frostbitmic Posted yesterday at 06:20 PM Posted yesterday at 06:20 PM We needed someone to trade with other than North Korea and El Salvador. 1 1
Doc Brown Posted yesterday at 06:23 PM Posted yesterday at 06:23 PM 19 minutes ago, wnyguy said: Aah Doc, there you go, throwing in facts when you know the left won't like it so they will ignore it. I’m against tariffs but this weird obsession that the left has with Trump cozying up to Russia is just bizarre. 1 1 2 1
Albwan Posted yesterday at 06:41 PM Posted yesterday at 06:41 PM 26 minutes ago, dgrochester55 said: If this rule applied, I would have had to call you stupid about 20 times today. In order to be more accurate, what your sentence should have said to better reflect your stance, "if you say anything that I do not agree with, I will continue to insult you like a child because I am not capable of participating in society like a civilized person" you would really be best to ignore them, they are desperate for attention. Still can't figure out why they are on this board. 1
Niagara Bill Posted yesterday at 06:44 PM Posted yesterday at 06:44 PM 31 minutes ago, wnyguy said: If loosening sanctions and trading with Russia would stop the war in Ukraine would you be for it? No! That would only be temporary with Russia. It would not be what is best for allies in Europe as they are now being punished economically. If you cannot see that direction is dangerous and questionable then you need to step back and review your reasoning. If it is just to unquestionably support to trump, then no sense discussing.
B-Man Posted yesterday at 06:51 PM Posted yesterday at 06:51 PM Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made it clear in an interview with CNN that the era of trade imbalances is over, and under President Trump, the U.S. will no longer tolerate unfair treatment. During a discussion with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, Bessent confidently explained the administration’s position on tariffs and trade policy, signaling that Trump’s economic strategy is deliberate and well thought out. Collins attempted to raise concerns from U.S. allies, questioning what the administration would say to countries like South Korea and Japan, which are now facing increased tariffs. Bessent’s response was direct: “Well, I would say they’ve been doing it to us for a long time. And, if they don’t like tariffs, then why do they have them?” His answer underscored the administration’s stance that America has been on the losing end of trade deals for too long. As for whether the tariffs should be considered permanent, Bessent took a wait-and-see approach. “I think we’re gonna wait and see how this plays out,” he explained, suggesting that adjustments could be made based on how the policy unfolds. Collins also asked about the possibility of retaliation from other countries. Some foreign leaders have hinted at potential countermeasures, while others have opted to observe before making a move. Bessent urged patience. “One of the messages that I’d like to get out tonight is everybody sit back, take a deep breath, don’t immediately retaliate, let’s see where this goes. Because if you retaliate, that’s how we get escalation.” When Collins pressed him on whether such escalation could turn into a full-fledged trade war, Bessent dismissed the idea. “Not a trade war. Depends on the country,” he said, before explaining that history favors the United States in such disputes. “Remember that the history of trade is, we are the deficit country. The deficit country has an advantage,” he explained. “[The others] are the surplus countries. The surplus countries traditionally always lose any kind of a trade escalation.” His message to foreign governments was clear: Acting hastily would be a mistake. “As a student of economic history or a professor of economic history, I’d advise against it,” he said. When Collins sought further clarification, he reinforced the point: “I would say that doing anything rash would be unwise.” Bessent’s remarks leave no doubt that Trump’s trade policies are rooted in historical precedent and strategic calculation. While globalists may panic, the Trump administration remains confident that America is in a stronger position than its trade partners. And history is on our side. https://pjmedia.com/matt-margolis/2025/04/03/heres-why-trump-will-win-the-tariff-standoff-n4938553
wnyguy Posted yesterday at 06:52 PM Posted yesterday at 06:52 PM 1 minute ago, Niagara Bill said: No! That would only be temporary with Russia. It would not be what is best for allies in Europe as they are now being punished economically. If you cannot see that direction is dangerous and questionable then you need to step back and review your reasoning. If it is just to unquestionably support to trump, then no sense discussing. Take Trump out of the equation and tell me how an end to the war is a danger to Europe. 1
BillsFanNC Posted yesterday at 07:12 PM Author Posted yesterday at 07:12 PM 19 minutes ago, wnyguy said: Take Trump out of the equation and tell me how an end to the war is a danger to Europe. As if that's possible for someone with late stage TDS!
Niagara Bill Posted yesterday at 07:49 PM Posted yesterday at 07:49 PM 50 minutes ago, wnyguy said: Take Trump out of the equation and tell me how an end to the war is a danger to Europe. Because Putin will not just walk away, that us why he drafted 160,000. Puyin loves trump weakening Europe, he would let that hit for a short time, then start again. Giving Russia a reward for the invasion is not a good move. He can only be rewarded when he moves back to 2022. But hard to imagine the value of harming the economies of friends then helping your enemy, unless of course there is another alternative... 37 minutes ago, BillsFanNC said: As if that's possible for someone with late stage TDS! Sorry, I am not part of the ingroup, TDS?
wnyguy Posted yesterday at 08:10 PM Posted yesterday at 08:10 PM 14 minutes ago, Niagara Bill said: Because Putin will not just walk away, that us why he drafted 160,000. Puyin loves trump weakening Europe, he would let that hit for a short time, then start again. Giving Russia a reward for the invasion is not a good move. He can only be rewarded when he moves back to 2022. But hard to imagine the value of harming the economies of friends then helping your enemy, unless of course there is another alternative... Ya see? You couldn't do it without taking Trump out of the picture.
Mikie2times Posted yesterday at 08:29 PM Posted yesterday at 08:29 PM https://www.npr.org/2025/04/03/g-s1-58094/tariffs-price-raises-economists 1
BillsFanNC Posted yesterday at 08:38 PM Author Posted yesterday at 08:38 PM 9 minutes ago, Mikie2times said: https://www.npr.org/2025/04/03/g-s1-58094/tariffs-price-raises-economists NPR!!
Big Blitz Posted yesterday at 08:39 PM Posted yesterday at 08:39 PM The Venn Diagram of Trump and Bernie voters is really interesting
Mikie2times Posted yesterday at 08:45 PM Posted yesterday at 08:45 PM 6 minutes ago, BillsFanNC said: NPR!! What are you disputing in the article ? 1
BillsFanNC Posted yesterday at 08:54 PM Author Posted yesterday at 08:54 PM 6 minutes ago, Mikie2times said: What are you disputing in the article ? I reject everything NPR from this day forward.
Niagara Bill Posted yesterday at 08:54 PM Posted yesterday at 08:54 PM 38 minutes ago, wnyguy said: Ya see? You couldn't do it without taking Trump out of the picture. Who ever is prez, supporting Putin is wrong and punishing your friends who are endangered by Putin is wrong. Biden, Trump, Kennedy, Nixon, whom ever. 1
starrymessenger Posted yesterday at 08:57 PM Posted yesterday at 08:57 PM 3 hours ago, IrishLass said: I do remember those things as being centerpieces of the Kamala Campaign. Kamala is an empty suit, her campaign scuttled by required alignment with Biden’s policies, especially his administration’s foreign policy. Either that or she is simply completely devoid of substance. You would think that Americans would have better candidates to choose from. Suggests to me that the problem is with the political system which is therefore in need of reform. I can think of a dozen people i’ve worked with and for who would be better chief executives than either Kamala or Trump.
Mikie2times Posted yesterday at 08:59 PM Posted yesterday at 08:59 PM 2 minutes ago, BillsFanNC said: I reject everything NPR from this day forward. I don't understand how your brain can work. Trump can lie about 7000 things in the course of one week, but you can't find the strength to read an article that is informative and accurate because they wrote something that you find dishonest in the past. The cognitive dissonance of Trump supporters will be studied by future generations.
Joe Ferguson forever Posted yesterday at 09:07 PM Posted yesterday at 09:07 PM 27 minutes ago, Big Blitz said: The Venn Diagram of Trump and Bernie voters is really interesting Bernie's been very consistent if you care to read. He'd use tariffs selectively not batshite crazy like the orange demon.\https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/25/politics/bernie-sanders-tariffs-trade-war-sotu-cnntv/index.html
BillsFanNC Posted yesterday at 09:16 PM Author Posted yesterday at 09:16 PM 13 minutes ago, Mikie2times said: I don't understand how your brain can work. Trump can lie about 7000 things in the course of one week, but you can't find the strength to read an article that is informative and accurate because they wrote something that you find dishonest in the past. The cognitive dissonance of Trump supporters will be studied by future generations. It might very well have some accurate information. I don't care. Did you read that tweet that NPR put out? Totally shlit canning every journalism 101 principle so they could squelch a massive story that was 100% accurate. You want to consume anything from those hack propagandists it says way more about you than me.
Mikie2times Posted yesterday at 09:17 PM Posted yesterday at 09:17 PM 1 minute ago, BillsFanNC said: It might very well have some accurate information. I don't care. Did you read that tweet that NPR put out? Totally shlit canning every journalism 101 principle so they could squelch a massive story that was 100% accurate. You want to consume anything from those hack propagandists it says way more about you than me. You’re a tea partier aren’t you?
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