Apparently Lone Skum sat in on Trump’s call with Zelensky, today. I can’t even…
(But what’s the betting his satellite network’s use by Ukraine was under discussion? I wouldn’t put it past those two fuckers to be starting the blackmail.)
Minor compared to some of the other things going on, but there was a dude stomping around Home Depot this morning wearing a bright red shirt with the phrase “Get Over It” in white letters on it. I almost think he was looking to get a reaction from someone, but I didn’t give him the satisfaction.
Saw one of those when we went out to dinner tonight. Went nicely with his prophet beard 
Console prices could skyrocket by 40% due to Donald Trump’s victory; tariffs could make a PS5 Pro cost up to $1000 USD, experts say
U.S. president’s proposal could impact gaming hardware costs
According to reports, the tariffs on Chinese imports would affect the cost of laptops, which could see prices increase by nearly 50%. Gamers also have reason to be concerned, as consoles could experience a similar increase. It’s estimated that prices could rise by around 40%.
From Trump’s perspective, the fixed tax would help boost the U.S. manufacturing industry. However, it would impact the prices of products from China. In response, the Consumer Technology Association conducted a study to simulate and measure the potential impact of a 60% base tariff on electronics like consoles, computers, smartphones, and more.
The study concluded that the measure would have an immediate impact on prices for all Chinese imports in the U.S. As a result, this increase could affect other markets, as the price hike would be passed on to consumers.
Strikes me that this can go here, too…
What things do I buy that are made in the USA?
…
On the other hand I work for a company that sells a lot of equipment to the USA.
And things around here aren’t going great…
May the gods of doxxing never allow that chap a moment of rest.
Savannah Britt owes about $27,000 on loans she took out to attend college at Rutgers University, a debt she was hoping to see reduced by President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness efforts.
Her payments are currently on hold while courts untangle challenges to the loan forgiveness program. But as the weeks tick down on Biden’s time in office, she could soon face a monthly payment of up to $250.
“With this new administration, the dream is gone. It’s shot,” said Britt, 30, who runs her own communications agency. “I was hopeful before Tuesday. I was waiting out the process. Even my mom has a loan that she took out to support me. She owes about $18,000, and she was in the process of it being forgiven, but it’s at a standstill.”
Let’s all remember, The spiteful selfish cruelty is the point.
I read that some US-based pollster/focus group person said that when people were asked if they thought Trump was an authoritarian the most common question she was asked was:
What is an authoritarian?
(Education, education, education!)
I think it might have been in today’s Guardian but I cannot find it now, or I’d link to the article. If I find it I will return and add the link.
And that is the reason why I have a bunch of stuff coming in shortly, because if I wait, prices are going to go stupid on me.
