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Farmer-Rick

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22. Shades of austerity for the masses, bailouts for the rich

Sun Aug 10, 2025, 11:09 AM

Aug 10

“for the good of the country”?????

When you hear this you know it's about making the rich richer. How did our last austerity plans work out? Did they help you or any average person? Or did it just help out the filthy-rich elite oligarchs?

“for the good of the country” means expansive wealth for the filthy-rich. And NOTHING for the average American but hardship.

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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

GOP lies to Americans again BoRaGard Aug 10 #1

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

Typo in the mediate article Justice Brandeis Aug 10 #2

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

Pretty bad from a right-wing biased so-called news channel mdbl Aug 10 #13

Only if the Congressman is invested in steel stock. ... marble falls Aug 10 #4

They are getting their share of the scam profits. Irish_Dem Aug 10 #5

Close your wallets! Stop buying unless for necessities. OrlandoDem2 Aug 10 #7

+10000 Bengus81 Aug 10 #19

Do you kiss your kids... GiqueCee Aug 10 #8

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

I bought my first house for a lot less Farmer-Rick Aug 10 #21

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

This message was self-deleted by its author Prof. Toru Tanaka Aug 10 #40

What next, tariffis will make you go to heaven? Make your penis longer, breasts bigger, hair shine? twodogsbarking Aug 10 #11

Don't give them any ideas mdbl Aug 10 #12

You know, Morons. twodogsbarking Aug 10 #16

I saw Gene Wilder when you said that mdbl Aug 10 #43

Press these fuckers lonely bird Aug 10 #15

Why is it for the good of the country? travelingthrulife Aug 10 #17

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

Shades of austerity for the masses, bailouts for the rich Farmer-Rick Aug 10 #22

After reading this republianmushroom Aug 10 #24

Now, what do you think he means by the word "country"? ananda Aug 10 #25

He should have just said, The Motherland Bayard Aug 10 #32

This message was self-deleted by its author Bayard Aug 10 #33

I hope the price of Kool-Aid doesn't go up too much, Ocelot II Aug 10 #26

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

Hypocrite Kid Berwyn Aug 10 #29

I Promise Not to Cum In Your Mouth... MrWowWow Aug 10 #30

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

Dollars to Doughnuts That He's In A SafeRepublican District Vogon_Glory Aug 10 #35

It's SC so I'd say you'll win that bet. Prof. Toru Tanaka Aug 10 #41

"But overall, we couldn't keep going the way we were going..." Ol Janx Spirit Aug 10 #36

... 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

"only a 55% approval rating for Trump" - Fake news! Hoax! Fox must pay me a gazillion dollars and un-rig the poll! 0rganism Aug 10 #39

"It's for the good of the country." Hmmm... jmowreader Aug 10 #42

Price of beef just went up. louis-t Aug 10 #44