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[bigMoJo]

I think my point is that the amount is trivial to the point that no one benefits from the actual revenue itself, no politician or government employee is getting rich off this,

Still think this is about “Sticking it to China”?

Nobody in this administration or the last several has demonstrated any concern over the growing national deficit. It


military discretionary spending, which is where DOGE should be focused, but is not.


What the hell was Bezos doing at the inauguration I wonder?

In case you dont get it,

Not to cast any aspersions on political view, voting, campaign promises, or who you like/dislike...

Just look at what really happens... the proof of the record itself...

This guy, "45" creates a problem, then solves his own created problem. It's all just for "headlines." "News" stories. It makes no difference to him if he actually accomplished anything or not... as long as he can "say" he did something... that's enough for him.

He's in a fight with Canada, Mexico, and China... who started that fight?

Canada and Mexico haven't done anything they havn't already done before, and the problem with them is now solved... who solved that problem?

China... isn't going to do jack. Now, watch how "45" gets that problem "solved" here shortly.

"I have a problem..." "I solved the problem..." Nothing has changed, nor will it. Only a bunch of suckers are falling for it.

 

[Ghoul]

Not to cast any aspersions on political view, voting, campaign promises, or who you like/dislike...

Just look at what really happens... the proof of the record itself...

This guy, "45" creates a problem, then solves his own created problem. It's all just for "headlines." "News" stories. It makes no difference to him if he actually accomplished anything or not... as long as he can "say" he did something... that's enough for him.

He's in a fight with Canada, Mexico, and China... who started that fight?

Canada and Mexico haven't done anything they havn't already done before, and the problem with them is now solved... who solved that problem?

China... isn't going to do jack. Now, watch how "45" gets that problem "solved" here shortly.

"I have a problem..." "I solved the problem..." Nothing has changed, nor will it. Only a bunch of suckers are falling for it.

Thought exercise for you (and anyone else).

If Kamala had been elected, do you think:

-China would have still shut down raws production as they did right after the election?

-Would QSC still be operating? (this one is particularly difficult given we don't know what kind of heat came down on them, but I suspect it's related to the whatever motivated the crackdown on raws)

Curious to hear views on this.

 

[Swolemates365]

Thought exercise for you (and anyone else).

If Kamala had been elected, do you think:

-China would have still shut down raws production as they did right after the election?

-Would QSC still be operating?

Curious to hear views on this.

no cause we would be on our way to socialism.

I just want to be able to do with and out in my body whatever the f** I want!

 

[LGOP528]

Nobody in this administration or the last several has demonstrated any concern over the growing national deficit. It is a thing that gets politicized often, usually portending doom and gloom, but the value of the US Dollar is predicated on faith and very little else.

No one had to address it until this sitting president on his last term and the last guy printed 5x the amount in existence.

This is a topic of debate among many economists with way more knowledge on the topic than I have.

I do not know where the limit is but inflation is directly correlated with the money supply. It also seems to me that we are in a very tough spot because our normal tools to deal with an expanding and contracting economy will not work here. As a side note, I think Powell has done a good job so far.

For one, I very seriously doubt that analysis and for two, that'd still represent less than 2% of the annual federal budget.

Someone posted info of a value of 64 billion in 2024 I did some rounding to account for people exploiting the loophole. I have no idea what it would be. I also am not claiming this one thing will pay off our debt. I don’t even know that is what they plan to do with any new tax money. Only time will tell.

which is where DOGE should be focused, but is not

I only brought this up to show at least on some level that there is an attempt to cut spending. I was in the military and know firsthand how wasteful they are. Ending all of these proxy wars is another must. The last administration did not even attempt to do this. In fact they hindered negotiations.

I agree this is an area that needs to be addressed but I am not holding my breath.

In this, you are correct.

On which part, being completely wrong? lol I am ok with being completely wrong. I do appreciate the conversation and know this is all speculation.

I think the pressure to crack down on it comes from corporations in the US that can't manage to complete with the likes of Temu.

I do have to somewhat disagree with this. To be transparent about my potential bias, this is from my role in a manufacturing setting. All I will say is they will not be able to realistically tax imports enough to make a difference and these companies absolutely rely on imported goods and materials.

Even if they were able to tax imported goods enough to make companies buy American, there is not enough manufacturing infrastructure to support it. Then the interest rates keep the economy from expanding.

What the hell was Bezos doing at the inauguration I wonder?

I do not like him or Elon working their way in. Too much conflict of interests and agree it is fishy.

 

[SpaceGhost]

Thought exercise for you (and anyone else).

If Kamala had been elected, do you think:

-China would have still shut down raws production as they did right after the election?

-Would QSC still be operating? (this one is particularly difficult given we don't know what kind of heat came down on them, but I suspect it's related to the whatever motivated the crackdown on raws)

Curious to hear views on this.

No idea, but we do know he's walked back every threat he's made so far. Why would China be scared?

 

[Swolemates365]

I’m more concerned About QSC coming back and making these orders right and start selling me gear again so I can keep making money locally.

 

[Ghoul]

No idea, but we do know he's walked back every threat he's made so far. Why would China be scared?

Well, if you're correct, it'll be an easy, objective outcome to measure, because China, (and Canada and Mexico) will make absolutely no concessions whatsoever.

That'll make crystal clear they're in control.

For instance, they certainly won't waste their people's money stemming the flow of illegals and fentanyl across the border into the US. Not their problem after all.

Why do you think China cracked down on raws production after the election? Any theories? I genuinely have no idea.

(AAS aren't even mentioned as an item of concern in all the documents surrounding de minimus legislation. A ton of other issues from opioids to slave labor produced textiles and counterfeit bags, but not AAS, )

 

[LGOP528]

Not to cast any aspersions on political view, voting, campaign promises, or who you like/dislike...

Just look at what really happens... the proof of the record itself...

This guy, "45" creates a problem, then solves his own created problem. It's all just for "headlines." "News" stories. It makes no difference to him if he actually accomplished anything or not... as long as he can "say" he did something... that's enough for him.

He's in a fight with Canada, Mexico, and China... who started that fight?

Canada and Mexico haven't done anything they havn't already done before, and the problem with them is now solved... who solved that problem?

China... isn't going to do jack. Now, watch how "45" gets that problem "solved" here shortly.

"I have a problem..." "I solved the problem..." Nothing has changed, nor will it. Only a bunch of suckers are falling for it.

I completely agree. I would just add both sides do this and distract their party with what the other side is doing. I don’t belong to any party but my views are much more libertarian than anything. Unfortunately most of them are off their rocker.

 

[LGOP528]

Thought exercise for you (and anyone else).

If Kamala had been elected, do you think:

-China would have still shut down raws production as they did right after the election?

-Would QSC still be operating? (this one is particularly difficult given we don't know what kind of heat came down on them, but I suspect it's related to the whatever motivated the crackdown on raws)

Curious to hear views on this.

I did find it very strange that the same week he was elected, QSC publicly admitted there was going to be issues. I did believe it was about fentanyl at that time.

 

[Ghoul]

I did find it very strange that the same week he was elected, QSC publicly admitted there was going to be issues. I did believe it was about fentanyl at that time.

I haven't heard (thankfully) anyone in the US screaming about steroids in a long time. Unless I'm mistaken, they're legal in China. It's an odd thing for the authorities to decide they needed to crack down on all of a sudden.

I mean yes it's a scheduled drug in most places. but seems to be something of minimal concern. Look at all the members here who had packs opened, oil vials (brilliantly) labeled TREN-H (lol), samples taken in some cases, closed up and sent onto the recipients courtesy of the CBP. Bizarre.

 

[bigMoJo]

Thought exercise for you (and anyone else).

If Kamala had been elected, do you think:

-China would have still shut down raws production as they did right after the election?

-Would QSC still be operating? (this one is particularly difficult given we don't know what kind of heat came down on them, but I suspect it's related to the whatever motivated the crackdown on raws)

Curious to hear views on this.

Let's make sure when it comes to me you understand I think they both blow. Whomever is Pres... time to get your ass to work and get your job done. We need results not headlines.

Before I answer your question...isn't that why you keep tying Biden to De Minimus and ergo the crackdowns? Didn't Biden start all this? What happened to him? So, it's Trump now? Oh, that's right, you said Trump accelerated it, right? You thought April, right?

The crackdowns should tell you how easy it is, especially for China, to predict what "45" is going to do. "Create a problem... solve his own problem."

To answer your question... who knows? China was hacking cell phones of both parties. Obviously, "45" was mouthing off (as always) and China knew what he was going to do. I imagine if Mamala did the same, then yes.

edit: but, keep in mind, 45 was talking fent from China on the campaign trail ("I have a problem").

 

[BamaCrazy]

Damn. Are y’all still talking about this topic? lol

 

[LGOP528]

Damn. Are y’all still talking about this topic? lol

You mean the topic of how the supply lines of anabolics have been disrupted in a major way?

Sorry did we get in the way of you asking about when QSC will be back or maybe you have a cap color question?

 

[BamaCrazy]

You mean the topic of how the supply lines of anabolics have been disrupted in a major way?

Sorry did we get in the way of you asking about when QSC will be back or maybe you have a cap color question?

I challenge you to find a post where I’m asking when QSC is coming back and what cap color goes to what product. Lol

I think you have me confused with someone who cares what you think. lol

 

[LGOP528]

I challenge you to find a post where I’m asking when QSC is coming back and what cap color goes to what product. Lol

I think you have me confused with someone who cares what you think. lol

Then if you can’t see the humor in my post, I can’t help you.

 

[BamaCrazy]

If you can’t see the humor in my post, I can’t help you.

Yea. I didn’t see it. My bad

 

[knucklesamich]

Not trying to get folks hopes up, but-

The United States Postal Service made an about-turn on Wednesday and said it would continue to accept packages from mainland China and Hong Kong, reversing a decision to temporarily halt those deliveries after an order by President Trump that ended duty-free handling of many smaller parcels.5 hours ago

Still a war on Fentanyl though so . . .

 

[Juiced_lizard]

Not trying to get folks hopes up, but-

The United States Postal Service made an about-turn on Wednesday and said it would continue to accept packages from mainland China and Hong Kong, reversing a decision to temporarily halt those deliveries after an order by President Trump that ended duty-free handling of many smaller parcels.5 hours ago

Still a war on Fentanyl though so . . .

Thanks for posting this for the 29th time.

 

[knucklesamich]

Thanks for posting this for the 29th time.

Wow that was a quick reply. Took ya like .5 seconds bot

 

[Juiced_lizard]

Wow that was a quick reply. Took ya like .5 seconds bot

Yep that’s what I am.