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Jake K

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The other one. "Nobody of consequence" ~ my family Illinois, USA

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Jake K @jakers.bsky.social · 18h

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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 18h

Trump says he’s going to put a 100% tariff on China “over and above any Tariff that they are currently paying.”

“Also on November 1st, we will impose Export Controls on any and all critical software.”

Donald J. Trump
@reaDonald Trump
It has just been learned that China has taken an extraordinarily aggressive position on Trade in sending an extremely hostile letter to the World, stating that they were going to, effective November 1st, 2025, impose large scale Export Controls on virtually every product they make, and some not even made by them. This affects ALL Countries, without exception, and was obviously a plan devised by them years ago. It is absolutely unheard of in International Trade, and a moral disgrace in dealing with other Nations.
Based on the fact that China has taken this unprecedented position, and speaking only for the U.S.A., and not other Nations who were similarly threatened, starting November 1st, 2025 (or sooner, depending on any further actions or changes taken by China), the United States of America will impose a Tariff of 100% on China, over and above any Tariff that they are currently paying. Also on November Ist, we will impose Export Controls on any and all critical software.
It is impossible to believe that China would have taken such an action, but they have, and the rest is History. Thank you for your attention to this matter

Jake K @jakers.bsky.social · 18h

He's very brave once markets close on a Friday.

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Jake K @jakers.bsky.social · 1d

Any chance node runtime’s crypto module is getting messed with, or something like that? That wouldn‘t be good.

Jake K @jakers.bsky.social · 1d

Maybe Nvidia can spot them.

Jake K @jakers.bsky.social · 1d

I don’t think that’s devil’s advocate.

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Classical Studies Memes for Hellenistic Teens @csmfht.bsky.social · 1d

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Jake K @jakers.bsky.social · 2d

Is he always standing at an angle, or is his body and face just oddly asymmetrical?

Jake K @jakers.bsky.social · 2d

That man sells used cars and you can't convince me otherwise.

Jake K @jakers.bsky.social · 2d

We all knew the next financial meltdown would be because of Jeff.

Jake K @jakers.bsky.social · 3d

“… but it might work for us.”

Jake K @jakers.bsky.social · 3d

Entry-level position to K-street or meaningless-but-well-paid advisory appointments.

Jake K @jakers.bsky.social · 3d

I might do that now but only because I'm lonely.

Jake K @jakers.bsky.social · 4d

Maybe start a separate association of just blue-state governors. A sort of Union, if you will.

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Jake K @jakers.bsky.social · 4d

As a creepy child, he used White-Out to draw Nike swooshes on his off-brand shoes.

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Jake K @jakers.bsky.social · 5d

But does he have a laptop?

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Jake K @jakers.bsky.social · 6d

Reagan and Bush were notorious for nominating far-left Democrat judges.

Jake K @jakers.bsky.social · 7d

This is how I found out.

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Kristi Yamaguccimane @wapplehouse.bsky.social · 8d

It’s 2037 and my microwave is prompting me to download the Hot Pocket Plus Pass for $9.99 a month

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Jake K @jakers.bsky.social · 11d

Hegseth: "Whiskey? Where?!"

Jake K @jakers.bsky.social · 12d

This will be the title of one of many, many books hopefully written about <gestures broadly> one day.

Jake K @jakers.bsky.social · 12d

Except the farmer asked you to do it expecting that they'll come out ahead vs normally operating the farm, and they're probably right.

Jake K @jakers.bsky.social · 16d

Ah, the old "delete the pool ladder while he's in it" killing method. Brutal.

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Jake K @jakers.bsky.social · 18d

Russia really needs to read the room and stop buying Russian oil.

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Jake K @jakers.bsky.social · 18d

Kobo too!