2024 Election Discussion & Media Thread – Follow All Guidelines

[Hollatchaboy]

Consumers have proven that they value cheap prices for manufactured goods. Take a look at how Walmart and Amazon are hurting local businesses by undercutting them with cheap substitutes. Tarrifs will increase prices, because they will get passed on to the consumer. Companies wont simply eat that cost. Manufacturing jobs have been leaving countries that have higher safety standards and wages, because those costs are baked into to the manufacturing cost of those products - leading to higher prices. I live in a rust-belt state that has had a fall from grace after the steel and manufacturing industries took a major hit. There were many recent promises made to keep some of those plants open, but they “fell through” and closed anyway after the votes were tallied in 2016.

It is false hope that manufacturing jobs will come back, because the wheels have been set in motion to do just the opposite, for years. The individual pushing this idea is lying to the public. These jobs are being outsourced and the products made elsewhere— for cheap - just like all those red hats, gold shoes, and bibles.

Companies never eat the cost.

Some of the things made over seas is better off being made over seas. Look up the cost of an iPhone if manufactured in America.

 

[MissinThe90’sStrains]

Companies never eat the cost.

Some of the things made over seas is better off being made over seas. Look up the cost of an iPhone if manufactured in America.

I did say that companies won’t eat the cost, and that they'll pass it in to consumers.

I’m not saying that we need to make everything here, but merely trying to provide context for why it’s not feasible to do so.

 

[Hollatchaboy]

I did say that companies won’t eat the cost, and that they'll pass it in to consumers.

I’m not saying that we need to make everything here, but merely trying to provide context for why it’s not feasible to do so.

I know, I was just agreeing with you.

No, not everything needs to be made here, but there's a reason why Americans buy goods manufactured in China. They're cheaper. Take away the cheaper, and what are you left with?

 

[Nugnewbie]

You know China has tariffs on American products right? Why do you think they don’t sell American made there? Trump put tariffs and guess why happened…… ready…. Prices went down.

toyota has made moves to be manufacturing here, And the other companies will eventually. Brings jobs back to the states.

Toyota has been manufacturing in the US since 1986. Can you link to bring some explanation of "Trump put tariffs and guess why happened…… ready…. Prices went down."?

 

[lemondroptrichomes]

Americans voted a full repudiation of leftist ideology and handed the republicans full control. Popular vote. Electoral college.

and those Americans are not nazis, trash, Trumpers, or any other derogatory that flows freely in this forum.

the left needs to do some sole searching and realize America first is more nuanced than Trump is Hitler

I voted for the team he is building around him as much as I voted for him.

I am hopeful the connection between Rogan - Musk - Trump some meaningful change with how cannabis and psychedelics are treated in our country can happen. The Democrats failed us in 2021 and instead chose to campaign on the issue

 

[pegboy]

Americans voted a full repudiation of leftist ideology and handed the republicans full control. Popular vote. Electoral college.

and those Americans are not nazis, trash, Trumpers, or any other derogatory that flows freely in this forum.

the left needs to do some sole searching and realize America first is more nuanced than Trump is Hitler

I voted for the team he is building around him as much as I voted for him.

I am hopeful the connection between Rogan - Musk - Trump some meaningful change with how cannabis and psychedelics are treated in our country can happen. The Democrats failed us in 2021 and instead chose to campaign on the issue

Curious what "team" you are referring to ?

 

[lemondroptrichomes]

Curious what "team" you are referring to ?

Musk, RFK, Tulsi, Ron Paul, Vivek, the list goes on…

 

[Samwiseman420]

I am very happy this election is over for you humans. Hopefully you all don't kill each other and finish ruining my planet. We will then be forced to finish you off and be rid of you once and for all.

We may forgive you tho if you pick Giorgio Tsoukalos for your next president. All of us living on the bottom of the ocean really enjoy his work ethic and belief system. Try to do better next time please

 

[pegboy]

Musk, RFK, Tulsi, Ron Paul, Vivek, the list goes on…

Interesting. I think we'll have to agree to disagree.

 

[sunni]

I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone—there have been very few post removals recently, and that speaks to the effort many of you are putting into following the rules.

I truly appreciate how most of you are respecting the guidelines, and I don’t always give enough credit for that. While some members may have struggled with the rule changes over the last couple of years, it's clear that we’re more than just a political forum. We receive daily feedback from people outside the politics section who are appreciative of the positive changes and overall atmosphere.

That said, please continue to be mindful of how we treat one another. I know tensions can run high, but let’s try to avoid personal attacks and keep the conversations respectful. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.