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dutch777

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4. Until his approval ratings rattle House GOP into some independent thought, it doesn't matter. And Trump clearly...

Reply to Uncle Joe (Reply #3)

Thu Jul 24, 2025, 08:11 PM

Jul 24

thinks he can get away with tariffs even though they are a de facto tax and are raising inflation which is exactly the issue that supposedly sunk Dem ticket in 2024. I am beginning to believe the traditional calculus in these matters just doesn't work. at least as far as Trump is concerned. I guess 2026 mid terms will be the test.

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Donald Trump's South Park Appearance Sparks White House MELTDOWN [View all] Uncle Joe Jul 24 OP

Maybe the phrase "WH meltdown" is being overused these days. Or, the WH is made of asbestos. dutch777 Jul 24 #1

I don't believe the *rump administration is made of asbestos, Teflon or any other fire (criticism) resistant material Uncle Joe Jul 24 #3

Until his approval ratings rattle House GOP into some independent thought, it doesn't matter. And Trump clearly... dutch777 Jul 24 #4

I believe that's happening now, that's why they're afraid to stay in Washington to do their job as they're also Uncle Joe Jul 24 #5

They are trying to walk a very fine line indeed. Only the next election will tell if they get away with it. They are.. dutch777 Saturday #6

This made me smile LetMyPeopleVote Jul 24 #2