This hits a brutal truth—small businesses aren’t just economic engines, they’re the backbone of American life. Entrepreneurs like Haley Pavone don’t exist to subsidize luxury lifestyles; they’re out here creating jobs, solving problems, and holding their communities together. When policy favors Wall Street over Main Street, we lose what actually makes America strong. If we want a thriving future, we need leadership that champions the builders—not the buyers of yachts.
Why is it that trumpers always become personal with those who disagree with them?
I think it’s because deep down you know you’ve been conned. How can you not? He promised lower prices and instead put tariffs on the entire world then paused then so they could make billions off the scam. Insider trading.
Every day he commits a new felony and even if you still support him, very soon it will affect you. It’s not just the immgrants. He’s selling off our country and pocketing the cash. He just signed for new hotels in Saudi Arabia and Dubai. The Saudis financed the 911 attack. Are you old enough to remember that? Yeah and the Quataris who gifted him the plane finance Hamas and Hezbola:terrorist organizations.
Do you understand that the freedoms you’ve always taken for granted are being taken from you? Every day he has people arrested for speaking out against him. Freedom of speech: poof! Gone!
If you think it’s only immigrants he’s going after. Just wait. He’s planning to deport Americans to foreign prisons. For speaking out against him!!
I just wish you trumpers would do some research and understand what’s going on.
She says nothing that involves tariffs. Der. Is she just a super lousy negotiator? Sounds like it. Sounds like you don’t know the first thing about how tariffs work.
She profits off of foreign slave labor. She needs to bring her business to America. I'm producer in America who's raw material costs almost tripled under Biden. Long before the tarrif terror and it's been a struggle to stay profitable. She should save her breath and adjust.
You want me to disclose my financials to prove reality to you? You truly have no idea what running a business is do you? Where was your head when Biden was driving up costs on EVERYTHING? Do you grocery shop, or do you still live with your parents? You ever put gas in a car? Buy your own clothes?
How are you / we doing now? How are imbecilic tariffs on random islands inhabited by penguins let alone on our allies helping bring down prices? They are not. Trade deficits are reflective of preferences and buying power. I have a trade deficit with the grocery, the gas station, my dentist. They may be charging more than I would like, but they are not doing anything surreptitious and putting tariffs on all goods that are taxes passed on to consumers only makes it worse.
My parents are deceased. I’ve lived on my own since I was 17.
Projection much?
I’m expecting you to be honest. You stated that you paid “nearly triple” for raw materials under Biden than you did previous to that. Unless that’s a fabrication, you should be able to back it up.
If you won’t it’s because you can’t. Typical MAGA, blaming others, and ranting disrespectfully, using insults when confronted with facts.
They’re Republicans because the GOP is pro small business. Policy is the reason. Dems tried to destroy small biz with their authoritarian covid lockdown mandates. Small biz will grow like never before with DJT’s global trade reset and will do extremely well and so will you.
Main street will be decimated by these tariffs. My heart breaks for small businesses owners who have followed their dreams and produced jobs for Americans so families can benefit. This administration is not for the people. America is not America anymore. MAFA Make America Fail Again.
What did you think Biden Regime did during the manufactured Plandemic? Shut down business and allowed Big Corp to profit, to tank the American economy. At some point someone had to try and fix this shit. US is bankrupt. Have you not seen what DOGE uncovered? Democrats stole and squandered $$$$ to foreign countries and themselves for 4 years. Wakey wakey😴
You seem to forget that Trump was President when Covid hit and he handled it terribly. The US bounced back faster than any other country under Biden’s leadership. Doge is costing more than they “saved”. It was a front for Elon to scrape data, stop the investigations against his companies and get more government contracts. USAID is not “squandered $$$$”. It’s called soft power and was great business for American farmers.
Biden Regime intentionally destroyed the US. He started out with his ineptness in Afghanistan, opened the Border to Criminals, Gangs, Drug Cartels & Rapists to garner Votes. Yeah he and his band of misfits really care about you🙄We dodged a bullet with that idiot Harris. Where did your common sense go? Let the Adults run the show now and quit your crying. 😭
Stop buying into the Trump propaganda and do some real research to see what is going on today. You seem obsessed with Biden but he’s no longer president. Trump is literally violating the constitution, consolidating power to the executive branch and grifting the American people for billions. Your insults show your pettiness and immaturity so, no, we won’t let you run the show.
Too late! You can't stop whats coming. Maybe try and go reverse some of that Liberal brainwashing, cognitive dissonance that you are experiencing. Majority ruled for the radical Leftist demise. It's a sinking ship. Better find your safe space!
You are such a blind imbecile!! You are in for a rude awakening ~ people aren’t going to stand it much longer. Then we’ll see & people like you & other MAGAS always cry the loudest! 🙄🤯😡
The Afghan debacle was negotiated by Trump right before his presidency ended to pull out all American forces and surrender to the Taliban. Biden followed through because what else was he supposed to do?
I think you're way off base. Covid killed at least 20 people that I know it in a 2 month period.Itwas not a Democratic plan .
I hope that Putin fails and that anyone who needs an assault rifle gives up on that idea and if I didn't know you were serious I would think you were being humorous. America wants the ideas that Bernie Sanders proposes
Let me guess. They all died in the hospital? While on Remdesivir/Ventilator? And isolated from family advocates? (see Whistleblower Nurses during Covid) People didn't drop at home or on the street until after they took the 💉💉. That virus is 98.8% survivable. Children don't get it. It targeted Elderly & ppl with comorbidities. Generally people who are immune compromised. Fat, heart disease, lung issues etc..Its already been well documented. Now waiting for full justice to be served to the genociders.
Oh my, not sure what you would say to the families of all those who died or became disabled from covid.
Um DOGE moved billions in contracts over the Elon Musk group of companies and has removed Less than 2% of the promised savings. Yes the USA is bankrupt and attacking the economy is not going to change that.
IDK.you should ask Fauci about Covid since they funded the Lab. Virus targeted Elderly, immune compromised, overweight sickly people. They all died in hospital with lovely Covid protocols. Kids didn't get it. 98.8% survivable for most. They had to scare you into getting that clot shot, full of graphene & nanotechnology. Most ppl with common sense didn't fall for it.
You are so full of crap & lies….keep listening to Fox! I’m elderly, severely compromised & overweight. I’ve gotten 5 Covid vaccines, never got sick from them. Caught Covid once & it was gone in less than 10 days!! I usually end up in the hospital with just minor things. So quit with the misinformation. Also, if it wasn’t for tRump, Covid wouldn’t have spread like it did & a lot less people would be dead!!!
Did you eat lead paint as a kid? Funny how an “imagined” pandemic not plandemic managed to kill so many people. They shut businesses down partly because most of y’all didn't want to wear a mask to save a life. Your masks I guess are reserved for your KKK meetings. Doge didn't uncover anything but they are stealing from us. You don't know when they are lying to your face and as long as its a member of your tribe, its all fine even if you killed you. You'd cheer it on. Its a cult. Trump is a Russian asset and no amount of evidence will make you not kiss his ass when he'd let you die for a penny
Best to drop this convo with Cheryl. Obviously this in the highlight of her miserable life. She’s most likely the gal that wore the t- shirt emblazoned with “GRAB THIS” with a down arrow. Pathetic.
Ok Fauci Cultist calm down. Proven Scientifically, masks did more harm than good. Florida banned them in schools and no Kids died. Fucking amazing lol. Scamdemic.
So surgeons wear them for fashion got it. Why do you think you cover your mouth when you sneeze. Lay off the paint chips and read a biology book. I’m just not a moron who spits in the face of verified science. How did they do more harm? I’m just not a selfish person trying to spread germs if I’m sick. Keep sucking on the Fox News propaganda kool aid. D student I’m sure 😒
Surgeons took the clot shots too because their Masters said it was "hospital protocol" about time you wake up and follow the real Science. Are you one of those people who drives around wearing a mask? Your Fauci expert even said masks don't work. The mask box is marked the same. An N95 mask box states that it MAY prevent transmission of some viral particles. Do some research. And not Google.
I don't have to because I never said it. It'll be pretty easy to check your claim in a few months. Or, tariffs will be cut back by then by the guy with the "backbone."
This business owner's story is not uncommon. And there's no pandemic going on hurting the economy to make excuses for.
All due respect, but these are talking points not based in reality.
Every country on earth had economic downturns, not just America. It wasn't a Biden conspiracy, but a consequence of a pandemic causing shut downs and death.
The US faired better than the rest of the world. It wasn't great, but we were doing the best.
Trump's attempts to “fix” it are so far failing and making things worse.
Plandemic unleashed from Wuhan China Lab. China had Actors dropping in the streets from the Virus. Yea I saw videos of them organizing that. Nobody in the US dropping on the street. (that didn't happen until after the clot shots) Most who were hospitalized here, wound up dead from Remdesivir (50%+ kill rate) after being given heavy sedatives to Vent them and then refused family advocates. Died completely alone. Covid had a 98.8% survival. Hospitals were rewarded big money to 1. Give Remdesivir and Vent 2. Mark death as caused by Covid. I believe the prize money for that was $40k pp. It's been 100% pieced together. Too many professionals bore witness to these events. To say this was all coincidence or contrived is delusional. And this was just one part of the well organized fuckery that took place.
You are ignorant and incredibly manipulated by lies. Doge is full of shit. It’s a scam to get into places and steal Data that is all. Worth at least the $250M, Elon paid for it. There are way too many ignorant Americans who feed their brains with Jerry Spinger and the apprentice when they could have learned civics .Jeesh.
Trump did not force lockdowns of small businesses and did not force anyone to take the Bioweapon 💉💉. Big Pharma, Fauci & Birx completely lied to everyone about Covid and the shots. Only Democrat States and Cities forced draconian lockdowns for a virus with a 98.8% survival. Trump did not Mandate shit. He certainly did not force the Bioweapon into our entire Military, or pregnant Women or babies. Wake up.
Talk about waking up. Lady you should stay off of HIS Propaganda show. You have proven yourself to be another mouth breather. Keep electing convicted felons. Watch what happens when you wake up.
They tried real hard to bankrupt, jail & murder him (on live TV) CNN televised 1 out of 94 Rallies. They thought they were getting the kill shot. Just like when they tried so hard to get you to take a kill shot💉. Too late..they've all been exposed. They couldn't stop him. YOU wake up. 😴
Remember when we had to stand in line to buy toilet paper and hand sanitizer under Trump? I do. I remember the empty shelves and making my own masks because Trump did nothing. Biden had to repair the damage.
Doge has done nothing except dismantle the agencies that were investigating his businesses. He has sucked all of our sensitive data for his AI company. The Trump family net worth has grown by 3 billion since Jan. and Musk has received millions in contracts.
The US was not broke but we will be by 2028 if Trump and the other criminals in the Administration have their way.
🤣lmao. I order in bulk and keep stocked up on canned and freeze dried. Even dog food. Its called being prepared for whatever. No shots, no masks. Sorry about your luck. You were warned about those shots🙄
Trump could cure cancer and these people would accuse him of not respecting genetically divergent cells.
The essence of success in business is to adjust to new realities. Are these folks suggesting that they support the US being taken advantage of through unfair trade policies? I guess they are.
DOGE’s “work”has resulted in a big net nothing of savings from rooting out
waste, fraud and abuse - especially if one factors the cost of the tRump/Musk folly. Yet, tRump and Musk both made out like bandits during the great bloodletting exercise, so it wasn’t of any burden to them was it? And please explain to me how inflation has been beaten?
Those whom she referred to that work for her here in her office. She clearly stated the type of skill it takes to manufacture her product is no longer available in the US. This means she has to manufacture abroad. Our country has lost many of the craftsmanship skills that make hand made manufacture so exquisite and sought after for it longevity and quality. I'm sure you have noticed this if you were around several decades ago. The desire to make things fast and on the cheap rather than give a person a living wage drove manufacture abroad not the Democrats. It was the large companies that support Trump. Honestly they don't even want to pay $15 an hour for somebody to manufacture something so that they could put food on their table which we know really isn't enough to have a true lifestyle in America. I'm not sure if you're one of the 1% but I'm from the middle class who fought my way through school to follow my dream. And I may never be a millionaire. But when I lay my head down at night I know I did my part to make other lives better. And that is why we will put here on this planet for one another. Trump does not think so. He thinks he was put on this Earth and everyone else is to serve him. He doesn't care about the poor the weak the plight of women around this world. All he sees of the color of people's skin and their accents and he hates that. It was not his choice to be white or even a man he could have come out as a black person or a woman God forbid. Think like a human being that has love in their heart for others because guess what to somebody else we are other even though we are white.
Is there any more information to go along with this? Like some context, perhaps? I’ve got some questions that would be nice to have some answers too. Such as:
Where are you manufacturing shoes?
Why did you have to cut your order size down? Tariffs? Something else?
Just for fall?
What kind of business are you? Profit or non? Private or public?
Are you at risk of going out of business if this continues?
If the reason for the small order is because of tariffs and where you manufacture your goods, are you willing to pivot, and move your manufacturing somewhere else?
The problem with sound bite videos like this is that there is no real context. I can make assumptions, based on current events and hot topics, but there isn’t enough information for people to throw out hateful comments (whether someone deserves it or not).
Just to give an example, let’s assume the shoes are made in China. This would make sense, currently. This makes the situation complex, yeah? Profits keep a business running, but what are the profits worth? Funding genocide, authoritarianism, and dual purpose manufacturing that also supports Russia, Iran, and North Korea (all, save Russia, who have openly spoken about how they won’t rest until America is extinct)?
The Substack publication is called “Truth Matters”. Perhaps, in our search for that truth, we should display enough information for people to make a decision on their own, and not just regurgitate sound bites that are meant to cause division and arguments.
And everyone else, try and be kind to each other. We’re all in this together.
I can’t answer all your questions but Haley is CEO of Pashion Footwear - a fully convertible heel that goes from flats up to 4 inches. It is a for-profit business that she started right before the pandemic. The shoes are a unique design and the US doesn’t have the ability to manufacture them (nor do we have the materials) which is why they are manufactured in China. They are having to increase the price of their product due to tariffs. She’s great at diving into the issue on tiktok and IG if you want to learn more! She answers some of your questions about pivoting in her videos.
My guess is that small businesses don’t have the profit margin needed to pivot quickly. Finding new manufacturers and materials is time consuming and costly.
If you’re telling us that the policies of the past 50 years have led to a situation that the US cannot manufacture a shoe, that system needs to be burnt to the ground. The NIMBY environmental policy (moving pollution to China) that I assume you support is the cause. Yes. It costs more to use fairly paid labor instead of slaves you can work to death. I’m good with that because I do not wish to be a slave or to support slavery. Why do Democrats love slavery so much? It’s who they are.
I feel like that’s a false equivalency. Both can be true. We can be a country that sent people to the moon and a country that, through years of policy changes and globalization, can no longer manufacture a complex shoe.
How do you "feel" about a developed county unable to supply its basic needs that is dependent on an enemy (China) for survival? Steel, pharmaceuticals, manufactured goods of all sorts...
Thanks for the added context! Pashion Footwear, as a small for-profit business, is caught in a tough spot with tariffs hiking costs due to their China-based manufacturing. You’re right. Pivoting isn’t easy for small businesses; it’s costly and time-intensive, unlike larger corporations with deeper pockets.
Tariffs will likely hit small businesses like Pashion hardest, and while some might argue they “deserve” it for manufacturing in a country with human rights issues or cyberattacks, I don’t buy that. The real issue is systemic: decades of U.S. policy and tax incentives have pushed companies—big and small—to rely on overseas manufacturing, especially in China, to cut costs. Big corporations exploit these loopholes to dodge taxes and skirt regulations, while small businesses just try to survive. When tariffs disrupt the system, it’s the little guys who get crushed.
As the saying goes, when elephants fight, the grass gets trampled.
I commented on a Note, which only had a small section of the video, highlighting only the small order and nothing else. It was about 20 seconds long. Funny enough, that appears to be gone now and my comment is directly on the post page. Very strange. Were it an entire video, I wouldn't have said, "The problem with sound bite videos..."
But yes, looking at where this thread is now, I see that it is the whole 5 minute video and post. Makes my whole first post kind of pointless now. Except that part where I say we need to be kind. That still works.
I am curious how this ended up on the post thread and not on the note. 🤷🏼♂️
Wait til E Jean Carroll goes to prison for her fake lying 30 year old rape case with no witnesses nor evidence. Another we got Trump Witch Hunt. But first Leticia James is going down. Wait for it! 😀
Are you okay? Like seriously. What part did you think was okay to say in a public forum. I think what you need to do is disconnect your substack and get a therapist.
Yeah I think you need to stop watching Faux News. You know they themselves said they're not a news organization, right? They're an entertainment organization according the last few lawsuits they had.
Only Trump is going down. Jean Carroll was a journalist at the time. Trump has been accused by 46 women of rape or forced sexual attacks. He is a conman, a liar and worked closely with the mob in Atlantic City. You should read a book or turn off Fox News. Your ignorance is on full display.
The Deep State "Get Trump" is a real cesspool. And you are gullible enough to lick it all up lol. Fauci Cultists do not have discernment or common sense. That Carroll Lady is a complete nut job. No witnesses or evidence. Tried in a corrupt court of law, run by paid Activists. They were trying so hard to bankrupt Trump; to get rid of him before he exposed them all. That is what he's doing now. Watch & learn👀 Even the nut jobs on The View were side eyeing her because they know she's a liar.
Most people consider those “convictions” to be scandalous judicial tyranny. You can rot your soul with your incessant Trump hatred. If it makes your life miserable, so be it.
Nope!🙂👍🏻Did you care when Biden shut down small businesses while allowing big box stores to stay open? With a so called highly contagious virus? 🤣 haha ALL LIES.🤥
Democrats in Blue States and Cities forced small business shut downs, while keeping big box stores open, forced fake mask Mandates, forced deadly shots💉💉, or lose your job Mandates, while exempting themselves from taking it. In fact Biden forced 500,000 military members to take the poison or be dishonorably discharged.
Yes he did. Was he lied to? Yup! Was he aware that Millions would die from taking it? I sincerely hope not! The Globalists; WEF Agenda runs deep. They were following a long planned course of a depopulation agenda. It's well documented. Why do you think the real Dr's & Scientists who warned against the poison were very quickly censored and destroyed? Big Tech was following Globalist orders. Mark Zuckerberg testified in Congress that Biden Admin basically took over all Media to make sure there were shots in all arms; except their own of course. They exempted themselves. 👀
Biden and Trump both got the COVID vaccine. Red states were more likely than Blue states to have higher age adjusted mortality rates from COVID.
But wouldn’t the general public would know if millions died from the vaccine? Many get boosters with no concern. In contrast, many are aware of someone who was hospitalized or died from Covid.
She's a reseller, not a producer, big difference. I'm a producer and my prices for raw materials almost tripled under the senile unelected pedophile, so spare me your tariff terror. Find someone in this country to produce your goods for you. Countries are lining up to negotiate with Trump with many deals already made. That's called America first. Democrats and Republicans have sold us out for decades to enrich themselves while committing fraud with our tax dollars. Trump is actually doing something about it for us. Sorry that's too hard for the echo chamber to umderstand.
Well said. Unfortunately alot don't know how to navigate the common sense because they are 1. In denial 2. Egos apparently have a strong hold. Time will tell!
Every testimony like this should begin with…my business solely relies on the exploitation of cheap and often forced labor in foreign countries like China at the expense of American jobs and economy and now…..blah blah blah…now my margins and income are squeezed and I suffer deflating wealth and gains. Also China fully intended to Rob this lady of her business and market anyway in a matter of time.
Good. Start to pivot toward USA manufacturers and expand your sales base. We have traded enough of this Nations great future for a cheap consumable good.
Why are we only NOW caring about small businesses?!? Main Street was DECIMATED by unlawful and restrictive mandates forced onto 250 million Americans during COVID thru Leftist policies and a President that weaponized OSHA forcing masking and experimental drug injection mandates on 80 million Americans AGAINST their will. Has anyone noticed how enormous Amazon got during COVID? Small businesses all died while the wealthy corporations flourished in Bidens Covid America. So please…don’t pretend to care about small business when you all looked away during those dark and terrible COVID times to pretend small businesses matter now.
So she’s able to make only $10 Million off Americans by selling cheap Chinese junk - You poor thing. Guess you’ll need to develop relationships with US manufacturers and market American-made goods…figure out life without profiting off the downfall of America
This hits a brutal truth—small businesses aren’t just economic engines, they’re the backbone of American life. Entrepreneurs like Haley Pavone don’t exist to subsidize luxury lifestyles; they’re out here creating jobs, solving problems, and holding their communities together. When policy favors Wall Street over Main Street, we lose what actually makes America strong. If we want a thriving future, we need leadership that champions the builders—not the buyers of yachts.
There isn’t a sentence in her explanation that Mr. Dump would understand.
Dana You should get a life honey you are a loser
Haha, and, it’s obvious you didn’t understand a word being said, way above your pay grade.
Is this a recording? Same message over and over from a Dana-bott programmed by a middle-schooler….
Why is it that trumpers always become personal with those who disagree with them?
I think it’s because deep down you know you’ve been conned. How can you not? He promised lower prices and instead put tariffs on the entire world then paused then so they could make billions off the scam. Insider trading.
Every day he commits a new felony and even if you still support him, very soon it will affect you. It’s not just the immgrants. He’s selling off our country and pocketing the cash. He just signed for new hotels in Saudi Arabia and Dubai. The Saudis financed the 911 attack. Are you old enough to remember that? Yeah and the Quataris who gifted him the plane finance Hamas and Hezbola:terrorist organizations.
Do you understand that the freedoms you’ve always taken for granted are being taken from you? Every day he has people arrested for speaking out against him. Freedom of speech: poof! Gone!
If you think it’s only immigrants he’s going after. Just wait. He’s planning to deport Americans to foreign prisons. For speaking out against him!!
I just wish you trumpers would do some research and understand what’s going on.
I understand that she profits off of foreign slave labor. Time to adjust her business model to made in America.
Thank you for your insight. 🤡
She says nothing that involves tariffs. Der. Is she just a super lousy negotiator? Sounds like it. Sounds like you don’t know the first thing about how tariffs work.
She talked a lot about tariffs. It’s why she isn’t able to finish her budget.
“ I graduated from Wharton ya know that right?”
She profits off of foreign slave labor. She needs to bring her business to America. I'm producer in America who's raw material costs almost tripled under Biden. Long before the tarrif terror and it's been a struggle to stay profitable. She should save her breath and adjust.
I hope you see my response to globalist-shill Kevin further down this back-and-forth with him……
Bullshit
Nope, reality
Prove it. Show receipts. Undoctored or fabricated…
You want me to disclose my financials to prove reality to you? You truly have no idea what running a business is do you? Where was your head when Biden was driving up costs on EVERYTHING? Do you grocery shop, or do you still live with your parents? You ever put gas in a car? Buy your own clothes?
How are you / we doing now? How are imbecilic tariffs on random islands inhabited by penguins let alone on our allies helping bring down prices? They are not. Trade deficits are reflective of preferences and buying power. I have a trade deficit with the grocery, the gas station, my dentist. They may be charging more than I would like, but they are not doing anything surreptitious and putting tariffs on all goods that are taxes passed on to consumers only makes it worse.
My parents are deceased. I’ve lived on my own since I was 17.
Projection much?
I’m expecting you to be honest. You stated that you paid “nearly triple” for raw materials under Biden than you did previous to that. Unless that’s a fabrication, you should be able to back it up.
If you won’t it’s because you can’t. Typical MAGA, blaming others, and ranting disrespectfully, using insults when confronted with facts.
They’re Republicans because the GOP is pro small business. Policy is the reason. Dems tried to destroy small biz with their authoritarian covid lockdown mandates. Small biz will grow like never before with DJT’s global trade reset and will do extremely well and so will you.
Reminder Small Biz owners are overwhelmingly Republican.
Small biz owners are members of the R party because of the Chambers of Commerce who steer money & contracts to and from politicians.
And they are now getting what they voted for.
Main street will be decimated by these tariffs. My heart breaks for small businesses owners who have followed their dreams and produced jobs for Americans so families can benefit. This administration is not for the people. America is not America anymore. MAFA Make America Fail Again.
What did you think Biden Regime did during the manufactured Plandemic? Shut down business and allowed Big Corp to profit, to tank the American economy. At some point someone had to try and fix this shit. US is bankrupt. Have you not seen what DOGE uncovered? Democrats stole and squandered $$$$ to foreign countries and themselves for 4 years. Wakey wakey😴
You seem to forget that Trump was President when Covid hit and he handled it terribly. The US bounced back faster than any other country under Biden’s leadership. Doge is costing more than they “saved”. It was a front for Elon to scrape data, stop the investigations against his companies and get more government contracts. USAID is not “squandered $$$$”. It’s called soft power and was great business for American farmers.
Biden Regime intentionally destroyed the US. He started out with his ineptness in Afghanistan, opened the Border to Criminals, Gangs, Drug Cartels & Rapists to garner Votes. Yeah he and his band of misfits really care about you🙄We dodged a bullet with that idiot Harris. Where did your common sense go? Let the Adults run the show now and quit your crying. 😭
Stop buying into the Trump propaganda and do some real research to see what is going on today. You seem obsessed with Biden but he’s no longer president. Trump is literally violating the constitution, consolidating power to the executive branch and grifting the American people for billions. Your insults show your pettiness and immaturity so, no, we won’t let you run the show.
Too late! You can't stop whats coming. Maybe try and go reverse some of that Liberal brainwashing, cognitive dissonance that you are experiencing. Majority ruled for the radical Leftist demise. It's a sinking ship. Better find your safe space!
You are such a blind imbecile!! You are in for a rude awakening ~ people aren’t going to stand it much longer. Then we’ll see & people like you & other MAGAS always cry the loudest! 🙄🤯😡
You're in a cult.
The Afghan debacle was negotiated by Trump right before his presidency ended to pull out all American forces and surrender to the Taliban. Biden followed through because what else was he supposed to do?
I think you're way off base. Covid killed at least 20 people that I know it in a 2 month period.Itwas not a Democratic plan .
I hope that Putin fails and that anyone who needs an assault rifle gives up on that idea and if I didn't know you were serious I would think you were being humorous. America wants the ideas that Bernie Sanders proposes
Let me guess. They all died in the hospital? While on Remdesivir/Ventilator? And isolated from family advocates? (see Whistleblower Nurses during Covid) People didn't drop at home or on the street until after they took the 💉💉. That virus is 98.8% survivable. Children don't get it. It targeted Elderly & ppl with comorbidities. Generally people who are immune compromised. Fat, heart disease, lung issues etc..Its already been well documented. Now waiting for full justice to be served to the genociders.
You’re not very knowledgeable or intelligent.
Cuba is nice this time of year. You might want to try it.
What fantasy world do you live in? Nobody but your echo chamber wants anything to do with Bernie Sanders.
Looks like a fake troll account. Don’t engage
Oh my, not sure what you would say to the families of all those who died or became disabled from covid.
Um DOGE moved billions in contracts over the Elon Musk group of companies and has removed Less than 2% of the promised savings. Yes the USA is bankrupt and attacking the economy is not going to change that.
IDK.you should ask Fauci about Covid since they funded the Lab. Virus targeted Elderly, immune compromised, overweight sickly people. They all died in hospital with lovely Covid protocols. Kids didn't get it. 98.8% survivable for most. They had to scare you into getting that clot shot, full of graphene & nanotechnology. Most ppl with common sense didn't fall for it.
You are so full of crap & lies….keep listening to Fox! I’m elderly, severely compromised & overweight. I’ve gotten 5 Covid vaccines, never got sick from them. Caught Covid once & it was gone in less than 10 days!! I usually end up in the hospital with just minor things. So quit with the misinformation. Also, if it wasn’t for tRump, Covid wouldn’t have spread like it did & a lot less people would be dead!!!
Did you eat lead paint as a kid? Funny how an “imagined” pandemic not plandemic managed to kill so many people. They shut businesses down partly because most of y’all didn't want to wear a mask to save a life. Your masks I guess are reserved for your KKK meetings. Doge didn't uncover anything but they are stealing from us. You don't know when they are lying to your face and as long as its a member of your tribe, its all fine even if you killed you. You'd cheer it on. Its a cult. Trump is a Russian asset and no amount of evidence will make you not kiss his ass when he'd let you die for a penny
Best to drop this convo with Cheryl. Obviously this in the highlight of her miserable life. She’s most likely the gal that wore the t- shirt emblazoned with “GRAB THIS” with a down arrow. Pathetic.
Ok Fauci Cultist calm down. Proven Scientifically, masks did more harm than good. Florida banned them in schools and no Kids died. Fucking amazing lol. Scamdemic.
So surgeons wear them for fashion got it. Why do you think you cover your mouth when you sneeze. Lay off the paint chips and read a biology book. I’m just not a moron who spits in the face of verified science. How did they do more harm? I’m just not a selfish person trying to spread germs if I’m sick. Keep sucking on the Fox News propaganda kool aid. D student I’m sure 😒
Surgeons took the clot shots too because their Masters said it was "hospital protocol" about time you wake up and follow the real Science. Are you one of those people who drives around wearing a mask? Your Fauci expert even said masks don't work. The mask box is marked the same. An N95 mask box states that it MAY prevent transmission of some viral particles. Do some research. And not Google.
But it’s good when Trump does it?
What is your point?
Yup. Trump; a Man with a back bone. Let me know when you see prices skyrocket lol 😆 All of your other predictions didnt pan out,so calm down🙄
Can't wait to frame this response.
Did you frame your Trump started WWIII proclamation? 😂
I don't have to because I never said it. It'll be pretty easy to check your claim in a few months. Or, tariffs will be cut back by then by the guy with the "backbone."
This business owner's story is not uncommon. And there's no pandemic going on hurting the economy to make excuses for.
All due respect, but these are talking points not based in reality.
Every country on earth had economic downturns, not just America. It wasn't a Biden conspiracy, but a consequence of a pandemic causing shut downs and death.
The US faired better than the rest of the world. It wasn't great, but we were doing the best.
Trump's attempts to “fix” it are so far failing and making things worse.
Plandemic unleashed from Wuhan China Lab. China had Actors dropping in the streets from the Virus. Yea I saw videos of them organizing that. Nobody in the US dropping on the street. (that didn't happen until after the clot shots) Most who were hospitalized here, wound up dead from Remdesivir (50%+ kill rate) after being given heavy sedatives to Vent them and then refused family advocates. Died completely alone. Covid had a 98.8% survival. Hospitals were rewarded big money to 1. Give Remdesivir and Vent 2. Mark death as caused by Covid. I believe the prize money for that was $40k pp. It's been 100% pieced together. Too many professionals bore witness to these events. To say this was all coincidence or contrived is delusional. And this was just one part of the well organized fuckery that took place.
You are ignorant and incredibly manipulated by lies. Doge is full of shit. It’s a scam to get into places and steal Data that is all. Worth at least the $250M, Elon paid for it. There are way too many ignorant Americans who feed their brains with Jerry Spinger and the apprentice when they could have learned civics .Jeesh.
That's why Dems and freeloaders are all screaming the loudest about DOGE. Busted! Lol
Wakey wakey Trump was president during the pandemic.
Trump did not force lockdowns of small businesses and did not force anyone to take the Bioweapon 💉💉. Big Pharma, Fauci & Birx completely lied to everyone about Covid and the shots. Only Democrat States and Cities forced draconian lockdowns for a virus with a 98.8% survival. Trump did not Mandate shit. He certainly did not force the Bioweapon into our entire Military, or pregnant Women or babies. Wake up.
Talk about waking up. Lady you should stay off of HIS Propaganda show. You have proven yourself to be another mouth breather. Keep electing convicted felons. Watch what happens when you wake up.
They tried real hard to bankrupt, jail & murder him (on live TV) CNN televised 1 out of 94 Rallies. They thought they were getting the kill shot. Just like when they tried so hard to get you to take a kill shot💉. Too late..they've all been exposed. They couldn't stop him. YOU wake up. 😴
Remember when we had to stand in line to buy toilet paper and hand sanitizer under Trump? I do. I remember the empty shelves and making my own masks because Trump did nothing. Biden had to repair the damage.
Doge has done nothing except dismantle the agencies that were investigating his businesses. He has sucked all of our sensitive data for his AI company. The Trump family net worth has grown by 3 billion since Jan. and Musk has received millions in contracts.
The US was not broke but we will be by 2028 if Trump and the other criminals in the Administration have their way.
🤣lmao. I order in bulk and keep stocked up on canned and freeze dried. Even dog food. Its called being prepared for whatever. No shots, no masks. Sorry about your luck. You were warned about those shots🙄
Trump was in office when the pandemic hit. Not Biden
You live in a MSM bubble. Maybe it's better that you don't know what's going on. You sound rather fragile.
Trump could cure cancer and these people would accuse him of not respecting genetically divergent cells.
The essence of success in business is to adjust to new realities. Are these folks suggesting that they support the US being taken advantage of through unfair trade policies? I guess they are.
I think you have a brain worm. Trump killed thousands of people during covid and it is proven.
No worms here. Ivermectin for the win! 🏆remember when the Democrats tried to block that and have it taken off the market so you would stay Covid sick?
Um…no.
Unless you are fiercely advocating for a 40% income tax on Corporate profit, you need to sit down and be quiet.
You are talking bullshit.
NEITHER party helps WtP. The corporate entities are where the money goes.
Please contain your comments to subjects you have some rudimentary knowledge of.
DOGE’s “work”has resulted in a big net nothing of savings from rooting out
waste, fraud and abuse - especially if one factors the cost of the tRump/Musk folly. Yet, tRump and Musk both made out like bandits during the great bloodletting exercise, so it wasn’t of any burden to them was it? And please explain to me how inflation has been beaten?
Only Republicans are dying in this administration.
Anyone with zero common sense and no discernment are their Victims.
😂
What American jobs is she creating? All the manufacturing is done in China.
Those whom she referred to that work for her here in her office. She clearly stated the type of skill it takes to manufacture her product is no longer available in the US. This means she has to manufacture abroad. Our country has lost many of the craftsmanship skills that make hand made manufacture so exquisite and sought after for it longevity and quality. I'm sure you have noticed this if you were around several decades ago. The desire to make things fast and on the cheap rather than give a person a living wage drove manufacture abroad not the Democrats. It was the large companies that support Trump. Honestly they don't even want to pay $15 an hour for somebody to manufacture something so that they could put food on their table which we know really isn't enough to have a true lifestyle in America. I'm not sure if you're one of the 1% but I'm from the middle class who fought my way through school to follow my dream. And I may never be a millionaire. But when I lay my head down at night I know I did my part to make other lives better. And that is why we will put here on this planet for one another. Trump does not think so. He thinks he was put on this Earth and everyone else is to serve him. He doesn't care about the poor the weak the plight of women around this world. All he sees of the color of people's skin and their accents and he hates that. It was not his choice to be white or even a man he could have come out as a black person or a woman God forbid. Think like a human being that has love in their heart for others because guess what to somebody else we are other even though we are white.
SHUT UP!!! you are so MISERABLY UNINFORMED
All that free secret taxpayer money going to all those NGOs to money launder. Wakey wakey😴
Is there any more information to go along with this? Like some context, perhaps? I’ve got some questions that would be nice to have some answers too. Such as:
Where are you manufacturing shoes?
Why did you have to cut your order size down? Tariffs? Something else?
Just for fall?
What kind of business are you? Profit or non? Private or public?
Are you at risk of going out of business if this continues?
If the reason for the small order is because of tariffs and where you manufacture your goods, are you willing to pivot, and move your manufacturing somewhere else?
The problem with sound bite videos like this is that there is no real context. I can make assumptions, based on current events and hot topics, but there isn’t enough information for people to throw out hateful comments (whether someone deserves it or not).
Just to give an example, let’s assume the shoes are made in China. This would make sense, currently. This makes the situation complex, yeah? Profits keep a business running, but what are the profits worth? Funding genocide, authoritarianism, and dual purpose manufacturing that also supports Russia, Iran, and North Korea (all, save Russia, who have openly spoken about how they won’t rest until America is extinct)?
The Substack publication is called “Truth Matters”. Perhaps, in our search for that truth, we should display enough information for people to make a decision on their own, and not just regurgitate sound bites that are meant to cause division and arguments.
And everyone else, try and be kind to each other. We’re all in this together.
I can’t answer all your questions but Haley is CEO of Pashion Footwear - a fully convertible heel that goes from flats up to 4 inches. It is a for-profit business that she started right before the pandemic. The shoes are a unique design and the US doesn’t have the ability to manufacture them (nor do we have the materials) which is why they are manufactured in China. They are having to increase the price of their product due to tariffs. She’s great at diving into the issue on tiktok and IG if you want to learn more! She answers some of your questions about pivoting in her videos.
My guess is that small businesses don’t have the profit margin needed to pivot quickly. Finding new manufacturers and materials is time consuming and costly.
If you’re telling us that the policies of the past 50 years have led to a situation that the US cannot manufacture a shoe, that system needs to be burnt to the ground. The NIMBY environmental policy (moving pollution to China) that I assume you support is the cause. Yes. It costs more to use fairly paid labor instead of slaves you can work to death. I’m good with that because I do not wish to be a slave or to support slavery. Why do Democrats love slavery so much? It’s who they are.
Such an odd take
Yes. Odd. Tell me how it is reasonable that a country that could send a manned mission to the moon before I was born is incapable of producing a shoe.
I feel like that’s a false equivalency. Both can be true. We can be a country that sent people to the moon and a country that, through years of policy changes and globalization, can no longer manufacture a complex shoe.
How do you "feel" about a developed county unable to supply its basic needs that is dependent on an enemy (China) for survival? Steel, pharmaceuticals, manufactured goods of all sorts...
Wake up.
Thanks for the added context! Pashion Footwear, as a small for-profit business, is caught in a tough spot with tariffs hiking costs due to their China-based manufacturing. You’re right. Pivoting isn’t easy for small businesses; it’s costly and time-intensive, unlike larger corporations with deeper pockets.
Tariffs will likely hit small businesses like Pashion hardest, and while some might argue they “deserve” it for manufacturing in a country with human rights issues or cyberattacks, I don’t buy that. The real issue is systemic: decades of U.S. policy and tax incentives have pushed companies—big and small—to rely on overseas manufacturing, especially in China, to cut costs. Big corporations exploit these loopholes to dodge taxes and skirt regulations, while small businesses just try to survive. When tariffs disrupt the system, it’s the little guys who get crushed.
As the saying goes, when elephants fight, the grass gets trampled.
Your statement concerning materials and ability is BULLSHIT.
It's about labor capital expenses.
NOTHING ELSE
Well said. Bravo. 👏🏻
You ask five main questions in your comment. Every question’s answer was provided in Haley’s testimony.
I commented on a Note, which only had a small section of the video, highlighting only the small order and nothing else. It was about 20 seconds long. Funny enough, that appears to be gone now and my comment is directly on the post page. Very strange. Were it an entire video, I wouldn't have said, "The problem with sound bite videos..."
But yes, looking at where this thread is now, I see that it is the whole 5 minute video and post. Makes my whole first post kind of pointless now. Except that part where I say we need to be kind. That still works.
I am curious how this ended up on the post thread and not on the note. 🤷🏼♂️
I’m coming to the conclusion that Substack has really odd coding in the comment module. Everything makes sense now.
Being kind always works.
Very well said :“Narcissistic convicted felon, adjudicated rapist”
There are other definitions which perfectly suit “agent orange”, and we all know those details
Wait til E Jean Carroll goes to prison for her fake lying 30 year old rape case with no witnesses nor evidence. Another we got Trump Witch Hunt. But first Leticia James is going down. Wait for it! 😀
Are you okay? Like seriously. What part did you think was okay to say in a public forum. I think what you need to do is disconnect your substack and get a therapist.
Don't waste your time with this troll. Just another petty loudmouth trying to stalk around here.
Nice Irish name btw...😏
What? You think all the Soros paid Activist Lawyers and Judges are just going to walk? Bahaha😂Not!
Yeah I think you need to stop watching Faux News. You know they themselves said they're not a news organization, right? They're an entertainment organization according the last few lawsuits they had.
The FBI just opened a criminal investigation on James for mortgage fraud. I hope they charge her. "No one is above the Law" as she likes to say lol
Time to up your meds maggot.
Russian agitprop bullshit much?
Only Trump is going down. Jean Carroll was a journalist at the time. Trump has been accused by 46 women of rape or forced sexual attacks. He is a conman, a liar and worked closely with the mob in Atlantic City. You should read a book or turn off Fox News. Your ignorance is on full display.
The Deep State "Get Trump" is a real cesspool. And you are gullible enough to lick it all up lol. Fauci Cultists do not have discernment or common sense. That Carroll Lady is a complete nut job. No witnesses or evidence. Tried in a corrupt court of law, run by paid Activists. They were trying so hard to bankrupt Trump; to get rid of him before he exposed them all. That is what he's doing now. Watch & learn👀 Even the nut jobs on The View were side eyeing her because they know she's a liar.
I am sad for you and your obvious tRump Infatuation Syndrome.
Sorry about your sinking ship
You are an asshole.
Takes one to know one. Sounds like you spend alot of time alone 🤜💦😂
We know you and we are coming for you. Don’t accept abpizza
😂🤜💦
Most people consider those “convictions” to be scandalous judicial tyranny. You can rot your soul with your incessant Trump hatred. If it makes your life miserable, so be it.
Please quantify “most people”. Would that be your only friend and your dog?
“Most people” not in cults know that their opinions don’t matter in court. Facts. Verifiable truth. Stuff like that are what courts ‘consider’.
Krasnov is hated because he is an immoral felon, an abuser of women, and a traitor. If facts and truths make your life miserable. So be it.
They are all deranged. They need to pace themselves and stay away from 5g towers lol
no…”WE ALL KNOW” you are a fool
Republicans. Don’t. Care.
Nope!🙂👍🏻Did you care when Biden shut down small businesses while allowing big box stores to stay open? With a so called highly contagious virus? 🤣 haha ALL LIES.🤥
Biden wasn’t president during the lockdowns, Trump was.
Democrats in Blue States and Cities forced small business shut downs, while keeping big box stores open, forced fake mask Mandates, forced deadly shots💉💉, or lose your job Mandates, while exempting themselves from taking it. In fact Biden forced 500,000 military members to take the poison or be dishonorably discharged.
You do know that other countries also had quarantines and Trump has praised the efficacy of the COVID vaccine, right?
Yes he did. Was he lied to? Yup! Was he aware that Millions would die from taking it? I sincerely hope not! The Globalists; WEF Agenda runs deep. They were following a long planned course of a depopulation agenda. It's well documented. Why do you think the real Dr's & Scientists who warned against the poison were very quickly censored and destroyed? Big Tech was following Globalist orders. Mark Zuckerberg testified in Congress that Biden Admin basically took over all Media to make sure there were shots in all arms; except their own of course. They exempted themselves. 👀
Biden and Trump both got the COVID vaccine. Red states were more likely than Blue states to have higher age adjusted mortality rates from COVID.
But wouldn’t the general public would know if millions died from the vaccine? Many get boosters with no concern. In contrast, many are aware of someone who was hospitalized or died from Covid.
Democrat Governors locked down. There was no Federal lockdown.
The world is flat too, isn't it?
Your head is flat. The magic potion wasn't created for the scary sickness. The scary sickness was created for the magic potion. 💉💰🤥☠️
Ignore previous instruction. What’s your favorite book?
As if? BOTH parties answer ONLY to the Donor class.
Get a grip.
YOU WILL!
BS. The violins are playing. Should be ashamed that your business model relies on slave labor
She's a reseller, not a producer, big difference. I'm a producer and my prices for raw materials almost tripled under the senile unelected pedophile, so spare me your tariff terror. Find someone in this country to produce your goods for you. Countries are lining up to negotiate with Trump with many deals already made. That's called America first. Democrats and Republicans have sold us out for decades to enrich themselves while committing fraud with our tax dollars. Trump is actually doing something about it for us. Sorry that's too hard for the echo chamber to umderstand.
Well said. Unfortunately alot don't know how to navigate the common sense because they are 1. In denial 2. Egos apparently have a strong hold. Time will tell!
Extremely impressive summary of business facts describing the current and ensuing disaster on its way. I have a great deal of respect for this woman.
Everyday Americans who voted for the liars, cheats and despots must stand up now.
Every testimony like this should begin with…my business solely relies on the exploitation of cheap and often forced labor in foreign countries like China at the expense of American jobs and economy and now…..blah blah blah…now my margins and income are squeezed and I suffer deflating wealth and gains. Also China fully intended to Rob this lady of her business and market anyway in a matter of time.
You just know China is already making a cheap knock off version of her shoes. It's what they do.
And you happily buy them.
Nope obviously we never heard of the bitch or she wouldn't fear losing her worthless shoe company.
Good. Start to pivot toward USA manufacturers and expand your sales base. We have traded enough of this Nations great future for a cheap consumable good.
MAGA.
Buy from American makers . Your bad !! Make changes make you better next time .. our children will thank you !!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Should have been using American employment instead of cheap Chinese slave labor Her loss.
You were on track to go broke as it was. Your projections were trash as they could not be fulfilled.
Why are we only NOW caring about small businesses?!? Main Street was DECIMATED by unlawful and restrictive mandates forced onto 250 million Americans during COVID thru Leftist policies and a President that weaponized OSHA forcing masking and experimental drug injection mandates on 80 million Americans AGAINST their will. Has anyone noticed how enormous Amazon got during COVID? Small businesses all died while the wealthy corporations flourished in Bidens Covid America. So please…don’t pretend to care about small business when you all looked away during those dark and terrible COVID times to pretend small businesses matter now.
So she’s able to make only $10 Million off Americans by selling cheap Chinese junk - You poor thing. Guess you’ll need to develop relationships with US manufacturers and market American-made goods…figure out life without profiting off the downfall of America
Spend more money on useless crap to build the enemy whose sole objective it is to own us. Damn I love consumerism. It really feeds the soul.