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7. We're all on the same page, it isn't us.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Reply #6)

Mon Jun 2, 2025, 09:12 AM

Jun 2

Outside of DU there are many who view the term 'government' as a terrible thing. They don't seem to understand that there will always be a higher authority, some type of government that controls their lives. When the media acts in ways to have people believe their lives would be better without government we all suffer.

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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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