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Neither of these are tariffs, counselor.

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I just took Thomas’s first two examples, but there’s plenty more. And I would argue a “penalty” of $1,000 falls under the umbrella of taxation.

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I think its safe to assume the Supreme Court justices have a better understanding of Constitutional law than anyone on the poliboard

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So Thomas, Alito, and Kavanaugh don’t understand constitutional law?

The entire basis of Robert’s opinion is that the word “regulate” does not include levying tariffs because only Congress has the power to levy taxes. This is an extremely flimsy argument for two reasons.

First and foremost, Congress has a long history of delegating tariff power to the President. You can go all the way back to the First Congress during the Washington Administration, when they gave him power to fine individuals for violating his trade restrictions with Indians. Or in 1794 when they gave him the power to embargo all ships in US ports. I can go on and on with examples - Justice Thomas details them in his dissenting opinion. So for Roberts and the majority to suggest that “regulate” can’t possibly include tariffs because of separation of powers, completely ignores historical context.

Along the same lines, the IEEPA gives the President the power to “regulate, direct and compel, nullify, void, prevent or prohibit”… “importation or exportation”. Roberts sees the flaw in his argument and tries to get in front of it by saying, “even though a tariff is, in some sense, less extreme than an outright compulsion or prohibition, it does not follow that tariffs lie on the spectrum between those poles.” Impressive mental gymnastics. So the President can straight up block international trade, but he can’t impose a tariff? This is the logic that so many of you are defending.

You can criticize the IEEPA for transferring too much power to the President, but it’s the law. This idea that only Congress can levy tariffs because the Constitution says so, ignores the common practice of delegating certain legislative powers to the Executive branch. The Founders understood this and established the precedence when it comes to international commerce.

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Maybe it’s best to wipe out the regime while we can before they continue to be a thorn in our side forever and, eventually, develop a nuke.

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did you copy and paste this statement from 2003?

Well if Ron is a puppet, then I’d say the puppeteers are doing a pretty good job. Look at what he’s done with Florida - I’ll take that for the rest of the country no matter who’s financing the campaign.

Don’t look up JD’s connection to Peter Thiel if you hate political whores!

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Northern Virginia should just merge with MD as a state. Outside of NOVA and Charlottesville, Virginia is just as red as KY and TN.

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unfortunately that’s not very true anymore. of course the rural parts are still conservative, but Hampton Roads and the Richmond suburbs have shifted blue in the last decade plus.

I think Strider can be a solid 3rd starter with a mid 3 ERA. Doubt he ever returns to his peak.

Unfortunately I agree with you on Ozzie. He’s a fan favorite and all time glue guy, but his production is just not there anymore. Will likely be his last season as the Braves starting second baseman.

Riley and Harris are the keys to a successful 2026. If Harris can get his OBP back up and Riley gets you 100 RBI’s, this is a division winner. big ifs, though.

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Bobby Witt MVP

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smart prediction given that Kauffman is moving in the fences. Witt led the league in doubles so I expect his HR total will increase.

you’re ignoring the real reason for these tariffs - supply chain security. It’s important to boost domestic production so we’re not so dependent on foreign countries for critical resources. Prices are a short-term sacrifice, but well worth it.