June 10th, United States will impose a 5% Tariff on all goods coming into the US from Mexico

[EdJames]

I love it.  But I must say kevindavis is not a constant violator... but we could turn our eye on the "unamerican" person who posts up that cap shit, all the time.

There should be some kind of tariff charged for those posts.

[corbe]

   Absolutely, if not followed by a period a 1 cent tariff on Caps here could end Briefathons forever.  We'll work out the woman escape clause later, when they become more reasonable.

[Restored]

How I spend MY MONEY IS NONE OF YOUR DAMN BUSINESS!!!

Word!

[Night Hides Not]

Word!

Shouldn't that be WORD?   

[InHeavenThereIsNoBeer]

Actually, I agreed with kevin's comment. I thought being a conservative meant that we respect an individual's right to spend their money on whatever they damn please...as long as it's legal, of course.

"Buying American" is such a meaningless term in today's economy. I lived in El Paso for 20 years, home of the maquiladoras, and several Southern states now build Mercedes and Beemers with American labor.

It ranks right up there with, "we're gonna build a big, beautiful wall and Mexico's going to pay for it." Good for a hearty cheer at a Trump rally, but not much else.

My truck was assembled in TX, presumedly using at least some parts from Mexico and other countries, by a Japanese company which is listed on the NYSE.  I'll bet if I dug around in my 401ks I'd find that I own some and will benefit from the dividend that pays out Tuesday.  Buy American-ish!

[I did put off my purchase for a couple of years when I learned they were moving production from UAW in CA to non-union in TX.   As the man said, it's my money].

[corbe]

   Everyday I see railcars of those Tacoma's leaving that factory in SA run through my little Texas town traveling to points North and I would suspect many I don't see are being shipped East to the Port of Houston or west to California. @InHeavenThereIsNoBeer

[Sanguine]

   Absolutely, if not followed by a period a 1 cent tariff on Caps here could end Briefathons forever.  We'll work out the woman escape clause later, when they become more reasonable.

Wait, what?

[corbe]

   Sec. 2 sub paragraph (A) states all Briefer women, regardless of assigned sex at birth, will be 'Grandfathered' into this clause, so neither us will be effected by this @Sanguine.

[Sanguine]

   Sec. 2 sub paragraph (A) states all Briefer women, regardless of assigned sex at birth, will be 'Grandfathered' into this clause, so neither us will be effected by this @Sanguine.

Sorry, @corbe, but real women were born that way. 

[corbe]

Sorry, @corbe, but real women were born that way. 

   

   My pappy always told me that whoever has the most phone number requests on TBR is the hottest female, so I qualify as being grandfathered in @Sanguine

 Who would have thought there were so many horny ol men here?

[IsailedawayfromFR]

So where is it written that I have to buy American only?

No you do not.  Once you emigrate to Nigeria, you can buy Nigerian widgets.

They are cheap, and if buying cheap is your motivating factor, you really need to make that move to be happy.

[Sanguine]

   

   My pappy always told me that whoever has the most phone number requests on TBR is the hottest female, so I qualify as being grandfathered in @Sanguine

 Who would have thought there were so many horny ol men here?

So, you're telling me that you have more phone number requests than I do?   

[roamer_1]

So, you're telling me that you have more phone number requests than I do?   

No that'd be Frank. His escort concession was by appointment only...
At least that's what I heard... 

[LegalAmerican]

Trump announces new Mexican tariffs in response to migrants
By JILL COLVIN and COLLEEN LONGtoday


WASHINGTON (AP) — In a surprise announcement that could derail a major trade deal, President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is slapping a 5% tariff on all Mexican imports, effective June 10, to pressure the country to do more to crack down on the surge of Central American migrants trying to cross the U.S. border.

He said the percentage will gradually increase — up to 25% — “until the Illegal Immigration problem is remedied.”


The decision showed the administration going to new lengths, and looking for new levers, to pressure Mexico to take action — even if those risk upending other policy priorities, like the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, a trade deal that is the cornerstone of Trump’s legislative agenda and seen as beneficial to his reelection effort. It also risks further damaging the already strained relationship between the U.S. and Mexico, two countries whose economics are deeply intertwined.

https://www.apnews.com/afec271c5f9c4fdb82f57b48cb593add

 Nothing against you ranger.  Just responding to the article.

I plan NOT to buy anything from Mexico.  Especially vegetables & fruits.  Less feces in my kitchen from that country.  NO MORE SALMONELLA....tainted fruits & vegetables.  I have canned fruit I can eat & vegetables. No problem. I even have freeze dried veggies & fruits.   Next year I am planning a garden. Still adjusting from my move.  This is no big deal. Why are people pretending it is?  DON'T BUY FROM MEXICO IF YOU CAN'T AFFORD IT! 

[corbe]

   I assumed I did @Sanguine as usual I could be wrong.

[corbe]

   What the hell are you saying @LegalAmerican I can't afford American Women what you are asking me to sacrifice here is a bridge too far.

   Signed:
   Broke, Lonely Texan

[InHeavenThereIsNoBeer]

For the price of a dime I can always turn to you

[LegalAmerican]

Sounds good to me, except...

... They should have made it TEN percent, or Twelve.

... and then used the money raised for wall construction.

......
 We aren't lacking money. it is the DEMON-RAT'S in CONGRESS WHO won't release  funds put into their coffers. We have billions from El Chapo drug money. The wall is being built. All LEFTS & <insult removed> on here, are DISLOYAL to America.  The ANTI-AMERICANS...who use our constitution & perks, then bad mouth my president. 

[corbe]

Robert Cray- Phone Booth


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[Sanguine]

No that'd be Frank. His escort concession was by appointment only...
At least that's what I heard... 

Good point. 

[LegalAmerican]

Let's say it costs $1,000 dollars to build a widget in Mexico. Building that same widget in the USA costs $2,000
dues to higher labor rates and environment related rules.  Now who in their right mind would ever buy the Made In
USA widget? So Mexico makes all the widgets, gets all the widget making jobs and Mexico get all the US money.
This is not at all good for the US economy but there is something the USA can do. The USA can put a tariff on
Mexican widgets so Mexican Widgets cost about as much as US widgets. Leveling the playing field so to speak. It
is what just about every other country does to our widgets so I am fine with using tariffs to gain a desired goal.

Those that only care about themselves and do not care about the country will say why should I pay $2,000 when
I could pay $1,000.  Back in the day the US knew tariffs were a good thing for the country and it's citizens. "If we
make IT here, we will have IT and we will have the money too".

...........Right on!       
 Smart people like YOU understand. 

[InHeavenThereIsNoBeer]

......
 We aren't lacking money. it is the DEMON-RAT'S in CONGRESS WHO won't release  funds put into their coffers. We have billions from El Chapo drug money. The wall is being built. All LEFTS & <insult removed> on here, are DISLOYAL to America.  The ANTI-AMERICANS...who use our constitution & perks, then bad mouth my president. 

Get out of <insult removed>.

[corbe]

    @LegalAmerican
    A serious question:  Do you think TBR is overpopulated with a bunch of Trump haters?  Sure, I'm biased but I just don't see it.
    Neither group has a firm grip on policy here and as I see it Myst has kept a pretty even hand, way beyond my expectations running a place like this, keeping it interesting and informative. 

   Of course I could start a Poll on this very question but I have done many variables of this same question since I woke up one morning, alone, in that Category with Mod wrapped around my neck.
   I wanted to know your feelings and of course any others that would weigh in.

[LegalAmerican]

Unfortunately, Trump listened to Ryan and McConnell, and the Republicans pursued healthcare reform.  That was a mistake.  After that, I thinkk it is apparent that the Senate was never with Trump.  Other than the tax legislation, they haven't passed anything of note.  And sad to say, there are too many RINOs masquerading as Republicans that were really Democommies.

Trump needs a solid voting majority in both houses, which he never had, to affect the change he promised the American people.  If the American people continue to vote for the Democommies, they deserve every ounce of pain they shall receive, along with all the new taxes.

Fact is, the Democommies wish to turn America into what the USSR once was, and collapsed under.  Ah yes, the infamous AOC with her concept to pay people, even if they do not work.  That is right out of the USSR.  It is no mystery why they collapsed. 

It is unfortunate that AOC is clueless on history.  Perhaps in 50 years, she will know what I knew when I was 16.  The Three Stooges made more sense than the clowns in the Democommie Party.

(Not talking about YOU.)  I support your post.   Too many AOC'S on here.  lol  ALL RINO'S BELOW.
----------------------------------------------------------
The 12 Senate Republicans who voted AGAINST PRESIDENT TRUMP for NATIONAL EMERGENCY ON BORDER;

 Roger Wicker of Mississippi,
Marco Rubio of Florida,
 Rob Portman of Ohio,
 Susan Collins of Maine,
 Lisa Murkowski of Alaska,
Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania,
 Roy Blunt of Missouri,
 Lamar Alexander of Tennessee,
 Mitt Romney of Utah,
 Rand Paul of Kentucky,
Jerry Moran of Kansas
and Mike Lee of Utah.

[edpc]

    @LegalAmericanA serious question:  Do you think TBR is overpopulated with a bunch of Trump haters?  Sure, I'm biased but I just don't see it.
   
Neither group has a firm grip on policy here and as I see it Myst has kept a pretty even hand, way beyond my expectations running a place like this, keeping it interesting and informative. 

Of course I could start a Poll on this very question but I have done many variables of this same question since I woke up one morning, alone, in that Category with Mod wrapped around my neck.

I wanted to know your feelings and of course any others that would weigh in.

Don't bother @corbe


It can't be bargained with, it can't be reasoned with. It doesn't feel pity, or remorse, or fear. And it absolutely will not stop, ever, until you are dead!