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    President Trump’s odds of re-election .....2020

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    SarasotaSlim
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    Posted: Feb. 21, 2019 - 10:28 PM ET #1

    The latest odds on the betting sheet:

    Donald Trump 3/2............overwhelming favorite.

    Kamala Harris 8/1

    Beto O’Rourke 10/1....  ....undeclared.

    Joe Biden 12/1      ............undeclared.

    Bernie Sanders 14/1

    Amy Klobuchar 14/1

    Elizabeth Warren 25/1

    Cory Booker 25/1

    Kirsten Gillibrand 25/1

    Michelle Obama 25/1.......undeclared.

    Sherrod Brown 25/1..........undeclared.

    Mike Pence 33/1      .........undeclared.

    Michael Bloomberg 33/1....undeclared.

    Tulsi Gabbard 33/1

    Hillary Clinton 40/1............undeclared.

    Oprah Winfrey 50/1............undeclared.

    Nikki Haley 50/1.................undeclared.

    Julian Castro 50/1

    Pete Buttigieg 66/1........ ...

    Dwayne “The Rock'’ Johnson .... 80-to-1

    John Delaney 100/1

    Andrew Yang 100/1

    Marianne Williamson 150/1

    LaVar Ball 250/1    .............undeclared.

    Although there are now twelve (twelve!) already-declared candidates opposing Donald Trump in 2020, the nation’s gambling gurus are still heavily favoring him for the win in the next election.





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    To remove first post, remove entire topic.

    The latest odds on the betting sheet:

    Donald Trump 3/2............overwhelming favorite.

    Kamala Harris 8/1

    Beto O’Rourke 10/1....  ....undeclared.

    Joe Biden 12/1      ............undeclared.

    Bernie Sanders 14/1

    Amy Klobuchar 14/1

    Elizabeth Warren 25/1

    Cory Booker 25/1

    Kirsten Gillibrand 25/1

    Michelle Obama 25/1.......undeclared.

    Sherrod Brown 25/1..........undeclared.

    Mike Pence 33/1      .........undeclared.

    Michael Bloomberg 33/1....undeclared.

    Tulsi Gabbard 33/1

    Hillary Clinton 40/1............undeclared.

    Oprah Winfrey 50/1............undeclared.

    Nikki Haley 50/1.................undeclared.

    Julian Castro 50/1

    Pete Buttigieg 66/1........ ...

    Dwayne “The Rock'’ Johnson .... 80-to-1

    John Delaney 100/1

    Andrew Yang 100/1

    Marianne Williamson 150/1

    LaVar Ball 250/1    .............undeclared.

    Although there are now twelve (twelve!) already-declared candidates opposing Donald Trump in 2020, the nation’s gambling gurus are still heavily favoring him for the win in the next election.





     
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    Posted: Feb. 21, 2019 - 10:31 PM ET #2

     “The Rock'’  .... at 80-to-1 ... is undeclared.
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     “The Rock'’  .... at 80-to-1 ... is undeclared.
     
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    Posted: Feb. 22, 2019 - 6:17 AM ET #3

    "Although there are now twelve (twelve!) already-declared candidates opposing Donald Trump in 2020, the nation’s gambling gurus are still heavily favoring him for the win in the next election."

    Where are these odds available for wagering? Have "gambling gurus" set these odds and actually posted them or are they just a cloud out of a crack pipe? 

    confused

    Now and then even a BLIND squirrel can find an acorn
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    "Although there are now twelve (twelve!) already-declared candidates opposing Donald Trump in 2020, the nation’s gambling gurus are still heavily favoring him for the win in the next election."

    Where are these odds available for wagering? Have "gambling gurus" set these odds and actually posted them or are they just a cloud out of a crack pipe? 

    confused

     
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    Posted: Feb. 22, 2019 - 8:44 AM ET #4

    Hi Slim,     Hope all is well, Thanks for your kind words. 

    Six months to go until the 2019 season.

    Take care.
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    Hi Slim,     Hope all is well, Thanks for your kind words. 

    Six months to go until the 2019 season.

    Take care.
     
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    Posted: Feb. 22, 2019 - 11:41 AM ET #5

    Don Juan..........
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    Don Juan..........
     
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    Posted: Feb. 22, 2019 - 11:57 AM ET #6

    Quote Originally Posted by KeyElement:

    Where are these odds available for wagering? Have "gambling gurus" set these odds and actually posted them or are they just a cloud out of a crack pipe? 

    confused


    Yes..according to,Dave Mason.the sports-book manager at BetOnline...........

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    Quote Originally Posted by KeyElement:

    Where are these odds available for wagering? Have "gambling gurus" set these odds and actually posted them or are they just a cloud out of a crack pipe? 

    confused


    Yes..according to,Dave Mason.the sports-book manager at BetOnline...........

     
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    Posted: Feb. 22, 2019 - 12:21 PM ET #7

    Field is -245 to beat Trump ....


    Even though murica is full if rubes  , I can't see them electing the Pathological lying lunatic to a 2nd term 
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    Field is -245 to beat Trump ....


    Even though murica is full if rubes  , I can't see them electing the Pathological lying lunatic to a 2nd term 
     
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    Posted: Feb. 22, 2019 - 12:22 PM ET #8

    *of rubes 
    BEST OF HEALTH, HAPPINESS,WEALTH, BLESSINGS and LUCK TO ALL !!
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    *of rubes 
     
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    Posted: Feb. 22, 2019 - 2:24 PM ET #9

     One sunny day in February, an old man approaches the White House from across Pennsylvania Avenue where he’d been sitting on a park bench. He speaks to the U.S. Marine standing guard and says, “I would like to go in and meet with President Obama.”

    The Marine looks at the man and says, “Sir, Mr. Obama is no longer President and no longer resides here. ”The old man says, “Okay,” and walks away.

    The following day the same man approaches the White House and says to the same Marine, “I would like to go in and meet with President Obama.”

    The Marine again tells the man, “Sir, as I said yesterday, Mr. Obama is no longer President and no longer resides here.” The man thanks him and again just walks away.

    The third day the same man approaches the White House and speaks to the very same U.S. Marine, saying, “I would like to go in and meet with President Obama.”

    The Marine, understandably agitated at this point, looks at the man and says, “Sir, this is the third day in a row you have been here asking to speak to Mr. Obama. I’ve told you already that Mr. Obama is no longer the President and no longer resides here. Don’t you understand?”

    The old man looks at the Marine and says, “Oh, I understand. I just love hearing it.”

    The Marine snaps to attention, salutes, and says, “See you tomorrow, Sir!”

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     One sunny day in February, an old man approaches the White House from across Pennsylvania Avenue where he’d been sitting on a park bench. He speaks to the U.S. Marine standing guard and says, “I would like to go in and meet with President Obama.”

    The Marine looks at the man and says, “Sir, Mr. Obama is no longer President and no longer resides here. ”The old man says, “Okay,” and walks away.

    The following day the same man approaches the White House and says to the same Marine, “I would like to go in and meet with President Obama.”

    The Marine again tells the man, “Sir, as I said yesterday, Mr. Obama is no longer President and no longer resides here.” The man thanks him and again just walks away.

    The third day the same man approaches the White House and speaks to the very same U.S. Marine, saying, “I would like to go in and meet with President Obama.”

    The Marine, understandably agitated at this point, looks at the man and says, “Sir, this is the third day in a row you have been here asking to speak to Mr. Obama. I’ve told you already that Mr. Obama is no longer the President and no longer resides here. Don’t you understand?”

    The old man looks at the Marine and says, “Oh, I understand. I just love hearing it.”

    The Marine snaps to attention, salutes, and says, “See you tomorrow, Sir!”

     
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    Posted: Feb. 22, 2019 - 5:04 PM ET #10


    Thank GOD.......


    Hi DJ....glad to se you posting.....Ready to hear what's percolating on your crazy ole Mind.... MAKE AMERICA FUN AGAIN


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    Thank GOD.......


    Hi DJ....glad to se you posting.....Ready to hear what's percolating on your crazy ole Mind.... MAKE AMERICA FUN AGAIN


     
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    Posted: Feb. 23, 2019 - 4:22 AM ET #11

    Hi Crusher, well the old mind is working great, but now the body is another story!  Except for my vision, it is ...  "2020"  !

    One thing is obvious ... there will be a woman on the ticket on both sides. And, Pink will be in fashion. 


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    Hi Crusher, well the old mind is working great, but now the body is another story!  Except for my vision, it is ...  "2020"  !

    One thing is obvious ... there will be a woman on the ticket on both sides. And, Pink will be in fashion. 


     
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    Quote Originally Posted by DoubleUp4Life:

    Field is -245 to beat Trump ....Even though murica is full if rubes  , I can't see them electing the Pathological lying lunatic to a 2nd term

    Well Obama got 2 terms confused

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    Quote Originally Posted by DoubleUp4Life:

    Field is -245 to beat Trump ....Even though murica is full if rubes  , I can't see them electing the Pathological lying lunatic to a 2nd term

    Well Obama got 2 terms confused

     
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    LaVar Ball?  That has to be a joke, right?  Why are they even offering odds for him?  I'm sure his ego is big enough to run for office but the man is an idiot and couldn't possibly garner any kind of support.  I think you would be better off taking your money and wiping your butt with it.  You'll get more results from that than you would wagering on him.
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    LaVar Ball?  That has to be a joke, right?  Why are they even offering odds for him?  I'm sure his ego is big enough to run for office but the man is an idiot and couldn't possibly garner any kind of support.  I think you would be better off taking your money and wiping your butt with it.  You'll get more results from that than you would wagering on him.
     
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    Quote Originally Posted by don juan:

    Hi Crusher, well the old mind is working great, but now the body is another story!  Except for my vision, it is ...  "2020"  !

    One thing is obvious ... there will be a woman on the ticket on both sides. And, Pink will be in fashion. 


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    Quote Originally Posted by don juan:

    Hi Crusher, well the old mind is working great, but now the body is another story!  Except for my vision, it is ...  "2020"  !

    One thing is obvious ... there will be a woman on the ticket on both sides. And, Pink will be in fashion. 


     
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    Still remains interesting that the same gurus have the Dem Party  winning the 2020 POTUS at -160.
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    Still remains interesting that the same gurus have the Dem Party  winning the 2020 POTUS at -160.
     
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    Hi Darkhorse12,... Hi Golden Goose,

    If you're referring to me as the same old guru .. I have no clue who will win.

    Incidentally, in 2016 I changed my party affiliation to a registered Independent .   The Democrats had moved too far left... The Republicans too far right!

    If we are to remain a great nation, we must recognize the wisdom of compromise. It is truly what made America great!


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    Hi Darkhorse12,... Hi Golden Goose,

    If you're referring to me as the same old guru .. I have no clue who will win.

    Incidentally, in 2016 I changed my party affiliation to a registered Independent .   The Democrats had moved too far left... The Republicans too far right!

    If we are to remain a great nation, we must recognize the wisdom of compromise. It is truly what made America great!


     
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    Quote Originally Posted by don juan:

    Hi Darkhorse12,... Hi Golden Goose,

    If you're referring to me as the same old guru .. I have no clue who will win.

    Incidentally, in 2016 I changed my party affiliation to a registered Independent .   The Democrats had moved too far left... The Republicans too far right!

    If we are to remain a great nation, we must recognize the wisdom of compromise. It is truly what made America great!




    I actually agree with you but I want to state that I believe both parties are being pushed further left and right because the public has grown increasingly desperate.  What I mean is that they are trying to turn to unconventional politicians or outliers who are more likely to break from tradition.  Finances are becoming more strained for the average person and that is compelling people to vote for an outsider. 


    My opinion of what happpened in 2016 is that both parties reacted differently to it.  Traditional Democrats thought Hillary was a safer choice.  They also believed that Bernie would transform the party somewhat, which would end up changing the way it operated.  The Republicans embraced Trump and allowed him to take over the party.  Moderates were purged and alternative ideas have been silenced.  You have to agree with Trump and be loyal to him or you're not really a Republican these days.  It has changed how the Republican Party functions.



    I saw last year that 78% of Americans earn $30,000 or less.  I suppose I can adjust that figure slightly but wages just haven't increased enough to possibly change the statistic much.  I keep alleging that the average person really can't afford a home.  You have a lot of Americans who own homes and barely are able to cover expenses, including the mortgage.  So my prediction has been that a major housing crash has to be coming again.  They never fixed the problem.  The corollary, assuming that I'm right, is that it leads to foreclosures and then banks have toxic assets.  That ultimately has to matter because the valuations for these companies can't be accurate and it becomes a systemic thing that spirals out of control.


    I don't see the parties returning to the center right now for the financial reasons I stated and because Trump is a divisive figure.  That causes the average vote to gravitate towards more of an extreme on the issues since he's not a calming force.  They see moderation as being weak.  I may be a Democrat but I will vote from time to time for a moderate Republican.  I know the kind that qualifies.  Now I can't really do it.  The Democrats have actually seized on this as a party and are running some moderates in areas that are competitive.  I can't say how much longer the trend will continue for but I am certain that the next year or so will only be more chaotic.  That's fine with me.  The debates should be hilarious and I'll be shocked if they're actually substantive.
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    Quote Originally Posted by don juan:

    Hi Darkhorse12,... Hi Golden Goose,

    If you're referring to me as the same old guru .. I have no clue who will win.

    Incidentally, in 2016 I changed my party affiliation to a registered Independent .   The Democrats had moved too far left... The Republicans too far right!

    If we are to remain a great nation, we must recognize the wisdom of compromise. It is truly what made America great!




    I actually agree with you but I want to state that I believe both parties are being pushed further left and right because the public has grown increasingly desperate.  What I mean is that they are trying to turn to unconventional politicians or outliers who are more likely to break from tradition.  Finances are becoming more strained for the average person and that is compelling people to vote for an outsider. 


    My opinion of what happpened in 2016 is that both parties reacted differently to it.  Traditional Democrats thought Hillary was a safer choice.  They also believed that Bernie would transform the party somewhat, which would end up changing the way it operated.  The Republicans embraced Trump and allowed him to take over the party.  Moderates were purged and alternative ideas have been silenced.  You have to agree with Trump and be loyal to him or you're not really a Republican these days.  It has changed how the Republican Party functions.



    I saw last year that 78% of Americans earn $30,000 or less.  I suppose I can adjust that figure slightly but wages just haven't increased enough to possibly change the statistic much.  I keep alleging that the average person really can't afford a home.  You have a lot of Americans who own homes and barely are able to cover expenses, including the mortgage.  So my prediction has been that a major housing crash has to be coming again.  They never fixed the problem.  The corollary, assuming that I'm right, is that it leads to foreclosures and then banks have toxic assets.  That ultimately has to matter because the valuations for these companies can't be accurate and it becomes a systemic thing that spirals out of control.


    I don't see the parties returning to the center right now for the financial reasons I stated and because Trump is a divisive figure.  That causes the average vote to gravitate towards more of an extreme on the issues since he's not a calming force.  They see moderation as being weak.  I may be a Democrat but I will vote from time to time for a moderate Republican.  I know the kind that qualifies.  Now I can't really do it.  The Democrats have actually seized on this as a party and are running some moderates in areas that are competitive.  I can't say how much longer the trend will continue for but I am certain that the next year or so will only be more chaotic.  That's fine with me.  The debates should be hilarious and I'll be shocked if they're actually substantive.
     
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    That causes the average voter to gravitate towards*
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    That causes the average voter to gravitate towards*
     
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    Quote Originally Posted by sicknesscity:


    I saw last year that 78% of Americans earn $30,000 or less.  I suppose I can adjust that figure slightly but wages just haven't increased enough to possibly change the statistic much.  I keep alleging that the average person really can't afford a home.  You have a lot of Americans who own homes and barely are able to cover expenses, including the mortgage. 


    Not sure where you got this from.  Unless, you are talking about folks that only have a HS education.  The latest numbers I know of are:

    • -38 percent of all American workers made less than $20,000 last year.
    • -51 percent of all American workers made less than $30,000 last year.
    • -62 percent of all American workers made less than $40,000 last year.
    • -71 percent of all American workers made less than $50,000 last year.
    Home ownership has been more or less flat for the last 20 years, except for Asians and Hispanics (up around 10%).
    The issue is that people too often buy more house than they can afford.  The issue nearly always has to do with personal responsibility.  
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    Quote Originally Posted by sicknesscity:


    I saw last year that 78% of Americans earn $30,000 or less.  I suppose I can adjust that figure slightly but wages just haven't increased enough to possibly change the statistic much.  I keep alleging that the average person really can't afford a home.  You have a lot of Americans who own homes and barely are able to cover expenses, including the mortgage. 


    Not sure where you got this from.  Unless, you are talking about folks that only have a HS education.  The latest numbers I know of are:

    • -38 percent of all American workers made less than $20,000 last year.
    • -51 percent of all American workers made less than $30,000 last year.
    • -62 percent of all American workers made less than $40,000 last year.
    • -71 percent of all American workers made less than $50,000 last year.
    Home ownership has been more or less flat for the last 20 years, except for Asians and Hispanics (up around 10%).
    The issue is that people too often buy more house than they can afford.  The issue nearly always has to do with personal responsibility.  
     
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    Quote Originally Posted by Raiders22:


    Not sure where you got this from.  Unless, you are talking about folks that only have a HS education.  The latest numbers I know of are:

    • -38 percent of all American workers made less than $20,000 last year.
    • -51 percent of all American workers made less than $30,000 last year.
    • -62 percent of all American workers made less than $40,000 last year.
    • -71 percent of all American workers made less than $50,000 last year.
    Home ownership has been more or less flat for the last 20 years, except for Asians and Hispanics (up around 10%).
    The issue is that people too often buy more house than they can afford.  The issue nearly always has to do with personal responsibility.  


    I think you're right and it pertained to people without a HS education.  I only saw the figure on CNN while at the gym and glanced at the screen during a brief discussion.  I was thinking the number seemed kind of high for all Americans.  What site did you use for current earnings?  I could use a good, reliable source to check for something like that.  I apologize for posting something that may have been misleading.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Raiders22:


    Not sure where you got this from.  Unless, you are talking about folks that only have a HS education.  The latest numbers I know of are:

    • -38 percent of all American workers made less than $20,000 last year.
    • -51 percent of all American workers made less than $30,000 last year.
    • -62 percent of all American workers made less than $40,000 last year.
    • -71 percent of all American workers made less than $50,000 last year.
    Home ownership has been more or less flat for the last 20 years, except for Asians and Hispanics (up around 10%).
    The issue is that people too often buy more house than they can afford.  The issue nearly always has to do with personal responsibility.  


    I think you're right and it pertained to people without a HS education.  I only saw the figure on CNN while at the gym and glanced at the screen during a brief discussion.  I was thinking the number seemed kind of high for all Americans.  What site did you use for current earnings?  I could use a good, reliable source to check for something like that.  I apologize for posting something that may have been misleading.
     
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    Quote Originally Posted by sicknesscity:



    I think you're right and it pertained to people without a HS education.  I only saw the figure on CNN while at the gym and glanced at the screen during a brief discussion.  I was thinking the number seemed kind of high for all Americans.  What site did you use for current earnings?  I could use a good, reliable source to check for something like that.  I apologize for posting something that may have been misleading.

    With only a HS education* I should have checked my post before submitting
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    I think you're right and it pertained to people without a HS education.  I only saw the figure on CNN while at the gym and glanced at the screen during a brief discussion.  I was thinking the number seemed kind of high for all Americans.  What site did you use for current earnings?  I could use a good, reliable source to check for something like that.  I apologize for posting something that may have been misleading.

    With only a HS education* I should have checked my post before submitting
     
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    Quote Originally Posted by sicknesscity:


    With only a HS education* I should have checked my post before submitting

    No biggie.  I figured you meant folks with just HS. Because that is almost the exact number for that.  
    But my bigger point was just that people need to make better decisions.  Go to college, military, tech school.  Make yourself ‘more’ employable.  And do NOT buy a house you cannot afford.  Maybe not even a 30yr mortgage.  Etc etc. 
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    Quote Originally Posted by sicknesscity:


    With only a HS education* I should have checked my post before submitting

    No biggie.  I figured you meant folks with just HS. Because that is almost the exact number for that.  
    But my bigger point was just that people need to make better decisions.  Go to college, military, tech school.  Make yourself ‘more’ employable.  And do NOT buy a house you cannot afford.  Maybe not even a 30yr mortgage.  Etc etc. 
     
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    Can’t remember where I got that one from. Think it is a little old. Lot of spots to pick it up.  Here are two quick ones to get you started if you want to read up on it:

    https://www.thebalancecareers.com/average-salary-information-for-us-workers-2060808

    https://www.mybudget360.com/how-much-do-americans-earn-in-2015-household-income-wages-real-income-gdp/


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    Can’t remember where I got that one from. Think it is a little old. Lot of spots to pick it up.  Here are two quick ones to get you started if you want to read up on it:

    https://www.thebalancecareers.com/average-salary-information-for-us-workers-2060808

    https://www.mybudget360.com/how-much-do-americans-earn-in-2015-household-income-wages-real-income-gdp/


     
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    Quote Originally Posted by DoubleUp4Life:


    Field is -245 to beat Trump ....



    No one,,in the field so far ..can come close to beating President Trump..he is like a Peshwa warrior.....

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=RD3Dy1C95p00E&v=3Dy1C95p00E



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    Quote Originally Posted by DoubleUp4Life:


    Field is -245 to beat Trump ....



    No one,,in the field so far ..can come close to beating President Trump..he is like a Peshwa warrior.....

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=RD3Dy1C95p00E&v=3Dy1C95p00E



     
     
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    Quote Originally Posted by SarasotaSlim:

    Quote Originally Posted by DoubleUp4Life:

    Field is -245 to beat Trump ....
    No one,,in the field so far ..can come close to beating President Trump..he is like a Peshwa warrior.....https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=RD3Dy1C95p00E&v=3Dy1C95p00E

    You better start worrying about him winning the Primary. 

    America got conned once but it won't happen again. He's an egotistical fraud with a paper thin ego who is intellectually challenged & totally unfit to lead this country. 

    BTW..you are probably the only Trump supporter who knows what your Peshwa reference means.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SarasotaSlim:

    Quote Originally Posted by DoubleUp4Life:

    Field is -245 to beat Trump ....
    No one,,in the field so far ..can come close to beating President Trump..he is like a Peshwa warrior.....https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=RD3Dy1C95p00E&v=3Dy1C95p00E

    You better start worrying about him winning the Primary. 

    America got conned once but it won't happen again. He's an egotistical fraud with a paper thin ego who is intellectually challenged & totally unfit to lead this country. 

    BTW..you are probably the only Trump supporter who knows what your Peshwa reference means.

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