Another problem with framing tariffs as a substitute to income taxes is that they’re ultimately about protectionism. Successful tariffs shift demand for American products over foreign ones — a key Trump talking point.
So as demand for domestic product goes up, tariff revenue goes down. Then what?
Trump: “We’re the hottest country on earth.”
Yeah it might be all the rhetoric.
The translated lyrics sound eerily similar to what we just saw happen in El Paso.
A song about the fear of a paranoid and trigger happy Soviet guard overreacting to the slightest incursion is unfortunately becoming a reality here in the United States. We saw it twice in Minneapolis and now this.
What comes to mind is Nena’s anti-Cold War song, “99 Luftballons” (1983). In a frightening coincidence, the song is from the perspective of a West Berliner who watches as a bunch of balloons drift over the wall to the east. It’s about the fear of a Soviet overreaction to this incursion.
I don’t think this story is getting the attention it deserves. This isn’t just another snafu caused by incompetence.
The culture across this already zealous administration has been taken over by paranoia.
According to Kash Patel, “you can’t bring a weapon loaded with several magazines to any protest you want.” Only if it’s an insurrection then, right?
So, what was the point of that presidential address exactly?
How does one quit a job they technically weren’t hired for exactly?
Breaking news: in an effort to own the libs, Trump fully sanctions explicit public corruption. Is there a word for something that is somehow this appalling yet unsurprising?
The funny part here is that by using IRS data to track immigrants, the Trump Administration is admitting that they do pay taxes. The reality is that the people this administration portrays as taking from Americans actually contributes more than they receive in terms of revenue and benefits.
The American people: “We would like to be able to afford to live.”
Trump:
There nothing logical about any ideology that on the one hand denies assistance to those in need while on the other going above and beyond to serve those willing to deny — implicitly or explicitly — said assistance.
I’ve never felt comfortable describing what we’ve seen nationally as “fascism.” While not inaccurate, it seemed hyperbolic and therefore unproductive. It felt too easy to dismiss.
That is, until now. When the executive weaponizes the judiciary against legislators, there’s no longer room for doubt.
Say what you will about Donald Trump — No one is more capable of defeating Donald Trump than Donald Trump.
It’s all projection at this point.
Among the material devastation to everyday people, Senate Dems have now blown a hole in their ability to work with the House.
We had an agreed upon plan, House took immense risk, then Senate turned around midway and destroyed it w/ a fear-based, inexplicable abdication.
They own what happens next.
A 1 month chart of the DOW falling off a freaking cliff
thered be calls for impeachment if a dem did this
The part where Navarro cites the biggest downside to the fentanyl crisis is the loss of “prime-age working people” is shows just how little they care for many of the same people who see these quacks as saviors. #MakeOrwellFictionAgain
BREAKING: irony dead.
Hey Donold, if everyone is born perfect the way 'God made them' then why do you wear so much orange bronzer?
Answer that you lying prick!
JD Vance isn’t performing however. He’s genuinely stoked just be included.
Mike Johnson deserves a nominee for actor of the year. His ability to convey worry as Trump stirs up fear is only outdone by the sense of calm he presents after Trump presents a “solution.” It’s been a captivating performance.
Death penalty for murdering police officers but pardons for those who kill and injure US Capitol police officers.
Zero irony or regret or shame.
Zero.
“We’re going to remove toxins from the environment and make our kids healthy.” *calls for cutting environmental regulations and appoints a vaccine skeptic to head HHS*
It’s hard to watch this and not think MAGA is a cult and a tacky one at that.
I didn’t think anyone could be more cringe than JD Vance ordering donuts but Trump’s attempt at banter tonight is giving him a run for his money.
There are lies, damned lies, and then there are statistics. The last two months have really tested this.
Is it just me or does SCOTUS look appalled? Even Clarence Thomas looks like he knows this is messed up.
I’ve heard Mad Libs more sensical than Trump sounds rattling off his “accomplishments” and his ever increasingly bizarre cadence just makes this feel all the more like some joke. If only.
The fact that the Department of Government Efficiency isn’t headed by someone with the title of “Secretary” says everything you need to know about its legitimacy. Although I think we’re all surprised Elon hasn’t demanded the title for what he’s paid.
