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Intractable

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5. Trump and most of the other billionaires want us to be poor.

Reply to gab13by13 (Original post)

Wed Apr 2, 2025, 10:32 PM

Apr 2

They can't feel rich unless there are many poor/suffering/dying people.

It's all about feeling rich and powerful, because they already are, but are so emotionally dead they can't feel it.

The tarriffs will hurt us consumers the most.

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Here's A Theory About Why Krasnov Imposed Tariffs [View all] gab13by13 Apr 2 OP

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None enid602 Apr 2 #2

Very plausible theory oswaldactedalone Apr 2 #3

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tariffs are the most regressive form of taxation--it's no coincidence they're Krasnov's tool of choice... cadoman Apr 3 #11

Trump and most of the other billionaires want us to be poor. Intractable Apr 2 #5

Sounds About Right DET Apr 2 #6

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I hold THAT truth to be self evident! Thunderbeast Apr 2 #8

I didn't search but, are there ANY imports from that failing country? Justice matters. Apr 3 #9

Other than Vodka? nt Justice matters. Apr 3 #10

Because he is a Russian agent! Danascot Apr 3 #12