The Revolution Is Here!

Trump, Bernie, AOC. Oh My!

Alright, folks, here’s the deal—51% of voters think Trump is screwing the pooch so bad, he couldn’t manage a lemonade stand. The guy’s back like a bad case of herpes, and already, more than half of America is gagging on his economic “master plan.” Inflation’s got your grocery list looking like a mortgage payment, and his tariffs? They’re jacking up prices faster than a scalper at a Springsteen show. My groceries were $35-40 more expensive this week. I was in a great friggin' mood until I went to the grocery store. As a disabled 9/11 first responder I live on a very strict/tight budget.

The tariff-pushing tyrant

That 51% disapproval isn’t just a number—it’s a middle finger to his whole act. Dems are cackling while MAGA weeps. This ain’t leadership; it’s a reality show led by a narcissistic blithering idiot. Tariffs are a TAX on US, not some “America First” victory lap.

Even MAGA is getting sick of this crap!

Trump’s out there slapping tariffs on everything—Danish cheese, Canadian lumber, wine. Inflation’s through the roof, and his big fix? “Let’s acquire Greenland!” Yeah, genius, that’ll drop the price of milk. Then he’s drooling over Canada—because nothing says “stable economy” like annexing your friendly neighbors.

Oh lookie here:

And right now Canadas’ brand new PM is in France and then he's off to London to meet with PM Starmer and King Charles lll. The world seems to be forming a coalition against us. Is it wrong to feel worried? Anyone else having trouble sleeping lately? I hear military aircraft over here almost every single night.

Is this what winning looks like?

Meanwhile, we’re all picking between gas and ground beef, fresh vegetables, or paying your phone bill on time, while he’s bragging about “winning” trade wars. Winning what? The award for most expensive hot dogs? And my favorite cheese danish just doubled in price. My Viking blood is boiling.

Is America great again? Is that orange sewer clown doing anything good for America? I'm serious. Look at the corruption in just the first six weeks alone:

The corruption is real

Let’s rundown some of the major tariffs Trump has slapped on our allies, straight from his playbook since taking office in 2025. Maybe I can channel my inner George Carlin here—while jabbing at the absurdity of it all. Here are the big ones shaking up our pals across the borders and oceans:

25% Tariff on Canada (March 4, 2025) - Trump hit Canada with a 25% tariff on all goods, except energy, which got a lighter 10% tap. Why? Something about drugs and migrants, but really, it’s a “make America great” flex. Canada’s our neighbor, our maple-syrup-sharing buddy—yet here we are, taxing their lumber and bacon like they’re the enemy.

25% Tariff on Mexico (March 4, 2025) - Same deal, 25% on everything crossing the southern border. Tacos, auto parts, avocados—bam, taxed. Trump’s excuse? Fentanyl and border security. Fair enough, but screwing over a key trade partner in the USMCA—his own deal—is peak irony.

25% Steel Tariff Expansion (Effective March 12, 2025) - Steel imports from all allies got a 25% hike. Canada, the EU, Japan—nobody’s exempt this time. Trump’s first term had carve-outs; now it’s a full-on metal slugfest. National security, he says. Sure, because nothing screams “safe” like pissing off NATO pals.

25% Aluminum Tariff Expansion (Effective March 12, 2025) - Aluminum got juiced up from 10% to 25%, no exceptions. Canada, a huge supplier, takes the brunt. Your beer cans and car parts just got pricier, courtesy of a “security” argument thinner than a cheap foil hat.

25% Auto Tariff Threat (Slated for April 2, 2025) - Not in effect yet, but Trump’s promised a 25% tariff on auto imports from allies like Canada, Mexico, and the EU. He’s dangling it like a guillotine, saying it’ll “shut down” Canada’s car industry. Allies are scrambling—temporary exemptions are holding till April, but the clock’s ticking.

That’s five, but let’s keep rolling for a full top ten—Trump’s tariff tantrum’s got legs.

EU Steel and Aluminum Retaliation Trigger (Ongoing) - The EU’s been hit by the steel and aluminum hikes, and they’re prepping retaliatory tariffs on $28 billion of U.S. goods—think whiskey and motorcycles. Trump’s response? Threatening 200% on their booze. Allies turned into trade-war foes, classic.

South Korea (March 12, 2025) - South Korea, a major steel exporter and military ally, got no break from the 25% steel tariff. They’re scrambling to minimize the hit, but Trump’s not budging. Solidarity’s great until it’s tariff time.

Japan Aluminum Jolt (March 12, 2025) - Japan, another staunch ally, eats the 25% aluminum tariff. They’re big in tech and autos—guess who pays when their costs spike? Us, the consumers, while Trump brags about “winning.”

Canada Energy Tariff (10%, March 4, 2025) - Sure, it’s “only” 10% on Canadian oil and gas, but it’s still a jab at an ally that powers the Midwest. Gas prices tick up, and Trump calls it a win. Brilliant—screw the ally, screw the pump.

Mexico Auto Parts Chaos (March 4, 2025) - Within that 25% Mexico tariff, auto parts are a huge chunk. The U.S. auto industry’s screaming—parts crisscross the border constantly. Trump’s fix? Delay some tariffs till April, but the 25% still looms. Allies don’t get a pass; they get a pause.

These tariffs are Trump swinging a sledgehammer at allies—Canada, Mexico, the EU, Japan, South Korea. Funny thing is, we’re the ones paying more at the store. Allies are pissed, retaliating, and the economy’s wobbling. Classic Trump—big moves, bigger messes. He might as well be shouting, "America Last!"

To be honest, America seemed really fukcin' awesome just a few months ago when it looked like Kamala Harris was going to be our next president! Am I right?

And now? Today, minority Senate leader Chuck Schumer had to cancel his upcoming book tour. Good. Chuck and Trump can go take a long walk off a short pier. But wait there is some good news…

The revolution is here, folks!

The Good In Us

Oh, and props to AOC and Bernie—those two are out there campaigning like rockstars, rallying the troops with fire and heart, fighting for us!!

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is set to join five stops of Sen. Bernie Sanders' "Fighting Oligarchy" tour this week.

Bernie: "Today, the oligarchs and the billionaire class are getting richer and richer and have more and more power," Sanders said in a Friday statement. "Meanwhile, 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck and most of our people are struggling to pay for healthcare, childcare, and housing. This country belongs to all of us, not just the few. We must fight back."

Much love and respect,

Mitch - In A Dark Time

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