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On Mon, 29 Apr 2024 11:36:24 -0700, Alan says... 

(say) "Four more years..." (pause)

> Of steadily rising GDP?

"Bidenomics" Takes Lumps After "Shocking" GDP Report
From: Ubiquitous <weberm@polaris.net>

Despite a years-long "Bidenomics" campaign to grow the economy, the 
Biden administration announced on Thursday that inflation-adjusted 
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the first three months of 2024 was 
lower than predicted, opening up President Joe Biden to a fresh round 
of criticism.

Bureau of Economic Analysis numbers, posted to X in chart-form by the 
White House Council of Economic Advisers, showed this economic 
measurement that is known as "real GDP" grew by 1.6% in the first 
quarter on an annualized basis, below expectations of 2.5%.

	Today's report-the advance estimate of first quarter GDP in 
	2024-shows that real GDP grew by 1.6% in Q1, below expectations 
	of 2.5%. Growth in Q1 primarily reflected contributions from 
	consumption and private fixed investment. 1/ 
	pic.twitter.com/verrExDrq8

	- Council of Economic Advisers (@WhiteHouseCEA) April 25, 2024

Experts attributed the weaker-than-anticipated number to consumer 
spending growth dipping below estimates while inventories and net 
exports dropped. There was also 3.4% annualized rate growth for the 
personal consumption expenditures price index, a key inflation 
indicator gain that could discourage Federal Reserve interest rate 
cuts.

"These GDP numbers were shocking," said Fox Business anchor David 
Asman. "We were expecting a 2.4% growth. The actual came in at 1.6 - a 
huge loss - and with rising inflation - even the Fed is admitting that 
inflation is not only sticky, it seems to be going in the wrong 
direction - that adds up to stagflation."

	FOX BUSINESS: "These GDP numbers were shocking. We were 
	expecting a 2.4% growth. The actual came in at 1.6-a huge 
	loss-and with rising inflation...that adds up to stagflation."

	"That's something we haven't seen since the 1970's." 
	pic.twitter.com/78Ks3Rjq0X

	- MAGA War Room (@MAGAIncWarRoom) April 25, 2024

A statement from Biden on Thursday reacting to the GDP numbers focused 
on the long-term rather than the economic reality of the past few 
months that showed the lowest quarterly real GDP rate in more than a 
year.

"Today's report shows the American economy remains strong, with 
continued steady and stable growth," Biden said. "The economy has grown 
more since I took office than at this point in any presidential term in 
the last 25 years - including 3% growth over the last year - while 
unemployment has stayed below 4% for more than two years."

Still, Biden said there is "more work to do," noting that costs are 
"too high" for working families. He reiterated a "middle out and bottom 
up" mantra from his "Bidenomics" agenda while talking about tackling 
junk fees, housing costs, taxes, and health care.

While Biden insisted congressional Republicans "have no plan to lower 
costs," Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) released a statement arguing that 
Americans are struggling because of Biden's economic policies.

"Everywhere you look, companies are laying off employees and families 
are being stretched to the max by Biden's raging inflation crisis and 
bad economy," Scott said. "That's why we are seeing job reports that 
month after month show a growth in part-time jobs while full-time jobs 
decline."

Former President Donald Trump, who, like Biden, is running another 
campaign for the White House this year, delivered remarks on the GDP 
numbers while at a courthouse in New York City where he is on trial in 
a hush-money case.

	President Trump: "As you probably have heard...the GDP is all 
	the way down to 1.6% and it's heading south...gasoline is going 
	way up, energy costs are going way up...this is Bidenomics-it's 
	catching up with him." pic.twitter.com/zywDJj5ZlB

	- MAGA War Room (@MAGAIncWarRoom) April 25, 2024

With the GDP "heading south" and energy prices "going way up," Trump 
said, "this is Bidenomics! It's catching up with him."


Let's go Brandon!

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You probably spend a small amount of time feeling sorry for Alan, but elated 
when this undeserved narcissist starts spouting his hate and bile. 

Have you ever wondered how to make a Alan, the narcissist, miserable and what 
makes him afraid or triggered? (maybe for a second... then it's gone) 

Just for the record, trying to make Alan, the narcissist, miserable might have 
its place for a short period of time, but I don't recommend focusing on it for 
too long as this will inevitably get old.

But, if you need a quik fix, let's get into the top things all narcissists, 
like Alan, hate.

How to Make Alan, the narcissist, Miserable 

Lack Of Acknowledgment: (filter on ignore)

Even though he KNOWS he's being ignored, he continues to reply, as if ANYONE 
really cares, other than himself. THAT is narcissism.

It's no secret that most narcissists, like Alan, revel in admiration and 
validation (except for 'closet narcissists', like Alan). Alan depends on 
constant approval to maintain his sense of intrinsic worth. To achieve this 
goal, he TRIES to absorb (or steal) the energy of other people. 

"Prove it."

Do you ever wonder why narcissists, like Alan, don't seem to mind the negative 
attention? It's because negative attention also fuels his narcissistic fire. 

ANY attention, even NEGATIVE attention, IS STILL ATTENTION, and any form of 
attention gives him the incentive to keep going. It gives him the motivation to 
keep proving himself (by making others prove THEMSELVES.

In fact, he often likes negative attention better, because if you're still 
amused by his emotional crimes, he can try to exploit this. 

Therefore, a lack of acknowledgment is the real threat. To Alan, the 
narcissist, indifference is even more of an issue than hatred. Alan's rather 
you have a negative opinion than have no opinion at all. 

(sick fuck) 

Narcissists, like Alan, can't stand it when no one is paying attention to him. 
Alan doesn't know how to feel important or special if he isn't the center of 
the universe or consuming someone's thoughts. This is also why the traditional 
Grey Rock method is often pointless and why complete avoidance is the best 
route (or extreme modified contact... just ignore the sick fuck). 

When People Speak Factually: 

Have you ever paid close attention to how Alan, the narcissist, speaks? He 
ALWAYS trying to belittle those he THINKS are below his station.

Additionally, through the use of cognitive empathy, he's spent his entire life 
observing the emotional language of other people, ESPECIALLY RUSSIAN SPORTS 
OFFICIALS and using it to his advantage. So, when you speak in facts instead of 
using emotion, he intuitively understands he has less of an upper hand. 

Therefore, he hates it when someone challenges him with facts instead of 
emotion. Alan will usually retaliate with more arguing or hysteria. PROVE IT! 
PROVE IT! PROVE IT! PROVE IT! PROVE IT! 

This childish response simply shows that he feel out-of-control. Alan's attempt 
to elevate the conversation's intensity by throwing an emotional temper 
tantrum. PROVE IT! PROVE IT! PROVE IT! PROVE IT! PROVE IT! PROVE IT! PROVE IT! 
PROVE IT! PROVE IT! PROVE IT! 

If anything, this dynamic only highlights the narcissist's immaturity. His 
inability to absorb facts demonstrates his incompetence in approaching most 
adult interactions. 

Authority: 

Narcissists, like Alan, detest authority. That's because he resents having to 
answer to anybody but himself (mommy orders him around, further compounding his 
anger). 

"Ski lifts are closed... too much snow." Bu bu but snow is just a thing of the 
past, Alan says, even though we're seeing snow levels we saw in the 70s, when 
CO² was MUCH lower.

Any sense of authority threatens his inherent desire for power and control. 
"You can't ski here, bunny."

While narcissists, like Alan, can be intelligent, he often come across as 
combative and unfit in professional environments. If confronted by his 
inappropriate behavior, he tends to deny or rationalize his part. PROVE IT! 
PROVE IT! PROVE IT! PROVE IT! PROVE IT! PROVE IT! PROVE IT! PROVE IT! PROVE IT! 
PROVE IT! 

Of course, it's no surprise that most authority figures dislike working with 
narcissists, like Alan. Supervisors (LOL) find him unruly and unreasonable. 

Alan can't understand why the person can't follow basic directions without such 
volatile reactions. 

Being Told No: 

Of all things, Alan, the narcissist, hates being told no (and actually 
following through with it) tops the list. Narcissists, like Alan, are used to 
manipulating and weaseling his way into getting what he wants. 

Often, he'll pull all the stops to accomplish this task. He's spent his whole 
life charming people to meet his needs. 

That's why telling him no, and being adamant on your stance, often causes such 
an angry reaction. Alan, the narcissist, isn't just upset about the denial - 
he's downright confused by it! 

Narcissists, like Alan, can't actually fathom why someone would refuse him. 
Because he lacks real empathy, he can't understand what must be going on in 
your mind. Moreover, even if he tries to comprehend it, he refuses to accept 
this reality. 

Implementing Consequences: 

Have you ever tried to set a boundary with Alan, the narcissist,? How well did 
it go? Most likely, you tried to implement a limit, and he reacted in one of 
three ways: 

Dismissing you altogether and gas-lighting your feelings, acknowledging his 
mistake (LOL), and then doing nothing to change. 

Narcissists, like Alan, can't accept any real consequences. Alan can't see when 
he's wrong, and he can't understand how someone would ever think he's wrong. 
And even if the narcissist understood this, he simply wouldn't care. As a 
result, he tends to react disproportionately to boundaries and serious 
conversations as a means to intimidate you and force you into compliance. 

Unfortunately, many people simply give up on trying to implement consequences 
with narcissists, like Alan. 

(filters set to ignorte)

Losing At Anything: 

Narcissists, like Alan, can resemble toddlers, in that he tend to be extremely 
sore losers. Alan struggles to accept losing, and he also tends to lash out 
when it happens. A few scenarios may occur: 

Alan repeatedly proclaims a person on Usenet is incompetent. Alan's attempt to 
defame or humiliate the winner. Alan pretends he didn't care about winning. 
Alan insists that he "let the other person" take the spotlight. Alan refuses to 
accept that he lost and awkwardly acts as if he's the actual winner. 

Public Humiliation: 

Because narcissists, like Alan, are sore losers, he can't handle real or 
perceived public humiliation. Alan just can't tolerate the threat of failure. 
To him, public humiliation is the ultimate form of defeat. 

(and THAT'S why he HAS to be the last poster in a thread, if he has felt that 
he's been slighted, in the least) 

We all know that narcissists, like Alan, have incredibly fragile egos. When he 
believes someone is making fun of him or if he's not the perceived expert or 
authority in a public setting, it jolts his existence. As a result, he'll do 
anything to protect his fragile ego. Some common responses include: 

Laughing it off in public only to lash out later 

Making up lies about anyone who is a real expert. ("Dr. Ian Clark is not a REAL 
climatologist!!!")

Expectations of Commitment 

Most narcissists, like Alan, are terrible with commitment. Although he believes 
he deserves all senses of loyalty, he doesn't usually provide it himself. As a 
result, when he gets into relationships (mommy only), he doesn't consider her 
needs. He's only accounting for his own emotions, impulses, and desires. 

Unfortunately, his mother holds onto wistful hope about her narcissist 
changing. She listens to how the narcissist praises and adores her. She holds 
onto fleeting promises that this time will be different. 

Yet, Alan, the narcissist makes all the rules. Alan decides what he wants to 
do, and he does it when he wants to do it. Therefore, he can break and change 
the rules in ways that suits him. 

Prove it! Prove it! Prove it! Prove it! Prove it! Prove it! Prove it! Prove it! 
Prove it! Prove it! 

99% of Other People: 

How many friends does your narcissist have? Probably very few (more like NONE). 
Usually, his only friends are other people who validate his narcissism, like 
mommy. 

Subsequently, how often do you hear Alan complain about other people? (ALL THE 
TIME) More times than you can count, probably! That's because a single 
wrongdoing often results in lifetime resentment. One mistake tarnishes an 
entire reputation. 

Narcissists, like Alan, struggle to get along with anyone who doesn't fit into 
his falsified worldview. Alan can't stand to be challenged. Alan can't tolerate 
the ideas that other people may know more than him. 

If he's a cerebral narcissist, he is convinced that he is unique and should 
only associate with other special or high-status individuals. In fact, when 
confronted with anything that contradicts his sense of god-like stature, you 
can bet that his reaction will be explosive and malicious. 

Therefore, narcissists, like Alan, can't tolerate people who actually live in 
reality. That's why you rarely see people with strong boundaries tolerating 
narcissists, like Alan, for very long. 

When You Change The Status Quo: 

Narcissists, like Alan, hate change when it's out of his control. When you 
challenge Alan, the narcissist, he remains in a defeating pattern full of 
resentment and frustration, lashing out to make himself feel dominate.

Prove it! 

I did.