CileTheSane

joined 2 years ago
[–] CileTheSane@lemmy.ca 3 points 6 hours ago

That kind of infrastructure takes time to build. Nobody wants to invest in something that will take years to start producing if there's a 50/50 chance that tomorrow Trump rolls over and China starts selling again within a month. It's too risky with how unstable the world market is right now.

[–] CileTheSane@lemmy.ca 2 points 13 hours ago

"he learned his lesson"

[–] CileTheSane@lemmy.ca 17 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

How's it feel to live in the cyberpunk prequel?

[–] CileTheSane@lemmy.ca 6 points 16 hours ago

Those who study history are doomed to watch as everyone else repeats it.

[–] CileTheSane@lemmy.ca 14 points 20 hours ago (2 children)

Okay, enjoy supporting sexist creators.

"You're not allowed to post a meme unless you thoroughly research everything the memes creator has done in their life!"

[–] CileTheSane@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 day ago

Sadly no. That's the French protesting increasing the retirement age.

Americans witnessing the loss of democracy and due process? "I sleep".

[–] CileTheSane@lemmy.ca 19 points 1 day ago

Oh no, Trump is polling poorly? Surely if he wants to be elected again he will change course...

[–] CileTheSane@lemmy.ca 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

The FDA has rules for how much rodent shit or insect legs can be in your food.

And these rules are for asthetic reasons, not safety, because the processes used kills any bacteria on them already.

[–] CileTheSane@lemmy.ca 4 points 4 days ago

Have you tried sprinkling cinnamon on your ass?

[–] CileTheSane@lemmy.ca 17 points 4 days ago (2 children)

That means that even if all the tariffs were rescinded, Trump croaked and somehow JD Vance took a 'be at least somewhat more competent and less stupid' pill, and never reinstated them...

It's too late for that. The US has shown that any appearance of stability can be upended at the whim of whatever singular person is president at the time, and there are no systems in place to prevent that. The idea of "checks and balances" has been shown to be a lie.

Trump signed a trade agreement with Canada and Mexico last time he was president and immediately violated them at the start of this term. He's been constantly back and forth on tariffs with no warning. The word of the US has become completely worthless.

It doesn't matter if all Republicans suddenly realize "this is bad", remove Trump, and put someone stable in his place. The world had been shown that regardless of how stable the current president is, in 4 years the citizens could vote for a complete idiot (and I remind you Trump did win the popular vote. The citizens voted for this) and the market is in turmoil again.

Other countries aren't unstable idiots of course and aren't going to tear up existing agreements (because they value stability) but they sure as fuck won't be renewing any contracts (at least not without far less favorable terms for the US and escape hatches incase another idiot is put in charge) and will be making contracts with other nations instead.

Trump has killed the US and a financial superpower, the US just doesn't know it yet. It won't be felt until existing contracts expire and new ones are signed.

[–] CileTheSane@lemmy.ca 2 points 5 days ago

"we're pleased to announce that we have created the corporations from 'Please Don't Create These Netrunner Corporations'."

[–] CileTheSane@lemmy.ca 9 points 6 days ago

Ya, but it's only going to be enforced for trans students.

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