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hay rick

(9,365 posts) Fri Apr 4, 2025, 12:21 PM Apr 2025

Last edited Sat Apr 12, 2025, 08:38 PM - Edit history (1)

It's a classic protection racket.

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Trump's tariffs are just bullying and bribery solicitation. (Original Post) hay rick Apr 2025 OP

Two things he is actually good at. efhmc Apr 2025 #1

Trump likes feeling powerful and in control. Irish_Dem Apr 2025 #2

It's painfully simple. hay rick Apr 2025 #3

(16,084 posts)

1. Two things he is actually good at.

Fri Apr 4, 2025, 12:24 PM

Apr 2025

(79,899 posts)

2. Trump likes feeling powerful and in control.

Fri Apr 4, 2025, 12:27 PM

Apr 2025

He wants to teach everyone a painful lesson.
He is the only one in control.
The rest of the world is disposable.

(9,365 posts)

3. It's painfully simple.

Fri Apr 4, 2025, 12:41 PM

Apr 2025