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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

SheltieLover
(66,851 posts)The influence part is showing magats who they are...
brush
(59,628 posts)SheltieLover
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2naSalit
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BOSSHOG
(42,154 posts)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.
Norrrm
(1,281 posts)SheltieLover
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BOSSHOG
(42,154 posts)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)Goddess forbid they say what they actually mean.
Canada Kid
(104 posts)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!
Attilatheblond
(5,684 posts)Irish_Dem
(68,664 posts)And proud to take it on the chin as our patriotic duty.
These people are truly insane.
Diamond_Dog
(36,675 posts)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)Have Americans lost their minds?
Become so hate filled and angry we want to destroy everyone around us.
Including ourselves?
TomCADem
(17,819 posts)...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
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.
Solly Mack
(94,853 posts)Damn.
ThoughtCriminal
(14,527 posts)Most Americans have no idea what's coming.
Wingus Dingus
(8,946 posts)Where and who are these trade-policy-obsessed regular clock-punching 'Murkins? I've never met one. Fucking clowns making shit up.
republianmushroom
(19,588 posts)The educating of America, republican style.
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kacekwl
(8,225 posts)without your detail and tell me that J D loser. I'll call someone to carry you home.
Diamond_Dog
(36,675 posts)He’d be afraid to meet with real people who are totally pissed off about the assholery his boss is committing that he defends.
Emile
(34,181 posts)struggle4progress
(122,860 posts)NoMoreRepugs
(11,233 posts)The level of stupidity of the Deplorable horde is boundless.
sakabatou
(44,625 posts)jls4561
(2,223 posts)If so, you’re reading my thoughts and should consider opening a psychic hotline.