **** you don't. Show me one time where you intelligently answered a question, in your words, from any member, THE FIRST TIME ASAKED. 

You may go all the way back to 2017 if you wish. 

Go. I'll wait.

List the posters subject to that rule.

nefarious101 » 37 minutes ago » wrote: ↑

37 minutes ago

That's hilarious dickhead...

You posting more TDS Fake news from a well known fake news tabloid.

That's why you are a perpetual loser....too lazy to dig for the truth so just more fake ****

I would say you are hurting your credibility but you already destroyed that years ago doing the same thing you are doing now

Share your version, and your sources...