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Why Tariffs Were Really Dropped

Discussion in 'Too Hot for Swamp Gas' started by G8trGr8t, Feb 5, 2025 at 11:39 AM.

  1. G8trGr8t

    G8trGr8t Premium Member

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    get those people to give the senate and HOR pubs cover to oppose nonsense
     
  2. BLING

    BLING GC Hall of Fame

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    I figured the admin would capitulate. Really just because the effects like this are such an obvious betrayal. So many people thought this guy was going to lower their grocery bill. It’s sad.

    But this dude reeeeeaaaalllllllyyy loves playing that tariff card. I was surprised it only lasted 1 day and 500 points. I figured a couple of weeks and maybe some real effects. I’m sure it won’t be the last time either…
     
  3. mdgator05

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    It is interesting that you chose a "you libs" post here.

    Perhaps, you could explain how the concessions from Mexico and Canada are different than their already announced proposals or what they have been doing for years. Or, perhaps, you could explain why Trump framed this as a necessary economic move only to back off of it within a day (after the markets collapsed). Or, perhaps, you could try to make any sort of a substantive comment about Trump's tariffs and their quick "suspension."
     
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  4. G8trGr8t

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    do you think he got any new concessions from Mexico or Canada?

    Do you care if he lies to you repeatedly and causes economic damage to the most vulnerable among us in the process?

    Do you have any concern for the hundreds of thousands of lives that are being disrupted by the illegal acts being taken by DOGE?

    how would Jesus answer these questions?
     
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  5. TheGator

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    Liberals are delusional. Mexico sending 10,000 troops to the border is a big deal.
     
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  6. mdgator05

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    Would you please tell me how many troops Mexico sent to their borders in 2024? 2023? 2021? 2019?

    Thanks in advance.
     
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  7. g8orbill

    g8orbill Old Gator Moderator VIP Member

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    you act like the past has a bearing on what happens now
     
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  8. G8trGr8t

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    if you know what chaos is coming, you can short it, take the gains, buy the dip, ride the wave after the reversal, cause more chaos, rinse repeat, until you control even more wealth. wealth taken from other investors who lost out as you manipulate the market sentiment

    shorting is the easiest way to make great wealth because they can cause broad negative reactions a lot easier than positive ones. just have to reverse it so you don't cause real economic damage, but the uncertainty does cause real damage, just not as easily quantifiable.
     
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  9. mdgator05

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    That doesn't really answer the questions. But if it is such a big deal, why has it happened 5 times in 7 years now? Seems like a pretty common occurrence, right?
     
  10. G8trGr8t

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    MAGA acts like what was pledged was some new earth shattering accomplishment that only a master negotiator like the skidmark could achieve
     
  11. AzCatFan

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    Mexican troops on the border is theater for the uneducated. They accomplish nothing but a photo op. 10k troops have been in the Mexican side of the border for years.

    Between the bribe money coming from Mexican resort towns and the cartels, the v Mexican troops aren't going to harass US citizens. Nor will they stop any truck from entering. And most drugs enter the US either as contraband on trucks, or by US citizen mules.

    Troops won't stop anyone from entering the US either. They don't care.
     
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