Fed mocked Japan’s QE in the 1990s, copied it after 2008, and now the world sees the irony repeat

He’s right. Ironically when Japan announced their first QE the Fed arrogantly laughed at the idea in the 1990’s before doing the exact same thing following 2008. Now here we are again: pic.twitter.com/wEx5TcvCtC — QE Infinity (@StealthQE4) January 22, 2026 The BOJ's failure to act will have dire consequences for its own economy and severe …

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She mocked his accent and showed clear cultural disrespect. The irony is hard to miss. She claims to protect other cultures while treating them with contempt.

🚨WATCH: US CITIZEN DESTROYS ICE AGENT Citizen to ICE: “I don’t know what you just said, I don’t speak Spanish.” pic.twitter.com/t8V04Nbbkn — Spencer Hakimian (@SpencerHakimian) January 20, 2026 Factcheck: The ICE agent said (in English, with what sounds like an accent): “But all that stuff like that is impeding our investigation.” The citizen then trolled …

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Yes he really said this without a hint of irony

via thehill: President Biden called into “Morning Joe” on Monday for a defiant interview in which he dismissed what he called “big names” and “elites” in the Democratic Party who have called for him to step aside as the nominee. “I’m getting frustrated by the elites in the party, ‘Oh, they know so much more,’” Biden …

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In a twist of irony, Congressman Clyburn’s remarks on inflation timing coincide with grim economic news.

As Congressman Jim Clyburn seeks to downplay inflation concerns, attributing them to social media disinformation, a stark reminder of the gravity of the situation interrupts the narrative. Just as his words reach the airwaves, breaking news shatters the illusion, revealing yet another surge in inflation rates, painting a picture of economic instability impossible to ignore. …

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The irony of the woke left fighting racial discrimination with racial discrimination is glaring.

UNBELIEVABLE: Top healthcare company Mayo Clinic is discriminating against straight white people in their "inclusive" hiring practices. Even criminals are being prioritized to be hired as nurses. How does this ensure patients will receive the best medical care possible?… pic.twitter.com/xUvYoT6pmO — Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) March 20, 2024 Planet Fitness sees $400 MILLION wiped off …

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Oh, the irony! Ohio Governor takes $40K from pro-trans hospitals, vetoes bill on child sex-changes. What a surprise!

Ohio Governor Who Vetoed Bill Blocking Sex-Changes For Children Took $40K From Pro-Trans Hospitals What a shock… Ohio’s ‘Republican’ governor, Mike DeWine, took over $40,000 from hospitals which prescribe puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones for children, before vetoing a bill that would outlaw puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones for children. DeWine stunned state Republicans on Friday, vetoing House Bill …

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Oh, the irony! The beacon of financial wisdom pointing fingers at ‘stupidity.’

Oh the same Morgan Stanley that, on the brink of collapse, had to borrow $107.3 Billion from the fed in 2008? Coincidentally the largest bailout of any bank? Morgan Stanley’s CEO blames 2023’s bank failures on ‘stupidity of their own management’ Morgan Stanley’s James Gorman blamed bank bosses for their problems. The Wall Street CEO …

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The irony is glaring: US laws bar felons from voting, yet politicians, even with multiple violations of anti-insider trading laws, serve on the House Ethics Committee.

The hypocrisy is evident in members like John Rutherford and David Joyce with staggering violations. The need for consistent accountability is clear. In the US, there are laws that prevent felons from voting. However, politicians who have broken anti-insider trading laws are allowed to serve on the House Ethics Committee. We have caught four of …

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China’s Remarkable Irony: New Coal Rail Network for ‘Carbon-Neutral’ Exports

China’s decision to create a coal transportation rail network and plans for 100 more coal-fired power stations might seem quite ironic. Especially when you consider that these power stations will help make products for the West, including solar panels. The irony is that while the world talks about reducing carbon emissions and using clean energy, …

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Irony of the Day: California Regulations Boost Diesel Truck Orders

via Mike Shedlock: New restrictions on diesel trucks starts January 1. The rush to buy new diesel trucks is underway. California’s Zero-Emissions Rule Triggers a Run on Diesel Rigs The Wall Street Journal reports California’s Zero-Emissions Rule Triggers a Run on Diesel Rigs The California rule will phase out the use of diesel trucks until the …

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Definition of irony: the “disadvantaged minorities” that vote 90%+ for Democrats are being systematically pauperized by the Democrats’ private equity bankrollers

"Private-equity firms chase double-digit returns within 10 years. To get that, they need credit: The more borrowed, the higher the returns." And who gives these locusts all the cheap credit they want? #QE #ZIRP #REPO @federalreserve pic.twitter.com/r4mg8JeVAF — Rudy Havenstein, Senior Markets Commentator. (@RudyHavenstein) March 5, 2020 h/t Simian_Stacker

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