The "Tax Cuts for the Rich Gang" celebrated cruelty to the poor and people of lessor station. Trump II, the digital Caligula, wants disruption nearly everywhere and at all times. Dysfunctionally assisting the effort is a man with six companies who self medicates and seemingly has a new baby a week, Elon Musk.
TechGod Musk is a special government employee, essentially a Trojan Horse dismantling the government from the inside, only Elon does not use Trojans.
The Carlyle Group, a politically connected private equity underwriter (PEU), located in Washington, D.C. in 1987 to be close to the levers of power and Uncle Sam's wallet. Carlyle's founders were lobbying, non-lobbyists. In other words elected officials and high level appointees took their calls and accepted their invitations.
Carlyle's tea leaves are warning "buckle up." PEUs love disruption, the kind that is properly signaled. When assets prices are going up they monetize (sell/flip) affiliates. When they are going down, often times debt holders get the company keys.
Trump's tariff whimsy has investors "jerking back and forth." They are on. They may be suspended/postponed. They're off.
TechGods and PEU legends have a different "buckle up" than the common folk. Their "buckle up" is the warning from the pilot of their private jet that turbulence is in the area. The common folks "buckle up" is after the pants have been dropped and elected officials had their way. I can envision the three men pictured above each having their own "buckle up" fantasy.
People on Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security need to pay attention to Trump II's changes. It may be a matter of life and death. When you need the government's urgent assistance, TechGods (who have horrific customer service) have an aneurysm inducing chatbot for you.
"Buckle up" all you private jet flyers, this bump won't kill you. Common people, their private jet is getting ready to land on your head. It's a hell of a knock.
Update 3-6-25: Federal employees have a "buckle in" that is done in preparation for Musk induced federal employee shock therapy. The AI machines need access to that worker's brain and to install new $1 credit card limits, among other Trump II/Musk priorities.
Update 3-7-25: Carlyle sees exits ramping up in 2025.
