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Diamond_Dog

(36,675 posts)
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 08:15 PM Apr 4

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

SheltieLover

(66,851 posts)
1. Beardo is just making friends & influencing people the world over
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 08:17 PM
Apr 4

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



BOSSHOG

(42,154 posts)
4. Isn't he a peach
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 08:22 PM
Apr 4

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

(42,154 posts)
19. Hello My Friend
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 09:36 PM
Apr 4

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

(66,851 posts)
21. Oh it's definitely the big southern fuck you
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 09:42 PM
Apr 4

Goddess forbid they say what they actually mean.

Canada Kid

(104 posts)
5. SLIMY JD PUKEFACE
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 08:23 PM
Apr 4

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

(68,664 posts)
7. So we are supposed to be happy Trump is hurting our allies and trading partners.
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 08:29 PM
Apr 4

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

These people are truly insane.

Diamond_Dog

(36,675 posts)
8. "Taking it to other countries" is our proud patriotic duty.
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 08:36 PM
Apr 4

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

(68,664 posts)
10. We are supposed to be filled with joy destroying our friends and allies.
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 08:41 PM
Apr 4

Have Americans lost their minds?

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

TomCADem

(17,819 posts)
9. Wow! I Just Posted About Asking ChatGPT to Make A Dumb Argument...
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 08:39 PM
Apr 4

...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

(8,946 posts)
14. "Patriotic duty of taking it to these other countries"--what?
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 09:00 PM
Apr 4

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

(8,225 posts)
22. Come to my house
Fri Apr 4, 2025, 09:55 PM
Apr 4

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

Diamond_Dog

(36,675 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, 10:14 PM
Apr 4

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

(11,233 posts)
26. Patriotic duty to "take it" to these other countries? Our allies and primary trading partners.
Sat Apr 5, 2025, 12:20 AM
Apr 5

The level of stupidity of the Deplorable horde is boundless.

jls4561

(2,223 posts)
28. Does it involve duct tape, a cheese grater and a pair of needle nose pliers?
Sat Apr 5, 2025, 12:41 AM
Apr 5

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

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