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gab13by13

(32,789 posts)
Wed Aug 13, 2025, 07:31 AM Aug 2025

The Supreme Court Should Rule Against Krasnov's Tariffs

I would not bet a nickel that it will do the right thing.

Krasnov from one side of his mouth claimed an economic disaster as a reason he had to impose tariffs. Two days later from the other side he says our economy is booming.

If the SC rules against the tariffs then Krasnov is going to have to refund billions of dollars to the Americans who paid the tariffs, but don't bet on it.

The big problem for the SC will be writing the reasons for allowing the tariffs, but don't bet on it. The court may just say his tariffs are legal because Dear Leader says so.

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The Supreme Court Should Rule Against Krasnov's Tariffs (Original Post) gab13by13 Aug 2025 OP
They will rule on something not actually before the court Johonny Aug 2025 #1
This decision should be so cut and dried gab13by13 Aug 2025 #2
My guess JBTaurus83 Aug 2025 #3
Exactly newdeal2 Aug 2025 #4

Johonny

(26,618 posts)
1. They will rule on something not actually before the court
Wed Aug 13, 2025, 07:34 AM
Aug 2025

That seems to be their new MO. Change the subject and send it back down. The lower court doesn't have the power to rule on all tariffs. They must decide on each tarrif individually or some stupid shit. Anything to keep the favor of the king and their MAGA minions.

gab13by13

(32,789 posts)
2. This decision should be so cut and dried
Wed Aug 13, 2025, 07:49 AM
Aug 2025

that the SC will have to twist itself in knots again to allow it.

What Krasnov really wants is the dollar to crash and crypto to boom, everything he does economically is based on this. His demands for Powell to lower interest rates would lower the dollar and raise crypto.

Krasnov has made billions from crypto since taking office.

JBTaurus83

(1,678 posts)
3. My guess
Wed Aug 13, 2025, 08:01 AM
Aug 2025

They rule in his favor with no written opinion. I think they are doing this in the event we get another Democratic president. They don’t want anything in writing.

newdeal2

(5,614 posts)
4. Exactly
Wed Aug 13, 2025, 08:05 AM
Aug 2025

I don’t expect them to do the right thing here or the legal thing.

50% tariff on Brazil because they are prosecuting his buddy - how is that a national security threat?

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