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Post by Merge on Nov 8, 2024 2:17:32 GMT
Because the measure needed 60% of votes to pass. And because the Republican governor, DeSantis, used state funds to run ads against it. Florida was one of the lucky states to have abortion even on the ballot. In Arkansas, the conservative state Supreme Court blocked it from the ballot. Other states like Texas do not even have the option to put voter sponsored measures on the ballot. In Texas, the heavily gerrymandered Republican State House has control. I'm curious why you think anyone should have the right to decide what happens to someone else's body? Why should reproductive freedom and bodily autonomy be voted on in the first place? Why should it be left up to the states? Civil rights have traditionally been federal laws because reproductive freedom, bodily autonomy, the right to marry who you love and the right to not be discriminated against should not disappear when you cross state lines. Because the measure needed 60% of votes to pass. And because the Republican governor, DeSantis, used state funds to run ads against it. Florida was one of the lucky states to have abortion even on the ballot. In Arkansas, the conservative state Supreme Court blocked it from the ballot. Other states like Texas do not even have the option to put voter sponsored measures on the ballot. In Texas, the heavily gerrymandered Republican State House has control. I'm curious why you think anyone should have the right to decide what happens to someone else's body? Why should reproductive freedom and bodily autonomy be voted on in the first place? Why should it be left up to the states? Civil rights have traditionally been federal laws because reproductive freedom, bodily autonomy, the right to marry who you love and the right to not be discriminated against should not disappear when you cross state lines. Just guessing, but probably required 60% to pass. They tried to make that a law here in Ohio, but luckily it went down. Just guessing, but probably required 60% to pass. They tried to make that a law here in Ohio, but luckily it went down. Because the measure needed 60% of votes to pass. And because the Republican governor, DeSantis, used state funds to run ads against it. Florida was one of the lucky states to have abortion even on the ballot. In Arkansas, the conservative state Supreme Court blocked it from the ballot. Other states like Texas do not even have the option to put voter sponsored measures on the ballot. In Texas, the heavily gerrymandered Republican State House has control. I'm curious why you think anyone should have the right to decide what happens to someone else's body? Why should reproductive freedom and bodily autonomy be voted on in the first place? Why should it be left up to the states? Civil rights have traditionally been federal laws because reproductive freedom, bodily autonomy, the right to marry who you love and the right to not be discriminated against should not disappear when you cross state lines. Because the measure needed 60% of votes to pass. And because the Republican governor, DeSantis, used state funds to run ads against it. Florida was one of the lucky states to have abortion even on the ballot. In Arkansas, the conservative state Supreme Court blocked it from the ballot. Other states like Texas do not even have the option to put voter sponsored measures on the ballot. In Texas, the heavily gerrymandered Republican State House has control. I'm curious why you think anyone should have the right to decide what happens to someone else's body? Why should reproductive freedom and bodily autonomy be voted on in the first place? Why should it be left up to the states? Civil rights have traditionally been federal laws because reproductive freedom, bodily autonomy, the right to marry who you love and the right to not be discriminated against should not disappear when you cross state lines. Because the measure needed 60% of votes to pass. And because the Republican governor, DeSantis, used state funds to run ads against it. Florida was one of the lucky states to have abortion even on the ballot. In Arkansas, the conservative state Supreme Court blocked it from the ballot. Other states like Texas do not even have the option to put voter sponsored measures on the ballot. In Texas, the heavily gerrymandered Republican State House has control. I'm curious why you think anyone should have the right to decide what happens to someone else's body? Why should reproductive freedom and bodily autonomy be voted on in the first place? Why should it be left up to the states? Civil rights have traditionally been federal laws because reproductive freedom, bodily autonomy, the right to marry who you love and the right to not be discriminated against should not disappear when you cross state lines. Because the measure needed 60% of votes to pass. And because the Republican governor, DeSantis, used state funds to run ads against it. Florida was one of the lucky states to have abortion even on the ballot. In Arkansas, the conservative state Supreme Court blocked it from the ballot. Other states like Texas do not even have the option to put voter sponsored measures on the ballot. In Texas, the heavily gerrymandered Republican State House has control. I'm curious why you think anyone should have the right to decide what happens to someone else's body? Why should reproductive freedom and bodily autonomy be voted on in the first place? Why should it be left up to the states? Civil rights have traditionally been federal laws because reproductive freedom, bodily autonomy, the right to marry who you love and the right to not be discriminated against should not disappear when you cross state lines. I don’t know anything about funding. Asking respectfully. Did the federal government subsidize abortions? One could make the case that they don’t want the Federal government providing funds to something they find morality offensive. Let each state decide what’s best for their residents. What’s best for Utah may not be best for Kansas. . Thankfully my state mandated that you have the fundamental right to make decisions about your reproductive health care. No, it's been illegal for federal funds to subsidize abortion since 1977 (Hyde Amendment). And also, no - states should not get to decide that some of the rights I'm guaranteed by the constitution don't exist in that state. How nice for you to live where you have more rights than a corpse. Those of us who don't deserve the same federal legal protection as you. Unless you're of the opinion that slavery should also have been left to the states? Or that blue states can ignore the 2nd amendment and red states can ignore the one about search and seizure if they feel like it's best for them? |
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Post by samantha25 on Nov 8, 2024 2:23:38 GMT
She is a woman and has no dick.
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Post by shescrafty on Nov 8, 2024 2:25:30 GMT
My sincerest hope is that everyone who voted for him will 100% unequivocally suffer under his policies. That they and their families should feel catastrophic effects and look around for who will help them. And there will be no one.
This is not my usual character, but I feel so angry at those who voted to have a convicted felon, rapist, predator as the leader of our country. I hope they reap what they sow.
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Post by aj2hall on Nov 8, 2024 2:25:59 GMT
I don’t know anything about funding. Asking respectfully. Did the federal government subsidize abortions? One could make the case that they don’t want the Federal government providing funds to something they find morality offensive. Let each state decide what’s best for their residents. What’s best for Utah may not be best for Kansas. . Thankfully my state mandated that you have the fundamental right to make decisions about your reproductive health care. No, the federal government does not subsidize abortions. That's great for you that your state protected reproductive freedoms. Millions of American women are not that lucky. Millions of American women's lives are at risk in states with abortion bans. Women are dying because they are not receiving life saving care. And no, it is not the fault of the doctors. The abortion bans are intentionally written vaguely. Doctors are understandably concerned about being sued, losing their medical license etc. Some of the abortion bans include punitive measures for any provider who performs an abortion. Sadly in some cases, an abortion is medically necessary to save the life of the mother. States that have exceptions are sometimes in name only. In the case of Texas, the attorney general and conservative Supreme Court blocked abortion even though the mother's life and health was at risk. The reality is that the "exceptions" are nearly impossible and rarely given. Texas is also trying to obtain out of state medical records for children who might have received gender affirming care, but they could very conceivably try to obtain medical records for women who had abortion out of state. Other states are actively trying to prevent women from traveling out of state for abortions. Shortly after Dobbs, Lindsey Graham and others started talking about a national abortion ban. With control of the White House, Senate, House and the Supreme Court, Republicans will likely try to pass a national abortion ban. Returning it to the states was always just a cover for their real objective. And why should the state or government be involved at all in women's health care decisions? |
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Post by aj2hall on Nov 8, 2024 2:29:43 GMT
My sincerest hope is that everyone who voted for him will 100% unequivocally suffer under his policies. That they and their families should feel catastrophic effects and look around for who will help them. And there will be no one. This is not my usual character, but I feel so angry at those who voted to have a convicted felon, rapist, predator as the leader of our country. I hope they reap what they sow. Jimmy Kimmel said something the other night that really resonated with me. He talked about millions of people who will suffer under Trump - immigrants, women, the LGBTQ community, minorities and others. People who voted against him will suffer and the people who voted for him will suffer, they just don't know it yet. www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JxELubSgJg |
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Post by samantha25 on Nov 8, 2024 2:30:58 GMT
My sincerest hope is that everyone who voted for him will 100% unequivocally suffer under his policies. That they and their families should feel catastrophic effects and look around for who will help them. And there will be no one. This is not my usual character, but I feel so angry at those who voted to have a convicted felon, rapist, predator as the leader of our country. I hope they reap what they sow. people that voted for dump won't even know the consequences. |
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Post by swtpeasmom on Nov 8, 2024 2:36:01 GMT
I'm going to bookmark this post and bring it back 4 years from now. Then we will have a discussion on what type of piece of shit that thing is. I am mad that the American people are so brainwashed by this felon that they couldn't see voting for a woman. If I didn't have kids just starting their adult lives, I would be out of here so fast. We will go into a depression with his ideas. It isn't speculation, it is FACT. If you only watch Fox News, you will only get the rosy side of what they think. Republicans who voted for him NEED TO EDUCATE THEMSELVES WITH THE FACTS!
We are talking about a madman who isn't going to have the people in the White House get security clearance. He is going to circumvent Congress at every chance. No cabinet members will have to be confirmed. Working for him is not about your ability and skill set. It is about how loyal you will be to him.
Haven't gone any further down this post than this yet, but "F" YES! You have read my brain. TY |
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Post by mollycoddle on Nov 8, 2024 2:37:36 GMT
Because the measure needed 60% of votes to pass. And because the Republican governor, DeSantis, used state funds to run ads against it. Florida was one of the lucky states to have abortion even on the ballot. In Arkansas, the conservative state Supreme Court blocked it from the ballot. Other states like Texas do not even have the option to put voter sponsored measures on the ballot. In Texas, the heavily gerrymandered Republican State House has control. I'm curious why you think anyone should have the right to decide what happens to someone else's body? Why should reproductive freedom and bodily autonomy be voted on in the first place? Why should it be left up to the states? Civil rights have traditionally been federal laws because reproductive freedom, bodily autonomy, the right to marry who you love and the right to not be discriminated against should not disappear when you cross state lines. I don’t know anything about funding. Asking respectfully. Did the federal government subsidize abortions? One could make the case that they don’t want the Federal government providing funds to something they find morality offensive. Let each state decide what’s best for their residents. What’s best for Utah may not be best for Kansas. . Thankfully my state mandated that you have the fundamental right to make decisions about your reproductive health care. [/quote] I believe that the federal govt. stopped funding abortions-at least thru Medicaid-years ago because of the Hyde Amendment. It was in the late 70s or early 80s, if memory serves. I think that it would be better if states let majority vote win. Republicans in Ohio tried to get a 60% vote needed passed last year, because they are tired of public referendums that upset their laws. |
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Post by ntsf on Nov 8, 2024 2:47:50 GMT
"let each state decide what's best". so each state gets to decide your civil rights and whether you will live or die due to lack of proper medical care.
right there.. rights are not assigned by state. you have a right or you don't .. obviously some think women do not deserve to be treated as individual adults with the right to manage their own bodies. the graveyards are filling up....and women will have fewer children, may marry less.. and so on..
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Post by cindytred on Nov 8, 2024 2:56:01 GMT
I apologize if I'm confusing you with a different pea, but weren't you diagnosed with cancer in the last year or so? If that's you, do you even realize that you now have a "pre-existing condition". Good luck with that when it comes time use your health insurance. I think the pea's name you're thinking of is CindyShosh or something very similar to that. ETA: I cannot find her account, or one with a similar name, including spelling Cindy with an I at the end. Does anyone recall who we're thinking of. And if so, how she is doing? I hope all is well!The OP has been quite "in your face" about her political stance in the past....in my opinion. I am the Pea you are thinking of that was diagnosed with cancer 2 years ago. Thanks to the Healthcare Marketplace (Obamacare) I have had excellent healthcare at a very affordable price. I am very thankful for that. No, I have not been "in your face" about my political stance in the past. This is the first political thread I have ever been a part of. It is not my nature to share my political views in public. The reason I started this thread was simply to figure out why Republicans weren't speaking out. I understand now. Cindy |
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Post by pinklady on Nov 8, 2024 3:00:51 GMT
I am the Pea you are thinking of that was diagnosed with cancer 2 years ago. Thanks to the Healthcare Marketplace (Obamacare) I have had excellent healthcare at a very affordable price. I am very thankful for that. Oh that’s fucking rich! You know you voted to have your affordable healthcare taken away, right? 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 mother fucking karma 🤣😂🤣😂 |
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Post by swtpeasmom on Nov 8, 2024 3:01:40 GMT
Not attacking you because I don't really know your stance. But my question to the Republican party is, why do they refuse to live and let live? Because if they did, they wouldn't be anti-gay, against abortion, anti trans-gender rights, anti-immigrant, etc. The Republican party is not the live and let live party. For some of us Republicans here we are more Libertarians' maybe even most of us. Fiscal issues I align with Republicans and social issues I align with Democrats. So each election I vote based on what I feel is best at that moment in time. I don't really contribute to political threads anymore because even though I explicitly say I think Trump is a shitty person and I don't support his rhetoric I am still a Republican so I am a fucking evil person. No one is interested in the concerns that I have on the country it is just imperative that it is known that the republicans are an evil party. There is no civil discussion anymore just attacking. I am at an age that I don't care anymore so limit my time here as it longer brings me joy. I mainly hop on now just to see how some of the peas that I do care for are doing and to read their threads. Occasionally curiosity gets the better of me and I will take a peek at a political thread but have been successful at not engaging in the attacking. So until topics can be addressed without attacking I don't foresee Republicans joining in the discussions. It is clear that our opinions do not matter because we are evil and uneducated. -Signed by a Republican who supports gays and also has a college degree So, I have no issues with being a Republican. My Hubby is one. And he would never vote for a vile, racist, misogynistic, rapist, convicted felon that actively expresses his hate for women, blacks, veterans, POW's or MIA's, or any other minority you choose to insert here. So stop pretending that your public outing of saying you support gays (except you don't, or you would actually get it) says your a decent Republican. My husband voted for Harris. For the future of his daughter, and the US of A. |
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Post by aj2hall on Nov 8, 2024 3:26:01 GMT
Not attacking you because I don't really know your stance. But my question to the Republican party is, why do they refuse to live and let live? Because if they did, they wouldn't be anti-gay, against abortion, anti trans-gender rights, anti-immigrant, etc. The Republican party is not the live and let live party. For some of us Republicans here we are more Libertarians' maybe even most of us. Fiscal issues I align with Republicans and social issues I align with Democrats. So each election I vote based on what I feel is best at that moment in time. I don't really contribute to political threads anymore because even though I explicitly say I think Trump is a shitty person and I don't support his rhetoric I am still a Republican so I am a fucking evil person. No one is interested in the concerns that I have on the country it is just imperative that it is known that the republicans are an evil party. There is no civil discussion anymore just attacking. I am at an age that I don't care anymore so limit my time here as it longer brings me joy. I mainly hop on now just to see how some of the peas that I do care for are doing and to read their threads. Occasionally curiosity gets the better of me and I will take a peek at a political thread but have been successful at not engaging in the attacking. So until topics can be addressed without attacking I don't foresee Republicans joining in the discussions. It is clear that our opinions do not matter because we are evil and uneducated. -Signed by a Republican who supports gays and also has a college degree Thank you for responding. I think the majority of Democrats on this board are capable of having a civil conversation without attacking. And the majority of people are capable of making a distinction between moderate Republicans and Trump supporters. Many of us are very passionate when the lives and rights of those we care about are threatened. Trump/ Vance/ the conservative Supreme Court and the majority of Republican politicians have agendas including Project 2025 that pose very real threats. So, sometimes discussions can get a little heated. |
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Post by aj2hall on Nov 8, 2024 3:34:36 GMT
I think the pea's name you're thinking of is CindyShosh or something very similar to that. ETA: I cannot find her account, or one with a similar name, including spelling Cindy with an I at the end. Does anyone recall who we're thinking of. And if so, how she is doing? I hope all is well!The OP has been quite "in your face" about her political stance in the past....in my opinion. I am the Pea you are thinking of that was diagnosed with cancer 2 years ago. Thanks to the Healthcare Marketplace (Obamacare) I have had excellent healthcare at a very affordable price. I am very thankful for that. No, I have not been "in your face" about my political stance in the past. This is the first political thread I have ever been a part of. It is not my nature to share my political views in public. The reason I started this thread was simply to figure out why Republicans weren't speaking out. I understand now. Cindy I sincerely hope for your sake and millions of other Americans that Republicans are not successful at repealing the Affordable Care Act, allowing insurance companies to impose pre-existing conditions or removing young adults from their parents policies. Unfortunately, all of those are things Republicans have talked about doing. With control of the White House, Senate, Supreme Court and probably the House, there is nothing to stop them. Also, if Trump follows through and puts Kennedy in charge of Health and Human services, the outlook for overall health in this country is really bleak. Kennedy will probably remove flouride from water and undo all vaccine mandates for schools. www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/11/01/nx-s1-5175801/2024-election-republicans-affordable-care-act-obamacareAt a campaign stop in Pennsylvania last week, House Speaker Mike Johnson told a crowd that “massive reform” of the health law is needed, adding no specifics. But he did promise a “very aggressive first-100-days agenda” if Trump wins. “Health care reform’s going to be a big part of the agenda,” Johnson said.
Larry Levitt, an executive vice president of the nonpartisan health policy research organization KFF. Levitt has studied the ACA since its inception.
If Republicans sweep this election, I think the ACA, along with Medicaid, will have big targets on their back. If Harris wins or Democrats are able to hold on to one house in Congress, I think the ACA will be safe. And even though the ACA has not been a big topic in this campaign, it is still a fork-in-the-road election for the future of the law. |
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Post by MichyM on Nov 8, 2024 3:50:15 GMT
I think the pea's name you're thinking of is CindyShosh or something very similar to that. ETA: I cannot find her account, or one with a similar name, including spelling Cindy with an I at the end. Does anyone recall who we're thinking of. And if so, how she is doing? I hope all is well!The OP has been quite "in your face" about her political stance in the past....in my opinion. I am the Pea you are thinking of that was diagnosed with cancer 2 years ago. Thanks to the Healthcare Marketplace (Obamacare) I have had excellent healthcare at a very affordable price. I am very thankful for that. No, I have not been "in your face" about my political stance in the past. This is the first political thread I have ever been a part of. It is not my nature to share my political views in public. The reason I started this thread was simply to figure out why Republicans weren't speaking out. I understand now. Cindy First and most importantly, I am very sorry! I clearly mistook you for someone else. My sincere apology. Second, I’m very glad that you’ve been fortunate enough to have had excellent health care. I hope that it continues in the new year. |
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Post by samantha25 on Nov 8, 2024 3:59:33 GMT
Everything will be undone. My company that is moving forward of a novel breast, ovarian and melanoma cancer drug will be stifled. You bet I am pissed.
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Post by MorellisCupcake on Nov 8, 2024 4:50:11 GMT
I think the pea's name you're thinking of is CindyShosh or something very similar to that. ETA: I cannot find her account, or one with a similar name, including spelling Cindy with an I at the end. Does anyone recall who we're thinking of. And if so, how she is doing? I hope all is well!The OP has been quite "in your face" about her political stance in the past....in my opinion. I am the Pea you are thinking of that was diagnosed with cancer 2 years ago. Thanks to the Healthcare Marketplace (Obamacare) I have had excellent healthcare at a very affordable price. I am very thankful for that. No, I have not been "in your face" about my political stance in the past. This is the first political thread I have ever been a part of. It is not my nature to share my political views in public. The reason I started this thread was simply to figure out why Republicans weren't speaking out. I understand now. Cindy I really want to understand - Obamacare helped you but you voted for the person who wants to dismantle it. How does that reconcile? |
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Post by Lurkingpea on Nov 8, 2024 5:02:06 GMT
Donald Trump won the Presidential election by being voted into office by American citizens. I've been a happy member of this board since 1998 and I find the Dems to be outspoken enough that it "looks like" everyone on this board votes for the Democrat candidate - but I find this hard to believe. I know this board is very diverse (e.i., education, location {rural, city dwellers, countries}, and age). Yet no one is celebrating Trumps victory. 1. Is it because Republicans are more reserved? 2. Are they afraid to be ostracized in this community? It is reason number 2 for me. I am a proud Republican and I am happy with last nights election results. In my opinion our economy was better during Trump's first term. COVID happened - but that was beyond anyone's control. When a Dem gets elected into office, I feel sick to my stomach at first - but I accept it and it's not the end of the world. It is a pendulum and it will always swing back and forth and I think that is a good thing. Okay Republicans - speak up! Keep it kind. Be open-minded. I hope this isn't the end of my relationship with the Peas - but if it is I'll live. I don't post here often - I'm mostly a lurker. I don't know how to flag this post as POLITICAL. Cindy Can you please respond to my questions on page 2? You say you want civil discussions, but don't respond to questions asked. Here they are because not one Republican has bothered to respond. Ok Republicans, I see and hear all the time in the media about how great Trump is and how he keeps his promises and that is why people are excited about him, so I have a question for you. What exactly and specifically are you excited that Trump is going to do? Is it the dismantling of the Education system? Mass deportations? Abortion ban? Put RFK in charge of health? Eliminate ACA? Pulling out of NATO? Tariffs? Eliminating overtime pay? I am seriously asking. Those are the things I heard him say he is going to do, so what are you most excited about? Or is there something else? |
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Post by aj2hall on Nov 8, 2024 5:02:09 GMT
Here is what I don't understand on tariffs. They didn't go away after Trump left. I have 5 invoices from different companies in front of me that I just paid and all have the tariff line item that started when Trump put them in place during his 1st term. There are more than just these 5 companies that have it on their invoice but those are just the ones that were scheduled to be paid today. So why the talk of prices going up once the tariffs hit because they are already there. I think others have already responded, but Trump is talking about new across the board tariffs. They are much higher than ones imposed during his first term. He can impose them with an executive power. Even if he didn't have the power, the conservative Supreme Court, the Republican Senate and the likely Republican House will support him. There will not be any checks or balances. A side note - Trump also has plans to expand executive power. Maybe you think tariffs are not really important and won't affect you. Unfortunately, most economists agree tariffs will likely lead to inflation and affect everyone when the prices on goods goes up. And I'm sorry, but the excuse that Trump talks about a lot of things but won't actually do it is fairly weak. He's been talking about more tariffs, adding Mexico to the list if they don't do something to stop fentanyl from crossing the border. Trump has a fundamental lack of understanding of how tariffs work. He never concedes or admits he was wrong about something, he just doubles down. Remember the hurricane map he drew on with sharpie rather than admit he was wrong? Before the election, companies already started planning to raise prices in anticipation of tariffs. Don't take my word for it, here's what some CEOs are saying www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-victory-china-tariffs-taxes-inflation/Stanley Black & Decker CEO Donald Allan Jr. said last week his tool-producing company has been planning for the possibility of additional tariffs on imports since the spring. "Obviously, coming out of the gate, there would be price increases associated with tariffs that we [would] put into the market."
Allan downplayed the idea of moving manufacturing back to the U.S., saying it would not be cost-effective. The company's options could include "moving production and aspects of the supply chain to different parts of the world," including from China to other parts of Asia and possibly Mexico, the executive said.
Such a shift has already been made by Shelton, Connecticut-based Acme United, which now has its Westcott brand products like rulers made in Thailand and the Philippines, avoiding the tariffs targeting China, CEO Walter Johnsen said in an October earnings call.Acme has switched production of certain medical products to India, Egypt and U.S. plants in Florida, North Carolina and Washington state, the executive said.
Businesses have also stocked up, placing bigger-than-usual import orders ahead of new tariffs taking hold, as the U.S. imported 11% more Chinese products in July and August than they did during the same two-month period a year ago, according to the Census Bureau.www.cnn.com/2024/11/04/business/tariffs-donald-trump-prices/index.htmlPrices will go up. How much and how fast is hard to know, but you can bet your bottom dollar you’ll be needing more dollars to pay for everyday goods if Trump’s sweeping tariffs are put in place.“If we get tariffs, we will pass those tariff costs back to the consumer,” said Philip Daniele, CEO of AutoZone, on an earnings call in September.AutoZone also won’t need to wait until the policies are enacted, Daniele noted. Once they know what the markup will be, “we generally raise prices ahead of that.”This time around, Trump has proposed a 20% tariff across the board on all US imports — something we’ve never seen before — and even steeper duties of 60% against China and other major trading partners. That radical policy could cost the typical middle-income US household more than $2,600 per year, according to research from Peterson Institute for International Economics.www.cnbc.com/2024/11/06/trump-proposed-tariffs-consumer-prices.htmlRetail analysts and trade groups are warning President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariff policy could lead to higher prices for consumers.Companies like Five Below, Crocs, Skechers, Amer Sports and American Eagle Outfitters could be forced to raise prices or take profit cuts because of their exposure to China.The CEO of E.l.f. Beauty told CNBC it could raise prices under the proposed hikes, which are far higher than the tariffs Trump imposed during his first presidency.Trump, who NBC News projects won a second term in a decisive victory, said during his presidential campaign that he would impose a 10% to 20% tariff on all imports, including tariffs as high as 60% to 100% for goods from China.Companies, retail trade groups and industry analysts have warned the move could fuel higher prices on a wide range of Americans’ purchases such as sneakers and party supplies.“The adoption of across-the-board tariffs on consumer goods and other non-strategic imports amounts to a tax on American families,” National Retail Federation CEO Matthew Shay said in a statement Wednesday. “It will drive inflation and price increases and will result in job losses.”www.economist.com/the-americas/2024/11/07/donald-trump-is-poised-to-smash-mexico-with-tariffsDonald Trump is poised to smash Mexico with tariffs
He has been crystal clear he wants to force the country to do his bidding
Policy commitments made by President-elect Donald Trump often lack precision. Not so on November 4th, the final day of campaigning, at a rally in North Carolina. Mr Trump kicked it off by announcing that one of his first calls as president would be to Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum. “I’m going to inform her, on day one or sooner, that if they don’t stop this onslaught of criminals and drugs coming into our country, I am going to immediately impose a 25% tariff on everything they send into the United States of America.” Mr Trump’s policy could not have been much clearer. www.forbes.com/sites/petercohan/2024/11/07/trump-tariffs-could-affect-stock-prices-of-five-below-and-dollar-tree/Higher tariffs could raise prices on many retail goods and services. Here are some examples: Toaster prices rise 25% — from $40 to $50 — the midpoint of the post-tariff ranged between $48 and $52, NRF noted.
Running shoe prices increase 23% — from $50 to $61.50 — the midpoint of the range from $59 to $64, according to NRF.
Mattress and box spring set price increases 8% — from $2,000 to $2,159 — the midpoint of the range between $2,128 to $2,190, the NRF said.
Consumers likely would pay billions of dollars more on a variety of goods:
Apparel: $13.9 billion to $24 billion more;
Toys: $8.8 billion to $14.2 billion more;
Furniture: $8.5 billion to $13.1 billion more;
Household appliances: $6.4 billion to $10.9 billion more;
Footwear: $6.4 billion to $10.7 billion more; and
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Post by micheley on Nov 8, 2024 5:07:13 GMT
First and most importantly, I am very sorry! I clearly mistook you for someone else. Cindosha maybe? |
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Nov 8, 2024 5:59:29 GMT
In case anyone is wondering where the “your body, my choice” comments are coming from online and in schools, it is coming from Trump’s buddy Nick Fuentes. He’s got some great MAGA content on X if you want to see what you voted for.
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Post by katlady on Nov 8, 2024 7:18:35 GMT
In case anyone is wondering where the “your body, my choice” comments are coming from online and in schools, it is coming from Trump’s buddy Nick Fuentes. He’s got some great MAGA content on X if you want to see what you voted for. How quickly Fuentes changes his tune. A few days ago he was saying that MAGA was a cult and he was denouncing it. Now, he is back in the cult. |
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Post by gar on Nov 8, 2024 9:29:18 GMT
I saw a MAGA man make a post this week that said " Your body, MY CHOICE, Forever". Imagine how women and girls feel seeing something like this.   How can any woman be ok with this...which is essentially what is the core of what's happening now??? |
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Post by mollycoddle on Nov 8, 2024 11:20:41 GMT
I am the Pea you are thinking of that was diagnosed with cancer 2 years ago. Thanks to the Healthcare Marketplace (Obamacare) I have had excellent healthcare at a very affordable price. I am very thankful for that. No, I have not been "in your face" about my political stance in the past. This is the first political thread I have ever been a part of. It is not my nature to share my political views in public. The reason I started this thread was simply to figure out why Republicans weren't speaking out. I understand now. Cindy I sincerely hope for your sake and millions of other Americans that Republicans are not successful at repealing the Affordable Care Act, allowing insurance companies to impose pre-existing conditions or removing young adults from their parents policies. Unfortunately, all of those are things Republicans have talked about doing. With control of the White House, Senate, Supreme Court and probably the House, there is nothing to stop them. Also, if Trump follows through and puts Kennedy in charge of Health and Human services, the outlook for overall health in this country is really bleak. Kennedy will probably remove flouride from water and undo all vaccine mandates for schools. www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/11/01/nx-s1-5175801/2024-election-republicans-affordable-care-act-obamacareAt a campaign stop in Pennsylvania last week, House Speaker Mike Johnson told a crowd that “massive reform” of the health law is needed, adding no specifics. But he did promise a “very aggressive first-100-days agenda” if Trump wins. “Health care reform’s going to be a big part of the agenda,” Johnson said.
Larry Levitt, an executive vice president of the nonpartisan health policy research organization KFF. Levitt has studied the ACA since its inception.
If Republicans sweep this election, I think the ACA, along with Medicaid, will have big targets on their back. If Harris wins or Democrats are able to hold on to one house in Congress, I think the ACA will be safe. And even though the ACA has not been a big topic in this campaign, it is still a fork-in-the-road election for the future of the law.I hope that as well. Look, I am feeling alarmed and angry right now. But even so, I don’t want millions of Americans to wake up to find that they have to pay more for health insurance because of preexisting conditions. I remember that Republicans tried repeatedly to get rid of Obamacare. Thing is, they did not have a comprehensive plan to replace it. And guess what? They still don’t. Republicans might well win the House, and if they do, I think that Obamacare will be gone. I hope that I am wrong. |
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Post by guzismom on Nov 8, 2024 13:14:45 GMT
My sincerest hope is that everyone who voted for him will 100% unequivocally suffer under his policies. That they and their families should feel catastrophic effects and look around for who will help them. And there will be no one. This is not my usual character, but I feel so angry at those who voted to have a convicted felon, rapist, predator as the leader of our country. I hope they reap what they sow. Oh, they ARE going to suffer...along with the rest of us. As much as people like to think that the suffering will be target toward 'the libs', it won't. I will be watching...  |
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Post by keriwest on Nov 8, 2024 13:31:45 GMT
My sincerest hope is that everyone who voted for him will 100% unequivocally suffer under his policies. That they and their families should feel catastrophic effects and look around for who will help them. And there will be no one. This is not my usual character, but I feel so angry at those who voted to have a convicted felon, rapist, predator as the leader of our country. I hope they reap what they sow. The hypocritical hatred your party spills never ceases to amaze me. |
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Nov 8, 2024 13:35:18 GMT
My sincerest hope is that everyone who voted for him will 100% unequivocally suffer under his policies. That they and their families should feel catastrophic effects and look around for who will help them. And there will be no one. This is not my usual character, but I feel so angry at those who voted to have a convicted felon, rapist, predator as the leader of our country. I hope they reap what they sow. The hypocritical hatred your party spills never ceases to amaze me. And why do you think people are that way? |
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Post by Merge on Nov 8, 2024 13:37:16 GMT
My sincerest hope is that everyone who voted for him will 100% unequivocally suffer under his policies. That they and their families should feel catastrophic effects and look around for who will help them. And there will be no one. This is not my usual character, but I feel so angry at those who voted to have a convicted felon, rapist, predator as the leader of our country. I hope they reap what they sow. The hypocritical hatred your party spills never ceases to amaze me. Why shouldn’t we hope the worst effects of another Trump presidency fall on those those made it happen? I swear you folks are completely unable to understand personal responsibility. Probably because your orange god has never taken responsibility for any of the harm he’s wrought. Why should my daughters and I, who didn’t vote for any of this, suffer more as a result of it than you and yours do? You wished harm on us when you placed your vote, but we're supposed to see that as just another valid opinion? You must be insane. ETA: This is spot on. www.instagram.com/reel/DCHFRO_pndK/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link |
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Post by Merge on Nov 8, 2024 13:39:18 GMT
I am the Pea you are thinking of that was diagnosed with cancer 2 years ago. Thanks to the Healthcare Marketplace (Obamacare) I have had excellent healthcare at a very affordable price. I am very thankful for that. No, I have not been "in your face" about my political stance in the past. This is the first political thread I have ever been a part of. It is not my nature to share my political views in public. The reason I started this thread was simply to figure out why Republicans weren't speaking out. I understand now. Cindy I really want to understand - Obamacare helped you but you voted for the person who wants to dismantle it. How does that reconcile? She’s got hers, obviously. Everybody else can take a flying leap. |
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Post by lainey on Nov 8, 2024 13:46:47 GMT
My sincerest hope is that everyone who voted for him will 100% unequivocally suffer under his policies. That they and their families should feel catastrophic effects and look around for who will help them. And there will be no one. This is not my usual character, but I feel so angry at those who voted to have a convicted felon, rapist, predator as the leader of our country. I hope they reap what they sow. The hypocritical hatred your party spills never ceases to amaze me. The total lack of self awareness never ceases to amaze 'me' but here we are. |
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