Trump reasserts towering 100% tariff threat against BRICS countries
'They can go find another sucker Nation,' Trump asserted
In an apparent bid to preserve the U.S. dollar's global economic dominance, President Donald Trump reiterated his 100% tariff threat against BRICS nations.
The president is demanding that the countries commit to not form a BRICS currency or endorse a currency to supplant U.S. dollar hegemony.
"The idea that the BRICS Countries are trying to move away from the Dollar, while we stand by and watch, is OVER," Trump warned in a Truth Social post on Thursday.
https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/tru...-countries
When the hell did Stephen A. Smith become a political pundit? I'm seeing him more and more in political segments on news channels.
(02-05-2025, 07:45 AM)homebiscuit Wrote: [ -> ]When the hell did Stephen A. Smith become a political pundit? I'm seeing him more and more in political segments on news channels.
About seven minutes after Harris lost the election.
I remember us discussing money spent on illegal aliens in New york. There were certain posters that said it was not happening and wanted proof. Now it seems we have it. I wonder if they will be gracious enough to admit their error? Not holding my breath....
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce...-migrants/
(02-11-2025, 08:30 PM)Jag149 Wrote: [ -> ]I remember us discussing money spent on illegal aliens in New york. There were certain posters that said it was not happening and wanted proof. Now it seems we have it. I wonder if they will be gracious enough to admit their error? Not holding my breath....
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce...-migrants/
There's nothing gracious about those people.. They're parasites who want to jeopardize our country because of their butt-hurt feelings..
These people are scum and don't deserve to live in this country..
(02-11-2025, 08:30 PM)Jag149 Wrote: [ -> ]I remember us discussing money spent on illegal aliens in New york. There were certain posters that said it was not happening and wanted proof. Now it seems we have it. I wonder if they will be gracious enough to admit their error? Not holding my breath....
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce...-migrants/
Money was being spent, but I said it was state and local money, not federal.
Seeing a bombastic statement from Trump loyalists that includes the words "deep state" is not credible proof, in my opinion.
(02-12-2025, 04:47 PM)mikesez Wrote: [ -> ] (02-11-2025, 08:30 PM)Jag149 Wrote: [ -> ]I remember us discussing money spent on illegal aliens in New york. There were certain posters that said it was not happening and wanted proof. Now it seems we have it. I wonder if they will be gracious enough to admit their error? Not holding my breath....
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce...-migrants/
Money was being spent, but I said it was state and local money, not federal.
Seeing a bombastic statement from Trump loyalists that includes the words "deep state" is not credible proof, in my opinion.
CNN says the same thing. Four FEMA employees were fired for sending 59 million dollars to
REIMBURSE New York for what
THEY spent on illegals. Since it was a reimbursement it meant New York City paid to house, feed etc Illegal immigrants.
I can only conclude from the response you agree with the spending and may have issue only because it has been made public. Well the DOGE guys are going to be transparent and give full credit to the past administration on how they spent our tax money. There are things they will find that span decades and generations.
https://us.cnn.com/2025/02/11/politics/f...unch=false
Well Buckle up it is gonna be a bumpy ride! (Harry Potter on the late bus)
(02-12-2025, 06:37 PM)Jag149 Wrote: [ -> ] (02-12-2025, 04:47 PM)mikesez Wrote: [ -> ]Money was being spent, but I said it was state and local money, not federal.
Seeing a bombastic statement from Trump loyalists that includes the words "deep state" is not credible proof, in my opinion.
CNN says the same thing. Four FEMA employees were fired for sending 59 million dollars to REIMBURSE New York for what THEY spent on illegals. Since it was a reimbursement it meant New York City paid to house, feed etc Illegal immigrants.
I can only conclude from the response you agree with the spending and may have issue only because it has been made public. Well the DOGE guys are going to be transparent and give full credit to the past administration on how they spent our tax money. There are things they will find that span decades and generations.
https://us.cnn.com/2025/02/11/politics/f...index.html
Well Buckle up it is gonna be a bumpy ride! (Harry Potter on the late bus)
The CNN article suggests the funds were authorized by Congress. I feel like I would have known if Congress had authorized that money. Why wouldn't right wing media sources have mentioned it? The money was only authorized for fiscal year 2024 apparently. And the four people weren't fired for doing the job, they were fired for doing the job poorly, letting some of the money go to luxury hotels. I don't know what to believe now.
(02-13-2025, 10:00 AM)mikesez Wrote: [ -> ] (02-12-2025, 06:37 PM)Jag149 Wrote: [ -> ]CNN says the same thing. Four FEMA employees were fired for sending 59 million dollars to REIMBURSE New York for what THEY spent on illegals. Since it was a reimbursement it meant New York City paid to house, feed etc Illegal immigrants.
I can only conclude from the response you agree with the spending and may have issue only because it has been made public. Well the DOGE guys are going to be transparent and give full credit to the past administration on how they spent our tax money. There are things they will find that span decades and generations.
https://us.cnn.com/2025/02/11/politics/f...index.html
Well Buckle up it is gonna be a bumpy ride! (Harry Potter on the late bus)
The CNN article suggests the funds were authorized by Congress. I feel like I would have known if Congress had authorized that money. Why wouldn't right wing media sources have mentioned it? The money was only authorized for fiscal year 2024 apparently. And the four people weren't fired for doing the job, they were fired for doing the job poorly, letting some of the money go to luxury hotels. I don't know what to believe now.
Look, the CFO was one of the employees let go. Why they were fired is gonna be twisted both ways. Bottom line they authorized the 59 billion and that got them fired. Today I hear there is another 80 billion that is being clawed back as this type of reimbursement is not allowed. I actually blame both parties for what we are going through. The Repub's only get a plus 1 for having the temerity to set us on this path. The Dem's get the -1 for supporting and defending waste, fraud and the status quo.
(02-13-2025, 10:00 AM)mikesez Wrote: [ -> ] (02-12-2025, 06:37 PM)Jag149 Wrote: [ -> ]CNN says the same thing. Four FEMA employees were fired for sending 59 million dollars to REIMBURSE New York for what THEY spent on illegals. Since it was a reimbursement it meant New York City paid to house, feed etc Illegal immigrants.
I can only conclude from the response you agree with the spending and may have issue only because it has been made public. Well the DOGE guys are going to be transparent and give full credit to the past administration on how they spent our tax money. There are things they will find that span decades and generations.
https://us.cnn.com/2025/02/11/politics/f...index.html
Well Buckle up it is gonna be a bumpy ride! (Harry Potter on the late bus)
The CNN article suggests the funds were authorized by Congress. I feel like I would have known if Congress had authorized that money. Why wouldn't right wing media sources have mentioned it? The money was only authorized for fiscal year 2024 apparently. And the four people weren't fired for doing the job, they were fired for doing the job poorly, letting some of the money go to luxury hotels. I don't know what to believe now.
Welcome to the real world. Left and right wing media distort the truth all the time to fit their narrative. People have been trying to tell you this for years and you wave them off. Open your eyes Mike. We're all being played by the media and the political system.
The reason so many Dems and organizations are apoplectic at Trump, Musk and the DOGE is because they're exposing everything and people are losing money, position and influence in public. The only reason we're not hearing a bunch of whining from Reps/RINOs is because they can't say [BLEEP] in public but you can bet your [BLEEP] they're hand wringing and pearl clutching just the same.
See the world for what it is.
(02-14-2025, 08:30 PM)americus 2.0 Wrote: [ -> ] (02-13-2025, 10:00 AM)mikesez Wrote: [ -> ]The CNN article suggests the funds were authorized by Congress. I feel like I would have known if Congress had authorized that money. Why wouldn't right wing media sources have mentioned it? The money was only authorized for fiscal year 2024 apparently. And the four people weren't fired for doing the job, they were fired for doing the job poorly, letting some of the money go to luxury hotels. I don't know what to believe now.
Welcome to the real world. Left and right wing media distort the truth all the time to fit their narrative. People have been trying to tell you this for years and you wave them off. Open your eyes Mike. We're all being played by the media and the political system.
The reason so many Dems and organizations are apoplectic at Trump, Musk and the DOGE is because they're exposing everything and people are losing money, position and influence in public. The only reason we're not hearing a bunch of whining from Reps/RINOs is because they can't say [BLEEP] in public but you can bet your [BLEEP] they're hand wringing and pearl clutching just the same.
See the world for what it is.
No, most of you are very confident in your own perception of reality. When someone like p_rushing or SC1 comes in with some distortion or some lies from the right, none of you correct him. You guys are just super gullible for right wing lies. Your BS detectors only work one way.
Now if we want to start, from now on, being more skeptical of narratives from all sides, left, right, European, Russian, MAGA, by all means let's do it. But we'd all have to change together.
(02-14-2025, 10:36 PM)mikesez Wrote: [ -> ] (02-14-2025, 08:30 PM)americus 2.0 Wrote: [ -> ]Welcome to the real world. Left and right wing media distort the truth all the time to fit their narrative. People have been trying to tell you this for years and you wave them off. Open your eyes Mike. We're all being played by the media and the political system.
The reason so many Dems and organizations are apoplectic at Trump, Musk and the DOGE is because they're exposing everything and people are losing money, position and influence in public. The only reason we're not hearing a bunch of whining from Reps/RINOs is because they can't say [BLEEP] in public but you can bet your [BLEEP] they're hand wringing and pearl clutching just the same.
See the world for what it is.
No, most of you are very confident in your own perception of reality. When someone like p_rushing or SC1 comes in with some distortion or some lies from the right, none of you correct him. You guys are just super gullible for right wing lies. Your BS detectors only work one way.
Now if we want to start, from now on, being more skeptical of narratives from all sides, left, right, European, Russian, MAGA, by all means let's do it. But we'd all have to change together.
I disagree with the bold statements. Americus is on track with her post. You may want to read it again. Now the bold statements may describe you (substituting Left for Right) but it is pretty judgmental to try to broadly apply it to the people that disagree with you. Do we get misled sometimes? Why sure everyone does, but it happens mainly until everything is sorted out and all information is available. When this happens we modify our opinion and move on. This is an ability I believe you lack as you tend to dig in and never do this.
Also, why do we all have to change for you to change? You know this is not a negotiation right?
(02-13-2025, 10:00 AM)mikesez Wrote: [ -> ] (02-12-2025, 06:37 PM)Jag149 Wrote: [ -> ]CNN says the same thing. Four FEMA employees were fired for sending 59 million dollars to REIMBURSE New York for what THEY spent on illegals. Since it was a reimbursement it meant New York City paid to house, feed etc Illegal immigrants.
I can only conclude from the response you agree with the spending and may have issue only because it has been made public. Well the DOGE guys are going to be transparent and give full credit to the past administration on how they spent our tax money. There are things they will find that span decades and generations.
https://us.cnn.com/2025/02/11/politics/f...index.html
Well Buckle up it is gonna be a bumpy ride! (Harry Potter on the late bus)
The CNN article suggests the funds were authorized by Congress. I feel like I would have known if Congress had authorized that money. Why wouldn't right wing media sources have mentioned it? The money was only authorized for fiscal year 2024 apparently. And the four people weren't fired for doing the job, they were fired for doing the job poorly, letting some of the money go to luxury hotels. I don't know what to believe now.
The veil is lifting. Each side only tells you what they want you to hear, Fox on the right, everyone else on the left.
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