[bonniemuffin]

Yeah, I spent most of last year having thoughts like this about Trump becoming president. He'll never get nominated.... he won't win.... yeah but surely something will happen at the 11th hour, he can't possibly become president, it's too crazy...

And now look where we are. I'm not sure your optimism is warranted. We're living in strange times.

[Boothroid]

US economy is doing pretty well under Trump, no?

[dsr_]

No, the US stock market is doing pretty well. These are different things.

[abritinthebay]

That’s not how economics works. The economy was depressed due to the election year (uncertainty) and bounced back.

Any additional growth is mostly attributable to Obamaera policy (tho some short term juicing of markets has happened under Trump occasionally).

[mattgibson]

Trump has done almost nothing to change it. It's doing well because of Obama.

[mi100hael]

We're coming up on a year of record highs. How long does one have to wait until a President is allowed to take credit?

[pjc50]

People should describe a policy, and a means for that policy to have made a difference to the economy, when taking credit. Otherwise it's like taking credit for the sun rising.

[abritinthebay]

At the very least until their first budget goes into effect. This is not a new concept. It's why the stupid right wing memes in like.. April were all "Obamas first 100 days vs Trumps first 100" - because Obama was dealing with the freaking recession and the Bush policies and budget.

Again - this is not new.

[zeveb]

> How long does one have to wait until a President is allowed to take credit?

Depends on whether the hearer likes or dislikes him.

[dx034]

Economic growth is not the only reason to live in a country.