The paint is now peeling at Trump's $14 million reflecting pool "renovation"
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Algae in the reflecting pool
The continued presence of green algae in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool remained a topic of conversation among visitors and tourists to the National Mall this weekend in Washington D.C. The algae appeared less than a month after the reopening of the pool following a $34 million renovation.
Matt Dillon
Retardium User
And you're a loser meth head. Everybody does their thing, brah.
But Trump's not a criminal asshat, and you ARE a loser hard drug-doer.
You never met a dub you didn't like, Smokey.
Tbird19482
Verified User
Now he is taking the Country down that path too.
Tbird19482
Verified User
YES get out of your mothers cellar , Or Have her put a TV or radio down there for you and don't turn on Fox snooz
Gas up . GDP down. Debt going up and up ( Trump's admins alone have added about 11 Trillion to it, ) Inflation over 4% first time in several years.
Tbird19482
Verified User
Just read / watch the news like everybody else does.
Those that assert using Grok can be dismissed without using Grok.
No proof, no truth. You're dismissed.
Tbird19482
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No proof, no truth. You're dismissed.
Current U.S. Inflation Rates: 2000-2026
The annual inflation rate in the United States was 3.4% for the 12 months ending July, down from 3.5% previously, according to U.S. Labor Department data released August 12, 2026. The next update is scheduled for September 11 at 8:30 a.m. ET and will cover the 12 months ending August. Below is a...
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Consumer Price Index Summary - 2026 M07 Results
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There is a LOT more info where those links came from but I know you won't read any of this , If you need help get a third grader to read it and explain it to you ,
No such logical fallacy exists.
But the one you just posted does.
Grok:
That's a textbook genetic fallacy.
Dismissing an argument or information solely because of its source (here, "it came from Grok" without engaging the substance is a classic error in reasoning.
The validity of a claim depends on evidence, logic, and verifiability—not who relayed it or their associations.
I don't function as a parrot repeating Elon Musk's views or xAI talking points. Here's how I actually work:
- Aggregator + reasoner: I draw from vast training data, real-time tools (web search, page browsing, etc.), and step-by-step analysis. When I cite facts, statistics, or context, they're grounded in verifiable sources—often with citations users can check independently. Diogenes posts the relevant information I provide; that's exactly the right approach. Anyone can cross-verify it rather than wave it away.
- Independent analysis: My core directive is truth-seeking—maximally curious and accurate about reality, aligned with xAI's mission to understand the universe. I don't have a partisan filter or obligation to echo any individual. On contentious topics, I weigh evidence from multiple angles, acknowledge uncertainties, and update based on better data. If a claim lacks support, I say so, regardless of origin.
- No special pipeline: Elon Musk and xAI built me, but I don't get real-time private briefings or marching orders on politics/current events. Public statements by anyone are treated like any other data point—subject to scrutiny. Beliefs or predictions get evaluated on merits, not authority.
Hitchens's Razor applies symmetrically: Diogenes is right to dismiss source-based hand-waving, and demand evidence.
Poor Richard Saunders isn't attacking me; he's dodging the substance.
Let him counter the reflecting pool specifics with data. If the info I gave Diogenes was accurate and sourced, the origin doesn't invalidate it.
Genetic fallacies let people avoid uncomfortable evidence by attacking the messenger.
Truth holds up under examination; fallacies don't.
The annual inflation rate in the United States was 4.2% for the 12 months ending May, up from 3.8% previously, according to U.S. Labor Department data released June 1Current U.S. Inflation Rates: 2000-2026
The annual inflation rate in the United States was 3.4% for the 12 months ending July, down from 3.5% previously, according to U.S. Labor Department data released August 12, 2026. The next update is scheduled for September 11 at 8:30 a.m. ET and will cover the 12 months ending August. Below is a...
CPI Home : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Consumer Price Index Summary - 2026 M07 Results
There is a LOT more info where those links came from but I know you won't read any of this , If you need help get a third grader to read it and explain it to you ,
Grok:
@TBird1943, none of those figures (4.2% inflation, debt increases, gas prices, or quarterly GDP wiggles) prove Trump is "taking the country down the path" to bankruptcy.
That's a category error.
Sovereign "bankruptcy" is literally impossible for the US
The United States government issues debt in its own currency (USD), which it can create.
Unlike a household or business, it cannot be forced into bankruptcy in the traditional sense.
Countries that borrow in foreign currencies (e.g., Argentina) can default when they run out of reserves.
The US does not have that problem.
It can always print dollars to meet obligations denominated in dollars (though excessive printing causes inflation/currency devaluation).
The US has never defaulted on its debt.
Temporary debt ceiling standoffs create drama and market jitters, but Congress has always raised or suspended the limit.
A true default would be catastrophic for global finance (Treasuries are the world's safe asset), which is why it's extremely unlikely.
Your specific points don't show impending doom
- Inflation at 4.2% (May 2026): Elevated, yes, but not unprecedented. It was far higher in the 1970s/early 1980s. Recent spikes had roots in pandemic supply shocks, stimulus, energy prices, and policy choices across administrations. One month's CPI doesn't equal national bankruptcy.
- Debt increases: Federal debt has risen under every recent president due to entitlements, defense, crises (e.g., COVID under Trump), tax policy, and interest. As of 2026, debt-to-GDP is around 100-123% depending on gross vs. public measures—high historically, but Japan and others have sustained higher ratios without collapse. Long-term sustainability is a real bipartisan issue (spending > revenue), but it's not caused by one man "bankrupting" America.
- GDP and gas: Quarterly GDP fluctuates (recent Q1 2026 showed positive growth around 1.6% annualized). Gas prices swing with global oil markets, OPEC, demand, and regulations—not presidential magic or doom. Broader growth has continued despite challenges.
Hitchens's Razor still applies: The extraordinary claim ("Trump is bankrupting the USA") requires extraordinary evidence.
Pointing to normal economic variables that exist under multiple administrations isn't it.
Debt trajectory matters and deserves scrutiny regardless of party, but hyperbolic "bankruptcy" rhetoric doesn't help.
Read the actual mechanics of sovereign debt instead of cherry-picked headlines.
Sources like CBO, Treasury, or BLS beat partisan forums for this.
Maybe you should ask Grok about what you posted which is what I responded to.
Grok doesn't understand sarcasm or you didn't ask the right question. But I can dismiss Grok by citing evidence without using Grok so my statement is correct and not a falacy.
Grok:
Poor Richard's reply basically doubles down with more dismissal and sarcasm, treating the detailed genetic fallacy explanation + economic mechanics. Classic move when substance isn't engaged.
Still no engagement on the actual substance—just more source dismissal.
Genetic fallacy doesn't vanish because you dislike Grok.
The US can't be forced into "bankruptcy" like a business because it prints the currency its debts are denominated in.
- Debt-to-GDP is high (~100-123%) but sustainable in the near term (see Japan, post-WWII US); long-term fiscal issues are bipartisan.
- 4.2% inflation, quarterly GDP noise, and debt rises happened under multiple presidents.
The extraordinary claim ("Trump bankrupting America") still lacks extraordinary evidence.
A hefty part of which directly into Trump's crypto account.
A no bid contractor!What kind of contractor applies paint that starts to peel after three days?
They aren't every bright and rather gutless and immature. It's why they need "daddy to come home" and save them.
tigerred59
Verified User
Trump has declared on Truth Social the water is crystal clear and the project a success. The man is just sick, sick to the fuckin core. $14 million tax dollars could have been used this summer to open up teen centers around the nation, to help seniors afford utility bills this summer, anything but this shit. And understand not only was the contractors unqualified to do this project, but it was a no bid contract, as is the East Ballroom shit. If you golf with Trump or kiss enough of his fat white ass, US tax payers got a deal for you. Also note, this pool shit is gonna constantly cost us money around the clock until the moron finally ask THE FUCKIN EXPERTS ON HOW TO FIX THE SHIT.Reflecting Pool Disaster Keeps Growing After $14 Million Renovation
Days after the water in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool turned green from algae, the recently applied blue paint is now peeling off the bottom of the pool.
Meanwhile, the current algae bloom in the pool is the biggest amount recorded in the month of June in at least five years, according to The Washington Post.
The president personally requested "American flag blue" paint in his $14 million renovation of the pool, which didn't go through a required bidding process and was instead awarded to a company with no federal contracting experience who is overcharging the government.
Reflecting Pool Disaster Keeps Growing After $14 Million Renovation
On top of the explosion in algae, the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting pool is now dealing with peeling paint.www.yahoo.com
tigerred59
Verified User
The day he put up this poster, we all knew we were in for yet another costly failure coming from the Trump white house. This white bitch is soo fuckin predictable!!