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(66,046 posts) Thu Apr 3, 2025, 10:37 AM Thursday

Let's see if it was really about prices. [View all]

Trump promised to lower prices "on day one" and lots of people voted for him because of that. Or so they said.

Prices are going to soar, so all Trump's supporters should turn on him, right? Let's see.

Or was it always really about racism and being mean to people?

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Let's see if it was really about prices. [View all] yardwork Thursday OP

It was both. bluesbassman Thursday #1

So being mean to people edges out prices as a priority? yardwork Thursday #2

Yup. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Thursday #7

The NYT will always make excuses for MAGA racism. 617Blue Thursday #3

Some will turn on him with the emphasis on some. DemocratSinceBirth Thursday #4

I Think Racism Mainly. BBbats Thursday #5

Voters said that they thought Trump would be better for the economy. yardwork Thursday #6

I have a feeling they'll turn into grocery martyrs, not admit Trump broke his promise and failed miserably. betsuni Thursday #8