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Here is the average conversation with a lefty about Trump's tariffs:

Me: So tell me what troubles you about these tariffs.
Lefty: Because it's Trump/Musk
Me: Oh...okay. Umm....what is it exactly about Trump's tariffs that has an adverse effect on our economy?
Lefty: Because Orange Man bad....Nod. 

Clear the stage, 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics—this visionary just solved global trade. ^^^

Ok, well since the average lefty can't help me out, let's look into some other options of what we can slap tariffs on. 

Hear me out. If Trump wants to bring tariffs back, then let’s at least get creative with it. Here are a few humble suggestions. 

 1. Tariff TikToks
 Tax every TikTok dance uploaded from China. That’ll bring in billions and stop the flossing epidemic in U.S. middle schools. No seriously. It's bad enough that we have Ivy Leagues producing morons like @Blackvegetable  

 2. Emotional Support Tariff
Any country that posts a “We’re concerned about U.S. democracy” or "Trump is a threat to democracy" statement gets charged an emotional damage tariff. We’re fragile. Pay up.

3. Tesla Repatriation Tariff
Musk builds a factory on Mars before he builds one in Michigan.  That’s a $3 billion tariff. Sorry, Elon. Build Back Earth. EVs are stupid enough. However, if this country is going to worship these useless cars, then at least keep the jobs here. Stop scouting out China. 

 4.  Tariff on Ideas Too Clever to Come from Congress
Any country that actually comes up with a good idea first—like universal healthcare or working trains—pays for making us look bad. That’s interference in our exceptionalism.

 Bottom line: If we’re gonna tariff our way into the future, let’s at least do it with some flair. 
 

Pay down the debt with the tariff dollars.

PhiloBeddo » 17 Apr 2025, 4:09 pm » wrote: ↑

17 Apr 2025, 4:09 pm

Pay down the debt with the tariff dollars.

  Tariffs are taxes that WE pay

 

Mrkelly » 17 Apr 2025, 7:49 pm » wrote: ↑

17 Apr 2025, 7:49 pm

  Tariffs are taxes that WE pay

True.   

So it's only ok if other countries use tariffs? How about fair trade. If they charge 0, President Trump says he will do the same. Sounds great to me

Vegas » 17 Apr 2025, 3:17 pm » wrote: ↑

17 Apr 2025, 3:17 pm

Here is the average conversation with a lefty about Trump's tariffs:

Me: So tell me what troubles you about these tariffs.
Lefty: Because it's Trump/Musk
Me: Oh...okay. Umm....what is it exactly about Trump's tariffs that has an adverse effect on our economy?
Lefty: Because Orange Man bad....Nod. 

Clear the stage, 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics—this visionary just solved global trade. ^^^

Ok, well since the average lefty can't help me out, let's look into some other options of what we can slap tariffs on. 

Hear me out. If Trump wants to bring tariffs back, then let’s at least get creative with it. Here are a few humble suggestions. 

 1. Tariff TikToks
 Tax every TikTok dance uploaded from China. That’ll bring in billions and stop the flossing epidemic in U.S. middle schools. No seriously. It's bad enough that we have Ivy Leagues producing morons like @Blackvegetable  

 2. Emotional Support Tariff
Any country that posts a “We’re concerned about U.S. democracy” or "Trump is a threat to democracy" statement gets charged an emotional damage tariff. We’re fragile. Pay up.

3. Tesla Repatriation Tariff
Musk builds a factory on Mars before he builds one in Michigan.  That’s a $3 billion tariff. Sorry, Elon. Build Back Earth. EVs are stupid enough. However, if this country is going to worship these useless cars, then at least keep the jobs here. Stop scouting out China. 

 4.  Tariff on Ideas Too Clever to Come from Congress
Any country that actually comes up with a good idea first—like universal healthcare or working trains—pays for making us look bad. That’s interference in our exceptionalism.

 Bottom line: If we’re gonna tariff our way into the future, let’s at least do it with some flair.

Here is the average conversation with a lefty about Trump's tariffs: Me: So tell me what troubles you about these tariffs.Lefty: Because it's Trump/MuskMe: Oh...okay. Umm....what is it exactly about Trump's tariffs that has an adverse effect on our economy?Lefty: Because Orange Man bad....Nod. 

Can you post an example of this? 

Clear the stage, 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics—this visionary just solved global trade. ^^^

Post your recommendations.. 

Ok, well since the average lefty can't help me out, let's look into some other options of what we can slap tariffs on. 

How the **** does that follow?

It doesn't relate to the opening hallucination.

It takes no position on the virtue, or lack thereof, of the policy.

This OP doesn't even meet the standard of LEVEL 1.

 

Blackvegetable » 19 Apr 2025, 8:16 am » wrote: ↑

19 Apr 2025, 8:16 am

Can you post an example of this? 

 

Oh look a question. You are now owed 113 dodges vs the 114.

Post your recommendations.. 

Oh look a demand. You are now owed 112 dodges.

How the **** does that follow?

Oh look, a question. You are now owed 111 dodges

It doesn't relate to the opening hallucination.

For **** sake. You are so god damn **** stupid. The opening was satire you dumb asshole.

It takes no position on the virtue, or lack thereof, of the policy.

Yet, you cannot explain why you are saying this ^^^

This OP doesn't even meet the standard of LEVEL 1.

Post the breakdown to prove it, like I do yours.