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yardwork

(66,452 posts) Thu May 1, 2025, 08:44 AM Thursday

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Tariffs might wreck July 4 celebrations

In a fit of pettiness and meanness I'm taking satisfaction from this. My MAGAT in-laws LOOOOVE July 4 (it's about Murika doncha know?!) and they love their fireworks.

https://www.nbcnews.com/business/economy/trumps-liberation-day-tariffs-are-threatening-independence-day-firewor-rcna203659

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Tariffs might wreck July 4 celebrations (Original Post) yardwork Thursday OP

Look for 'homemade' improvisation EYESORE 9001 Thursday #1

I tested my empathy and found it lacking... yardwork Thursday #2

I find it tough myself EYESORE 9001 Thursday #3

Thanks for the reminder to skip the in-laws' July 4 again this year. yardwork Thursday #5

Gee, all that...owning the libs... mwmisses4289 Thursday #4

And Elon is going to wreck Christmas for many kids already. usonian Thursday #6

EYESORE 9001

(28,172 posts)

1. Look for 'homemade' improvisation

Reply to yardwork (Original post)

Thu May 1, 2025, 08:58 AM

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with all the hazards that go along with that.

yardwork

(66,452 posts)

2. I tested my empathy and found it lacking...

Reply to EYESORE 9001 (Reply #1)

Thu May 1, 2025, 09:04 AM

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EYESORE 9001

(28,172 posts)

3. I find it tough myself

Reply to yardwork (Reply #2)

Thu May 1, 2025, 09:07 AM

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although it’s conceivable that a totally innocent bystander could get hurt. My PSA: if you see some jackwagon preparing to ignite a sketchy pyrotechnic, RUN!!!

yardwork

(66,452 posts)

5. Thanks for the reminder to skip the in-laws' July 4 again this year.

Reply to EYESORE 9001 (Reply #3)

Thu May 1, 2025, 09:13 AM

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It's never safe and will be less safe this year.

mwmisses4289

(982 posts)

4. Gee, all that...owning the libs...

Reply to yardwork (Original post)

Thu May 1, 2025, 09:08 AM

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how's it feel now, idjits?

usonian

(17,340 posts)

6. And Elon is going to wreck Christmas for many kids already.

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Thu May 1, 2025, 03:03 PM

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