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Joinfortmill

(17,870 posts) Thu Apr 3, 2025, 02:23 PM Apr 3

IMPEACH THIS CRAZY FUCKER!

https://www.usnews.com/news/economy/articles/2025-04-03/markets-crash-economists-warn-of-recession-as-trump-announces-sweeping-import-tariffs-on-many-countries

'Markets Crash, Economists Warn of Recession as Trump Announces Sweeping Import Tariffs on Many Countries'

'The announcement of sweeping tariffs of at least 10% on U.S. imports rocked markets Thursday and had economists warning of dire times for the economy.'

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IMPEACH THIS CRAZY FUCKER! (Original Post) Joinfortmill Apr 3 OP

Markets Crash Mr.Bee Apr 3 #1

If it happens, there needs to be quick massive mass action in the economy (strikes, buy strikes) and streets. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 3 #2

Hoping for third time lucky malaise Apr 3 #3

It would require a portion of the GOP to grow a spine... IrishAfricanAmerican Apr 3 #4

Mr.Bee

(626 posts)

1. Markets Crash

Reply to Joinfortmill (Original post)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 02:35 PM

Apr 3

Chris Murphy (D-CT)on Amanpour last night:
He's hoping to crash the economy and enforce EMERGENCY POWERS (Martial Law - which suspends the constitution getting in his way, and makes him Project 2025 king).
Watch out when they mention 'emergency powers', that's what it means...

Bernardo de La Paz

(54,847 posts)

2. If it happens, there needs to be quick massive mass action in the economy (strikes, buy strikes) and streets. . . nt

Reply to Mr.Bee (Reply #1)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 03:28 PM

Apr 3

malaise

(283,281 posts)

3. Hoping for third time lucky

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Thu Apr 3, 2025, 03:34 PM

Apr 3

Rec

IrishAfricanAmerican

(4,232 posts)

4. It would require a portion of the GOP to grow a spine...

Reply to Joinfortmill (Original post)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 04:28 PM

Apr 3

Last edited Thu Apr 3, 2025, 05:01 PM - Edit history (1)

I think Pence might be making a play. Never know what's going on behind the scenes until something happens.

Edit to add:

I just saw Ted Cruz come out agains tariffs too. I think something may be brewing.

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