Originally Posted by Miss Ann Thrope (Post 12158173)

You've made a point here that I think others are missing a bit which is the recalibration of what is acceptable and "normal" that appears to be taking place. Trump and his minions are institutionalising a whole suite of behaviours that would have been considered completely unacceptable before.

Originally Posted by Miss Ann Thrope (Post 12158173)

You've made a point here that I think others are missing a bit which is the recalibration of what is acceptable and "normal" that appears to be taking place. Trump and his minions are institutionalising a whole suite of behaviours that would have been considered completely unacceptable before. Much as I am concerned about the evisceration of climate change mitigation, civil rights and public access to healthcare (I have friends and family in the US likely to be affected) that is already underway, I am scared sh*tless about the aggressive assault on facts and reality.

Trump himself tweeted about "record" crowds at his inauguration when all independent evidence including photos and reports of users on the DC metro indicate his event had much lower crowds than for either of Obama's inaugurations - and even lower than W's. Then his press secretary attacked the media yesterday for lying about inauguration crowds when in fact they were simply reporting factually. Again the unsupported line of "record crowds" was trotted out. The strategy seems to be to dismiss and discredit fact based reporting as the province of the lying, biased "mainstream media". This then means that facts are simply one more piece of noise contesting the airspace with propaganda and bullsh*t. Basically, the truth is whatever the Trump administration wants it to be.

And people are bleating about giving Trump "a chance" and "getting over" Hillary's loss. But that's not the point. This has to be challenged before it becomes the new norm but I fear greatly that respectable news organisations are letting themselves be bullied into going along with this agenda. Somewhere Goebbels and Potemkin are raising a toast in admiration of the work of Kevin Bannon....

Originally Posted by Meow (Post 12158149)

The increases have apparently not been massive and it's part of the costs and thus benefit of society.

Originally Posted by Fossildog (Post 12158234)

Regarding the crowds CNN have released a gigapixel photo which appears to contradict the photos showing large gaps in the crowd

Gigapixel: The inauguration of Donald Trump

You can sort of understand why his administration is being so aggressive towards the press that a week earlier released a slew of unsubstantiated claims that were designed to destroy his reputation. Claims which now seem to be largely forgotten due to lack of evidence. A classic LBJ inspired move it would seem

Originally Posted by IKnowNothing (Post 12158240)

more money was transacted to businesses within the first 24 hours of his presidency than in any other, due to him just being the President.

Figure the average spent has to be between $25-$100.... Times 4 million....Hmmm. @ $25 a pop that's between $100million minimum and over $400 million

Originally Posted by IKnowNothing (Post 12158240)

If you think about it, let's say 4 million over all decided to protest across the US. Trump wanted to get the economy moving and create more business activity.

How much do you think they all spent making signs from a hobby store, air fare, Hotel, car rental, gas, bus charter, all those hats they were wearing, food and drink?

They beat themselves over hate, yet more money was transacted to businesses within the first 24 hours of his presidency than in any other, due to him just being the President.

Figure the average spent has to be between $25-$100.... Times 4 million....Hmmm. @ $25 a pop that's between $100million minimum and over $400 million

Originally Posted by Scamp (Post 12158726)

I'm sure the US was thrilled with the 0.000555% boost this gave their GDP

Originally Posted by tintriangle (Post 12158763)

That figure takes no account of the multiplier effect.........struggling to remember A level economics from long ago.
But anyway, give the man a chance.
We should be encouraged that his first foreign invitee is Theresa May: all help in strengthening the perception of GB's position in the Brexit negotiations gratefully received.

Originally Posted by IKnowNothing (Post 12158240)

If you think about it, let's say 4 million over all decided to protest across the US. Trump wanted to get the economy moving and create more business activity.

How much do you think they all spent making signs from a hobby store, air fare, Hotel, car rental, gas, bus charter, all those hats they were wearing, food and drink?

They beat themselves over hate, yet more money was transacted to businesses within the first 24 hours of his presidency than in any other, due to him just being the President.

Figure the average spent has to be between $25-$100.... Times 4 million....Hmmm. @ $25 a pop that's between $100million minimum and over $400 million

Originally Posted by Miss Ann Thrope (Post 12158770)

A truly Trumplistic analysis....

Originally Posted by Miss Ann Thrope (Post 12158770)

A truly Trumplistic analysis....

Originally Posted by DXBtoDOH (Post 12158781)

Well, he does have a point, you must admit. It did add a bit of economic stimulus