South Carolina Republican: High prices are 'for the good of the country'

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) acknowledged that the public is seeing higher prices as a result of tariffs imposed by President Trump, but he argued the trade overhaul is “for the good of the country.”

“I think a lot of people are seeing higher prices. Our family’s in the construction business, and we get a lot of our timber from Canada and other countries. Yes, it’s higher. Steel prices are up, but it’s for the good of the country,” Norman said Saturday on Fox News when asked to explain the network’s July poll showing that 55 percent of Americans disapproved of the president’s handling of the economy.

Norman, who is running to become South Carolina’s next governor, told host Jon Scott, “Should we expect high prices for a short time? Yes.”

“But overall, we couldn’t keep going the way we were going. The cancer in this country was letting other countries rule the day and tax our products,” the South Carolina Republican said. “And why should we run a deficit every month? And that’s why this president is doing such a good job.”

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/south-carolina-republican-high-prices-are-for-the-good-of-the-country/ar-AA1KeIBs

What a horse's arse.

[Emile]

1. Spinning like a top.

[0rganism]

2. Excellent use of ambiguity there, Mr. Norman. "high prices for a short time" - how high? how short?

How long until someone in the press pins irresponsible spinning weasels down on such statements? Oh wait, American journalists can't do that anymore or they have to pay millions of dollars to F47.

[BoRaGard]

3. This jerk sounds like a True Republicon

[malaise]

4. The host did not respond with

That is not what he promised - eff all of them

[RedWhiteBlueIsRacist]

5. Reminds me of the Bush era: "High gas prices are actually a bargain!"

[BOSSHOG]

6. Punching your neighbor in the face is good for the country

Said the random dumbass Republican as trump signed an executive order mandating everyone should punch their neighbor in the face. The stupid people he loves roared approval with gusto.

[Clouds Passing]

7. Another R suffering from Malignant Personality

[surfered]

8. Uh, I thought they campaigned against high prices during the entire 2024 campaign.

[CurtEastPoint]

9. ...and this doesn't bother HIM because....

Based on data from OpenSecrets and other sources, Representative Ralph Norman's net worth is estimated to be $66.20 million.

[hatrack]

10. Yes, another 15 months of "High prices are good for you" and "No pain, no gain!" will serve him well . .

A year and change of stagflation before people actually vote provides a golden glidepath for this particular sack of shit.

[DBoon]

11. The republican angry father syndrome

"You've been disobedient - enjoying your imported products. I have to punish you with a tariff stick before you can be better. Don't ever disobey me again"

We get accused of wanting a nanny state - they actually want a government that is unforgivingly strict and applies harsh punishment.

[GreenWave]

12. Looks like that truth serum needs an increased dosage.

[malaise]

14. The campaign lies need more coverage

Rec

[Baitball Blogger]

13. You know what's even better for America?

Taxing the rich.