New poll finds more Dem unhappiness
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Conservatives have never had a greater opportunity to pass legislation promoting our beliefs and ideas than now. We must take advantage of this moment in time. Historically, we haven’t been capable of doing that as well as the liberal party. Hopefully that changes.
Here is where I think Trump may be over-reaching a bit on tariffs. I am hopeful that the tariff talk is a precursor to great trade deals getting done within the next several weeks.....and if that is the case, he is playing it perfectly by making everyone believe he is willing to endure pain and outlast the counterparty countries that are at a clear disadvantage in a trade war scenario. Wouldn't be a good negotiator if he allowed folks to believe that no matter what, he's all talk and just wants to use leverage for a better deal.
That said, if real pain manifests itself here.....whether it is actually due to tariffs or not.....it will certaintly be blamed on tariffs.
Right now you have a left that is seemingly focused solely on dying on the hill of terrible issues for them. Aligning with illigal immigrant criminals, spending endless money on Wars, Hamas supporting protestors, enduring terrible programs DOGE wants cut......all because it opposes Trump. Doesn't matter what the issue is or the fact, if Trump likes it.....it bad.
That changes if / when the economy takes a hit. They should be focused on volatility in the stock market right now. But they aren't. If stock market uncertainty turns into unemployment, further market losses, higher prices, etc......even if short-term and justifiable under a long-term strategy?......Trump will lose a lot of the power he has now, which is unprecedented in the wake of his unexpected sweep of swing states, popular votes, and the electoral college. Even if the true reason is the reckoning of inflation the last 3 years, credit card debt, etc......and not Trump policy? Voters and the public will not be forgiving.
I'm hoping this tariff stuff gets resolved quickly. It could work and work big. But it is risky at a time when Americans are already on shaky economic ground.
Agree completely. We know this - a year from now the economy better be peachy keen or there will be sweeping changes in congress and his last two years in office will be wasted in grid lock.
And so far, that haven’t done crap. Trump is obviously up for the fight, but most republicans in Congress aren’t. They’ve got a year and a half to make something happen.
Not just about midterms. His ability to rally his own party will take a hit with an economic hit.
I'm holding my breath for some good news at 4 PM. 20% is killing my business! It's so hard to do business with this tariff uncertainty. My customers are angry. A couple have increased retails by $10 per product, but many are "on hold."
You are correct imo. But at the same time a substantial portion of the Republican Party are eunuchs. And gutless cowards.
Also agree completely. Trump seems to be the first president in my lifetime who understands the leverage we have and is willing to use it. All the others seem more interested in being popular with other countries citizens. I’ve never understood it personally.
Understand that some have already said they will go to zero if we did.
Didn’t catch which countries said that. Heard just a small part of it.
I agree that using the leverage is a good tactic but it can be risky if the market selloff leads to real economic pain. If the goal is getting better trade deals, it is time to get those done. He has pushed the envelope to his benefit from a negotiating leverage standpoint. If he breaks the envelope he loses that leverage and a whole lot more.
Make some deals.
This board is a microcosm of it. All the guys arguing against Trump or the gop, won’t admit to being a democrat. It is too embarrassing these days. These guys get all pissed when you call them liberals. Yet they are arguing against conservative stuff all day every day. Absolutely hilarious.
Canada, for one. And that’s why vie should keep them high. Israel for another. We should match it with Israel.
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