(05-06-2025 12:16 PM)ThreeifbyLightning Wrote:  

(05-06-2025 03:04 AM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(05-06-2025 02:49 AM)TripleA Wrote:  Stink, look at it this way...No way in hell this is gonna make it WORSE, lol.

Remember, we are the world's largest consumer market, by far, and if they don't play fair, Trump can keep whacking them until they cry uncle. If they don't crack, somebody will pop up in the US and kick their Brahman butts.

This is the long game, not some sissy little patty cake hand slapping

I've been solid/consistent as a tariff fan for a variety of reasons (also saw the destruction of real steel vs. shite steel) ... #s will back me on that one (he and I 'battled' with that during "don't underestimate the donald --->>> #henceDJT)

I've just recently unleashed the premise/reasoning behind #equilibrium #hemisphericalDivide ... it's complicated ... and a bbs isn't the place for diatribes they write books about...

trust me, if shite, I'd rather it be made on this side of the hemisphere ... there's all kinds of untapped potential (and potent potables) due south of our border, Ja!!

Remember when Snap-On tools didn't break and passed on for generations?

I remember when parts for aircraft didn't snap, and the bolts going into the highway overpasses didn't snap because quality control over the production of the materials was standard procedure, prior to exporting their manufacture to China. But then Corporate Greed coupled with the lobbying/bribing process usually leads to catastrophe.

(05-06-2025 12:13 PM)ThreeifbyLightning Wrote:  Not really. TEMU is a collection tool for the Chinese govt. It's a national security risk and frankly I would be fine if it and Tiktok were permanently banned. It's unclear whether this recent move would or wouldn't impact China's non-traditional collection methods.

2nded.

(05-06-2025 12:27 PM)JRsec Wrote:  

(05-06-2025 12:16 PM)ThreeifbyLightning Wrote:  

(05-06-2025 03:04 AM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(05-06-2025 02:49 AM)TripleA Wrote:  Stink, look at it this way...No way in hell this is gonna make it WORSE, lol.

Remember, we are the world's largest consumer market, by far, and if they don't play fair, Trump can keep whacking them until they cry uncle. If they don't crack, somebody will pop up in the US and kick their Brahman butts.

This is the long game, not some sissy little patty cake hand slapping

I've been solid/consistent as a tariff fan for a variety of reasons (also saw the destruction of real steel vs. shite steel) ... #s will back me on that one (he and I 'battled' with that during "don't underestimate the donald --->>> #henceDJT)

I've just recently unleashed the premise/reasoning behind #equilibrium #hemisphericalDivide ... it's complicated ... and a bbs isn't the place for diatribes they write books about...

trust me, if shite, I'd rather it be made on this side of the hemisphere ... there's all kinds of untapped potential (and potent potables) due south of our border, Ja!!

Remember when Snap-On tools didn't break and passed on for generations?

I remember when parts for aircraft didn't snap, and the bolts going into the highway overpasses didn't snap because quality control over the production of the materials was standard procedure, prior to exporting their manufacture to China. But then Corporate Greed coupled with the lobbying/bribing process usually leads to catastrophe.

Recall the earthquake in Thailand about a month ago? There was one building that collapsed. The Bangkok tower was being built in Thailand as a part of China's belt and road initiative. But it came crumbling down during the earthquake, the only building to do so. after examining parts of the rubble, it was discovered that the steel used for reinforcements was not the correct type. Also found were masses of steel rebar that had no concrete adhered to it, meaning something was not right during the pour of the concrete.

so yea, I'm perfectly ok with nothing my life depends on being made in china.

Well, it seems some things made in the good ol' US of A sometimes don't meet standards either. I bought two blue buckets from Lowes and it wasn't that long ago either and one of them already has cracks on the bottom from regular use. The blue paint was also present in the water and dying a white plastic measuring cup that I would use to wash my wife's hair. I stopped doing that because I didn't want the dye to make her sicker than she is already, so I used a water hose.

I wonder why they don't make buckets like they used to, before they would last a long time.

(05-06-2025 12:16 PM)ThreeifbyLightning Wrote:  

(05-06-2025 03:04 AM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(05-06-2025 02:49 AM)TripleA Wrote:  Stink, look at it this way...No way in hell this is gonna make it WORSE, lol.

Remember, we are the world's largest consumer market, by far, and if they don't play fair, Trump can keep whacking them until they cry uncle. If they don't crack, somebody will pop up in the US and kick their Brahman butts.

This is the long game, not some sissy little patty cake hand slapping

I've been solid/consistent as a tariff fan for a variety of reasons (also saw the destruction of real steel vs. shite steel) ... #s will back me on that one (he and I 'battled' with that during "don't underestimate the donald --->>> #henceDJT)

I've just recently unleashed the premise/reasoning behind #equilibrium #hemisphericalDivide ... it's complicated ... and a bbs isn't the place for diatribes they write books about...

trust me, if shite, I'd rather it be made on this side of the hemisphere ... there's all kinds of untapped potential (and potent potables) due south of our border, Ja!!

Remember when Snap-On tools didn't break and passed on for generations?

I still have some Sears craftmans stuff from the 80s

(05-06-2025 12:13 PM)ThreeifbyLightning Wrote:  

(05-02-2025 07:14 PM)TripleA Wrote:  Just that action will put a crimp on China. They will have to find additional markets to absorb the losses. TEMU is like Amazon.

Not really. TEMU is a collection tool for the Chinese govt. It's a national security risk and frankly I would be fine if it and Tiktok were permanently banned. It's unclear whether this recent move would or wouldn't impact China's non-traditional collection methods.

I understand that. I was talking strictly about the surface level retail. They dump a LOT of goods into the US.

Trucking layoffs have begun. From NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/video/truc...w/10682158

And here's another article: https://tech.co/news/freight-industry-la...utheast-us

Quote:Truckers might want to start brushing up on their resumes: The southeast US has seen more than 1,300 job cuts in freight-related industries since April 2025.

Hopefully China and Trump can come to an agreement soon.

(05-06-2025 12:27 PM)Redwingtom Wrote:  God, is this guy an embarrassment. Dumbest president ever, by far.

Pretty bold statement.

How do you know?

Who was the President the last 4 years to compare?

(05-06-2025 03:54 PM)JMUDunk Wrote:  

(05-06-2025 12:27 PM)Redwingtom Wrote:  God, is this guy an embarrassment. Dumbest president ever, by far.

Pretty bold statement.

How do you know?

Who was the President the last 4 years to compare?

Eyes and ears, my friend. He's a dipshit. He knows nothing, except how to put on a performance and fool a bunch of rubes.

He is incapable of articulating a coherent stance on ANYTHING. My guess is that he's barely literate.

I'd love to sell you something. He is working the guy. Letting him know, we don't really need them. Which we don't. Move to Canada where their leader is so much smarter. Enjoy.

(05-06-2025 01:24 PM)olliebaba Wrote:  Well, it seems some things made in the good ol' US of A sometimes don't meet standards either. I bought two blue buckets from Lowes and it wasn't that long ago either and one of them already has cracks on the bottom from regular use. The blue paint was also present in the water and dying a white plastic measuring cup that I would use to wash my wife's hair. I stopped doing that because I didn't want the dye to make her sicker than she is already, so I used a water hose.

I wonder why they don't make buckets like they used to, before they would last a long time.

when the 'veeps' annually mandate reducing mat'l costs by 10%, nuts finally snaps with, "you dipshite mfk'rs ... I cannot magically turnstile this design into AL tinfoil hats and it make it out the 'burg, the 'sip, or any other in the contiguous, ewe dipshite motherfuckkkers ........... NEXT ............... oh, yeah ................ it would take decades to develop a consolidate Db for you ill-trained sales crew ... yepper ... through the grapevine, I found about about that a few years ago..."

hence, the double finga bang when that li'l fat arse cummy tummy biatch in HR stated when I sat down for the exit interview, "there's nothing I can offer you to stay and you're not going to give me one, are you? ... napes .... but you're the first one I have fired after I'm gone!..."

#bangbangGuinan

yeah, amigo ... I was that MotherTTTrucker!!! @anotherChapter #inthebook

(05-06-2025 04:43 PM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(05-06-2025 03:54 PM)JMUDunk Wrote:  

(05-06-2025 12:27 PM)Redwingtom Wrote:  God, is this guy an embarrassment. Dumbest president ever, by far.

Pretty bold statement.

How do you know?

Who was the President the last 4 years to compare?

Eyes and ears, my friend. He's a dipshit. He knows nothing, except how to put on a performance and fool a bunch of rubes.

He is incapable of articulating a coherent stance on ANYTHING. My guess is that he's barely literate.

I vote for this as the most self-unaware post of the year, lol. It's not like Biden was president 50 years ago.

And Tom, if you defend that, you need some time in the loony bin.

(05-06-2025 12:27 PM)JRsec Wrote:  

(05-06-2025 12:16 PM)ThreeifbyLightning Wrote:  

(05-06-2025 03:04 AM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(05-06-2025 02:49 AM)TripleA Wrote:  Stink, look at it this way...No way in hell this is gonna make it WORSE, lol.

Remember, we are the world's largest consumer market, by far, and if they don't play fair, Trump can keep whacking them until they cry uncle. If they don't crack, somebody will pop up in the US and kick their Brahman butts.

This is the long game, not some sissy little patty cake hand slapping

I've been solid/consistent as a tariff fan for a variety of reasons (also saw the destruction of real steel vs. shite steel) ... #s will back me on that one (he and I 'battled' with that during "don't underestimate the donald --->>> #henceDJT)

I've just recently unleashed the premise/reasoning behind #equilibrium #hemisphericalDivide ... it's complicated ... and a bbs isn't the place for diatribes they write books about...

trust me, if shite, I'd rather it be made on this side of the hemisphere ... there's all kinds of untapped potential (and potent potables) due south of our border, Ja!!

Remember when Snap-On tools didn't break and passed on for generations?

I remember when parts for aircraft didn't snap, and the bolts going into the highway overpasses didn't snap because quality control over the production of the materials was standard procedure, prior to exporting their manufacture to China. But then Corporate Greed coupled with the lobbying/bribing process usually leads to catastrophe.

when it finally get/gots/gits to the point of being surrounded by the Peter'(d) Principle'(d) via the law o' diminishing?!?

well, nuts had to queen wave, 'buh bye' in his way ...

@cannotSellThatSoul #wouldnot #willnever

addendum: makes post .... still human ...

Quote:"with the age of 'importance', one can only hope for humility and respect ... then one realizes they are still breathing"

"if you act like a dipshite, you deserve to be treated like a dipshite."

"It is never sadistic to stand up to the barbaric - for it is they who summoned it!" - JRsec

(05-06-2025 02:36 PM)mlb Wrote:  Trucking layoffs have begun. From NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/video/truc...w/10682158

And here's another article: https://tech.co/news/freight-industry-la...utheast-us

Quote:Truckers might want to start brushing up on their resumes: The southeast US has seen more than 1,300 job cuts in freight-related industries since April 2025.

Hopefully China and Trump can come to an agreement soon.

Didn't you say trucking would be completely shut down by May 1?

Also, do you realize we are trying to balance trade as much as possible for our long range domestic industry health?

(05-07-2025 03:40 AM)TripleA Wrote:  

(05-06-2025 02:36 PM)mlb Wrote:  Trucking layoffs have begun. From NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/video/truc...w/10682158

And here's another article: https://tech.co/news/freight-industry-la...utheast-us

Quote:Truckers might want to start brushing up on their resumes: The southeast US has seen more than 1,300 job cuts in freight-related industries since April 2025.

Hopefully China and Trump can come to an agreement soon.

Didn't you say trucking would be completely shut down by May 1?

Also, do you realize we are trying to balance trade as much as possible for our long range domestic industry health?

well stated from a Mem state guy ...

(05-07-2025 03:42 AM)TripleA Wrote:  

who'd a 'tunk' it ... P

(05-07-2025 03:40 AM)TripleA Wrote:  

(05-06-2025 02:36 PM)mlb Wrote:  Trucking layoffs have begun. From NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/video/truc...w/10682158

And here's another article: https://tech.co/news/freight-industry-la...utheast-us

Quote:Truckers might want to start brushing up on their resumes: The southeast US has seen more than 1,300 job cuts in freight-related industries since April 2025.

Hopefully China and Trump can come to an agreement soon.

Didn't you say trucking would be completely shut down by May 1?

Also, do you realize we are trying to balance trade as much as possible for our long range domestic industry health?

I never said it would be shut down on May 1st. I said that the articles I was reading said that within 2 weeks the long haul trucking business would start layoffs. It is happening after 1 week. The goods that those trucks bring across the country... the cheap plastic crap from China, will be off the shelves soon. That is what I said to stock up on.

Balancing trade on cheap goods like forks and spoons is not going to do anything long term. We won't be bringing those goods back to manufacture here. We need to bring back the semi-conductor work, which began after covid. We need to build our own electronics. We need to fix the supply chain for national security related goods.