The USA continues to out perform Australia on the metrics that count


The economy is expanding. Real GDP grew at a 2.2% annualised rate in the second quarter, following 2.5% in the first quarter. Consumer spending and investment were important contributors.

2. Unemployment is relatively low
The US unemployment rate was 4.1% in July 2026. That indicates most people in the labour force who want work are employed,
Investment growth
3. Businesses are investing heavily
According to the US Treasury's August economic statement, business investment in equipment and intellectual property rose at nearly a 10% annualised rate in the first half of 2026. AI infrastructure, computing equipment and other productive assets are important parts of this investment story.
3.8%
Consumer spending
4. Households are still spending
Real consumer spending grew at a 3.8% annualised rate in Q2 2026, according to the revised GDP figures. Because consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of US economic activity, this is an important sign of underlying demand.

Donny continues to shine ...

... Putin's boots (with his tongue).

business-sector productivity rose 3.1% over the four quarters through Q2 2026. This means businesses produced more output per hour worked, which can support economic growth, higher wages and improved competitiveness.
$4.71T
Annualised profits
2. Corporate profits are at a high level
US corporate profits from current production reached approximately $4.71 trillion at an annualised rate in Q2 2026, up from $4.33 trillion in Q1. Profitable companies can invest, hire, innovate and pay dividends.
$195.9T
Household wealth
3. American household wealth is enormous
The net worth of US households and nonprofit organisations reached $195.9 trillion in Q2 2026, after rising $12.8 trillion in the quarter. This provides a substantial financial cushion for some households and supports spending through wealth effects. However, gains were driven largely by financial assets and are unevenly distributed.
+4.6%
Private demand
4. Underlying private-sector demand is strong
Real final sales to private domestic purchasers increased at a 4.6% annualised rate in Q2 2026. This measure combines consumer spending and private fixed investment, making it a useful indicator of demand that is less affected by trade and inventory swings.
+1.1%
Durable-goods orders
5. Businesses are ordering more equipment
New orders for manufactured durable goods reached $339.3 billion in July 2026, up 1.1% from June. Durable goods include machinery and equipment that businesses use to expand productive capacity. Monthly orders can be volatile, so several months of growth would be stronger evidence than one re

So it's Donny at the midterms or back to castrating kiddies and slicing off pubescent breasts for trans affirmation.

Also, open the borders, BLM and Antifa and Pallo riots a la France, free pass for Iran, Hamax, Houties, etc, etc.

The destruction of the West must go on - vote Dem.

aquascoot wrote on Oct 19^th, 2026 at 6:54pm:

The USA continues to out perform Australia on the metrics that count The economy is expanding. Real GDP grew at a 2.2% annualised rate in the second quarter, following 2.5% in the first quarter. Consumer spending and investment were important contributors. 2. Unemployment is relatively low The US unemployment rate was 4.1% in July 2026. That indicates most people in the labour force who want work are employed, Investment growth 3. Businesses are investing heavily According to the US Treasury's August economic statement, business investment in equipment and intellectual property rose at nearly a 10% annualised rate in the first half of 2026. AI infrastructure, computing equipment and other productive assets are important parts of this investment story. 3.8% Consumer spending 4. Households are still spending Real consumer spending grew at a 3.8% annualised rate in Q2 2026, according to the revised GDP figures. Because consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of US economic activity, this is an important sign of underlying demand.

What about inflation? Tell them about how inflation is rising under Trump and caused by his incompetent and corrupt economic policies!

Armchair_Politician wrote on Oct 19^th, 2026 at 8:02pm:

aquascoot wrote on Oct 19th, 2026 at 6:54pm: The USA continues to out perform Australia on the metrics that count The economy is expanding. Real GDP grew at a 2.2% annualised rate in the second quarter, following 2.5% in the first quarter. Consumer spending and investment were important contributors. 2. Unemployment is relatively low The US unemployment rate was 4.1% in July 2026. That indicates most people in the labour force who want work are employed, Investment growth 3. Businesses are investing heavily According to the US Treasury's August economic statement, business investment in equipment and intellectual property rose at nearly a 10% annualised rate in the first half of 2026. AI infrastructure, computing equipment and other productive assets are important parts of this investment story. 3.8% Consumer spending 4. Households are still spending Real consumer spending grew at a 3.8% annualised rate in Q2 2026, according to the revised GDP figures. Because consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of US economic activity, this is an important sign of underlying demand. What about inflation? Tell them about how inflation is rising under Trump and caused by his incompetent and corrupt economic policies!

Lower than here under Chalmers.

Why?

Rep are highly likely to lose the house and senate in a couple of weeks ?

Guessing its Biden's fault ?

Armchair_Politician wrote on Oct 19^th, 2026 at 8:02pm:

aquascoot wrote on Oct 19th, 2026 at 6:54pm: The USA continues to out perform Australia on the metrics that count The economy is expanding. Real GDP grew at a 2.2% annualised rate in the second quarter, following 2.5% in the first quarter. Consumer spending and investment were important contributors. 2. Unemployment is relatively low The US unemployment rate was 4.1% in July 2026. That indicates most people in the labour force who want work are employed, Investment growth 3. Businesses are investing heavily According to the US Treasury's August economic statement, business investment in equipment and intellectual property rose at nearly a 10% annualised rate in the first half of 2026. AI infrastructure, computing equipment and other productive assets are important parts of this investment story. 3.8% Consumer spending 4. Households are still spending Real consumer spending grew at a 3.8% annualised rate in Q2 2026, according to the revised GDP figures. Because consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of US economic activity, this is an important sign of underlying demand. What about inflation?

Hmm, aquascoot's gone quiet all of a sudden.

On day one of the rapist's second term, inflation was at 3.0%.

It's now at 3.7%.

I'm no maths professor, but I'm pretty sure 3.7 is more than 3.0.

Trump said he would lower inflation from day one.

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aquascoot wrote on Oct 19^th, 2026 at 6:54pm:

The USA continues to out perform Australia on the metrics that count ......... .

mass shootings, highest incarcarations, highest level corruption, destroyed trading partner relations, debt rising like a mountain, no health care, amoral society, millions march in protest against the president .

but the sharemarket is rising ..........

Taaadaaahhhh

Frank wrote on Oct 19^th, 2026 at 8:06pm:

Armchair_Politician wrote on Oct 19th, 2026 at 8:02pm: aquascoot wrote on Oct 19th, 2026 at 6:54pm: The USA continues to out perform Australia on the metrics that count The economy is expanding. Real GDP grew at a 2.2% annualised rate in the second quarter, following 2.5% in the first quarter. Consumer spending and investment were important contributors. 2. Unemployment is relatively low The US unemployment rate was 4.1% in July 2026. That indicates most people in the labour force who want work are employed, Investment growth 3. Businesses are investing heavily According to the US Treasury's August economic statement, business investment in equipment and intellectual property rose at nearly a 10% annualised rate in the first half of 2026. AI infrastructure, computing equipment and other productive assets are important parts of this investment story. 3.8% Consumer spending 4. Households are still spending Real consumer spending grew at a 3.8% annualised rate in Q2 2026, according to the revised GDP figures. Because consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of US economic activity, this is an important sign of underlying demand. What about inflation? Tell them about how inflation is rising under Trump and caused by his incompetent and corrupt economic policies! Lower than here under Chalmers. Why?

Don't know of any Americans who care what our inflation is. But they do care what theirs is. First the orange felon was telling everyone that inflation is bad under Biden. Then when it goes up under him, he says it's a fake thing invented by Democrats.  :D

I've lost track ... what's Trump's death toll up to now?

Still nowhere near Clinton's,  Obama's & Bidens.

Jasin wrote on Oct 20^th, 2026 at 7:49am:

Still nowhere near Clinton's,  Obama's & Bidens.

Actually, neither Obama nor Biden started any wars. Not a single one. Trump started a war with Iran that he still can't win, has cost American lives and the lives of civilians in Iran, including children. So your assertion that Trump has a lower war-related death toll than Obama and Biden is factually wrong. The truth is that Trump has a significantly higher death toll.

Armchair_Politician wrote on Oct 20^th, 2026 at 4:53am:

Frank wrote on Oct 19th, 2026 at 8:06pm: Armchair_Politician wrote on Oct 19th, 2026 at 8:02pm: aquascoot wrote on Oct 19th, 2026 at 6:54pm: The USA continues to out perform Australia on the metrics that count The economy is expanding. Real GDP grew at a 2.2% annualised rate in the second quarter, following 2.5% in the first quarter. Consumer spending and investment were important contributors. 2. Unemployment is relatively low The US unemployment rate was 4.1% in July 2026. That indicates most people in the labour force who want work are employed, Investment growth 3. Businesses are investing heavily According to the US Treasury's August economic statement, business investment in equipment and intellectual property rose at nearly a 10% annualised rate in the first half of 2026. AI infrastructure, computing equipment and other productive assets are important parts of this investment story. 3.8% Consumer spending 4. Households are still spending Real consumer spending grew at a 3.8% annualised rate in Q2 2026, according to the revised GDP figures. Because consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of US economic activity, this is an important sign of underlying demand. What about inflation? Tell them about how inflation is rising under Trump and caused by his incompetent and corrupt economic policies! Lower than here under Chalmers. Why? Don't know of any Americans who care what our inflation is. But they do care what theirs is. First the orange felon was telling everyone that inflation is bad under Biden. Then when it goes up under him, he says it's a fake thing invented by Democrats.  :D

:D :D :D :D

But here you are supposedly an Australian who cares only about American inflation but not ours.

Sprintcyclist wrote on Oct 20^th, 2026 at 12:43am:

aquascoot wrote on Oct 19th, 2026 at 6:54pm: The USA continues to out perform Australia on the metrics that count ......... . mass shootings, highest incarcarations, highest level corruption, destroyed trading partner relations, debt rising like a mountain, no health care, amoral society, millions march in protest against the president . but the sharemarket is rising .......... Taaadaaahhhh

Yes, but ours is struggling - the result of DL's war on our mining and ag sectors, on top of his global tariffs.

Aquascoot's merely celebrating his DL's win, that's all. America number 1.

Aussie number 10, no?

Sprintcyclist wrote on Oct 20^th, 2026 at 12:43am:

aquascoot wrote on Oct 19th, 2026 at 6:54pm: The USA continues to out perform Australia on the metrics that count ......... . mass shootings, highest incarcarations, highest level corruption, destroyed trading partner relations, debt rising like a mountain, no health care, amoral society, millions march in protest against the president . but the sharemarket is rising .......... Taaadaaahhhh

declining life expectancy.

mothra wrote on Oct 20^th, 2026 at 7:40am:

I've lost track ... what's Trump's death toll up to now?

worldwide, millions.

Donny continues to shine ...

... Putin's knob end.

Sprintcyclist wrote on Oct 20^th, 2026 at 9:23pm:

Sprintcyclist wrote on Oct 20th, 2026 at 12:43am: aquascoot wrote on Oct 19th, 2026 at 6:54pm: The USA continues to out perform Australia on the metrics that count ......... . mass shootings, highest incarcarations, highest level corruption, destroyed trading partner relations, debt rising like a mountain, no health care, amoral society, millions march in protest against the president . but the sharemarket is rising .......... Taaadaaahhhh declining life expectancy.

trumps paid thugs (ICE) murder and rape whoever they want, trump ignores courts, trump gives tax cuts to the already rich, cuts food from the poor, organises an insurrection, bans media.
petrol and diesel prices rocket due to trump illegal war


but, taaaddaaahh, the rich have got richer.

Sprintcyclist wrote on Oct 21^st, 2026 at 4:21pm:

Sprintcyclist wrote on Oct 20th, 2026 at 9:23pm: Sprintcyclist wrote on Oct 20th, 2026 at 12:43am: aquascoot wrote on Oct 19th, 2026 at 6:54pm: The USA continues to out perform Australia on the metrics that count ......... . mass shootings, highest incarcarations, highest level corruption, destroyed trading partner relations, debt rising like a mountain, no health care, amoral society, millions march in protest against the president . but the sharemarket is rising .......... Taaadaaahhhh declining life expectancy. trumps paid thugs (ICE) murder and rape whoever they want, trump ignores courts, trump gives tax cuts to the already rich, cuts food from the poor, organises an insurrection, bans media. petrol and diesel prices rocket due to trump illegal war but, taaaddaaahh, the rich have got richer.

Lock your doors and get under the bed, Simp, Trump is coming for you.



What happened to you? From classic right wing to outa control deranged moron shuffling in his slippers, yelling at the sky?

greggerypeccary wrote on Oct 20^th, 2026 at 9:49pm:

Donny continues to shine ... ... Putin's knob end.

What goes on in your head often.
Seems to be something relating to 'dick'. ::)

Jasin wrote on Oct 21^st, 2026 at 7:58pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Oct 20th, 2026 at 9:49pm: Donny continues to shine ... ... Putin's knob end. What goes on in your head often. Seems to be something relating to 'dick'. ::)

Pecca's homo talk.   :-[

Bobby. wrote on Oct 21^st, 2026 at 8:00pm:

Jasin wrote on Oct 21st, 2026 at 7:58pm: [quote author=greggerypeccary link=1792400094/18#18 date=1792496965] Donny continues to shine ... ... Putin's knob end. What goes on in your head often. Seems to be something relating to 'dick'. ::)

Pecca's homo talk.   :-[/quote]
He's obviously a closet poof.

Jasin wrote on Oct 21^st, 2026 at 8:25pm:

Bobby. wrote on Oct 21st, 2026 at 8:00pm: Jasin wrote on Oct 21st, 2026 at 7:58pm: [quote author=greggerypeccary link=1792400094/18#18 date=1792496965] Donny continues to shine ... ... Putin's knob end. What goes on in your head often. Seems to be something relating to 'dick'. ::) Pecca's homo talk.   :-[/quote] He's obviously a closet poof.

He does like talking about cocks -  not that .....        :-[

Bobby. wrote on Oct 21^st, 2026 at 8:32pm:

Jasin wrote on Oct 21st, 2026 at 8:25pm: Bobby. wrote on Oct 21st, 2026 at 8:00pm: [quote author=JaSin link=1792400094/21#21 date=1792576683][quote author=greggerypeccary link=1792400094/18#18 date=1792496965] Donny continues to shine ... ... Putin's knob end. What goes on in your head often. Seems to be something relating to 'dick'. ::) Pecca's homo talk.   :-[/quote] He's obviously a closet poof.

He does like talking about cocks -  not that .....        :-[/quote]
DEFINITELY something wrong with that Bobby.
Or do you lean a bit in that direction?  :-/

Jasin wrote on Oct 21^st, 2026 at 8:39pm:

Bobby. wrote on Oct 21st, 2026 at 8:32pm: Jasin wrote on Oct 21st, 2026 at 8:25pm: Bobby. wrote on Oct 21st, 2026 at 8:00pm: [quote author=JaSin link=1792400094/21#21 date=1792576683][quote author=greggerypeccary link=1792400094/18#18 date=1792496965] Donny continues to shine ... ... Putin's knob end. What goes on in your head often. Seems to be something relating to 'dick'. ::) Pecca's homo talk.   :-[/quote] He's obviously a closet poof. He does like talking about cocks -  not that .....        :-[/quote] DEFINITELY something wrong with that Bobby. Or do you lean a bit in that direction?  :-/

https://media2.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExMXg2dm1zbjI0NHYxNXVhODUwdnEwcWN5enJtMzYxaDczcW9zMm40NyZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/26gspjl5bxzhSdJtK/giphy.gif

Keep on shining, Donny





Trump Approval Hits New Low Two Weeks Before Midterms, Poll Finds

Jillian Vordick/The New York Times

Quote:

......... While the U.S. has a lower life expectancy than comparable countries, it spends nearly twice as much as its peers on healthcare per person.     ....... ............ Life expectancy decreased in the U.S. and peer countries in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the U.S. experienced a sharper drop in life expectancy and took longer to return to pre-pandemic levels than most comparable countries. During this period, the U.S. had a higher rate of excess mortality per capita and a larger increase in premature mortality per capita than peer countries as a result of COVID-19, with over one million of the over seven million COVID-19 deaths worldwide.         .........

https://www.healthsystemtracker.org/chart-collection/u-s-life-expectancy-compare-countries/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22940294074&gbraid=0AAAAAD-0VUeRrNlTMB6lHicWobVMZDHJf&gclid=CjwKCAjwxeHWBhBPEiwAiqtQ-YJSkOqXMj9DS9RvR2XLUzpJFZDsPORFRIuZoDH8iaiWON9U-CWQ2hoCYr0QAvD_BwE

Sprintcyclist wrote on Oct 22^nd, 2026 at 4:59pm:

Quote: ......... While the U.S. has a lower life expectancy than comparable countries, it spends nearly twice as much as its peers on healthcare per person.     ....... ............ Life expectancy decreased in the U.S. and peer countries in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the U.S. experienced a sharper drop in life expectancy and took longer to return to pre-pandemic levels than most comparable countries. During this period, the U.S. had a higher rate of excess mortality per capita and a larger increase in premature mortality per capita than peer countries as a result of COVID-19, with over one million of the over seven million COVID-19 deaths worldwide.         ......... https://www.healthsystemtracker.org/chart-collection/u-s-life-expectancy-compare-countries/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22940294074&gbraid=0AAAAAD-0VUeRrNlTMB6lHicWobVMZDHJf&gclid=CjwKCAjwxeHWBhBPEiwAiqtQ-YJSkOqXMj9DS9RvR2XLUzpJFZDsPORFRIuZoDH8iaiWON9U-CWQ2hoCYr0QAvD_BwE

Influx of millions of diseased third worlders.


Same everywhere with the influx of third worlders.