Thirty to 70% of of Trump's illegal tariffs were passed on to consumers, costing each American household 1500 dead white boys.
Don't let importers off the hook for their tariff-induced price increases. And don't let them get away with holding fast to the new high prices now that the tariffs are off.
That is almost like double dipping: They get paid for the costs they passed on to us, and they get to keep their high prices with no tariff to subtract from it.
BASH: OK. Well, the Justice Department told a federal appeals court in this very case last year, if tariffs imposed on plaintiffs during these appeals are ultimately held unlawful, then the government will issue refunds to plaintiffs.
BESSENT: Again, I'm not (ZAP) going to defend that. We just thought to ourselves, hey! We can’t lose, so we’ll say any bullshit to get by, right? … Hey, what did you do?
BASH: What do you think? You're the Treasury secretary. What do you think should happen? In the past, you have said it is possible.
BESSENT: Again, (ZAP) I want to point to what we're doing. We’re trying to grr mad our way through this. Give back all that money? How the fuck do you think I made seven hundred million… Hey! Stop it!
At every reunion, everybody in my mom's family would say that no matter what Uncle Frank had done during those six months his unit was cut off on Guadalcanal during the war, he was assured of going to heaven if only for marrying his slightly daffy wife, who'd had no prospects. That was one way of saying what ol' Frank had done was mighty bad.
I recall this, not because today's writer is a war criminal, but because this dedicated chronicler undertakes the loathsome task of watching the Sunday political chat shows, with only meager salary and our thanks as recompense.
I would not sentence by bitterest enemy to such labors.
Yet, each week, we receive these reports as noted so that we remain informed but undisturbed. This is a saint's work, even if they're being paid for it. There's not enough money to truly reimburse a human being for the bits of life wasted watching -- and worse yet thinking about -- what goes on in those intellectual sewers on a Sunday morning.
So, here are thanks -- deep, heartfelt and sincere. 🫡
Look, I get we have to talk about PAB because of the king-hell mess he is making, but do we have to look at his stupid puckered asshole of a face every time we do?
US Ambassador Charles Kushner "did not appear" after being formally summoned over comments the Trump administration made about the killing of a far-right activist in France. Kushner will no longer have direct access to government ministers but will be allowed to perform certain diplomatic duties.
France's top diplomat Monday requested that US Ambassador Charles Kushner no longer be allowed direct access to members of the French government after he skipped a meeting to discuss comments by the administration of US President Donald Trump over the fatal beating of a far-right activist.
"In light of this apparent failure to grasp the basic requirements of the ambassadorial mission and the honour of representing one's country, [Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot] has requested that he no longer be allowed direct access to members of the French government," the ministry stated.
Kushner will no longer have access to government ministers but would be permitted to continue his diplomatic duties and have certain "exchanges" with officials, the ministry said.
"Following the publication by the US embassy of comments on a tragedy that occurred in France and concerns only our national public debate – which we refuse to allow to be exploited – ambassador Charles Kushner was summoned today to the ministry. He did not show up," a diplomatic source told Reuters.
The ambassador – whose son, Jared, is married to Trump's daughter, Ivanka – sent a senior official from the embassy in his place, citing personal commitments, a source told AFP.
"The ambassador – whose son, Jared, is married to Trump's daughter, Ivanka – sent a senior official from the embassy in his place, citing personal commitments, a source told AFP."
They missed the bit about how the ambassador is a convicted felon who got pardoned by Piggy in 2020
That money will "magically" disappear from the US Government accounts, Trump will say "we refunded them via IRS tax returns ... and the MSM will simply stop asking about it.
>>BASH: I do want to start with the big question. Will you refund the roughly $134 billion in revenue taken by these emergency tariffs?<<
And if so, to whom? IIRC correctly, Bessent is one of the shitheads they trotted out to repeat the preposterous lie that the countries of origin (certainly NOT American consumers!) would pay the tariffs. So who gets the refunds. Scotty? GGGGGYNNNA?
PAB's crew are all liars who enjoy lying, none more than Bessent. He really delights in it.
He's also saying quite clearly that if Americans want their stolen money back they're going to have to sue the government for it.
Ta, MM. As I say so often, I'm glad it's YOUR job. Mine is difficult enough.
Two exquisitely punchable faces.
Thirty to 70% of of Trump's illegal tariffs were passed on to consumers, costing each American household 1500 dead white boys.
Don't let importers off the hook for their tariff-induced price increases. And don't let them get away with holding fast to the new high prices now that the tariffs are off.
That is almost like double dipping: They get paid for the costs they passed on to us, and they get to keep their high prices with no tariff to subtract from it.
Bitch better have my money.
Weasels.
(Dana Bash handed Truth Ray by stagehand)
BASH: OK. Well, the Justice Department told a federal appeals court in this very case last year, if tariffs imposed on plaintiffs during these appeals are ultimately held unlawful, then the government will issue refunds to plaintiffs.
BESSENT: Again, I'm not (ZAP) going to defend that. We just thought to ourselves, hey! We can’t lose, so we’ll say any bullshit to get by, right? … Hey, what did you do?
BASH: What do you think? You're the Treasury secretary. What do you think should happen? In the past, you have said it is possible.
BESSENT: Again, (ZAP) I want to point to what we're doing. We’re trying to grr mad our way through this. Give back all that money? How the fuck do you think I made seven hundred million… Hey! Stop it!
For some reason, I'm reminded of this scene in the movie "Point Blank".
https://youtu.be/fmztt5KmFl8?si=fsDW51EOctl8gqKt
At every reunion, everybody in my mom's family would say that no matter what Uncle Frank had done during those six months his unit was cut off on Guadalcanal during the war, he was assured of going to heaven if only for marrying his slightly daffy wife, who'd had no prospects. That was one way of saying what ol' Frank had done was mighty bad.
I recall this, not because today's writer is a war criminal, but because this dedicated chronicler undertakes the loathsome task of watching the Sunday political chat shows, with only meager salary and our thanks as recompense.
I would not sentence by bitterest enemy to such labors.
Yet, each week, we receive these reports as noted so that we remain informed but undisturbed. This is a saint's work, even if they're being paid for it. There's not enough money to truly reimburse a human being for the bits of life wasted watching -- and worse yet thinking about -- what goes on in those intellectual sewers on a Sunday morning.
So, here are thanks -- deep, heartfelt and sincere. 🫡
Michael Mora deserves danger pay.
Did we pay for Keystone Kash's beer too??
I'm sure he expensed it.
Including VAT.
Director Goo Goo Eyes is a VAT of stooopitt distilled fermenting feces.
Look, I get we have to talk about PAB because of the king-hell mess he is making, but do we have to look at his stupid puckered asshole of a face every time we do?
30' of sidewalk cleared two [wide]shovels wide, moar than 2' high! yarrrrrrrrrrrr I've earned my
smoking lamp
[it is lit for you too and also nao hooraaaaay!!!]
I usually do that before shoveling. Then slap on headphones and listen to stuff while working.
who says I didn't?
You deserve a freshly-rolled Li'l Feller bespoke cartoonishly huge doobie.
yes
yes I do
I have news for Howdy Doody Bessent, we're gettin' the fuckin' refunds! Asshole!
Don't hold your breath. We are going to have to get by on Soros Bucks for the foreseeable future.
I don't care if it's only a tax credit for $1.75, Howdy is gonna hear about it!
BESSENT: Again, I'm not going to get out ahead of the court. We don't know what arrangements were made.
WTF are you talking about? Someone needs to arrange your face.
The arrangement is that Trump took our money under false pretenses, which means he has to give it back.
Since when has he ever done that?
BESSENT is pronounced "pissant." Just in case you folks didn't know that.
OOPS he did it again...but this time France butt-bongoed him!
https://www.france24.com/en/france/20260223-france-curtails-us-ambassador-kushner-s-access-after-he-fails-to-obey-government-summons
US Ambassador Charles Kushner "did not appear" after being formally summoned over comments the Trump administration made about the killing of a far-right activist in France. Kushner will no longer have direct access to government ministers but will be allowed to perform certain diplomatic duties.
France's top diplomat Monday requested that US Ambassador Charles Kushner no longer be allowed direct access to members of the French government after he skipped a meeting to discuss comments by the administration of US President Donald Trump over the fatal beating of a far-right activist.
"In light of this apparent failure to grasp the basic requirements of the ambassadorial mission and the honour of representing one's country, [Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot] has requested that he no longer be allowed direct access to members of the French government," the ministry stated.
Kushner will no longer have access to government ministers but would be permitted to continue his diplomatic duties and have certain "exchanges" with officials, the ministry said.
"Following the publication by the US embassy of comments on a tragedy that occurred in France and concerns only our national public debate – which we refuse to allow to be exploited – ambassador Charles Kushner was summoned today to the ministry. He did not show up," a diplomatic source told Reuters.
The ambassador – whose son, Jared, is married to Trump's daughter, Ivanka – sent a senior official from the embassy in his place, citing personal commitments, a source told AFP.
I doubt Charles cares too much. It leaves him more time to pursue the pleasures of France.
"The ambassador – whose son, Jared, is married to Trump's daughter, Ivanka – sent a senior official from the embassy in his place, citing personal commitments, a source told AFP."
They missed the bit about how the ambassador is a convicted felon who got pardoned by Piggy in 2020
eh, details...
That money will "magically" disappear from the US Government accounts, Trump will say "we refunded them via IRS tax returns ... and the MSM will simply stop asking about it.
>>BASH: I do want to start with the big question. Will you refund the roughly $134 billion in revenue taken by these emergency tariffs?<<
And if so, to whom? IIRC correctly, Bessent is one of the shitheads they trotted out to repeat the preposterous lie that the countries of origin (certainly NOT American consumers!) would pay the tariffs. So who gets the refunds. Scotty? GGGGGYNNNA?