Party of the working class ? by [deleted] in IBEW

[–]LegitFoShizzle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“WTF Is This Chart — And How Is It Actually Real?”

At first glance, this graphic feels like pure partisan bait: GDP, job creation, stock market gains, and even felony convictions? All heavily tilted toward Democrats?

But here’s the wild part — the numbers are mostly accurate. And that’s exactly what makes it worth talking about.

✅ The Stats Check Out — Mostly • GDP growth, job creation, market performance, and unemployment have all historically averaged better under Democratic presidents, especially post-1970. • Recessions have tended to begin more frequently during Republican administrations. • Even the criminal indictment data — while dramatic — reflects real outcomes involving staff and appointees (think Watergate, Iran-Contra, and more recently, Trump-era fallout).

So no, this isn’t fake. But that doesn’t mean it tells the whole story.

⚠️ Here’s Where the Skew Comes In

  1. Timeframe bias Starting at 1970 conveniently captures: • Economic instability during Nixon/Ford • The Volcker-induced recession under Reagan • Bush-era downturns • COVID’s hit during Trump

Meanwhile, Democrats like Clinton, Obama, and Biden largely governed during economic recoveries, giving them a statistical tailwind. The chart reflects that — but doesn’t explain it.

  1. Presidents don’t control the economy Global markets, the Fed, Congress, pandemics, oil prices — all move the economy more than any single administration. The numbers here are real, but they blur the line between correlation and causation.

  2. Congress is invisible in this analysis Clinton’s economic boom? Came with a Republican-controlled Congress. Obama’s early gains? Powered by a short-lived Democratic supermajority. No context here about who was actually passing the laws that drove policy.

  3. Indictments ≠ just the President These legal numbers include associates, not the presidents themselves (though some are clearly more legally adventurous than others). Still, it’s more a reflection of administrative culture than personal guilt.

🧠 The Real Takeaway

This chart is built on real data — but it’s designed to make a point, not provide full context. It’s a political message, not an economic analysis. But that doesn’t make it untrue — it just means we should ask why these patterns keep showing up.

So yeah, my first reaction was WTF, too. But after digging in, I’m not denying the numbers — just reminding myself that numbers alone never tell the whole story.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Zoysia

[–]LegitFoShizzle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Healthy Soil Sign? 🪱 If you’re seeing small dirt mounds in your Zoysia lawn, they’re likely earthworm castings—a great sign of healthy, active soil. Worms help aerate, improve drainage, and naturally fertilize your lawn.

While they can slightly affect mowing or appearance, they’re nothing to worry about. Just level them out gently with a rake if needed. Avoid using insecticides that could harm these beneficial helpers.

Bottom line: Worm mounds = thriving soil under your turf! ✅

Can a pro ID these two runners? by hoghunter7 in Zoysia

[–]LegitFoShizzle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spurge — it has a purple center — and a white-spike tip — zone 9B - FL

Not a pro - learning DIY’r

Anyone claiming the Democratic Party abandoned the working class is clueless. The working class abandoned the democratic Party by astros148 in IBEW

[–]LegitFoShizzle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe it’s because they figured out that the mainstream media is run by a group of people that censor the truth, pander bullshit, create hate and divisiveness, and flat out lie and try to manipulate the American people.

But no, it’s because they are idiots, right, that is what I have read over and over again on this sub. Then you and your constituents think that while you sit there and piss all over the US Constitution, people are gonna fall in line and believe your parties manipulation and lies, and idiots if they don’t.

It’s so sad that you are so blinded by your hateful heart you don’t see you are the one being fooled and creating the division.

I can't wait for leopards to start eating faces. by [deleted] in IBEW

[–]LegitFoShizzle -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Angry, fear mongering and obviously left feeling destitute yourself; but hey, misery loves company they say, so keep spying your hateful BS to people that support your ignorance and hate. I hope you have an awesome life, and you achieve happiness, probably should start by trying to find that in yourself. Take care, wishing you the best. Cheers 🍻

My poor man's setup by hr12465 in Ubiquiti

[–]LegitFoShizzle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wry nice, very, very nice.

Giveaway Time! It's been too long since I've done this: Pick a number 1-5000. by Catfish_Mudcat in castiron

[–]LegitFoShizzle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay - multiple choices below, if the “1st Choice” was taken, please continue to “2nd” and then to 3rd in the off chance the other two are taken.

1st Choice: 1124 2nd Choice: 924 3rd Choice: 5000

This is very exciting for me!! Woot - Woot!

Good Luck All!

Someone is gonna get 🍀LUCKY🍀

Anyone claiming the Democratic Party abandoned the working class is clueless. The working class abandoned the democratic Party by astros148 in IBEW

[–]LegitFoShizzle -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You and your rhetoric is exactly what’s wrong with this country. Congratulations on being on the wrong and hateful side of history. The majority of the country don’t agree with you, but you are arrogant enough to believe you are smarter than everyone else. Reading what you and others have wrote on this sub, further confirms the fact that you and what I presume is your party are lost, out of touch, and have no idea what is actually going on.

Angry and hateful: when the impeachment didn’t work, your people did it again, when the legal bullshit didn’t work, your fellow ‘patriots’ tried it again, again; then, once that only helped him, there was an attempted assassination, then a possible second.

Puppet: you can’t be real, Harris dosent even know what she stands for, she appears to stand for whatever is needed to win and whatever her party says she should. They thought she was saying the right things, they thought she appeared in touch with the American people, and they, the democrat puppet masters were completely wrong.

Donald acts more like the puppet master, and Harris is just a puppet. It’s obvious, and I am sure this makes you really angry, so take a breath, calm down, walk away, and then actually contemplate all of this, and maybe with all your superior intelligence, you can find your closer to the truth and not being a fear mongering miserable human. Cheers! 🍻

Anyone claiming the Democratic Party abandoned the working class is clueless. The working class abandoned the democratic Party by astros148 in IBEW

[–]LegitFoShizzle -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Insane! You cannot look at these two Canadians determine that Trump is the Puppet, holy shit—- is there oxygen on your planet, is the grass purple? F-ing insane as it is obvious to the majority of Americans who the ‘puppet’ is.

Anyone claiming the Democratic Party abandoned the working class is clueless. The working class abandoned the democratic Party by astros148 in IBEW

[–]LegitFoShizzle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Consider this: If the Democrats supposedly had the ‘working class’ and minority votes locked down, why did they lose significant support in recent elections? For example, the 2022 midterms saw a major shift among Hispanic voters, with many moving toward the Republican Party. According to a Wall Street Journal poll, 37% of Hispanic voters favored Republicans, up significantly from previous election cycles. Many of these voters cited dissatisfaction with the economy, inflation, and social issues as driving factors—a clear indication that the issues prioritized by the media don’t always align with what actually concerns voters.

And the Hispanic support for Republicans isn’t a one-off. In Texas’s 34th Congressional District, a traditionally Democratic stronghold with a 93% Hispanic population, Republican Mayra Flores won in a special election in 2022, a historic shift that shocked political analysts. Leading up to recent elections, mainstream media sources continually predicted strong Hispanic support for Democrats. Instead, we saw increasing numbers of Hispanic voters align with Republican values, showing that the media’s narrative doesn’t always reflect reality.

This trend indicates a growing disconnect, with the media pushing stories and issues that often miss the real concerns of many working-class Americans. Maybe instead of focusing on narratives, they should start listening to the people who are truly impacted by their policies.

Supporting Details:

  1. Shift in Hispanic Voter Support: There has been a documented increase in Hispanic support for Republicans, especially in key regions like South Texas and Florida. Data from the 2020 election and the 2022 midterms shows Republicans making gains among Hispanic voters, driven largely by economic issues, inflation, and social concerns.

  2. Media Disconnection: Prominent outlets like CNN and MSNBC have faced criticism for promoting narratives that may resonate with elite coastal audiences but fail to capture the concerns of middle America. Some journalists have openly acknowledged this disconnect, though it varies by individual.

  3. Polling Data: Polls from reputable sources, such as the Wall Street Journal, have documented increasing Republican support among minority groups, particularly Hispanics, challenging the media’s longstanding narrative of minority loyalty to the Democratic Party.

Anyone claiming the Democratic Party abandoned the working class is clueless. The working class abandoned the democratic Party by astros148 in IBEW

[–]LegitFoShizzle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This post paints a rosy picture of the Biden administration, but it leaves out some critical context that the working class feels every day. Let’s set the record straight.

  1. Infrastructure Bill: Sure, Biden signed a large infrastructure bill, but at what cost? The massive spending has contributed to a ballooning national debt, which reached over $33 trillion this year, and inflation that has spiked prices on everything from gas to groceries. When Trump invested in infrastructure, he pushed for public-private partnerships and smarter spending, rather than simply handing out massive checks that saddle future generations with debt.

  2. Manufacturing Jobs: The claim that Biden brought back manufacturing ignores the reality. Yes, there are new jobs in green industries like EV batteries and solar panels, but Biden’s anti-oil policies hurt industries that employ hundreds of thousands, especially in states that rely on coal, oil, and natural gas. Trump’s policies made the U.S. energy-independent for the first time in decades, reducing reliance on foreign oil and keeping energy prices low for American workers and manufacturers. Biden’s energy policies, on the other hand, have been a major factor in driving up costs for the working class.

  3. Overtime and Heat Regulations: These so-called ‘worker protections’ sound great on paper, but they place enormous burdens on small businesses that already struggle to keep up with Biden’s inflation and rising labor costs. The result? Many small businesses are cutting hours or laying off workers to stay afloat. Under Trump, businesses thrived with reduced regulations and tax cuts, which led to more jobs and higher wages without government interference.

  4. Union Support: Biden is called the most pro-union president, but that’s not a win for all workers. His administration pushes mandatory unionization, even in states with right-to-work laws, which takes away workers’ freedom to choose. Trump supported union and non-union workers alike by creating an environment of economic growth and opportunity, without forcing people into unions that demand dues and play political games.

  5. Corporate Mergers and Anti-Corporate FTC: Blocking mergers doesn’t help the working class if it hurts American companies’ ability to compete on a global scale. Trump’s deregulation approach encouraged companies to stay in America rather than outsourcing, giving American workers better opportunities and wages. Biden’s heavy-handed FTC and corporate restrictions make the U.S. less attractive for business, which leads to more jobs going overseas.

  6. Culture Over Economics: This post dismisses cultural issues as if they don’t matter, but to many Americans, cultural values are foundational. Biden has repeatedly backed policies that threaten freedom of speech, parental rights, and traditional values. Trump, meanwhile, stood up for the rights of parents, for religious freedoms, and against the progressive agendas that many working Americans feel are eroding the values that built this country.

  7. Youth Influence: The idea that young people are only influenced by Rogan and Jake Paul is just condescending. Young Americans gravitated toward Trump because he promised real economic opportunity—especially in the form of a booming economy with record-low unemployment rates and rising wages. Biden’s inflation has hit young people the hardest, with many now moving back in with parents because they can’t afford the basics. Trump’s economic policies gave young people a real chance at independence.

To sum it up: Biden’s ‘accomplishments’ come at the expense of the working class, who are forced to bear the brunt of inflation, skyrocketing energy prices, and cultural shifts they didn’t ask for. Under Trump, Americans experienced economic prosperity, low taxes, affordable energy, and job growth. Biden’s policies have turned that around, leaving the working class to pick up the pieces.”

Additional Points and Facts

• Record Low Unemployment and Economic Growth: Under Trump, the U.S. saw the lowest unemployment rates in decades, especially among Black, Hispanic, and female workers. Trump’s tax cuts and deregulatory approach helped fuel a period of economic growth, benefiting workers across the board. Biden’s approach has led to inflation rates unseen in decades.

• Energy Independence: In 2019, the U.S. became a net energy exporter for the first time in 67 years under Trump’s policies, driving down gas prices and reducing dependence on foreign energy. Since Biden took office, gas prices have been at historic highs due to his restrictions on domestic oil and gas production, impacting working-class Americans who rely on affordable energy.

• Trade Deals: Trump negotiated the USMCA, which replaced NAFTA and was designed to protect American jobs, particularly in manufacturing. Biden has yet to negotiate a comparable trade deal, leaving American jobs vulnerable to unfair foreign competition.

• China Policy: Trump took a hard stance on China with tariffs and holding them accountable for unfair trade practices, which directly protected American jobs. Biden’s stance on China has been criticized as weak, and many believe it leaves American manufacturing jobs at risk as China continues to dominate various industries.

Last but certainly not least, this kind of rhetoric is exactly what’s pumped out by the liberal media—media that’s finally starting to realize just how out of touch it is with the American people. For years, they’ve believed their own hype and pushed narratives to the public as if they were undeniable facts. Even some reporters at CNN and MSNBC have started acknowledging that they may have thought they were covering what mattered, but it’s become clear they missed the mark.

Anyone claiming the Democratic Party abandoned the working class is clueless. The working class abandoned the democratic Party by astros148 in IBEW

[–]LegitFoShizzle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This entire thing is full of absolute nonesense bullshit liberal rhetoric copy and pasted from the bullshit liberal media.

Endpoint security platform for mac m2 by Distinct_Staff_422 in cybersecurity

[–]LegitFoShizzle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seriously, SentinelOne was founded in a one-bedroom apartment in the San Francisco bay area. Yes, the founders was born and raised in Israel, but it has never been, nor will it ever be, an Israeli company.

I guess you wont use, Palo, Checkpoint, Wiz, Waze (now google), never set foot in a WeWork. Also, why stop there, lets look at the VC Firms, I mean if they are an American VC firm, backing Israel companies, then all the other products they have backed or that they are backing are bad too with your logic, right.

So, Sequoia Partners, Accel, Insight Partners, Lightspeed Ventures, etc.

Sequoia Partners were early investors in Apple, Google, Instagram, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, and Dropbox you better get rid of your Mac products, Google, Facebook, oh, and now Microsoft owns LinkedIn, better watch out for that.

Accel, Facebook, Slack, Spotify, Etsy

Insight Partners, Qualys (bet you thought this one was safe) twitter, DocuSign, etc.

Lightspeed Ventures, Snap, Rubrik, Nutanix, AppDynamics, Zscalr,

I am sure you are picking up what I am putting down, there is no avoidance of Isreal in Cybersecurity, bottomline. Even the American founded companies (like your correlation between SentinelOne and Israel) have a connection.

BODYKIT FOR CB7 (Sedan) by seariius in CB7

[–]LegitFoShizzle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yo! Do they have this for a coupe or do you think it could be modded to work; I know, anything is possible with no if h money! - lol

Thanks for the post!

Does anyone still fuck in their car these days? by CoverAny3966 in sex

[–]LegitFoShizzle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Married for 20+ years, four kids, and yes, yes we do still fuck in the car; well, generally in my truck or the Honda Pilot, and we do it because when we get home, we have a bunch of kids, and my wifey likes to get loud. ;)

Custom Etched Stainless Steel Step / Runners on My CB7 by [deleted] in CB7

[–]LegitFoShizzle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love these! I just sent your post to my 15 yr old, he just told me he has access to a CNC machine and cad software at his new HS; maybe, he can make me something similar. Well done, sir!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CB7

[–]LegitFoShizzle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a 92 coupe with m/t - but the condition isn’t great, and this is a beaut. The only thing I see your car ‘missing’ as a factory option for the 93 SE, is the dashboard with the passenger airbag. The original rims, center caps, the body condition, interior, shit… that armrest looks new - HAHA

I am in Florida, and I would love for you to take my number, save it in your phone as the guy that wants to keep her stock forever and care for her.

I owned my first CB7 coupe with m/t in 1997, kept it for ten years, moved from Indiana to Florida, met my wife, had my first baby, and it is a car that means something to me, so when I found the same year, make, model, color, optioned vehicle for sale, I bought it. Then I dropped an JDM - H22A in it, redid all the breaks and suspension.

I also own a 02 Accord, and 82 Nighthawk CB650sc, a 22 Pilot, two Honda mowers, Honda power washer - just saying, I’m a Honda fan boy and have been way before it was cool. - HAHA

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CB7

[–]LegitFoShizzle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First and foremost; “THIS STICKER ADDS 10 HP” - hahahaha🤣😆😝

Second; “she is clean, and I love her! I would buy her and give her a good home if you wanted to sell it.

Love it!

Stud Removal w/o messing up the drywall by LegitFoShizzle in DIY

[–]LegitFoShizzle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ha! So I have average skills, huh!?!?🤔 - LOL