Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

rampartd

(3,804 posts)

4. growth, measured in dollars

Reply to tblue37 (Original post)

Wed Dec 17, 2025, 10:49 AM

Dec 17

could easily get astronomical IF inflation were at late confederacy levels but the decreased dollars are not reflected in the gdp (as in, the books being cooked by a master chef.)

this is why trump hates the federal reserve, and why the supremes will let him..

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

9 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Trump said the other day, "why can't there be 25% GDP growth?" [View all] tblue37 Dec 17 OP

Cause you're in charge n/t Alpeduez21 Dec 17 #1

"The **highest **annual real GDP growth in U.S. history since at least the 1960s was about 7.2 % in 1984." tblue37 Dec 17 #2

Smirky McSmirkface. tblue37 Dec 17 #3

growth, measured in dollars rampartd Dec 17 #4

Piece of shit is supposed to have a degree in economics dalton99a Dec 17 #5

Economies grow when most of the population thrives Attilatheblond Dec 17 #6

Wealthy dont spend fast nor local IbogaProject Dec 17 #7

There Can Be 25% GDP Growth ProfessorGAC Dec 17 #8

MaddowBlog-Raising the economic bar far too high, Trump and his team set themselves up for failure LetMyPeopleVote Dec 17 #9