Finally someone says what it is.
TARRIFFS ARE A SALES TAX.
TARRIFFS ARE A SALES TAX.
TARRIFFS ARE A SALES TAX.
And every consumer hates a sales tax.
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he has such a wierd stance. he such severe lordosis from the lifts and girdle.
I think the off-center weight in his diaper fucks with his center of gravity.
To be fair, COVID-19 was also a factor in 2020
Though the orange goon's abysmal handling of the situation didn't help.
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I kept saying this, and I'm glad others are realizing it.
He steamrolled tariffs because it's a tax on the working class. He will never raise taxes for the ruling class.
At this point I think it's just market manipulation. They are already going back on some of the tariffs.
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If only this could have been seen coming ... there were really just no warning signs ... I'm tired.
Exactly, I wasn't so much shocked as I was surprised Harris lost. I mean how can so many people be that dense as to vote for Trump?
What gets me is that there were millions who couldn't be bothered to vote against Trump.
imho Biden/Harris shouldn't have had to do anything whatever. People should have just shown up and said 'no' to anotehr Trump term.
Absolutely, being normal should beat a flaming sociopath. But malignant narcissism and sociopathy have become virtues in USA, as the ultimate symbol of freedom. Because they only think of themselves.
Good thing most Americans can find an extra three grand in their couch cushions. /s
That's not for them. Vance left a tip for the couch when he finished.
vance already checked
No democrat should have had to do anything. just a few minutes of any Trump campaign speech should have been enough for him to lose most votes. Have his groupies ever actually listened to him?
Awareness isn't a big thing for them. They've lived through Reaganomics since 1980 and still haven't noticed that none of the wealth is trickling down.
In 1980, 'middle class' was still one job supporting a family of four and $1 million was still a vast fortune. By the time Bush Sr's term was over, 'middle class' was two incomes to run a household and $1 million was what a rich guy paid for a party.
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"People keep acting like a trump win will be the end of democracy, but thats just hyperbole. He wont end democracy."
-bad faith trolls
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Remember, if you see someone stealing food, no you didn't.
When did sabotaging your own economy become a hallmark of leadership? Asking for 300 million friends.
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He works for Putin. He’s been very successful at following his orders.
I thought DOGE saved taxpayer money. Since the cost of government spending is lower, taxes should be lowered. This Trump and Elon are scammers if taxes are not lowered.
Only if you make over 360k a year and above.
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Congrats, USA!
😂😂😂 Oh boy those MAGA idiots that were complaining about inflation and thought voting for Trump would help them. 🤣🤣🤣
How's that going for you? 🤡🤡🤡
They'd cut off their nose to spite their face. As long as people they don't like are hurting, they'll suffer as well. They'll probably just find a way to blame Biden or Obama again.
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If I (someone who makes around $30,000 a year) owes anything CLOSE to 2 grand in federal taxes theyre gonna have to send the IRS after me to collect. 🤷 Sorry dumpy donnie.
You won't see $2k more in Federal Income Tax, you'll pay higher prices on store shelves (because of the tariffs the Federal government collected from the importer of the goods, which ultimately get passed on to you the consumer)
I call it “trickle down getting-fucked”
And pay $1,540 extr in actual income tax
The burden is coming in the price of goods you purchase not in a tax that is due.
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I wouldn't be surprised if these tax hikes are imposed, then Musk/Trump issue checks with their faces that give 'free money' to everyone in an attempt to curry favor.
If that happens, I will turn that crap into Euros.
Trump Set to Whack US Working Class With Historic $2,000 Tax Hike
They updated the article FYI.
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