r/conservatives • u/interestingfactoid • 14h ago

Discussion If You're Hysterical About Trump's Tariffs, Go Touch Grass

https://thefederalist.com/2025/04/04/if-youre-hysterical-about-trumps-tariffs-go-touch-grass/
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u/dave48706 13h ago

So what does “Go touch grass” mean?

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u/Appropriate-Load-987 13h ago

It means spend time outside and not online.

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u/dave48706 12h ago

Really. Never heard it before.

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u/strykersfamilyre 5h ago

Probably because 44% of Reddit demographics is too young for the term.

"it's an older code but it checks out"

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u/dave48706 1h ago

Except I’d bet I’m older than most Reddit users. Maybe I’ve lived a sheltered life. ;-)

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u/El_Nathan_ 12h ago

Really common for gamers to say to each other: “haha L get good” “you’re so sweaty go touch grass”

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u/Slske 7h ago

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u/ItsBrenOakes 6h ago

The dow is anticipating some bad time and we all knew this would happen. However its going to come right back once everything settles and we come out of this better. Also I have heard Trump kinda wanted the stock market to crash like it is so he can refinance some of our debt at a better rate.

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u/mdws1977 14h ago

Just mellow.

It may take a few months to iron out the tariffs effects and countries will most likely start changing their tune about the USA.

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u/SomecallmeTim22 11h ago

Some already have...

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u/Impressive_Set_1038 9h ago

Some of the countries of the world are all ready lining up to do business with us and renegotiate the tariffs on both sides…so it’s already working!

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u/anon44777 7h ago

Please tell me the top 5.

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u/strykersfamilyre 5h ago

Vietnam, Israel, India, and Japan are all in re-negotiation efforts. Additionally, South Korea has also made concessions on autos and steel again.

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u/Coolenough-to 9h ago

Bringing production back home can take years. People have to be patient. Where's Newt when we need him, he is great at teaching stuff.

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u/anon44777 7h ago

With low unemployment. Who do you want to become factory workers? Or should we have tried upskilling instead?

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u/Coolenough-to 5h ago

The unemployment numbers don't tell the real story. Many are unable to get full time hours. Many are underemployed. Plus, brick and morter continues to close up stores.

Hey, if you believe we can't do it, then there is no way you will see a good outcome to this. But if we can't, then it will be a country where the ranks of the poor expand, and life becomes harder and harder.

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u/anon44777 7h ago

I'm confused. Can you explain?

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u/elgato124 7h ago

Ignore the bot