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Robert Redd's avatar

Trump is now arresting mayors. Jack booted thugs in plain clothes are attacking United States citizens opposing people demand to see warrants justifying arrests.

Conservatives have no moral authority. The worse thing a Black child could do is mimic the degenerate behavior supported by so-called Conservatives.

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Carol Giffen's avatar

Pretending that the debt is something we can ignore hasn’t been working so far.

There is no magic. I know that’s a bitter pill to swallow, but it’s true.

There. Is. No. Magic. Talk is like magic. Won’t fix the problem.

It’s gonna be tough, but so far Trump is the only one who has been willing to take a swing at it.

How many times does he have to day it. Parity. Not high tariffs on everybody forever. You do 2%, we do 2%. Parity

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Robert Redd's avatar

Didn’t farmers have to be bailed out because of tariffs issued during Trump’s first term?

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spiral8802's avatar

6 to 18 months of uncertainty and drama. Then a great economic expansion.

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Luke's avatar

lol. Sounds like you have it all figured out. Since you seem to understand the grand scheme here I have a quick question:

Is the plan to have permanently high tariffs in order to onshore and protect US manufacturing? Or is this just a negotiating tactic to land trade deals? It can’t be both…

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spiral8802's avatar

I lived through the 70's ,80's recessions, DotCom bubble, banking fiasco, etc.

The good times and bad times don't last. Carry the least amount of debt, do not try to keep up with the Jones. Buy into the S&P 500 when there is blood in the streets. And never bet against America.

You don't want to be old and poor, and your choice of a mate is more important than all the above.

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Luke's avatar

This is solid advice. Consumer debt plagues Americans. If you can keep a modest lifestyle, save rather than borrow, and find a partner who does the same then you’ll be ahead of the pack.

The only thing I’d quibble with is the ‘great economic expansion’ after 6-18 months. I think we’re in for some long term pain…

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Robert Redd's avatar

A “holistic influencer” with no medical experience is the surgeon general nominee.

Judge Jeanine Pirro of Fox News is the nominee for the AG in DC.

We cannot expect a rational thought process.

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Luke's avatar

And with Hegseth leading the military and RFK at the helm of HHS how could we go wrong! 😂😭

Trump crafted his cabinet in his own image. They’re just as morally and intellectually bankrupt as he is. We’re in for a wild four years.

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