Trump: We have taken in, and will soon be receiving, more than $600B in tariffs | Metals Mine
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OutThere
Jan 5, 2026 11:31pm
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Quoting ocd
{quote} Have you noticed prices going up in your stores since Trump brought in the big, bad tariffs? Or just those TEMU purchases? Imagine if you watched the correlation between consumer prices and gas/diesel prices. That's the reality, everything you purchase is tied to gas/diesel prices. You need a real world example do you? Biden enters the White House and halts all CONUS drilling programs that Trump arranged...almost immediately, gas prices went up $1.30 per gallon and EVERYTHING exploded. Building materials tripled in some cases and housing...
Have you noticed prices going up in your stores since Trump brought in the big, bad tariffs?

I asked your exact question from the net and AI replied.
Seems like you have a fight to pick with AI as well.

AI Overview
Yes, numerous economic studies and reports from major retailers confirm that prices on a wide range of goods in U.S. stores have increased due to the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration
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Key impacts observed include:
Direct Price Increases: Retailers such as Walmart, Nike, and Ashley Furniture have explicitly announced or implemented price hikes on select products to offset higher import costs.
Consumer Burden: Economists largely agree that the cost of tariffs is primarily borne by U.S. domestic consumers and importers, not foreign exporters. The tariffs could cost the average U.S. household over $1,000 annually.
Impacted Categories: Price increases have been particularly noticeable in import-heavy categories, including:
Durable Goods: Furniture, household appliances, audio equipment, and car parts have seen significant price jumps.
Groceries: Items like beef, canned goods (due to steel/aluminum tariffs), and certain fruits and vegetables (e.g., bananas from Costa Rica) have become more expensive.
Apparel and Footwear: Brands have cited the need for "surgical price increases" to manage rising costs associated with manufacturing and importing.
Delayed Effect: Initially, some companies absorbed costs or relied on pre-tariff inventory, which delayed the full impact on consumers. However, as those inventories have depleted and the tariffs have persisted, price increases have become more widespread in stores.
In essence, the tariffs function as a tax on imports, and this cost is largely passed on to the end consumer, resulting in higher prices in stores.
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Vancarbon
Jan 5, 2026 9:23am
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Quoting ocd
Just imagine if Kamala Harris had brought in $600 billion what the media would be doing, haling her as the second coming. Then imagine what her handlers would do with the $600 billion...
“ Taken in “

Well , he’s certainly taken in a few .

It’s a consumer tax .
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OutThere
Jan 5, 2026 11:38pm
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Quoting ocd
{quote} Have you noticed prices going up in your stores since Trump brought in the big, bad tariffs? Or just those TEMU purchases? Imagine if you watched the correlation between consumer prices and gas/diesel prices. That's the reality, everything you purchase is tied to gas/diesel prices. You need a real world example do you? Biden enters the White House and halts all CONUS drilling programs that Trump arranged...almost immediately, gas prices went up $1.30 per gallon and EVERYTHING exploded. Building materials tripled in some cases and housing...
I don't need to ask AI for answers to obvious stupid questions about the tariffs. I am only doing so for your benefit since you live under a rock.

Are Temu prices the only prices that have gone up since Trump's tariffs?

No, Temu prices are not the only prices that have gone up due to the recent tariffs; many other retailers, brands, and product categories have experienced price increases.
Several companies across different sectors have raised prices or announced plans to do so in response to the increased operating costs from tariffs. These include:
E-commerce and Apparel: Competitor fast-fashion giant Shein has also seen significant price hikes, some as high as 91% on specific items. Third-party sellers on Amazon have also raised prices for numerous products.
Retail Giants: Major U.S. retailers like Walmart and Best Buy have explicitly stated that the tariffs create cost pressure which will lead to price increases for consumers on a range of goods, including food, toys, and electronics.
Automotive: Companies in the auto industry have made adjustments, with Ford planning price hikes on certain models and luxury brand Ferrari raising prices on some vehicles by up to 10%.
Electronics and Toys: Nintendo has increased prices for Switch accessories, and Mattel (maker of Barbie) is raising prices on some toys. Other brands like Nikon and Canon have also adjusted pricing for photographic equipment.
Household Goods and Luxury: Brands such as Nike, Procter & Gamble (Tide, Bounty), Hermès, and Stanley Black & Decker have implemented price hikes on their products.
In general, products that rely heavily on imports from China or use materials like steel and aluminum (which also have high tariffs) are most affected, including apparel, furniture, electronics, and even some food items.
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KimKim23
Jan 5, 2026 2:02pm
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Praising president trumpelina for "bringing in" more revenue via tariffs is akin to praisig the tax man for surpassing his revenue targets. One has to wonder how he did that and who had to pay for it. In this case, it is the ordinary American consumer who paid the price unknowingly. We are having similar issues in my country Kenya where the govt is patting itself on the back for increasing tax revenue collections by introducing all sorts of levies including a "green tax" on imported paper packaging material. You see when you are used to a govt constantly trying to find ways to take more money from you, one tends to end their ignorance of statecraft very quickly. so do not be surprised to see some people from developing nations on this forum being very critical of your govts, because we can see where these western govts are leading their citizens to and if left unchecked they will start to have experiences similar to ours and i dont think you guys can handle that smoke.
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cco1569474
Jan 5, 2026 11:04am
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God Bless you Trump you are the best
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The Fool
Jan 5, 2026 9:39am
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Quoting ocd
Just imagine if Kamala Harris had brought in $600 billion what the media would be doing, haling her as the second coming. Then imagine what her handlers would do with the $600 billion...
Who pays the tariffs? Where is tariff revenue being "brought in" from? Just imagine if Trump and the GOP stopped lying about tariff revenue and clearly explained that tariffs are a tax on American businesses and consumers. How do you think MAGA would feel about that?
The Fool
Jan 5, 2026 9:44am
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Quoting Ferna
Thank you President Trump!! it's time we all pay our fair share and are greatful for what we have! God Bless Trump and God Bless America!!
What the fuck are you talking about? You don't even live in the USA. So what do you contribute here? How about shutting the fuck up about the politics of countries where you DON'T live?
Nordling
Jan 5, 2026 10:55am
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Quoting Vancarbon
{quote} Well , that’s a pleasant reply . Which confirms my initial thought . You’ve flipped 180 , not only in your thought process but personality also .
Be careful man, he is ready to do whatever it takes... Looks like he thinks he is the president of Sweden

Main thing i realised about Ferna after interacting with him all these years is that he keeps creating alternative personas for himself. One day he claims he is a professional boxer, one day he is a pro ice hockey player, sometimes he thinks he is an American voter, speaking like a proud Texan patriot And now he is a world leader ready to whatever it takes...

He is definitely not right in the head, living in delusions and alternative scenarios. Maybe he is a drug addict that writes here when he is high, or maybe he is a Schizo. But something is definitely off about him and i got many personal messages about Ferna's weird behaviour, that he has a condition and i should leave him alone.

I'll leave him alone as i don't wanna abuse a poor guy, he needs serious help.
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Nordling
Jan 5, 2026 2:21pm
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Quoting KimKim23
Praising president trumpelina for "bringing in" more revenue via tariffs is akin to praisig the tax man for surpassing his revenue targets. One has to wonder how he did that and who had to pay for it. In this case, it is the ordinary American consumer who paid the price unknowingly. We are having similar issues in my country Kenya where the govt is patting itself on the back for increasing tax revenue collections by introducing all sorts of levies including a "green tax" on imported paper packaging material. You see when you...
Average Trampoline supporter will call a government "communist" for collecting income tax, but they won't call Trampoline a "communist" for taking import tax called "tariffs". Also trying to limit the imports and prioritizing exports is such a communist thing to do. China, Soviet style economy.

Here's the thing people don't understand: They think political scale is a spectrum, yet it's actually a circle. You go far right enough, you'll end up in left. If you go far left, you'll end up in the far right.
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The Fool
Jan 5, 2026 9:46pm
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Quoting ocd
{quote} Have you noticed prices going up in your stores since Trump brought in the big, bad tariffs? ...
You didn't answer any of my questions. Who pays the tariffs? If Trump would stop lying about the revenue generated by tariffs (and the 600 $billion a month is bullshit) and just called a spade a spade, saying the tariffs are taxes levied on US businesses and consumers - how well would that go over with his base? And, sure, lots of things are more expensive because of the high tariffs on steel and aluminum. Check out cost of a new full size pickup lately? And as I have noted in these threads many times - the tariffs have largely not been imposed. They are just threats that keep getting postponed and loopholed. Most imports from Canada and Mexico are exempt from new tariffs (Except steel and aluminum), waiting for renegotiation of the USMCA. Much of the sky high tariffs on China have been reduced and/or postponed multiple times. Tariffs on most of imports from thee EU are capped at 15%. The only tariffs that are really biting are on the metals, as mentioned, and fuck yes they have been inflationary. Just go out shopping for heavy equipment or anything made mostly of steel and see for yourself.

AI Overview
Tariffs on steel significantly increase the cost of automobiles and heavy equipment, adding to production expenses for manufacturers and ultimately raising prices for consumers and businesses due to higher material costs for everything from car frames to construction machinery. These added costs can range from hundreds to thousands of dollars per vehicle, impacting both new and imported goods, as steel and related components face higher import taxes, squeezing profit margins or getting passed on to the buyer.

How Tariffs Raise Costs:
Direct Material Cost: Increased tariffs on imported raw steel and aluminum directly raise input costs for auto and equipment manufacturers.
Imported Parts: Tariffs often extend to finished components like chassis, axles, and other parts, adding costs even for vehicles assembled domestically, notes Automotive Logistics.

Broad Impact: The effect extends beyond cars to heavy machinery, farming equipment, and even everyday items, as steel is a fundamental material, says turfmagazine.com.

Impact on Vehicles & Equipment:
Automobiles: Analysts suggest tariffs can add hundreds to thousands of dollars to the price of a new car, potentially affecting millions of vehicles and impacting sales, says Cox Automotive Inc. and Digital Dealer.

Heavy Equipment: Manufacturers like Caterpillar have reported significant costs, with hundreds of millions in potential expenses due to tariffs on steel used in their products, notes Holladay Construction Group.

Who Pays?
Automakers may absorb some costs, reducing their profit, but often pass them to consumers through higher prices, says NPR and Cox Automotive Inc..
In essence, tariffs act like a tax on these industries, increasing production costs and leading to higher prices for businesses and consumers.
The Fool
Jan 5, 2026 9:49pm
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F350 Super Duty trucks over $100k and that is not news.
https://www.autonation.com/cars/1FT8...xoC3RYQAvD_BwE
The Fool
Jan 5, 2026 9:54pm
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Who pays the motherfucking tariffs, asshole? US consumers and US businesses, that's who. If you can't aknowledge that, you are as good as dead from the neck up.

AI Overview
Donald Trump's tariffs significantly reduced General Motors' profits by adding billions of dollars in extra costs, primarily from imported vehicles and auto parts. In Q2 2025 alone, GM reported a $1.1 billion hit from tariffs, which contributed to a 35% drop in net income for that quarter.
Key Impacts on General Motors (GM) Profits
Billions in Costs: GM initially projected that the tariffs would cost the company between $4 billion and $5 billion for the full year 2025. This estimate was later slightly lowered to a range of $3.5 billion to $4.5 billion due to some exemptions and mitigation efforts.
Reduced Net Income: The $1.1 billion tariff hit in the second quarter of 2025 directly contributed to a decrease in net income from $2.9 billion in Q2 2024 to $1.9 billion in Q2 2025. Without the tariffs, the company's North American profit margin would have been an estimated 9%, rather than the reported 6.1%.
Stock Market Reaction: News of the profit hit caused GM's stock to tumble, falling by over 6% after the Q2 earnings announcement, reflecting Wall Street's concern over the financial impact.
Mitigation Strategies: GM's management, including CEO Mary Barra and CFO Paul Jacobson, stated they were working to offset the costs through manufacturing adjustments, cost-cutting initiatives, and consistent pricing. This included a $4 billion investment in domestic manufacturing plants to reduce future tariff exposure.
Impact on Consumers: While automakers largely absorbed the initial costs rather than passing them fully to consumers, industry experts noted that the tariffs could eventually lead to higher new car prices and fewer available entry-level models.
The Fool
Jan 5, 2026 10:56am
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Ignore this troll, Ferna. 80% of the space in the news comments is taken up responding to his stupidity.
Trader#E355
Jan 5, 2026 9:17am
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It's the american consumer that pays the tariffs not the producer. Tariffs have increased taxes on American's by the equivalent of $600B. How is that so hard to understand?
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Nordling
Jan 5, 2026 12:03pm — Edited
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Quoting Ferna
{quote} You are exhibiting signs of gaslighting.
Nope he is right. You should seek professional help. I am not saying this to be rude.

Some of your old friends reached out to me, they pointed out to your weird behaviour and your constant change of personas. They were concerned for you.

That's why i sent you a long personal message telling you i could stop arguing with you if it helps your mental being. They asked me to take it easy on you and be understanding.
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Nordling
Jan 5, 2026 2:27pm
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Quoting Ferna
*communist not commuist
So you finally learned how to spell and even correcting typos now? Good for you kid i'm sure your dad would be proud to see this if he didn't leave you years ago
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Vancarbon
Jan 5, 2026 10:00am — Edited
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Quoting Ferna
{quote} You deadbeats with any money in Europe, just focus on drinking tea and patting each others back while boots on the ground are moving. And the plans for such been on-going for decades without an eyebrow raised. Europe is a giant Mausoleum now. And that's cause you all got played and got distracted living the good life. Would you be inspired to be a grave digger? - you get to live a bit longer if you dig someone else's grave in Europe.
Well , that’s a pleasant reply .

Which confirms my initial thought .

You’ve flipped 180 , not only in your thought process but personality also .
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ocd
Jan 5, 2026 3:13pm
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Quoting The Fool
{quote}Who pays the tariffs? Where is tariff revenue being "brought in" from? Just imagine if Trump and the GOP stopped lying about tariff revenue and clearly explained that tariffs are a tax on American businesses and consumers. How do you think MAGA would feel about that?

Have you noticed prices going up in your stores since Trump brought in the big, bad tariffs? Or just those TEMU purchases? Imagine if you watched the correlation between consumer prices and gas/diesel prices. That's the reality, everything you purchase is tied to gas/diesel prices. You need a real world example do you? Biden enters the White House and halts all CONUS drilling programs that Trump arranged...almost immediately, gas prices went up $1.30 per gallon and EVERYTHING exploded. Building materials tripled in some cases and housing prices reached an all time high.

But you go ahead and blame it on the tariffs and go after those people wearing red hats. Speaking of lying and explaining, perhaps your team can do the same (in detail please) for every penny located by Elon's DOGE team...or have you forgot about that epic level of corruption already? And Biden brought in 80,000 new IRS agents to do field audits for anyone not reporting $600
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ocd
Jan 6, 2026 1:59pm
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Quoting The Fool
...The only tariffs that are really biting are on the metals, as mentioned, and fuck yes they have been inflationary.....Who pays the motherfucking tariffs, asshole? US consumers and US businesses, that's who. If you can't acknowledge that, you are as good as dead from the neck up.

First off, I thought you could have a somewhat civil discussion but that seems a bit of a stretch for you. Maybe switch to decaf as nasty is it is. Or yoga, maybe even some weed if it's legal in your area. Anyway, I looked up prices for that crappy, overpriced Ford 350 Platinum Edition that you showed for $103,900. Now my take on the car industry is that they are money grubbing whores looking for any excuse to raise profits while making an inferior product (especially American and European car manufacturers). So, the base price I began with was yours of $103,900 for a 2026 loaded Ford 350. I used the same make/model to see what the price was overall.

In 2022 the MSRP was $69,500...in 2023 it was $80,150...2024 was $85,250...2025 = $107,100

So based on your (foul mouthed name calling) rant about who pays for the tariffs and how those tariffs have caused prices to escalate, it appears that the Ford Motor Company has actually lowered their ridiculous price by 4 grand from last year. And that's probably based on the fact they are having trouble having enough buyers qualify to move their overpriced supply off the lots.

So who pays for the tariffs? The factual answer is the country that it's imposed on. How they react (and handle it) is a better discussion but I think you're not ready for that right now. BTW, the first quote I gave you said the metals are inflationary (based on interest rates and demand not tariffs). Yes, the facts are that the US economy is directly tied to the oil and gas industry. As Biden directly caused gas prices to sky rocket, so did all prices as I mentioned yesterday. The carry over is still being felt nationwide due to that policy but as fuel prices decline so will prices. Currently, oil has dropped down to $56 from a Biden era high of $128...for comparison, Trump era oil got down to $7.50 a barrel in the summer of 2020.

You are a trader/investor. Quit acting like a teenaged girl that gets super emotional because someone disagrees w/your politics.
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Schultz
Jan 5, 2026 8:28pm
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Quoting Nordling
{quote} Here's the thing people don't understand: They think political scale is a spectrum, yet it's actually a circle. You go far right enough, you'll end up in left. If you go far left, you'll end up in the far right. {image}...
Yeah, that's cool of course. One significant group is the Greens. I'm pretty sure they think that they are far Left, but I'm not so sure sometimes. Reminds me of some Nazi stuff I reckon.

Perhaps that's what you mean by if you go so far Left you end up on the Right. Anyway. Nuts, whatever.
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krisfx99
Jan 5, 2026 9:11am
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Quoting Ferna
Thank you President Trump!! it's time we all pay our fair share and are greatful for what we have! God Bless Trump and God Bless America!!
Wow tariffs made you really rich huh? No wonder US is cooked
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Nordling
Jan 5, 2026 11:13am
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Quoting Vancarbon
{quote} Is this TikTok to you Fern ? You didn’t offend me , you offended yourself, you’re acting really weird
He thinks he is taking a dig at me, he thinks i own the GU thread Which is flattering tbh
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chemosi
Jan 6, 2026 4:10am
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Economics seems very simple.....i do not see any point in such arguments as numbers change on a daily basis...
So, 1 + 1 = 2...Who has accounted for where the 1's came from or where stolen from...
Yes, the USA consumers pays the tariffs but to a certain share...
On that note, i wonder what tariffs General Motors would pay if they made their vehicles for the USA market in the USA?...
10% hike in certain products prices should translate to how much in overall hyper inflation in the USA?
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chemosi
Jan 6, 2026 4:42am
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Quoting Schultz
{quote} You demonstrate that you have a much finer and expansive understanding of economics than Trump or Miran.
LOL. I think they have their own agendas but they will not hide from hard data...
I think i understand geopolitics more...
In my opinion which i may be wrong, Trump vision is to have manufacturing model to that of China, economics model to that of United Arab Emirates/Dubai and everything else model to that of USA military industrial complex...all with pro's and con's...
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Schultz
Jan 5, 2026 9:30pm
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Just think if there was a uniform sales tax on everything (including imports) at say a modest 10%. No weird economic or trade distortions.

20 trillion consumption at 10% is 2,000 billion. Then Trump could talk good.

{I know states have a sales tax, but nothing is said of it. Inconsistent, uncoordinated and all over the place?}
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Schultz
Jan 6, 2026 4:16am
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Quoting chemosi
Economics seems very simple.....i do not see any point in such arguments as numbers change on a daily basis... So, 1 + 1 = 2...Who has accounted for where the 1's came from or where stolen from...
You demonstrate that you have a much finer and expansive understanding of economics than Trump or Miran.
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Schultz
Jan 6, 2026 5:27am
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Quoting chemosi
{quote} LOL. I think they have their own agendas but they will not hide from hard data... I think i understand geopolitics more... In my opinion which i may be wrong, Trump vision is to have manufacturing model to that of China, economics model to that of United Arab Emirates/Dubai and everything else model to that of USA military industrial complex...all with pro's and con's...
And that is all fair enough and perfectly reasonable. But he first needs to seize Greenland, and that ought to be rather easy compared to that tiny bit of nastiness in taking Venezuela. Then Berlin; he already owns Manhattan.
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Schultz
Jan 6, 2026 9:58pm
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Quoting ocd
{quote} So who pays for the tariffs? The factual answer is the country that it's imposed on. .
This is true. Tariffs are imposed on the USA, so the USA pays them.

That is really all you had to say, rather than the verbose epistle.
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Nordling
Jan 5, 2026 11:24am
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Ooh VC you got yourself in trouble man. Ferna is like shit, you stomped on his stinky face and now he will stick to your shoes for a while...
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Nordling
Jan 5, 2026 1:16pm
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Quoting Ferna
That's okay. I prefer the algorhitm to catch your patterns for the future.
You should prefer the doctors catch your patterns...
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ocd
Jan 5, 2026 9:11am
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Just imagine if Kamala Harris had brought in $600 billion what the media would be doing, haling her as the second coming. Then imagine what her handlers would do with the $600 billion...
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mbefus
Jan 5, 2026 8:23am
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...in two weeks!
Trader#D1B0
Jan 5, 2026 8:50am
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God bless trump for making other feel useless
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Trader#2023
Jan 5, 2026 11:04am
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It is at most $200B for 2025.
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