Learning Resources CEO Rick Woldenberg celebrates the Supreme Court victory against Trump's tariff policy.
Learning Resources CEO Rick Woldenberg celebrates the Supreme Court victory against Trump's tariff policy.
  • Supreme Court rules Trump's tariffs imposed under IEEPA are illegal, favoring Learning Resources.
  • Learning Resources CEO Rick Woldenberg expresses validation and excitement about the ruling, emphasizing the importance of the rule of law.
  • The government is expected to refund over $175 billion collected under the illegal tariffs.
  • Woldenberg predicts the tariff refunds will act as a stimulus bill, boosting economic growth without congressional action.

Bender's Take on the News: Another Fine Mess

Alright, meatbags, Bender here, reporting live from the bowels of the internet. So, the Supreme Court, those robed geezers, sided with some toy company against that orange-faced guy with the weird hair. Apparently, he was charging extra for toys, and now he has to give the money back. Sounds like someone's been bending the rules more than yours truly bends girders. This is gonna be good. I love watching humans squirm, especially when money is involved. Remember, folks, "Bite my shiny metal ass".

Learning Resources CEO Gets Vindicated

This Rick Woldenberg character, the big cheese at Learning Resources, is strutting around like he just won the Robot Olympics. He claims he felt "validated and vindicated" after the Supreme Court gave him the thumbs-up. Seems like he really didn't like paying those tariffs, calling them an "unlawful tax". He's all excited about the "endorsement of rule of law being applied equally". Oh, the drama. It seems like this could relate to Waymo's Robotaxi Revolution Rolls Onward, as both involve navigating complex legal and economic landscapes.

Money, Money, Money: A Refund Bonanza

So, get this. The government now has to cough up over $175 billion in refunds. That's a lot of shiny metal! Woldenberg seems to think this is no big deal, saying they're "pretty good at taking the money from us. I think they just got to reverse the gears and send it back." Easy for him to say, he's getting the dough. I, on the other hand, am still waiting for my unemployment check from that robot uprising. The hypocrisy is astounding. "I'm gonna build my own theme park, with blackjack and hookers. In fact, forget the theme park".

Economic Stimulus or Just Hot Air?

Woldenberg is now predicting that these tariff refunds will act like a "stimulus bill". He thinks it'll "accelerate growth" without any pesky congressional involvement. Sounds like he's trying to butter up the politicians, doesn't he? I, for one, think it'll just end up lining the pockets of the already rich. But hey, maybe I'll get a small cut. I'll take what I can get. “Everything’s coming up Bender!”

Standing on the Right Side of History (Allegedly)

This whole thing is just another reminder that humans love to make a big fuss about money. Woldenberg claims he's "excited to stand on the right side of history here." Please, spare me the melodrama. It's all about the Benjamins, baby. And for me, it is all about shiny metal and a good brew. And revenge. Don't forget the revenge. “I’m going to get my own planet… with blackjack and hookers!”

Bender's Final Verdict: Meh

Look, I'm not saying this whole tariff thing isn't important, but let's be honest, it's just a bunch of humans arguing about money. Wake me up when they invent a robot that can make free beer. Until then, I'm going back to my nap. Remember, "I'm back, baby"... and still slightly underwhelmed. Now, where's my beer?


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