ABC store pricing and scotch tariffs (price, train, best)

[wheelsup]

Our current president has repeatedly said he wants zero tariffs worldwide, the issue is the countries we've been trading with have an oversized amount of tariffs on our products. At some point "asking nicely" doesn't get you anywhere so more drastic measures were taken.

There was a time when 90% of the US government was funded by tariffs...with no individual income taxes.

[GVoR]

Originally Posted by wheelsup

Our current president has repeatedly said he wants zero tariffs worldwide, the issue is the countries we've been trading with have an oversized amount of tariffs on our products. At some point "asking nicely" doesn't get you anywhere so more drastic measures were taken.

There was a time when 90% of the US government was funded by tariffs...with no individual income taxes.

Do you really want to go back to a 1912 model? Reality has changed quite a bit since then, no?

[BoBromhal]

Originally Posted by Edward Teach

Why not just call your local ABC store and ask?

I doubt the store would know, but the Wake ABC should.

clicking through his link, it *looks like* they establish prices every quarter, with this one coming out October 4.

[wheelsup]

Originally Posted by GVoR

Do you really want to go back to a 1912 model? Reality has changed quite a bit since then, no?

What has changed? Except that we (US) are involved in everyone's business, everywhere, with the trillion+ a year in spending to prove it.

[GVoR]

Originally Posted by wheelsup

What has changed? Except that we (US) are involved in everyone's business, everywhere, with the trillion+ a year in spending to prove it.

Foundationally, a lot has changed in 100+ years, especially in terms of how societies function.

However to your point, do you think the MiC will just give up their desire for endless war/regime change/“everyone’s business”

[Edward Teach]

Originally Posted by wheelsup

What has changed?

I can't believe thats a serious question, but one thing thats changed is our understanding of the role that increased tariffs played in worsening the Great Depression.

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Smo...ley-Tariff-Act

[Edward Teach]

Originally Posted by BoBromhal

I doubt the store would know, but the Wake ABC should.

Well, given that "the Wake ABC" runs the stores, I'm pretty sure the store manager could answer the OP's question.

[GVoR]

Originally Posted by Edward Teach

I can't believe thats a serious question, but one thing thats changed is our understanding of the role that increased tariffs played in worsening the Great Depression.

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Smo...ley-Tariff-Act

Smoooooooooooooooot.


Although, to be fair, Smoot-Hawley was after we implemented a Federal Income tax in 1913.


ETA - Smoot-Hawley was as bad (impact wise) as Glass-Steagall was being repealed. Short sighted to say the least.

[zitsky]

I forgot about this but lucky me. I just bought 4 bottles of scotch at my local ABC store. (2) Macallan 12, (1) Aberlour 16 and (1) Johnny Walker Black. (don't ask, it's decent)

[GVoR]

Originally Posted by zitsky

I forgot about this but lucky me. I just bought 4 bottles of scotch at my local ABC store. (2) Macallan 12, (1) Aberlour 16 and (1) Johnny Walker Black. (don't ask, it's decent)

Nice choices.


Have you ever had Highland Park 18 (or even 12)?

ETA - and you could do way worse than JW Black.