We also changed the furnace filters yesterday. One of these days, I will get a video of the filter levitating into its position with some force. It's so different than when installing one in the vertical. Anyway, the point of this is to remind us that when we are using the rubber mallet to force the cold air return grill back where it belongs, apply force in the direction of the second bedroom, as well as straight up. Please make a note of that, as well.
We had interesting skies yesterday. I was hoping for a good sunset, but, alas, it was not to be.
So, the Supreme Court over ruled 47's use of IEEPA to levy tariffs at will. There are a lot of legal words, and closely reasoned arguments for and against, but essentially they said a tariff is a tax, and taxation belongs to Congress. It says so in the constitution. He has other paths to levy tariffs; what I don't know is if Congress has to approve the use of those laws. Here is a 70 second clip of 47 going off the rails this morning. Later in the speech, he was having trouble reading the words on the page because he was so angry, and apoplectic. SCOTUS side stepped the issue of whether the tariffs have to be repaid to the companies and consumers who paid them. So, he has lost his bludgeon that he was applying to other countries to make them bend to his will. Previously negotiated trade deals are now in jeopardy.
A person who tweets under the name Boston Smalls had this to say about it: Corporations are already filing lawsuits and they're going to win them. This is going to be a disaster. Taxpayers will once again get screwed. We will be on the hook and pay billions for these lawsuits. Not to mention corporations are not going to lower prices because they never do. While at the same time, the damage is already done with trump's illegal trade war that he has waged for the last year and the world is passing us by now. They're moving on because maga has turned America into a dumpster fire. Canada, Europe and the trans-pacific (40 countries) are currently working out deals with each other. This 6x time bankrupt pedo has ruined us. Elections have consequences and your stupidity has driven us off a cliff. Thanks maga.
Justin Wolfers, an economist had this to say: Key issue to bear in mind as you watch today's political response to the Supreme Court tariff decision: The Court didn't say that the US can't issue tariffs, simply that the President has to convince (the Republican-controlled) Congress first. If tariffs are a great idea, that should be an easy argument to win. (Spoiler: They're not.)
So, that's it then.
wow, thank you for that! Incredible, why isn't he dead yet, I wanna know? So insane and unwell is he! But Jim looks good and I was totally fooled by his pants- - I thought the camo so effective that his legs were gone ...Stay warm, stay cosy. Stay on top of it all, I rather depend on you. That clip was WTF!
ReplyDeleteI always think the same with camo. Made me laugh out loud:)
DeleteJim is indeed adorable. It’s that smile. And like a toddler, dear leader ignored the court and slapped us with a 10 percent global tariff by days end. Canada responded by closing its airspace. The world is done playing games. The orange cheese stands alone.
ReplyDeleteI've been running the furnace here at night because it has been chilly! The higher temperatures are expected to return this week.
ReplyDeleteI've heard that the three dissenting judges were most concerned about the impact the decision would have, as it would cost the government billions of dollars. Of course, IQ45 has simply come up with another bit of a piece of legislation to continue with the tariffs (15% across the board). If it takes the Supreme Court another year to overturn it...the harm is irreparable. Especially as the one comment said that the large corporations are suing the government already for the return of the funds. It's definitely a scary time!
Your husband looks so cute. He has a lovely smile.
ReplyDeleteAnd trump, the man is a fucking moron, as are all of those who prop him up.
We do have to wonder what the ramifications will be regarding tariffs already paid. And of course DJT is plowing ahead with his crazy schemes because he knows best and all the rest of us are idiots (in his mind). One way or another, taxpayers are on the hook.
ReplyDeleteDressing for the chill/cold is important and Jim looks very fine.
ReplyDeleteFinally, the Supreme Court is taking action. Better late than never.
We need more controls on DJT. The more court actions and parameters set around DJT the better.
I have taken note, but I do think you could have closed with 'thank you for your attention to this matter'.
ReplyDeleteSomeone said to me, "I hope this over soon because I can't take much more."
Except, what are our options here, really? I told her we keep on keeping on.
You are exactly right about "thank you for your attention"
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