TimmySmith 2,782 Posted August 5, 2019 Probably the #1 story in the world that no one is talking about yet. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/stocks-plunge-after-china-retaliates-in-trade-war/ar-AAFlytq?ocid=spartanntp China has allowed the yuan to dip below 7 per dollar. This is in response to tariffs and is a desperate move to make it's products more attractive to the worldwide market. In essence, It just made everything it produces cheaper everywhere, including the U.S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 3,455 Posted August 5, 2019 Let the games begin.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,547 Posted August 5, 2019 9 minutes ago, TimmySmith said: Probably the #1 story in the world that no one is talking about yet. Had faux news on in the background last night around 8, some guy was arguing with Chris Wallace about it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted August 5, 2019 33 minutes ago, edjr said: Had faux news on in the background last night around 8, some guy was arguing with Chris Wallace about it The shootings certainly deserve to get 99% of press coverage. But this devaluation is going to have an effect on 99.9% of people worldwide. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,547 Posted August 5, 2019 Just now, TimmySmith said: The shootings certainly deserve to get 99% of press coverage. But this devaluation is going to have an effect on 99.9% of people worldwide. They do? why? what purpose does it serve? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lickin_starfish 1,478 Posted August 5, 2019 So that more sheep can get brainwashed into supporting gun confiscation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,080 Posted August 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, lickin_starfish said: So that more sheep can get brainwashed into supporting gun confiscation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted August 5, 2019 8 minutes ago, edjr said: They do? why? what purpose does it serve? Because perhaps there is something to be learned from the tragedies. It won't be anything about guns, we all know that. But something else maybe. But let's not digress. Everyone should know the basic facts of the China devaluation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,547 Posted August 5, 2019 4 minutes ago, TimmySmith said: Because perhaps there is something to be learned from the tragedies. It won't be anything about guns, we all know that. But something else maybe. But let's not digress. Everyone should know the basic facts of the China devaluation. I see no value from harping on it 24/7 for days and letting the next nitwit out there see that he too will be infamous when he mows down 20 innocent people at a strawberry patch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,311 Posted August 5, 2019 30 minutes ago, edjr said: I see no value from harping on it 24/7 for days and letting the next nitwit out there see that he too will be infamous when he mows down 20 innocent people at a strawberry patch Exactly. Congress should immediately pass a law that says if you are the gunman in a mass shooting and caught alive, within a week we will burn you at the stake on national television. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,547 Posted August 5, 2019 5 minutes ago, fandandy said: Exactly. Congress should immediately pass a law that says if you are the gunman in a mass shooting and caught alive, within a week we will burn you at the stake on national television. Pay Per View and the money will go the families of the people you gunned down 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iam90sbaby 2,121 Posted August 5, 2019 something that actually mattered happened? Wait..trump tweeted something who cares about China devaluing their currency, Orange man bad! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lod001 1,235 Posted August 5, 2019 27 minutes ago, fandandy said: Exactly. Congress should immediately pass a law that says if you are the gunman in a mass shooting and caught alive, within a week we will burn you at the stake on national television. Now we are getting somewhere. As far as the yuan and the markets.....SELLLL biatches.!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 4,555 Posted August 6, 2019 10 hours ago, edjr said: I see no value from harping on it 24/7 for days and letting the next nitwit out there see that he too will be infamous when he mows down 20 innocent people at a strawberry patch I like strawberries more than garlic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sderk 1,040 Posted August 6, 2019 12 hours ago, fandandy said: Exactly. Congress should immediately pass a law that says if you are the gunman in a mass shooting and caught alive, within a week we will burn you at the stake on national television. No. No notoriety at all. Slow burn in a lonely unwatched prison cell somewhere in Kansas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,311 Posted August 6, 2019 5 hours ago, sderk said: No. No notoriety at all. Slow burn in a lonely unwatched prison cell somewhere in Kansas. I think seeing and hearing it would serve as a deterrent to the other freaks and even if it didn't serve that purpose it would be cathartic for society at large to watch those fockers burn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
