I bought a cookie at a bakery recently and paid an extra 50 cents because of the price of eggs.  That made sense because of what bird flu is doing to the industry.

But now I read this on SF Gate: 

A Mexican restaurant owner in the city – “I’ve had it with this f—king guy,” Hargrave told his employees via text. “… Piece of s—t has the entire world on tilt. It’s like a game.”

When Trump finally enacted the 25% tariffs on Tuesday, Hargrave sprung into action, posting a long letter to his customers declaring immediate changes to his menu, including the addition of a lower-cost guacamole made with garbanzo beans and avocado, as well as a $3 increase on the price of traditional guacamole. Accompanying lime wedges, which customers often discard with their taco plates, would be available by request only. 

The menus — printed on high-quality paper that costs $1,000 per run — were minutes from being printed on Thursday when Hargrave texted his team after seeing a CNBC article that the president had changed his mind. The tariffs are now paused for one month in compliance with the North American Free Trade Agreement. 

The article goes as to how Trump’s whims affect farmers and consumers.  

He fires NOAA workers who monitor climate change and warn of upcoming weather disasters. His method of firing makes the Up in the Air movie look kind. Where do we put it all? He ignores the courts. I read that democracy in this country is already gone. Tragic. And we must hope the country comes together to stop him, quickly, now, and I know people are working on this, and we must stay strong, soft power, strong.

Reflecting

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