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In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: Steve203 🐝 HONORARY
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Subject: Re: Repeat after me: Trump is the greatest
Date: 08/30/26 5:46 PM
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Trump is a delusional megalomaniac who believes he can will his fantasy world into existence with lies and lawsuits. Let's hope he's wrong.

Typical "JC" characteristics, in my experience. In his first term, there were two constraints on him: criminal law, and impeachment. Since then, SCOTUS says he can't be charged criminally, and he survived two impeachments easily. Now, we get the unfiltered Trump. And, he will be "President For Life".

Remember when Presidents put their assets in a "blind trust"? Trump openly discloses his stock trades:

U.S. President Donald Trump bought up to $500,000 in Boeing stock the same day the U.S. Navy awarded the aerospace company with an $880 million contract.

Trump's June 2026 financial disclosure indicates he bought between $250,001 and $500,000 of Boeing stock on June 18, 2026. That same day, the Department of Defense announced an $880 million contract with Boeing.

Thus, we have rated this claim as true.


snopes.com - Trump boeing navy contract

He can't be charged for trading on insider information. He can't be impeached. He stole over $2B last year. The mind boggles at how much he will steal in future years. A piece on METaR says Venezuela will realize about $19/bbl for oil from the US concessions. Best price I can find via the net sifter for Venezuelan crude is $55-$59/bbl. So, assuming Venezuela ever sees that $19 at all, how much of the other $35+/bbl will Trump steal?

Steve
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