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21. Oh another thing, according to the Commerce Dept, the economy did NOT grow by 4.3% in the 3rd quarter

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Wed Dec 24, 2025, 11:46 AM

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rather, they say, it grew at a 4.3% annual rate. That's quite a difference

Lunatick: "the Economy Grew by 4.3%"

https://www.bea.gov/news/2025/gross-domestic-product-3rd-quarter-2025-initial-estimate-and-corporate-profits

Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 4.3 percent in the third quarter of 2025 (July, August, and September), according to the initial estimate released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

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ETA The BEA -- Bureau of Economic Analysis - is an agency of the Commerce Department
https://www.bea.gov/about/who-we-are

BEA is an agency of the Department of Commerce.

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Trump's Commerce Secretary Claims 'All' Americans 'Are Going To Earn 4.3% More Money' Because the Economy Grew by 4.3% [View all] BumRushDaShow Dec 24 OP

That's the stupidest thing I've heard in quite a while, no doubt Trump will share it in ALL CAPS. sop Dec 24 #1

That'll be the new MAGat "talking point" BumRushDaShow Dec 24 #2

Hold his beer. Nutlick math. 700% underpants Dec 24 #4

They have invented the new Maga math... ananda Dec 24 #19

Have to Rebl2 Dec 24 #13

Homeschooling works good. travelingthrulife Dec 24 #14

Besides the ubiquitous "that's not how any of this works".... paleotn Dec 24 #3

And we all will grow 4.3% taller! Someone needs to explain this to him. tblue37 Dec 24 #5

He doesnt need it explained. He is fully aware johnnyfins Dec 24 #7

While I Support That Opinion... ProfessorGAC Dec 25 #27

Compulsive liar and idiot. What a combination. littlemissmartypants Dec 24 #6

Uh-huh. "The check is in the mail." Wednesdays Dec 24 #8

In case anyone was wondering how he got the name Turbineguy Dec 24 #9

Republicans never could do math. That's why every time they are in power.. CousinIT Dec 24 #10

Oh, good! lonely bird Dec 24 #11

4.3% is actually the amount of grey matter he uses. twodogsbarking Dec 24 #12

Thing is, he knows what he is saying is a lie. Trump could say and believe it. Wiz Imp Dec 24 #15

Where the fuck are my DOGE rebate, SS addition, and Tariff rebate checks???? ProudMNDemocrat Dec 24 #16

Trump: "I want my new Fed Chairman to lower Interest Rates if the Market is doing well, not destroy the Market" progree Dec 24 #17

Then you'll be raising Social Security 4.3% immediately, correct? CanonRay Dec 24 #18

Anyone believing we had 4.3% growth is delusional relayerbob Dec 24 #20

Oh another thing, according to the Commerce Dept, the economy did NOT grow by 4.3% in the 3rd quarter progree Dec 24 #21

Brilliant Lulu KC Dec 24 #22

Where is Rod Serling when you need him? BumRushDaShow Dec 24 #23

Ain't that the truth! n/t Lulu KC Dec 24 #24

BS ... that's all. KPN Dec 24 #25

Generally speaking, we want a Commerce Secretary who understands math. yardwork Dec 24 #26

Simple to spout bullshit when your a Billionaire Bengus81 Dec 25 #28