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1. The headline comes from CNN, and I take issue with it.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Mon Jun 2, 2025, 04:59 AM

Jun 2

The media acts like there are three major political parties

Democrats
Republicans
and the Government

Blame is placed on either the Democrats or the Government, depending on who's in power. Currently the Republicans are and voters are encouraged (by complicit media) to blame the Government. But when Democrats are in power, no such exit ramp exists and it is all the Democrats fault

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Small businesses struggle under Trump's tariff whiplash: 'I'm so angry that my own government has done this to me' [View all] BumRushDaShow Jun 2 OP

The headline comes from CNN, and I take issue with it. taxi Jun 2 #1

In this case, the headline is fair, since the blame to the gub'mint was referenced in a quote. 3Hotdogs Jun 2 #2

Yes. That is exactly why I wrote what I did. taxi Jun 2 #4

I did a word find on the article itself BumRushDaShow Jun 2 #6

We're all on the same page, it isn't us. taxi Jun 2 #7

I understand your take on it BumRushDaShow Jun 2 #8

+ + + this taxi Jun 2 #9

It is hildegaard28 Jun 2 #3

As bad as it might get..... wolfie001 Jun 2 #5

LOL...wait until the tariffs REALLY take effect. You Trump voters haven't seen anything yet. Bengus81 Jun 2 #10

The only issue is - Did the business owners/CEOs vote for the TACO? If so, they, not the government or the Wonder Why Jun 2 #11

It"s NOT your "gubmint" doing it to you maxrandb Jun 2 #12

SMALL BUSINESS MUST STAND UP NOW!!! Canada Kid Jun 2 #13

FAFO, trump voters. Thanks for nothing. (nt) Paladin Jun 2 #14

I hate to say this DonCoquixote Jun 2 #15

"The government" didn't do this to you. louis-t Jun 2 #16

So the assumption that . . . Aussie105 Jun 2 #17

And good morning to you! BumRushDaShow Jun 2 #18

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