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Rhiannon12866

(242,369 posts)
Tue Sep 9, 2025, 04:05 AM Tuesday

'Nonsensical.' Bessent repeats claim that Americans will not pay for tariffs - The 11th Hour - MSNBC



Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has repeatedly claimed that Americans will not carry the burden of tariffs. But our economic history tells a different story. Charlotte Howard and Bharat Ramamurti discuss on The 11th Hour. - Aired on 09/08/2025.
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'Nonsensical.' Bessent repeats claim that Americans will not pay for tariffs - The 11th Hour - MSNBC (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Tuesday OP
When Bessent says Americans don't pay tariffs, why doesn't someone ask him who does pay the tariffs? tetedur Tuesday #1
Damn good question. That's the thing about TFG and his unqualified administration - they lie just like he does Rhiannon12866 Tuesday #2
Say it's only a paper moon . . . . . no_hypocrisy Tuesday #3
Bessent... GiqueCee Tuesday #4
Hey, Bessent, I need your credit card number so I can bill you for the increased cost of all the imported stuff I buy! Wonder Why Tuesday #5

tetedur

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1. When Bessent says Americans don't pay tariffs, why doesn't someone ask him who does pay the tariffs?
Tue Sep 9, 2025, 05:43 AM
Tuesday

Why are prices going up?
If the tariffs are not collected from the importer who passes the cost along to customers, does he think the exporter company pays the tariff? Why does no one ask him if he thinks the country of origin pays the tariff? Does he think America can tax other countries?

Why can he say something so blatantly untrue and not be forced to explain what exactly he is saying?
Why are Americans so misinformed? Because their government is lying to them and they have no one to tell them the truth.

If we don't know the truth, we cannot make correct decisions about who we should choose to lead us in government.

Rhiannon12866

(242,369 posts)
2. Damn good question. That's the thing about TFG and his unqualified administration - they lie just like he does
Tue Sep 9, 2025, 06:04 AM
Tuesday

And those who aren't paying attention actually believe those lies. So much for honesty in government, unless you make a real effort, it's impossible to know the truth. And those who watch Fox or Newsmax, etc. think they're watching real news and think they're informed. Whoever thought that an American president would spout nothing but lies?? It's frustrating as hell, but at least those of us here mostly know which sources to trust and and can find the truth here - or from Stephanie Ruhle.

GiqueCee

(2,796 posts)
4. Bessent...
Tue Sep 9, 2025, 07:58 AM
Tuesday

... you simple-minded skidmark, a first-grader can see through your blatantly obvious lies!
The Orange Gargoyle is too dirt stupid to accept the reality that ALL tariffs are ultimately passed on to the consumer, and it appears that you are either just as stupid, or, far more likely, a malicious liar with the moral compass of a rabid hyena. Judgement Day is coming, you evil fuck.

Wonder Why

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5. Hey, Bessent, I need your credit card number so I can bill you for the increased cost of all the imported stuff I buy!
Tue Sep 9, 2025, 10:45 AM
Tuesday
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