Trump's State of the Union A Curious Case of Economic Boasting

The Curious Case of the Vanishing Retirement

Mycroft would have found this quite amusing I suspect. President Trump in his recent State of the Union proposed a rather peculiar solution for the retirement woes of the oft forgotten American worker. A government backed 401(k) you see promising up to $1,000 in matching funds. It is as they say elementary. Lure the uninitiated into the stock market with the promise of riches. But I digress. The devil as always is in the details. Will this truly benefit those it intends to serve or is it merely a ploy to inflate the numbers before the approaching midterms?

A Home is Not an Investment Watson

The President's sudden interest in barring private equity firms from gobbling up single family homes is…intriguing. One might even say suspicious. Is this genuine concern for the common man or a calculated move to steal thunder from the progressive left? Regardless it's a curious development. "Homes for people not corporations; corporations are doing just fine," he declared. Elementary my dear Watson that such pronouncements are often laden with hidden agendas. The question is what exactly is Trump's game and how is it linked to Wall Street's Wild Ride Tech Roars Back as Dow Hits All Time High. Is this policy connected to other elements of the economy? We need to analyse this even deeper.

The Roaring Economy An Illusion

Ah the economy! A topic as complex and misleading as a three pipe problem. Trump claims it's "roaring like never before," while the masses remain unconvinced. Inflation he boasts is plummeting. Yet voters remain sour. It reminds me of a case involving a stolen necklace and a very persuasive con artist. Appearances as always can be deceiving. "Data! Data! Data!" I can't make bricks without clay as I always say.

Democratic Resistance A Mere Tapestry

The Democrats ever the predictable opposition offered a resistance that was…well underwhelming. A few grumbles a sign or two but nothing truly disruptive. It's as if they are content to play their part in this grand political charade. Or perhaps they are simply saving their energy for the battles to come. The midterms after all are looming like a dark cloud on the horizon.

Abroad Thoughts

For the most part Trump confined himself to domestic affairs only briefly touching upon the thorny issue of Iran. Negotiations secret words and the ever present threat of nuclear annihilation. It's enough to make one yearn for a quiet evening at Baker Street with a well stocked pipe rack. Still one must remain vigilant. The world as always is a dangerous place.

The Midterms Loom

The focus on domestic issues is a clear indication of the political winds. Democrats have taken an early lead focusing on affordability and kitchen table concerns. Republicans sensing danger are eager for a life raft. The game as they say is afoot. But whether they can navigate these treacherous waters remains to be seen. The upcoming months will be a true test of their cunning and resilience.