Gary Marcus

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Score 83
Republicans against Trump
@RpsAgainstTrump
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Trump’s 2018 tariffs slapped a 25% tax on steel and 10% on aluminum. Economists found they raised prices, hurt U.S. manufacturers, and killed more jobs than they created. Consumers ended up footing the bill.

Now he wants to raise them to 50%.
Because if it failed at 25%, why not
6/1/2025, 3:26:53 AM
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The statement critiques the impact of tariffs imposed by a political figure, suggesting they were economically harmful. It implies a connection between these policies and a broader trend of disregarding scientific or economic expertise.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to highlight perceived negative consequences of certain policies, which could be seen as striving to prevent harm. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement could promote understanding by encouraging discussion on the economic impact of tariffs, though it may lack empathy towards differing viewpoints.
  3. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement engages in criticism of a political figure's actions, which could be seen as constructive if it encourages dialogue, but it risks being perceived as a personal attack. [-1]