He May Be A Lot Of Things

ALAYMAN said:
Sub, you think I didn't know that? I'm losing faith in your powers of perception.😉

You were comparing the alleged fiscal irresponsibility of Trump's 2k kickback to splurging on tattoos (despite Trump's tariffs in relatively extremely greater proportion paying down our debt, to the tune of 4 trillion dollars by some estimates). So I used the outlandish and impertinent claim of Dems about Trump's expensive East wing ballroom (even though no taxpayer money was being spent) to highlight the absurd length Dems go to in their TDS.

And to add insult to TDS of injury, once the Dems are told none of their tax dollars are being spent on the ballroom they pivot the argument to something about "bad optics", or "tearing down history". It seems like a danged if you do danged if you don't proposition.
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The fiscal irresponsibility is self evident. I see no difference between this 2k splurge than spending the mortgage payment on a trip to Disney.
 
subllibrm said:
The fiscal irresponsibility is self evident. I see no difference between this 2k splurge than spending the mortgage payment on a trip to Disney.
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Maybe, or it could be another hyperbolic Trump promise that gets mansplained through some sort of tax break.
 
subllibrm said:
The stated purpose of the tariffs (taxes) was to pay down the deficit. Diverting it from its intended use is raiding.
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Actually, that’s simply a byproduct of the tariffs by Trump.

His main talking points, according to AI, were:
  • Protecting American Manufacturing and Jobs: Trump argues tariffs make imported goods more expensive, encouraging consumers to buy American-made products and incentivizing companies to move their manufacturing facilities back to the U.S., thereby creating jobs and rebuilding the domestic industrial base.
  • Reducing the U.S. Trade Deficit: A primary goal is to address what he describes as large and persistent trade deficits with countries around the world, which he views as evidence that the U.S. has been "exploited" and "pillaged" by its trading partners.
  • Ensuring "Fair" and "Reciprocal" Trade: He seeks to counter what he considers unfair trade practices by other nations, such as subsidies, currency manipulation, and intellectual property theft. His policy of "reciprocal tariffs" aims to match the tariffs and trade barriers that other countries impose on U.S. goods.
  • National Security: Tariffs on specific goods like steel, aluminum, and copper have been justified on national security grounds, to ensure the U.S. has a robust domestic supply of materials vital for defense and infrastructure.
  • Generating Government Revenue: Trump has often highlighted the billions of dollars in revenue collected from tariffs as a benefit that can help balance the federal budget, reduce national debt, or fund tax cuts for Americans.
  • Leverage on Non-Trade Issues: He has used the threat or imposition of tariffs as a negotiating tool to pressure other countries on unrelated issues, such as compelling Mexico and Canada to increase their efforts to stop illegal immigration and the flow of fentanyl across the border.
 
Tarheel Baptist said:
Actually, that’s simply a byproduct of the tariffs by Trump.

His main talking points, according to AI, were:
  • Protecting American Manufacturing and Jobs: Trump argues tariffs make imported goods more expensive, encouraging consumers to buy American-made products and incentivizing companies to move their manufacturing facilities back to the U.S., thereby creating jobs and rebuilding the domestic industrial base.
  • Reducing the U.S. Trade Deficit: A primary goal is to address what he describes as large and persistent trade deficits with countries around the world, which he views as evidence that the U.S. has been "exploited" and "pillaged" by its trading partners.
  • Ensuring "Fair" and "Reciprocal" Trade: He seeks to counter what he considers unfair trade practices by other nations, such as subsidies, currency manipulation, and intellectual property theft. His policy of "reciprocal tariffs" aims to match the tariffs and trade barriers that other countries impose on U.S. goods.
  • National Security: Tariffs on specific goods like steel, aluminum, and copper have been justified on national security grounds, to ensure the U.S. has a robust domestic supply of materials vital for defense and infrastructure.
  • Generating Government Revenue: Trump has often highlighted the billions of dollars in revenue collected from tariffs as a benefit that can help balance the federal budget, reduce national debt, or fund tax cuts for Americans.
  • Leverage on Non-Trade Issues: He has used the threat or imposition of tariffs as a negotiating tool to pressure other countries on unrelated issues, such as compelling Mexico and Canada to increase their efforts to stop illegal immigration and the flow of fentanyl across the border.
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Fair enough. But giving it away isn't on the list either. 😉
 
aleshanee said:
hmmmmm..... :unsure:..... well..... being of native american heritage i have a very different definition of raiding.......:sneaky:
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No doubt that you do. Even so it is common usage to "raid" the cookie jar. 🙂
 
subllibrm said:
No doubt that you do. Even so it is common usage to "raid" the cookie jar. 🙂
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😲

sir... i have no knowledge of any raids or operations launched against the cookie jar... ...
... and neither would i be authorized to discuss such operations if they did in fact exist.......🤨


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