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He’d put the ‘bitch’ in ‘obituary’
August 30, 2025 at 9:26 AM
He’d put the ‘bitch’ in ‘obituary’
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Mass shooters since 2018 who were transgender — 4.
Mass shooters since 2018 who were not transgender — 4,193.
Hope that helps.
Mass shooters since 2018 who were not transgender — 4,193.
Hope that helps.
August 29, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Mass shooters since 2018 who were transgender — 4.
Mass shooters since 2018 who were not transgender — 4,193.
Hope that helps.
Mass shooters since 2018 who were not transgender — 4,193.
Hope that helps.
Will we have even have elections in 2026??
Between Trump attacking Tillis and Collins being forced to suck up to him, it feels like Democrats just picked up two Senate seats in 2026.
June 29, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Will we have even have elections in 2026??
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But at least we can all sleep well at night knowing that those truck drivers all have to speak english. 🙄
April 29, 2025 at 2:39 AM
But at least we can all sleep well at night knowing that those truck drivers all have to speak english. 🙄
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In February 2020, active news readers were aware of the coming pandemic but not the mass public.
I’m getting the same sense of dread about how the trade wars are gonna hit the U.S. economy over the next few months unless Trump figures out an artful way to capitulate.
I’m getting the same sense of dread about how the trade wars are gonna hit the U.S. economy over the next few months unless Trump figures out an artful way to capitulate.
April 24, 2025 at 3:44 PM
In February 2020, active news readers were aware of the coming pandemic but not the mass public.
I’m getting the same sense of dread about how the trade wars are gonna hit the U.S. economy over the next few months unless Trump figures out an artful way to capitulate.
I’m getting the same sense of dread about how the trade wars are gonna hit the U.S. economy over the next few months unless Trump figures out an artful way to capitulate.
Seriously, f*ck this guy
WATCH | RFK Jr claims autistic children will never go on dates or pay taxes
Read the recent CDC autism report here: www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Read the recent CDC autism report here: www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
April 17, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Seriously, f*ck this guy
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If the US government requires passports for you to practice your rights such as voting then passports should be provided for free to all and within a reasonable timeframe by said government.
April 10, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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If you retaliate against our aggression, that's escalation?
Bessent: "One of the messages that I'd like to get out tonight is everybody sit back, take a deep breath, don't immediately retaliate, let's see where this goes. Because if you retaliate, that's how we get escalation."
April 3, 2025 at 2:34 AM
If you retaliate against our aggression, that's escalation?
OMFG they're all morons
guess where they got their weird trade deficit math from?
i went to the pit for y'all and brought back the screenshots with alt text
i went to the pit for y'all and brought back the screenshots with alt text
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What would be an easy way to calculate the tariffs that should be imposed on other countries so that the US is on even-playing fields when it comes to trade deficit? Set minimum at 10%.
Reasoned about trade tariffs and deficits for 10 seconds v
A straightforward (if naïve) method is to set the tariff rate for each trading partner equal to the percentage share of the trade deficit relative to that country's total imports-always no less than 10%. In formula form:
Tariff Rate (%) = max(10, (Trade Deficit ÷ Total Imports) *
100)
For example, if the US runs a $20 billion deficit on $100 billion worth of imports from a country, the calculated rate is (20/100)×100 = 20%. If the deficit were only 5%, you'd still impose a 10% floor.
This method ignores the intricate dynamics of international trade-such as elasticities, retaliatory measures, and supply chain nuances-but it provides a blunt, proportional rule to "level the playing field." One might implement it in Python like so:
[code]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:iyz5zf463ic52vqbonyu2ebu/bafkreigbalqxjorllnpelbwe5kcla5fdedxvgv3cicxdsrbdxarodif5ba@jpeg)
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the deficit. The deficit as a percentage of total trade is
$295B/$582B = 50.69%. Using the formula Tariff% = 10% +
(Deficit% × Scaling Factor), we choose a scaling factor of 50 for illustration:
• Tariff = 10% + (50.69% × 50) = 10% + 25.345% = 35.345%, rounded to 35.3%.
This means a 35.3% tariff on Chinese goods could be proposed to offset the imbalance, aiming to reduce imports and encourage domestic production or exports.
Extending to Other Countries
To provide a broader view, here's a table of top US trading partners with 2024 deficits, using data from The Motley Fool and similar calculations (assuming scaling factor of 50 for consistency):
[data table headings]
Country
Deficit
(USD
Billion)
Total
Trade
(USD
Billion)
Deficit %
Calculate d Tariff %
China
-295
582
50.69%
35.3%
Mexico
-172
840
20.48%
20.2%
Vietnam
-123
(Data incomplet e, estimate)
~30%
25.0%
Ireland
-87
(Data incomplet e, estimate)
~25%
22.5%
Germany
-85
(Data incomplete estimate)
~20%
20.0%](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:iyz5zf463ic52vqbonyu2ebu/bafkreietqlxsi5akdrvtp2rwqpc6kt6g6bbb2dppqcfn2j4q7xkofn4f4y@jpeg)
April 3, 2025 at 2:21 AM
OMFG they're all morons
Hope those folks cashed their million dollar checks.
April 2, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Hope those folks cashed their million dollar checks.
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Surprising to hear that a government formed exclusively of a country’s most stupid people isn’t really working out.
March 24, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Surprising to hear that a government formed exclusively of a country’s most stupid people isn’t really working out.
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Nauseating. This man will literally destroy his own country and kill millions of children abroad rather than go to therapy
March 23, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Nauseating. This man will literally destroy his own country and kill millions of children abroad rather than go to therapy
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Thinking about making choices… 🙄💯🙋🏻
March 23, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Thinking about making choices… 🙄💯🙋🏻
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Living rent free in Trumps head!
March 22, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Living rent free in Trumps head!
I had a feeling this would happen:
Uncertainty in federal funding to delay needed construction on Burnside Bridge
Officials told the Board of Commissioners on Thursday construction would be delayed by at least one year.
www.oregonlive.com
March 21, 2025 at 12:04 AM
I had a feeling this would happen:
I love this, although I'm not convinced JD is loving life right now.
March 8, 2025 at 5:04 PM
I love this, although I'm not convinced JD is loving life right now.
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A reminder for these times.
March 1, 2025 at 10:24 PM
A reminder for these times.
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We want to send a message to the world: what has happened today is an absolute disgrace. It is completely un-American.
February 28, 2025 at 8:41 PM
We want to send a message to the world: what has happened today is an absolute disgrace. It is completely un-American.
Funny, Elon never wears a suit but that's...fine I guess?
GLENN: Why don't you wear a suit? You're at the highest level in this country's office & you refuse to wear a suit. A lot of Americans have problems with you not respecting the office.
ZELENSKYY: I will wear a costume after this war will finish. Maybe something like yours. Maybe something better.
ZELENSKYY: I will wear a costume after this war will finish. Maybe something like yours. Maybe something better.
February 28, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Funny, Elon never wears a suit but that's...fine I guess?
What a shame!
Elon's Email Demand Is Being Met With 'Very Rude' Flood of Spam
After Musk demanded federal employees list five accomplishments or be fired, internet users are encouraging people to flood the email with spam
www.rollingstone.com
February 25, 2025 at 4:37 AM
What a shame!
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And I am an ally. If you are too, let the world know.
February 22, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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