Today’s political consensus crosses all ages, demographics and party lines: 3 out of 4 Americans think the economy is in a slump. It is not just in their heads. Economic growth this year has been practically stagnant, save for one exception, economists say.Billions of dollars invested by California-based tech giants in artificial intelligence infrastructure accounted for 92% of the nation’s GDP growth this year.But, so far, little evidence exists that their ventures are expanding opportunities for everyday Americans.“You have to watch out for AI investments — they may continue to carry the economy or they may slow down or crash, bringing the rest of the economy together with them."Even in California itself, where 4 of the top 5 AI companies are, the AI boom has yet to translate into tangible pocketbook benefits. Consumer confidence in the state has reached a five-year low. And AI fueled a wave of cuts, cited in 48,000 job losses nationwide this year.“It is evident that the U.S. economy would have been almost stagnant, absent the capital expenditures by the AI industry,” The top 10 stocks listed in the Standard & Poor’s 500 index far outperforming the rest of the market. And the few who benefited from dividends fueled much of the rest of this year’s economic growth, with the vast majority of U.S. consumption spending attributed to the richest 10% to 20% of American households.“There were ripple effects into high-end travel, luxury spending, high-end real estate and other sectors of the economy driven by the financial elite."“Obviously, that’s not a recipe for sustainable growth,” he said.https://www.latimes.com/politics/newsletter/2025-12-18/u-s-economy-was-stagnant-in-2025-with-one-exception
>>1466959>Economy completely stagnant except for the bubble getting bigger and bigger to ensure maximum impact when it popsOh we are FUCKED fucked.
Buy canned goods.
>>1466959As long as line goes up the wealth will trickle down. Trump is an economic genius who has increased the GDP by a quadrillion dollars and it’s crazy nobody thought of this before. Also any problems with the economy are because of Biden and Obama who are obsessed with Trump
>>1466965Nothing ever trickles down from the wealthy except their shit. Tax the wealthy.
>>1466965Look at the wealthy disparity gap graphs. It doesn't "trickle down." And the term "trickle down" is an insult in itself, you're only worth the piss that drips down to your level. You should be vehemently opposing these monsters.
>>14669650.0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000002 Trump Coin have been deposited into your wallet.Your orange god values your hard work.
>>1466959>Billions of dollars invested by California-based tech giants in artificial intelligence infrastructure accounted for 92% of the nation’s GDP growth this year.lolDid anyone else read the CPI report this morning, as well? You can tell that it's a hilarious batch of lies since it implies Hardware prices have actually gone DOWN during the era of $1200 RAM sticks. Orange retard will send the entire economy into hell to save AI companies
>>1466965printing money through buybacks isnt' increasing the GDP. It's the equivalent of eating your shit, which Miggers know a lot about
>>1466966>>1466970>>1466974>Falling for obvious baitCome on guys.
I passed the IQ test, I'm smart
>>1466976Stock buybacks are the only thing keeping most corporations afloat. That explains why luxury spending is up, the CEO's and CFO's have NEVER had it better.
>>1466980I passed again, this is fun. Soon my bubble will burst though and I will trickle down on>>1466965
>>1466960And don't forget trump is doing his damnest to make the bubble grows as big as possible>>1465908Forget the trump recession.The great trump depression is incoming
>>1467005Trumps Recession™ already began. 22 states are currently in recession AS OF OCTOBER which means its likely we've already crossed 25 states by now.Freight traffic is way down. This is always a sign of a recession.Consumer confidence is low. Only billionaire CEO's believe the lie that "things are great" at the moment cause they're part of the 1% that is doing ok.Its going to get MESSY in the coming months.
>>1467046>22 statesLemme guess, Red shitholes that will beg for bailouts?
>>1467056Mix of red and blue, interestingly enough. Probably need to relax those SNAP work requirements since unemployment is going up and jobs are dwindling as well as renewing those oBaMaCaRe subsidies since the GOP basically proved they have absolutely no plan.They could start by passing waivers to the states already in recession and the ones on the verge of recession. The states with "expanding" economies can suck it up until this phantom "greatest economy ever" of Trumps finally appears.
>>1466983Trickle trickle.I rewatched Trumps speech again and I don't think he had a plan to fix the economy. From his billionaire POV things are going great. He slipped up a couple times and said the problems were Republicans fault. Maybe he was making a jab at Mike Johnson and his revolt? Susie Wiles was saying Trump has an “alcoholic’s personality” and that Elon Musk is “an avowed ketamine” user. She probably believes that rumor about Mike Johnsons "adopted" black son being from his wives previous relationship.Why Wiles didn't have Trump drink some coffee before his big speech is beyond me. He was tired looking and slurred a bunch. If she thinks hes got an alcoholic personality why not help sharpen his mind???We are screwed folks. Markets still down for the week even after his reassurances.
>>1467056IIRC the blood red fascist states have their economy's 'growing' but only because they're going all in on data centers and pumping the AI bubble.When the bubble pops, they're going to be in ruins.
>>1467083Texas and Florida are "expanding" but a big chunk of that is also immigration. Texas is like 30% people from India now, they even have the largest statue in the state and its a giant Hindu monkey god thing. Wouldn't be surprised if those "expanding" economies were houses of cards waiting to collapse.
>>1466974Ha. Good one. He only values himself and his masters pulling the strings.
>>1466963What about dried beans?
>>1467081>I rewatched Trumps speech again and I don't think he had a plan to fix the economy. From his billionaire POV things are going great.Just like last time, they're at least better than the last guy.
>>1467140How so? If they have no plan and are alright with 99% of Americans getting screwed then they are not a "good thing."
>>1467280What? Democrats have literally no plan except to win an election.99% of Americans were screwed over by Joe Biden and the ridiculous propaganda campaign that got him elected.
>>1467284They managed to not give giant tax breaks to billionaires who don't need them. Thats a plus in most peoples minds. Trump made a bunch of promises during the campaign we all agreed with; lowering prices, fixing the economy, etc. thats why we voted for him. He lied. He failed. He bowed down to Israel and billionaires.
>>1467322>They managed to not give giant tax breaks to billionaires who don't need them.These days billionaires don't care about paying taxes because they know they'll just get all the money back 10-fold from their government contracts.Also, Biden did nothing regarding tax law.Why do I even bother with your retarded faggot complaints that are stupid? I have no idea.
>>1467327If they get all their taxes back why did they push for tax breaks for themselves so hard?
>>1467392Do they? I think it's mostly the middle class doing that.>if2 trillion is spent on US healthcare. That's paid to insurance companies. There's no "if" here.
>>1467395The bIg BeAuTiFuL bIlL cut taxes for billionaire's. He caters to the super rich and breaks his promises with the rest of us. Thats why his approval rating is plummeting.
>>1467436It was actually a pretty decent bill. And I'll remind you that the biggest tax on billionaires were the tariffs. So, you don't really even care.
>>1467442>And I'll remind you that the biggest tax on billionaires were the tariffslmao not even slightly true
>>1467442No it wasn't. Its the worst bill ever. Costing the general public MORE of their dwindling money.
>>1467451Nah.
>>1467436It seems to work. The billionaires realize that they have us by the balls and with AI surveillance, protesting it is impossible. Trump, for being a geriatric retard, knows this too. That's why he walks all over everyone else to service Israel and Billionaires. He knows who actually wins elections, and it's not the 90% of people who get taxed to keep the clown show going.
>>1467460The public will be getting fed up with it enough to really push back in a few months when "Trumps Recession™" gets worse.We're beginning to see it happening.
>>1467484Man, just imagine literally hoping things get worse so you can win an election again and make things worse again.
>>1467489no need to hope anon, when trump is president things get worse
>>1467489>just imagine literally hoping things get worse so you can win an election again and make things worse again.That was literally the entire basis of Trump's 2024 campaign, and what he's been doing so far.
>>1467492But things got measurably worse. They're so bad that Democrats are pinning their hopes on people not realizing that Trump wasn't in office when things went to shit.
>>1467504you're not doing a very good job of convincing anyone you're american
>>1467492He promised to fix the economy. He's made it much, much, much worse.
>>1467613Is that why you’re here with us?
>>1467618"NO U"
>>1467613Feels better than under Biden. I'm sure the lack 15% inflation is likely the reason.
