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In reply to the discussion: Omigod! The Secret is OUT! On the news they're reporting that tariffs will pass on to U.S. corporations, and [View all]
Wiz Imp
(4,763 posts)78. They covered it at a far higher level than the "fine print on a lottery ticket"
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Omigod! The Secret is OUT! On the news they're reporting that tariffs will pass on to U.S. corporations, and [View all]
Baitball Blogger
Nov 2024
OP
how did they not know this...anytime any corporation costs go up they pass them on.
dawn5651
Nov 2024
#88
good...i don't understand these people thinking someone else was going to pay the tariff
dawn5651
Nov 2024
#109
There is a big difference in this case, the republicans don't want to control him, they want him to have absolute power.
JohnSJ
Nov 2024
#81
I disagree. I think they do want to control him, and they do to a large extent
LiberalLovinLug
Nov 2024
#100
The media weren't asleep at all. They knew. They just didn't explain it to their viewers/readers.
Texin
Nov 2024
#94
The Trumpian federal workers my husband works with just realized they are federal workers.
Solly Mack
Nov 2024
#4
Not telling you at all. Never said they wore red hats. Don't need to wear one to know their politics.
Solly Mack
Nov 2024
#52
Well, to be fair, I'd expect the DOD will continue to avoid the absolutely devastating levels of cuts they want
Wiz Imp
Nov 2024
#67
I don't think it's possible to work for the federal government without knowing you are working for the federal govt
Wiz Imp
Nov 2024
#49
You'd think. However, they didn't think it applied to them. Not contractors. Directly for the federal government.
Solly Mack
Nov 2024
#51
Denial. Lots of denial. A refusal to see anything that goes against their beliefs.
Solly Mack
Nov 2024
#58
This perfectly illustrates why all the hand wringing over what the Democrats did wrong in the election is just total BS
Wiz Imp
Nov 2024
#62
Being "right" is small conciliation when you're standing in line at the Food Bank
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
Nov 2024
#105
Trump will simply blame other countries and say high prices are due to THEIR tariffs on the U.S.
PeaceWave
Nov 2024
#9
You are probably correct. Always someone else that caused whatever the problem/issue is.
Evolve Dammit
Nov 2024
#12
Meanwhile, the average person who voted for the fucking asshole couldn't tell you what a tariff is.
Initech
Nov 2024
#14
They did report it, its just that the people who voted for trump refused to listen, but they will have a rude awakening
Escurumbele
Nov 2024
#15
It is just Clintons fault or Obama's fault or Bidens fault, because it is NEVER their own fault for not paying attention
LiberalArkie
Nov 2024
#37
Corporations are not supporting tariffs. They are supporting the fact that the tariffs will
Baitball Blogger
Nov 2024
#22
But the rich will still be able to buy a motor yacht tax free by doing the sales deal 20 miles off shore..
Exp
Nov 2024
#20
My theory: They think they can control Trump by controlling the news cycle.
Baitball Blogger
Nov 2024
#26
If everything wasn't a huge mess, what would they report on to keep people glued to their screens?
sboatcar
Nov 2024
#24
Lets sit back and see what happens to the "SMALL BUSINESSES" in this country.........
turbinetree
Nov 2024
#25
This I understand completely.............everyone gets the proverbial shaft in this situation........
turbinetree
Nov 2024
#48
Don't worry, when prices rise Trump will blame it on the "Democrat Party" and
GoYouPackersGo
Nov 2024
#34
Amazing that those of us with at least half a brain knew this BEFORE the election. As did the MSM but they chose
LoisB
Nov 2024
#38
Sorry but you're wrong. Just because people didn't listen doesn't mean it wasn't there.
Wiz Imp
Nov 2024
#70
They covered it at a far higher level than the "fine print on a lottery ticket"
Wiz Imp
Nov 2024
#78
So who will get the socialist payments this time to counter the effects of the tariffs?
keithbvadu2
Nov 2024
#80
The execs knew like the always do. They will make out like kings even if the corporation suffers.
LiberalArkie
Nov 2024
#108