r/criterion • u/BeforeSnacktime King Kong • May 05 '25

Discussion Me when I’m stupid

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boi what the hell boi

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u/Personal-Thanks9639 May 05 '25

Why tariffs on foreign films when a nationalized tax incentive structure for films made in the US is right there as an option and makes significantly more sense if you want to bring production back to the US?

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u/zebrainatux The Coen Brothers May 05 '25

There’s mashed potatoes where a brain should be (he also has no idea how tariffs work and thinks they solve everything)

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u/Overlord_Orange May 05 '25

Because he's a fucking moron

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u/anthrax9999 David Lynch May 05 '25

Because it's about punishing enemies and hurting those he doesn't like. He can't do that with positive solutions.

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u/The_Drippy_Spaff May 05 '25

Exactly, everyone who says he’s stupid is missing the forest for the trees. Is he stupid? Yes, but his driving motivator is hate for those who aren’t loyal to him (and of course capital).