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[Jimi77 Premium Member]

Tariffs are Bad, mmmmmkay.

Trump is bringing in enough revenue from tariffs to cut deficits by $4 trillion over the next decade, CBO says | Fortune

In just two months, Trump added another $1.5 trillion of deficit reduction in the form of new tariffs, CBO said. Still, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will raise deficits by $3.4 trillion.

fortune.com

 

[RobGMN Premium Member]

Tariffs are Bad, mmmmmkay.

Trump is bringing in enough revenue from tariffs to cut deficits by $4 trillion over the next decade, CBO says | Fortune

In just two months, Trump added another $1.5 trillion of deficit reduction in the form of new tariffs, CBO said. Still, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will raise deficits by $3.4 trillion.

fortune.com

So he raised taxes to pay off the debt. But instead of "taxes", they are "tariffs".
If Biden had increased taxes, the Grand Old ********** would have had a collective aneurism.

Orange Man good, because he is taxing the shit out of us.
MAGA winning!

What happened to DOGE eliminating the deficit?

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

Indeed I did. I read Jimi's post, then hit "Reply" in yours instead of in his.

Now you see my confusion. A simple mistake that was caused by you. Yet you insulted me because of it. Nice.

 

[spokey9 5,000+ posts]

This got me thinking. So if I accidentally (or purposefully) call a ***** dude a him, that's a jailable offense. However, if somebody calls a Trump supporter or white male a racist, a Fascist, a misogynist or a bigot, it's all cool.

That law won't withstand a scotus review let alone a case brought before it

 

[Jimi77 Premium Member]

there's only men and women rob

I somewhat disagree. There are certainly ***** people. When it comes to say locker rooms, prisons, living facilities, competitive athletics, etc, we should definitely segregate based on gender.

 

[spokey9 5,000+ posts]

Like Brian Urlacher sized officers? Hell yes. Fast, strong, intimidating.

It has nothing to do with intimidation...matter of fact cop's become a problem to the people they work for when they rely on intimidation. There's a huge difference in someone that has the physical attributes being to do a job carrying themself with confidence versus trying project an intimidating presence.

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

I am literally trying to come up with things I buy day to day that have been affected so bad by tariffs that I can't afford them or am even bothered by the current price of.

TOOTHpaste, shampoo and deodorant. Not a problem. Gas? Nope. Food? Not that different than under Biden so, used to that. Car insurance, not an issue. Mortgage, up slightly but fine. Car parts, normal. Cologne, normal. Haircuts - $20+tip, normal. Stuff I order that comes from big China... literally pennies on the dollar more, just fine.

Seems like Orange Man just fine. If he has reduced the historical deficit caused by Democrats by $4T then hooray!!

 

[Jimi77 Premium Member]

That law won't withstand a scotus review let alone a case brought before it

I hope so. I don't have a problem with calling someone a Ze/Zir, but that still presents the problem of how I am to know that a dude thinks he's a gal when I encounter zem? I do have a problem with them co-opting the language.

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

It has nothing to do with intimidation...matter of fact cop's become a problem to the people they work for when they rely on intimidation. There's a huge difference in someone that has the physical attributes being to do a job carrying themself with confidence versus trying project an intimidating presence.

I get what you are saying but these people resisting arrest are more than likely going to re-think that if a Mike Alstott sized cop is politely restraining them. 6' 1" 247lbs of A-Train!!!!

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

I hope so. I don't have a problem with calling someone a Ze/Zir, but that still presents the problem of how I am to know that a dude thinks he's a gal when I encounter zem? I do have a problem with them co-opting the language.

Dave Chappelle asked the question best and it is prudent here. Be whatever you want to be however "To what degree do I have to participate in YOUR self image?"

 

[Jimi77 Premium Member]

So he raised taxes to pay off the debt. But instead of "taxes", they are "tariffs".
If Biden had increased taxes, the Grand Old ********** would have had a collective aneurism.

Orange Man good, because he is taxing the shit out of us.
MAGA winning!

What happened to DOGE eliminating the deficit?

I'm all for increasing taxes to reduce the deficit/debt. Dems have always been for higher taxes; the question is, can Team Blue get behind Bad Orange Man on this singular issue or will collective narcissism over ride Team Blue's logic circuits?

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

I'm all for increasing taxes to reduce the deficit/debt. Dems have always been for higher taxes; the question is, can Team Blue get behind Bad Orange Man on this singular issue or will collective narcissism over ride Team Blue's logic circuits?

You know you answered your own question.

 

[spokey9 5,000+ posts]

I get what you are saying but these people resisting arrest are more than likely going to re-think that if a Mike Alstott sized cop is politely restraining them. 6' 1" 247lbs of A-Train!!!!

That size with a combative or intimidating personality is likely to cause those criminals that would resist to escalate...remember the street mentality doesn't favor cowards or the timid

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

That size with a combative or intimidating personality is likely to cause those criminals that would resist to escalate...remember the street mentality doesn't favor cowards or the timid

Perhaps.

 

[Jimi77 Premium Member]

Dave Chappelle asked the question best and it is prudent here. Be whatever you want to be however "To what degree do I have to participate in YOUR self image?"

Exactly, why do I have to participate in your delusion, confusion, body dysmorphia, etc?