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some good stuff in the archives today...

pity bump

peanuts... is Woolie your financial guy? witch hunt

The United States and Brazil appeared to have launched a sudden trade war on Wednesday. First, President Trump said that he planned to impose a 50 percent tariff on all Brazilian imports, partly in retaliation for what he sees as a “witch hunt” against his political ally, former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is facing trial for attempting a coup. In a letter to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil, Mr. Trump wrote that the new tariffs would take effect on Aug. 1. “The way that Brazil has treated former President Bolsonaro, a Highly Respected Leader throughout the World during his Term, including by the United States, is an international disgrace.” A few hours later, Mr. Lula said that Brazil would reciprocate against the tariffs. “Brazil is a sovereign country with independent institutions that will not accept being abused by anyone,” he said in a statement. He added that the case against Mr. Bolsonaro “is the sole responsibility of the Brazilian Judiciary.” The quickly escalating dispute has the potential for major economic and political repercussions, especially in Brazil. The United States is Brazil’s second largest trading partner after China, and Mr. Trump appears to be demanding an end to Mr. Bolsonaro’s prosecution to lift the steep tariffs. Mr. Trump's effort to use tariffs to intervene in a criminal trial in a foreign nation is an extraordinary example of how he wields levies as a one-size-fits-all cudgel — and how they can yield economic destruction as a result. In his letter, Mr. Trump said the 50 percent tariff was needed to “have the Level Playing Field we must have with your Country” and “to rectify the grave injustices of the current regime.” Mr. Trump also incorrectly said the United States had a trade deficit with Brazil. For years, the United States has generally maintained a trade surplus with Brazil. The two countries had about $92 billion in trade together last year, with the United States enjoying a $7.4 billion surplus in the relationship. The top products traded are aircraft, oil, machinery and iron. Mr. Trump wrote that the tariffs were also in response to “SECRET and UNLAWFUL Censorship Orders to U.S. Social Media platforms” and that he had ordered U.S. officials to open a trade investigation into Brazil for “continued attacks on the Digital Trade activities of American Companies.” Justice Alexandre de Moraes, the Brazilian Supreme Court justice who is overseeing the case against Mr. Bolsonaro, has ordered tech companies to take down hundreds of accounts that he said threatened Brazil’s democracy. His moves have made him a top target of the right in Brazil and the United States. Mr. Lula said on Wednesday that the Supreme Court is enforcing Brazilian law. “In Brazil, freedom of expression is not to be confused with aggression or violent practices,” he said. Ahead of the tariff threats, Mr. Trump and Mr. Lula traded barbs on Monday. Mr. Trump publicly criticized the criminal case against Mr. lsonaro, which focuses on the former president’s attempts to hold on to power after losing Brazil’s 2022 election. He drew comparisons to his own criminal charges after losing the 2020 election. “It happened to me, times 10,” Mr. Trump wrote online on Monday. “I’ll be watching the WITCH HUNT of Jair Bolsonaro, his family, and thousands of his supporters, very closely.” Mr. Lula quickly fired back. “I think it’s very wrong and very irresponsible for a president to be threatening others on social media,” the Brazilian president told reporters on Monday. “He needs to know that the world has changed. We don’t want an emperor.” https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/09/world/americas/brazil-trump-bolsonaro-lula-coup-tariff.html 000hhh, I see now... it's a witch hunt tariff.

some have such irritating diaper rash they have to start threads, just about other members... it's like full on MCDS and C2CDS there is an ignore feature...

can someone tell me which of these relate to Crazy Tariff Man going after Brazil? Congress holds the constitutional power to impose tariffs, but has delegated some of this authority to the President, particularly under laws like Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 and Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. This delegation allows the President to negotiate trade agreements and adjust tariffs in certain circumstances, often related to national security or unfair trade practices. However, recent actions by the President, particularly the use of emergency powers to impose tariffs, have sparked debate and calls for Congress to reassert its authority over trade policy. Here's a more detailed breakdown: Constitutional Authority: The U.S. Constitution, specifically Article I, Section 8, grants Congress the power to "lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises" and "regulate Commerce with foreign Nations". This includes the authority to impose tariffs, which are taxes on imported goods. Delegation of Authority: Despite the constitutional framework, Congress has delegated some of its tariff-setting authority to the President through various laws. These laws, like Section 301 and Section 232, allow the President to take trade actions, including imposing tariffs, under specific conditions. Section 301: This section of the Trade Act of 1974 allows the President to investigate and take action against unfair trade practices by other countries. Section 232: This section of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 allows the President to impose tariffs or quotas on imports that threaten national security. Executive Action and Response: Recent administrations have utilized these delegated powers, particularly Section 232, to impose tariffs on a wide range of goods, often citing national security concerns. These actions have led to trade tensions with other countries and have prompted calls for Congress to reassert its authority over trade policy. Congressional Oversight: Some members of Congress are pushing for legislation that would limit the President's ability to impose tariffs unilaterally, requiring congressional approval for new or expanded tariffs, particularly on allies. The Trade Review Act of 2025, for example, would require the President to notify Congress within 48 hours of imposing new tariffs. Constitutional Debate: The debate over tariffs also involves the question of the non-delegation doctrine, which explores how much of its authority Congress can delegate to other branches of government. Opponents of the President's tariff actions argue that Congress cannot abdicate its core constitutional power over tariffs. Potential Consequences: The imposition of tariffs can have significant economic consequences, affecting both domestic industries and consumers. For example, the Federal Reserve has been called upon to study the impact of tariffs on prices.

like the feckless wussies in Congress would actually do or say anything about it...

Brazil, Canada, everyone gets a political Tariff!!! what a nut job

that all sounds like a great task for you

CNBCTrump loses appeal of $5 million E. Jean Carroll sexual a...President Trump was found liable for defaming Carroll in another case related to her claim of being sexually assaulted by him in the mid-1990s.

scared? odd question... if you mean am I afraid of nuclear power the answer is a resounding no. if we can power aircraft carriers and submarines with it we can power a good portion of the country with it as well. our electrical usage and needs certainty aren't declining and it's the most efficient and 'clean' source of power there is. look to France and China... ignore Cherynobl and 3 mile island. 😂 there's solar fields popping up all over here I could show you, a bunch more coming our way. friends father was approached this spring about leasing property for a large solar field. he read the fine print, discussed it with his heirs and declined but the $ was damn good... but he doesn't need it. that's not stopping other farmers from doing it though. solar panels have a limited lifespan, who's responsible for their removal, cleanup and remediation 25? years from now on your property, especially if the companies go under water? idk what the wind generation scene looks like around your neck of the woods but if you've ever driven or flown over hwy 41 from Oshkosh to Milwaukee you'd be blown away by the number of them. friend of mine from WI moved to Colorado years ago as a production manager at a wind generator blade manufacturer as his specialty is large composites. those blades aren't exactly environmentally friendly either... 😂 I'm no fan of Michael Moore but this was an excellent documentary about how dirty green energy is from a few years ago...

and there's 'travelers' who go all over the country for work as well. buddy from Illinois made more doing traveling work over a decade than he did the previous three before he retired. only cost him a marriage and a relationship with his kid.

I'd rather see solar/wind as supplemtal to nuclear, lots of it... And preferably in your back yard.

you say that almost like the entire fossil fuel industry hasn't been subsidized for about 100 years...

I watched it... odds are most here won't thing is, it's not just the electricians... there's the entire supply chain and those jobs as well maybe he can get a nice clean coal mining job in West Virginia

sounds legit...

I'm not nor have ever defended the Biden admin, but 1000 seems about as made up as a stolen election or that the Vax causes aids.

sure, as long as you're willing to say he replaced knowledge, experience and actual leadership skills with the cast of Celebrity Apprentice 2.0 that doesn't seem to know wtf they're doing aside from being 'yes men'... and women with maralago face... sycophants...

speaking of ground water... this is interesting. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/08/28/climate/groundwater-drying-climate-change.html best viewed from a computer

they've gotta get the water from 'somewhere'... right? ya know how/why Florida has had so many sinkhole problems over the years? sucking the groundwater dry from the aquifers... in a nutshell I wouldn't be surprised one bit to see one of these data centers proposed on the Wisconsin or Fox Rivers here.