I wonder how, but not why, this has been deflected from economic news to NK.

But first NK.:

The US-NK will be a very intricate and long term dance before we reach a major solution to NK nuclear threats. It does not surprise me that Trump did not accomplish "mission accomplished" in a matter of weeks. What does surprise me is that Lad thought it would be that easy. Trump deserves a "pat on the back" for being open to trying something new, rather than the studied indifference of his predecessors. It may be years before this comes to a successful conclusion. Of course, if the Resistance is successful at getting rid of Trump, maybe we can get back on the path to nuclear war. Who cares as long as Trump is got.


Re: the economy.

Famously, a democratic slogan was "It's the economy, stupid". Well, it is again. Trump keeps doing these things that help the economy. The US-Mexico agreement is one of those things. Now that two of the three are on board, Canada will not be far behind. among other things the agreement tightens requirements for the source of auto parts for cars made in the US and Mexico, and sources them more regionally, strengthening the markets for local suppliers of raw materials. It requires at least 45% of the parts to be made by workers making at least $16/hr, making a lot of Mexicans happy. Zero tariffs. Winner: U.S. Winner: Mexico. Loser: China. I don't know what the bad things are about it yet, as I haven't had a chance to catch CNN.

The Dow and other markers jumped yesterday. I wonder why? They are continuing today. Economy is growing, people are getting jobs, people with are jobs taking home more of their pay. Who cares about Trump's affairs or the witch hunt? people will vote their pocket books. Democrats want to kill the goose that is laying golden eggs, so that impoverished people will turn to their glittering promises. Democrat's best hope is a crash in late October. American misery is always a boon for the DNC.