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In reply to the discussion: GOP Congressman on Trump Tariffs: 'Steel Prices Are Up' but It's 'For the Good of the Country' [View all]lonely bird
(2,486 posts)15. Press these fuckers
Last edited Sun Aug 10, 2025, 12:00 PM - Edit history (1)
How is this for the good of the country? Demand details not just empty words. Even though a congress person represents a district his actions impact the entire country.
Cui bono?
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GOP Congressman on Trump Tariffs: 'Steel Prices Are Up' but It's 'For the Good of the Country' [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Aug 10
OP
1. It won't cost you. 2. It's costing a tiny bit for a little time. 3. It's costing more but short time. 4.
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 10
#14
I figured that because of how all the other coverage of "polls" have reported on the economy piece
BumRushDaShow
Aug 10
#3
I'm glad you checked that out - when I saw 55% approval on the economy, I almost upchucked my Wheaties
progree
Aug 10
#6
The recent Amherst poll had Trump's approval on inflation at just 31% (they did not ask about the economy in general)
Wiz Imp
Aug 10
#34
The new steel plants should be running in what, "two weeks"? Totally incoherent
underpants
Aug 10
#9
I heard recently that the average price of a new car these days is $48,000. $48,000!!!!
Vinca
Aug 10
#10
Me too! 2012 Prius. Finally had to replace my battery at 98,000 miles so I am good to go for awhile.
travelingthrulife
Aug 10
#18
Beat you! Our first house, bought about 1975, was $24,000. Sick person that I am, I watch local real estate
Vinca
Aug 10
#23
What next, tariffis will make you go to heaven? Make your penis longer, breasts bigger, hair shine?
twodogsbarking
Aug 10
#11
Eh..the MSM will get on that in a year or so. They have massive amounts of Trumps ASS to kiss
Bengus81
Aug 10
#20
As long as the government is purposely hurting Brown, Gay and Transgender people
Eliot Rosewater
Aug 10
#27
You will never hear him say "Corporate profits are down, but it's for the good of the country".
Midnight Writer
Aug 10
#28
On the other hand, Lowes sells a giant Halloween monster for $400 and I even saw a $450 one in local store
Wonder Why
Aug 10
#31
... with a net worth of $18.3 million, Norman is the 28th wealthiest member of Congress ...
struggle4progress
Aug 10
#37
... He advocated for ... martial law to prevent the peaceful transfer of power to ... Joe Biden in January 2021
struggle4progress
Aug 10
#38