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ˈdälfən™🐬 💥 🌊Two more law firm capitulated to Trump recently. Willkie Farr & Gallagher will give <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Trump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Trump</a> $100 million in free legal services, among other concessions, and Milbank will give Trump $100 million in pro bono legal services and make sure to get rid of any traces of <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/DEI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DEI</a> in its practice, among other things 🥴( <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/MyThoughts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#MyThoughts</a> — give him an inch and he’ll take a mile. There will be no end to the free services they provide him.)<a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/USA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#USA</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/USGov" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#USGov</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/law" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#law</a><a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-reaches-agreement-with-milbank-law-firm-2025-04-02/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-reaches-agreement-with-milbank-law-firm-2025-04-02/</a>——<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-law-firms-retribution-emhoff-89db97e7f76dd4cbf74d571a648baedb" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://apnews.com/article/trump-law-firms-retribution-emhoff-89db97e7f76dd4cbf74d571a648baedb</a>

ˈdälfən™🐬 💥 🌊/6 🧵<a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/MyThoughts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#MyThoughts</a> (cont.)Anyway, bottom line—Trump’s tariff plans are 100% pro-inflationary.The aggressive, high tariffs and other protectionist measures will lead to:— higher prices — increased isolation of the <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/USA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#USA</a> from other trading countries — fewer choices for consumers ~~In addition, the crippling ripple effects of Trump’s <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/tariffs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#tariffs</a>, especially if prolonged, will hurt US businesses and the labor market.~~There is a reason <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Trump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Trump</a> told Americans to expect some “pain.”

ˈdälfən™🐬 💥 🌊/5 🧵<a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/MyThoughts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#MyThoughts</a> (cont.)Changing a country from a net importer to a net exporter of manufactured goods would require that the quality and prices of the goods be competitive on the world market. 1) Quality — there are many other countries manufacturing fantastic goods2) Price — would the US compete (must consider cost factors like labor and COGS, which would rise w/ <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/tariffs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#tariffs</a> )… unless the country plans on boxing itself in and trading with itself 🤔<a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/USA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#USA</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/trade" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#trade</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/economics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#economics</a>

ˈdälfən™🐬 💥 🌊/4 🧵<a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/MyThoughts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#MyThoughts</a> (cont.)US-based auto makers & suppliers will be hit very hard by extreme <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/tariffs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#tariffs</a> . Some might even fail unless subsidized by the US gov’t. After all, Rome wasn’t built in a day, and it takes time to shift supply chains and manufacturing methods.Interestingly, though, <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Tesla" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Tesla</a> stands to benefit over its competitors.~ Tesla stands strong amid Trump's auto tariffs, emphasizes US supply chain strength ~<a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/USA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#USA</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/trump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#trump</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/AutoIndustry" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#AutoIndustry</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/economics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#economics</a><a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2025/03/27/tesla-stands-strong-trumps-auto-tariffs/82688667007/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2025/03/27/tesla-stands-strong-trumps-auto-tariffs/82688667007/</a>

ˈdälfən™🐬 💥 🌊/3 🧵<a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/MyThoughts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#MyThoughts</a> (cont.)The US has been a net importer for much time (consumer spending makes up ~68% of GDP) and its citizens, the consumers, are used to having much purchasing choice.Pushing the country to fundamental economic change through <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/tariffs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#tariffs</a> will inevitably isolate the <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/USA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#USA</a> while hurting its economy. Prices will rise per free market principles of supply & demand unless they are set by the State (meaning <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Trump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Trump</a> — is that where he’s going w/ threatening companies?). <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/economics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#economics</a>

ˈdälfən™🐬 💥 🌊/2 🧵So <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/MyThoughts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#MyThoughts</a> —This is not free market capitalism. It’s ultra protectionist quasi-mercantilism. He’s treating the US like a developing country with an emerging market, trying to push it to become a net exporter (vs. importer) by force at the expense of other nations and the US economy (at least in the short-term).And absolutely - US auto makers / suppliers would have to raise prices to meet their bottom lines when their COGS suddenly increase because of tariffs.<a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/USA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#USA</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/trump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#trump</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/tariffs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#tariffs</a>

ˈdälfən™🐬 💥 🌊This is obviously a big ruse. Throwing out shiny objects to deflect blame.<a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/MyThoughts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#MyThoughts</a>

ˈdälfən™🐬 💥 🌊Thoughts about the internet—Flashy videos that chase people around the page and bright, rapidly-scrolling page headers might be good for grabbing attention, but they are torture to a migraine sufferer. I want to run away from a page with lots of motion and flashing, not stay on it. <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/MyThoughts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#MyThoughts</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/internet" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#internet</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/webpages" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#webpages</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/accessibility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#accessibility</a>

ˈdälfən™🐬 💥 🌊~ Trump revoking legal status for 530,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans (who entered through a Biden program)(April 24 deadline to leave)<a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/MyThoughts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#MyThoughts</a> — not only is this awful, but it will hurt local US economies the immigrants work in<a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/USA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#USA</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/deportations" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#deportations</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/trump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#trump</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/USeconomy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#USeconomy</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/economics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#economics</a><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c33706jy774o" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c33706jy774o</a>

ˈdälfən™🐬 💥 🌊<a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/MyThoughts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#MyThoughts</a> (on the above posts) —If the <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Trump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Trump</a> admin has not invoked the “state secrets privilege” yet, they ain’t got no state secrets to block from disclosure.

ˈdälfən™🐬 💥 🌊We really don’t need to see Musk’s face all over the place with all his dumb expressions. Trump neither.It’s aggravating that the media (and some on social media) insist on adding photos that are often unrelated to the subject at hand.<a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/MyThoughts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#MyThoughts</a>

ˈdälfən™🐬 💥 🌊I see the markets are up as Fed Chairman Jerome Powell talks about how he left interest rates unchanged— A bit unusual, because in the world prior to Jan 20 of this year, the unchanged interest rate might spook investors. I think maybe people are happy that there looks to be an adult in the room.<a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/MyThoughts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#MyThoughts</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/finance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#finance</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/markets" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#markets</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/USA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#USA</a>

Josué X. (foo/vato)Do you think (white) <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Americans" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Americans</a> are loud and pushy? I do.When you come from a <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/marginalized" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#marginalized</a> ethnic/racial group within the <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/USA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#USA</a>, you gotta be louder and pushier than them. Otherwise you'll get shoved to the back of the line.<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/mythoughts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#mythoughts</a>

Josué X. (foo/vato)Stop complaining about all the <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/injustice" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#injustice</a> in the world and focus on your community. You can't do anything about <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Ukraine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Ukraine</a> or <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Gaza" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Gaza</a>, but you can do something about your geographic location. Complaining doesn't do a thing.<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/mythoughts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#mythoughts</a>

ˈdälfən™🐬 💥 🌊Can you imagine <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Trump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Trump</a> looking up at the night sky and appreciating the moon’s beauty and wonder (without thinking of what he can gain from it)?… or a genuine image of him cuddling a cat?Me neither.<a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/MyThoughts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#MyThoughts</a>

ˈdälfən™🐬 💥 🌊So unfortunately, a gov’t shutdown will work in Trump’s favor. It could actually give the GOP leverage as they demand more budget cuts/spending changes to open the gov’t back up. And a prolonged shutdown could cripple the courts & hold up crucial litigation countering Trump’s agenda.Trump would be fine with a long gov’t shutdown. After all, the longest ever happened his first term, and it won’t hurt him politically since he won’t run again (at least per the Constitution).<a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/USPol" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#USPol</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/MyThoughts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#MyThoughts</a>

ˈdälfən™🐬 💥 🌊Another point about a government shutdown is that it restricts the action of the federal courts because they only have about 2 weeks of funding after the start of the shutdown.And we know how important the ongoing litigation in the courts is to countering Trump’s agenda. <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/USA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#USA</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/USGov" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#USGov</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/trump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#trump</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/USPol" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#USPol</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/MyThoughts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#MyThoughts</a><a href="https://judicialstudies.duke.edu/2024/05/how-a-u-s-government-shutdown-impacts-courts-access-to-justice/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://judicialstudies.duke.edu/2024/05/how-a-u-s-government-shutdown-impacts-courts-access-to-justice/</a>

ˈdälfən™🐬 💥 🌊Apparently, <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Russia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Russia</a> might demand that <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Ukraine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Ukraine</a> hold elections as part of a ceasefire agreement (per CNN-I).That seems to be absolutely none of Russia’s business. <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/MyThoughts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#MyThoughts</a>

ˈdälfən™🐬 💥 🌊I don’t understand how 50 different states doing 50 different things will help the <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/USA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#USA</a> compete on the world stage as one country.<a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#education</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/MyThoughts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#MyThoughts</a>/1

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