2024 Election Discussion & Media Thread – Follow All Guidelines

[Hollatchaboy]

Consumers have proven that they value cheap prices for manufactured goods. Take a look at how Walmart and Amazon are hurting local businesses by undercutting them with cheap substitutes. Tarrifs will increase prices, because they will get passed on to the consumer. Companies wont simply eat that cost. Manufacturing jobs have been leaving countries that have higher safety standards and wages, because those costs are baked into to the manufacturing cost of those products - leading to higher prices. I live in a rust-belt state that has had a fall from grace after the steel and manufacturing industries took a major hit. There were many recent promises made to keep some of those plants open, but they “fell through” and closed anyway after the votes were tallied in 2016.

It is false hope that manufacturing jobs will come back, because the wheels have been set in motion to do just the opposite, for years. The individual pushing this idea is lying to the public. These jobs are being outsourced and the products made elsewhere— for cheap - just like all those red hats, gold shoes, and bibles.

Companies never eat the cost.

Some of the things made over seas is better off being made over seas. Look up the cost of an iPhone if manufactured in America.

 

[MissinThe90’sStrains]

Companies never eat the cost.

Some of the things made over seas is better off being made over seas. Look up the cost of an iPhone if manufactured in America.

I did say that companies won’t eat the cost, and that they'll pass it in to consumers.

I’m not saying that we need to make everything here, but merely trying to provide context for why it’s not feasible to do so.

 

[Hollatchaboy]

I did say that companies won’t eat the cost, and that they'll pass it in to consumers.

I’m not saying that we need to make everything here, but merely trying to provide context for why it’s not feasible to do so.

I know, I was just agreeing with you.

No, not everything needs to be made here, but there's a reason why Americans buy goods manufactured in China. They're cheaper. Take away the cheaper, and what are you left with?

 

[Nugnewbie]

You know China has tariffs on American products right? Why do you think they don’t sell American made there? Trump put tariffs and guess why happened…… ready…. Prices went down.

toyota has made moves to be manufacturing here, And the other companies will eventually. Brings jobs back to the states.

Toyota has been manufacturing in the US since 1986. Can you link to bring some explanation of "Trump put tariffs and guess why happened…… ready…. Prices went down."?

Edit: Guess that request was pointless, lol. Facts always get in the way, eh?

 

[lemondroptrichomes]

Americans voted a full repudiation of leftist ideology and handed the republicans full control. Popular vote. Electoral college.

and those Americans are not nazis, trash, Trumpers, or any other derogatory that flows freely in this forum.

the left needs to do some sole searching and realize America first is more nuanced than Trump is Hitler

I voted for the team he is building around him as much as I voted for him.

I am hopeful the connection between Rogan - Musk - Trump some meaningful change with how cannabis and psychedelics are treated in our country can happen. The Democrats failed us in 2021 and instead chose to campaign on the issue

 

[pegboy]

Americans voted a full repudiation of leftist ideology and handed the republicans full control. Popular vote. Electoral college.

and those Americans are not nazis, trash, Trumpers, or any other derogatory that flows freely in this forum.

the left needs to do some sole searching and realize America first is more nuanced than Trump is Hitler

I voted for the team he is building around him as much as I voted for him.

I am hopeful the connection between Rogan - Musk - Trump some meaningful change with how cannabis and psychedelics are treated in our country can happen. The Democrats failed us in 2021 and instead chose to campaign on the issue

Curious what "team" you are referring to ?

 

[lemondroptrichomes]

Curious what "team" you are referring to ?

Musk, RFK, Tulsi, Ron Paul, Vivek, the list goes on…

 

[Samwiseman420]

I am very happy this election is over for you humans. Hopefully you all don't kill each other and finish ruining my planet. We will then be forced to finish you off and be rid of you once and for all.

We may forgive you tho if you pick Giorgio Tsoukalos for your next president. All of us living on the bottom of the ocean really enjoy his work ethic and belief system. Try to do better next time please

 

[pegboy]

Musk, RFK, Tulsi, Ron Paul, Vivek, the list goes on…

Interesting. I think we'll have to agree to disagree.

 

[sunni]

I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone—there have been very few post removals recently, and that speaks to the effort many of you are putting into following the rules.

I truly appreciate how most of you are respecting the guidelines, and I don’t always give enough credit for that. While some members may have struggled with the rule changes over the last couple of years, it's clear that we’re more than just a political forum. We receive daily feedback from people outside the politics section who are appreciative of the positive changes and overall atmosphere.

That said, please continue to be mindful of how we treat one another. I know tensions can run high, but let’s try to avoid personal attacks and keep the conversations respectful. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

 

[tkufoS]

It's great how when Trump lost the haters just kept saying " Trump lost get over it " .. Well now " he won get over it "

 

[MintyDreadlocks]

Exactly. Won in ever way shape and form. Good riddance Democrats

 

[lemondroptrichomes]

Interesting. I think we'll have to agree to disagree.

The thing is, that’s what I’ve been saying the whole time. But members in this group up until today were so certain of their identity politics they would gang up on anyone that isn’t in agreement.

 

[Budzbuddha]

Welp ….

 

[Nugnewbie]

It's called a difference of opinion, which I'm sure we still share. So, I am curious though, are you cool with him getting rid of the constitution? The USA becoming a dictatorship?

 

[MintyDreadlocks]

It's called a difference of opinion, which I'm sure we still share. So, I am curious though, are you cool with him getting rid of the constitution? The USA becoming a dictatorship?

Extremist ideology and fake news. We all saw through it. Which is why he's president again

 

[pegboy]

Extremist ideology and fake news. We all saw through it. Which is why he's president again

Time will tell. Buckle up. Its going to be a bumpy ride.

 

[pegboy]

And here we go.......

European leaders scramble to manage Trump ahead of summit

During his campaign, Trump threatened Europe with a trade war and a fundamental shift of support for Ukraine in its war with Russia.

www.newsweek.com

 

[tstick]

I'm happy with the outcome.

I hope he follows through with all his ideas and restores law and order to the country. And yes, he's got a great team with him this time.

 

[Rufus T. Firefly]

Extremist ideology and fake news. We all saw through it. Which is why he's president again

The guy is a silver spoon draft dodger, serial cheater on his wives, cheated his own charity, cheated people in his real estate school, grabbed women by the pussy (rapist?), convicted felon, tried to coerce Goergia into "finding" votes for him and stealing an election cheating us out of our democracy. Bankrupted casinos even, not sure how one even does that.

That shit aint fake news my friend, you can look it up if you don't believe me.

You had to see through a lot.

On an ongoing basis I like to ask myself questions, a soul searching of sorts to keep my emotions in check, because I value truth and honesty and I like to live my life on that path. I'm not saying you don't also do that I just wonder how we get to such different places if you do.

Lets have a civil conversation so I can understand you.