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MLWR

(672 posts)
15. It is the job of the SCOTUS to uphold the laws of the land,
Fri Nov 7, 2025, 06:13 PM
Nov 7

not to base decisions based on uncomfortable outcomes.

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Maybe he should not have done it in the first place? Nictuku Nov 7 #1
Delusional... simply delusional thinking by Republicans NotHardly Nov 7 #2
Wouldn't it be like it was before the moron imposed the tariffs? If the Treasury's hurting, rescind the tax cuts . sinkingfeeling Nov 7 #3
With One Exception... GB_RN Nov 7 #10
Greater uncertainty?? More than Trump changing rules based on his mood?? n/t thesquanderer Nov 7 #4
LOL. "widespread economic damage?" Hardly. It would be just the opposite. PSPS Nov 7 #5
I can only imagine popsdenver Nov 7 #20
There would be nothing stopping Congress from imposing the same tariffs if they deliberate AZJonnie Nov 7 #6
I'm pretty sure the House would have to pass it first, and they would never pass such a bill FakeNoose Nov 7 #8
So be it. It's their job to decide, not POTUS, that's the important part with where we're at now AZJonnie Nov 7 #13
Hey Trump Treasury official...Go fuck yourself and take your veiled threats with you. Scalded Nun Nov 7 #7
Don't do the crime if you can't do the time C_U_L8R Nov 7 #9
A judgement against Dumpy's tariffs would put a dent in his personal finances Clouds Passing Nov 7 #11
And, here we go AGAIN, HE creates the problem and then, bluestarone Nov 7 #12
That way trump can blame the Supreme Court for the economy going south. Turbineguy Nov 7 #14
It is the job of the SCOTUS to uphold the laws of the land, MLWR Nov 7 #15
Apparently, the laws of our land are quite flexible if you are a rich person. travelingthrulife Nov 8 #23
One upside, it would make shaking down other countries harder. mahina Nov 7 #16
Tariff shelf? travelingthrulife Nov 8 #24
The same old, tired refrain of "Too Big To Fail". no_hypocrisy Nov 7 #17
They live Ollie Garkie Nov 7 #18
I call BS. TomSlick Nov 7 #19
Yup, BS! BlueWavePsych Nov 8 #21
""It would damage confidence. The economic system -- capitalism -- works on confidence," he added." OldBaldy1701E Nov 8 #22
No it won't. Just impose a fine on everyone in project 2025 truthisfreedom Nov 8 #25
Widespread damage to the crooks in charge. Clouds Passing Nov 8 #26
So to beg the question, why didn't the whole system melt down BEFORE Trump tariffs? bucolic_frolic Nov 8 #27
Setting up to blame SCOTUS for his crash CanonRay Nov 8 #28
Oh look Lotusflower70 Nov 8 #29
The idiot has it bass ackwards. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 8 #30
Where was this guy when THE ENTIRE WORLD was saying the Tariff Terror could cause Economic disaster?. BurnDoubt Nov 8 #31
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