We can split the difference, and credit back 5.
28lbs.
My understanding of Trumps economy is that, under the Biden admin, families lost on average around 3,000 dollars due to inflation and such. Trump's economy has clawed back 1200, which still leaves them in the . I may have missed you ranting about the drop under biden, so please link me any posts doing so that I might have missed.
Now, there are folks with money who are doing very well under this admin. That does not mean everyone is, and it is something that needs be addressed. Affordability is real for some folks, especially those just starting out in the real world, and those on fixed incomes who have retired.
I will stand by what I've said in the past, that Trump is betting on GDP growth to offset rising debt. If he's right, we should see a big turn next year. If he's wrong, well, it will be bad. I said earlier this year 2025 could be bumpy.
I am going to wait. Those I listen to believe 2026 is going to be a great economic year. I'm not saying they are right, but will see.
Gas is down, eggs are down (would have happened anyway no matter who was President as it simply took a replenishing of the hen pop after the bird flu), but overall stuff is still up.
Geese are dying in the Allentown, PA area, particularly snow geese, due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), or bird flu, with hundreds found dead at sites in Lower Nazareth and Upper Macungie townships, leading officials to coordinate removal and monitor the situation, which is a cyclical issue during migration.
What's Happening:
Cause: Avian influenza (bird flu) is suspected as the cause.
Affected Birds: Primarily snow geese, a migratory species that congregates in large numbers in the Lehigh Valley.
Locations: Key sites include a limestone quarry in Lower Nazareth (Northampton County) and a water body in Upper Macungie (Lehigh County).
Scale: Initially around 200 birds died, but later reports mentioned thousands, with culling efforts also underway.
Timing: Reports intensified in late December 2025/early January 2026, indicating a resurgence of the virus.
Official Response & Advice:
PA Game Commission: Investigating, coordinating safe removal, testing, and disposal of birds.
Public Safety: Avoid contact with dead or sick birds and their droppings; observe wildlife from a distance.
Dog Owners: Keep dogs away from wild birds and contaminated water sources; ensure vaccinations are up-to-date.
Symptoms in Birds: Unsteadiness, head tremors, foaming at the mouth, and loss of bowel control.
Why It's Happening:
Avian influenza is naturally present in wild birds, and migratory patterns bring large flocks together, facilitating spread. This is a recurring issue during migration seasons. THIS BIRD FLU IS BAD, they just reported a field covered with dead snow geese in the area. These are normally pretty sturdy birds.
