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swong19104

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14. Also, the point of good governance

Reply to PikaBlue (Reply #2)

Tue Apr 29, 2025, 11:50 PM

Apr 29

and politics is to achieve the end result of more manufacturing (if that is the desired goal) with minimal pain. Biden’s infrastructure Act provided that opportunity to grow manufacturing in the States without getting people to pay exorbitant taxes.

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Before the price increases and empty shelves become widespread [View all] Snark Twain Apr 29 OP

Wish JustAnotherGen Apr 29 #1

They Have Moved the Goalposts PikaBlue Apr 29 #2

On the other side of the planet, FoxNewsSucks Apr 29 #4

They moved the goalposts becuase the dem leaders are too slow Snark Twain Apr 29 #6

They think they've prepped PikaBlue Apr 29 #9

Also, the point of good governance swong19104 Apr 29 #14

Many Deplorables can't even spell "Tearifs" let alone explain who pays them. NoMoreRepugs Apr 29 #3

Not just deplorables, it seems. . . FoxNewsSucks Apr 29 #5

and what happens if the empty shelves scenario fails to occur? nt msongs Apr 29 #7

Agree jmbar2 Apr 29 #10

Good to know ty 😀 Meowmee Apr 30 #18

And what if it does you wanna get caught flat footed and have them define the narrative? Snark Twain Apr 29 #11

I can't think of any goods that I just have to have right now coming from China jmbar2 Apr 30 #19

Agreed. Tarzanrock Apr 29 #8

Woah, woah, woah...third grade level explanation?? spudspud Apr 29 #12

lol - good point Snark Twain Apr 29 #13

And this thought DENVERPOPS Apr 29 #15

I made an order on Temu the other week and there was no tariff. I may have missed. mucholderthandirt Apr 30 #16

The have local warehouses Snark Twain Apr 30 #20

Yes agree Meowmee Apr 30 #17