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Diamond_Dog

(39,744 posts)
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 07:15 PM Apr 2025

JD Vance Tells Paycheck-to-Paycheck Americans to Suck Up Tariffs Pain

JD Vance is telling Americans living paycheck to paycheck that the pain from President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs will all be worth it—at some point.

Trump’s rollout of the highest U.S. tariffs in a century has already inflicted damage on the U.S. economy—sending stocks plummeting and piling pressure on the dollar Thursday, and fueling fears of a looming global recession. Amid the chaos, his vice president used a Fox News appearance to deliver a message to anxious voters: In short, suck it up.

In a Fox & Friends interview Thursday morning, co-host Lawrence Jones claimed there are “a lot of MAGA folks” cheering Trump on, “especially when he takes it to other countries.”

“But I also know people that come from our background—they’re living paycheck to paycheck,” Jones said. “And they want to do the patriotic duty of taking it to these other countries. But it’s going to hit them a little bit, they feel.”

https://www.yahoo.com/news/jd-vance-tells-paycheck-paycheck-143404812.html

Suck this, JD




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JD Vance Tells Paycheck-to-Paycheck Americans to Suck Up Tariffs Pain (Original Post) Diamond_Dog Apr 2025 OP
Beardo is just making friends & influencing people the world over SheltieLover Apr 2025 #1
Such an unlikable a-hole as a-holes go. brush Apr 2025 #15
Couch fucker SheltieLover Apr 2025 #17
Awful Meowmee Apr 2025 #2
He's not going to last long. 2naSalit Apr 2025 #3
Isn't he a peach BOSSHOG Apr 2025 #4
JD is kissing my ass Norrrm Apr 2025 #11
Well stated SheltieLover Apr 2025 #18
Hello My Friend BOSSHOG Apr 2025 #19
Oh it's definitely the big southern fuck you SheltieLover Apr 2025 #21
SLIMY JD PUKEFACE Canada Kid Apr 2025 #5
He is insufferable Attilatheblond Apr 2025 #6
So we are supposed to be happy Trump is hurting our allies and trading partners. Irish_Dem Apr 2025 #7
"Taking it to other countries" is our proud patriotic duty. Diamond_Dog Apr 2025 #8
We are supposed to be filled with joy destroying our friends and allies. Irish_Dem Apr 2025 #10
Wow! I Just Posted About Asking ChatGPT to Make A Dumb Argument... TomCADem Apr 2025 #9
"...taking it to these other countries" Solly Mack Apr 2025 #12
It's going to hurt even more in the long run ThoughtCriminal Apr 2025 #13
"Patriotic duty of taking it to these other countries"--what? Wingus Dingus Apr 2025 #14
chuckle chuckle republianmushroom Apr 2025 #16
This message was self-deleted by its author wyn borkins Apr 2025 #20
Come to my house kacekwl Apr 2025 #22
He is a coward, only willing to make his idiotic statements to the losers on the Fox echo chamber. Diamond_Dog Apr 2025 #23
What does Grover Norquist think of this tax increase? Emile Apr 2025 #24
"This will help us give tax-cuts to billionaires -- so kiss my ass!" struggle4progress Apr 2025 #25
Patriotic duty to "take it" to these other countries? Our allies and primary trading partners. NoMoreRepugs Apr 2025 #26
I have dark thoughts about what I'd want to do Vance sakabatou Apr 2025 #27
Does it involve duct tape, a cheese grater and a pair of needle nose pliers? jls4561 Apr 2025 #28
Nope. sakabatou Apr 2025 #29

SheltieLover

(76,584 posts)
1. Beardo is just making friends & influencing people the world over
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 07:17 PM
Apr 2025

The influence part is showing magats who they are...



BOSSHOG

(44,704 posts)
4. Isn't he a peach
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 07:22 PM
Apr 2025

No integrity, no public relations savvy, no pride, no discernible marketing skills. Just a never ending desire to please a frail, senile old man who is driven by hate and greed.

That’s the number one bullet on your resume JD.

BOSSHOG

(44,704 posts)
19. Hello My Friend
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 08:36 PM
Apr 2025

And we can add, “Well Bless His Heart.” I had a Great Aunt Down in Arkansas back in the 1960s who could make that statement work like an acetylene torch.

SheltieLover

(76,584 posts)
21. Oh it's definitely the big southern fuck you
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 08:42 PM
Apr 2025

Goddess forbid they say what they actually mean.

 

Canada Kid

(257 posts)
5. SLIMY JD PUKEFACE
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 07:23 PM
Apr 2025

This scuzzy little lying bastard wants you to suffer in silence while you are trying to make ends meet and look after your families, while he can't find a pair of pants big enough to stuff his millions. FUCK YOU YOU SCUM SUCKING BASTARD! Folks don't have the luxury of holding out to "maybe sometime in the distant future things will be better." You have a shitload of gall to talk to your voters like this!

Irish_Dem

(79,698 posts)
7. So we are supposed to be happy Trump is hurting our allies and trading partners.
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 07:29 PM
Apr 2025

And proud to take it on the chin as our patriotic duty.

These people are truly insane.

Diamond_Dog

(39,744 posts)
8. "Taking it to other countries" is our proud patriotic duty.
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 07:36 PM
Apr 2025

Countries who have been our longtime allies are now all of a sudden our enemies because Generalissimo Bone Spurs is jealous and spoiled brat wants revenge. Hey J.D. Go jump off a cliff you lemming.

Irish_Dem

(79,698 posts)
10. We are supposed to be filled with joy destroying our friends and allies.
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 07:41 PM
Apr 2025

Have Americans lost their minds?

Become so hate filled and angry we want to destroy everyone around us.
Including ourselves?

TomCADem

(17,837 posts)
9. Wow! I Just Posted About Asking ChatGPT to Make A Dumb Argument...
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 07:39 PM
Apr 2025

...in favor of crashing the economy that would appeal to the toxic masculinity crowd, and it spit out what could have been a JD Vance speech:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100220208799

Strength, whether in life or in the gym, is forged through perseverance in the face of challenge. Embracing short-term economic pain to achieve long-term gains mirrors the discipline and resilience required in weightlifting—a test of character and fortitude.

Lifting heavy weights causes immediate discomfort, even pain, as the body strains under pressure. But that discomfort is not weakness; it is growth in progress. Each rep breaks down muscle fibers, paving the way for them to rebuild stronger and more capable than before. The temporary pain is the price paid for enduring strength. Similarly, weathering economic hardship in the short term can be a mark of foresight and courage, as one sacrifices comfort today to secure a prosperous and stable future.

In both cases, avoiding the immediate discomfort might seem easier, but it often leads to stagnation and missed opportunities. True strength lies in embracing the difficulty, knowing that the discomfort is temporary and the rewards are lasting. Masculinity, at its best, is not about avoiding challenges but meeting them head-on with determination and resolve.

Whether it’s reforming finances, building a business, or pursuing personal goals, enduring short-term sacrifices builds resilience, character, and a future worth striving for. That is the essence of strength.

Wingus Dingus

(9,173 posts)
14. "Patriotic duty of taking it to these other countries"--what?
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 08:00 PM
Apr 2025

Where and who are these trade-policy-obsessed regular clock-punching 'Murkins? I've never met one. Fucking clowns making shit up.

Response to Diamond_Dog (Original post)

kacekwl

(8,864 posts)
22. Come to my house
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 08:55 PM
Apr 2025

without your detail and tell me that J D loser. I'll call someone to carry you home.

Diamond_Dog

(39,744 posts)
23. He is a coward, only willing to make his idiotic statements to the losers on the Fox echo chamber.
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 09:14 PM
Apr 2025

He’d be afraid to meet with real people who are totally pissed off about the assholery his boss is committing that he defends.

NoMoreRepugs

(11,791 posts)
26. Patriotic duty to "take it" to these other countries? Our allies and primary trading partners.
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 11:20 PM
Apr 2025

The level of stupidity of the Deplorable horde is boundless.

jls4561

(2,829 posts)
28. Does it involve duct tape, a cheese grater and a pair of needle nose pliers?
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 11:41 PM
Apr 2025

If so, you’re reading my thoughts and should consider opening a psychic hotline.

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