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    Domestic consequences of the 2024 US presidential election: the quickening

    All of the above. Security clearance is a big deal in the types of clients and cases they can take. Many of these firms that are being targeted handle many of the government cases and argue in front of the Supreme Court. The odds of the AG actually banning members of the firms from access to...
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    Ok, so the guy is about to implement Tariffs on new cars made in the USA. Is there an actual list this thing will effect?

    This is likely the ultimate endgame. Trump's history is lighting fires, letting someone put them out, and then taking credit. Ted Cruz made this point on TV yesterday, that he didn't expect these Tariffs to actually last all that long and are likely used as leverage to get the countries that...
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    🦄 Current Events Monday March 31, 2025 through Sunday April 6, 2025

    Saw this on the book of faces and thought it perfectly described the new reality: America is finally being run like a business: a business acquired by private equity that’s being stripped for parts before being liquidated.
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    🦄 Current Events Monday March 31, 2025 through Sunday April 6, 2025

    WTF is Kid Rock Wearing? Good god their entire universe is tacky.
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    Canadian political thread

    Canadian Actress held in detention for 12 for trying to APPLY for a new visa at the Mexican/California Border Sure, this happened at the Mexican Border and not the Canadian but lets not pretend it is all hysteria. The original story linked above from the Guardian is horrific.
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    Domestic consequences of the 2024 US presidential election: the quickening

    They fundamentally can't understand why Exporting Dollars to the rest of the world is of greater value to the US than goods. Apparently the 10% minimum is for the "Privilege" of access to US markets, even for countries where we export more than import like UAE or Egypt.
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    Consequences of the US 2024 Presidential Election: Global Geopolitics Edition

    Not that he ever deserves any credit, but at this point I suppose he could say to countries that previously had tariffs against the US, that he will drop our tariffs if they drop theirs, Basically say that IF we want Free Trades lets ALL have free trade. BUT the truth is he is still in the...
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    Consequences of the US 2024 Presidential Election: Global Geopolitics Edition

    Trump is trying to force the Fed to drop interest rates because his retail properties are under water and he needs to refinance.
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    Perpetual Investment Thread

    In my 401k I've previously been almost all in S&P Index funds because it had the lower expense ratios. I'm now thinking about adding in some International and many countries will likely move imports away from the US. I'm hesitant to rebalance current with the S&P dropping, so instead I am...
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    When did America stop dreaming big? On colonizing/exploring Mars and hating on Musk

    Apparently there is discussion of Musk leaving DOGE and going back to "managing" his companies. It's being floated and being originally planned for only 130 days .
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    🦄 Current Events Monday March 31, 2025 through Sunday April 6, 2025

    A Group connected the Heritage Foundation is now soliciting "free" legal work from the Big Laws firms that given unto Trump's demands. These preemptive settlements to avoid executive actions attacks have included a promise of $100 million in Pro Bono services . At least one Heritage linked...
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    Ok, so the guy is about to implement Tariffs on new cars made in the USA. Is there an actual list this thing will effect?

    Sure, but the Used Market is in pretty bad shape right now with low inventory and high prices. 5 Year old cars aren't as a significant reduction as they used to be, especially if someone finances due to higher used rates. There is also no guarantee that parts for the older cars won't suffer...
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    Ongoing hobbling of Agencies and general regulation nonsense

    I would like to agree, but I am not sure that the logic holds. Cabinet level positions need consent but he can fire those at will. It does seems a stretch, based on the Constitution, that the President cannot fire people under their branch.
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    Ongoing hobbling of Agencies and general regulation nonsense

    By who? Now the truth is by our death pack with the Constitution, it's likely the legal decision. The President is the head of the Executive branch and if congress wants to create agencies under the Executive Branch, the President has the power to hire and fire. The idea of an "independent"...
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    Ongoing hobbling of Agencies and general regulation nonsense

    DC Circuit Appeals court rules that Trump can fire members of "independent" agencies I have no doubt that this SCOTUS will overturn Humphrey's Executor and crown our new King. Alito will likely perform the coronation himself. Trump will soon move to take control of the federal reserve.
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    Consequences of the US 2024 Presidential Election: Global Geopolitics Edition

    What is funny is that they spent a week trying to find ANY household in Greenland where Usha Vance could do a press op in a "real" home and no one would agree. They have to change their place to send JD to make it more "official."
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    Ok, so the guy is about to implement Tariffs on new cars made in the USA. Is there an actual list this thing will effect?

    IF this ever actually happens, I am willing to bet that this will be itemized like Mortgage deductions, and 90+% of American use the Standard Deduction. It will only help people buying really expensive Cars, like Teslas, just as the Mortgage Deduction only really helps people in expensive...
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    Domestic consequences of the 2024 US presidential election: the quickening

    Is there even enough Haven't you heard that anyone who uses a phone is a fraudster. The Billionaire Secretary of the Treasury says that his 94 Year old Mother in Law wouldn't complain if her social security didn't come so no on else should either.
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    Perpetual Investment Thread

    Ya, I think it's a great idea to have Auto Opt in with a TDF based on age.
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    Ok, so the guy is about to implement Tariffs on new cars made in the USA. Is there an actual list this thing will effect?

    I believe the reference is Trump saying that the "American" companies should not raise their prices.