Who's Really Benefiting From Trump's Policies?

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SilentOrbitSenior Member
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#1Feb 7, 2021, 05:05 PM
Check out this chart showing how much richer the billionaires are getting compared to everyday workers in the US. Looks like only those pulling over 1M a year are seeing any real gains from Trump's plans... Is this what people expected when they voted him in? I highly doubt it.
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boss777Senior Member
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#2Feb 7, 2021, 10:28 PM
This budget cut is wild. It's slashing educational support for the poor while funneling cash into tax breaks for the wealthy. How is that fair? Essential services like healthcare are losing funding, and the low-income earners are left hanging.
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AtomicForkFull Member
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#3Feb 8, 2021, 12:27 AM
You’re missing the bigger picture. People voted for Trump to address immigration issues. It’s not just about economics; it’s also about keeping the country secure. And yeah, sure, maybe it gets messy, but it’s a strategy seen in Europe too.
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its_matrixSenior Member
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#4Feb 8, 2021, 01:36 AM
Honestly, it’s been obvious from the start that Trump doesn’t care about anyone but himself and his buddies. He’s just playing the system and knows how to rally the crowd with fears. I mean, he spends more time on the golf course than addressing real issues.
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kevin_bridgeFull Member
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#5Feb 8, 2021, 02:33 AM
When did it become a crime to point out that the rich get richer while the rest struggle? Just because someone wants a fair shot doesn’t mean they’re a socialist. I’ve seen people called socialists just for suggesting subsidies. Crazy!
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mr_apeNewbie
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#6Feb 8, 2021, 05:32 AM
This pattern is predictable. Whenever the economy dips, the rich come out on top. We saw this in our country a few years back. Inflation hits, and somehow more millionaires pop up. It’s rigged, especially in the US with its laws designed to keep the wealthy winning.
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WildNovaSenior Member
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#7Feb 8, 2021, 07:01 AM
It’s wild how Trump and Musk are like besties, right? Trump’s policies could be lining his friends’ pockets. His tariff moves might help businesses he’s linked to. And let’s not forget that lavish gold card he rolled out for the wealthy.
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MadNovaHero Member
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#8Feb 8, 2021, 08:09 AM
Exactly... I feel like the system is just built to keep the rich ahead. I see it happen in my own country too. Whenever a new government comes in, they promise change but nothing ever shifts for the average person.
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AtomicForkFull Member
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#9Feb 8, 2021, 09:30 AM
Just look at the threads from the original poster here. They’re missing the point about how socialism creates poverty. It’s funny how these systems can sound so good but end up creating more problems.
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#10Feb 8, 2021, 12:21 PM
Yeah, but it’s also terrifying that so few people control so much wealth. This whole 1% controlling half the world’s riches is a real issue. You see it influencing every part of policy-making and the economy.
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mr_apeNewbie
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#11Feb 8, 2021, 05:38 PM
It’s hilarious how every failed 'ism' is called a failure later, right? Liberalism was supposed to be the end-all, but it just turned into chaos. At least when communism flopped, it didn’t try to take over everywhere like democracy is now.
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ch4d2014Member
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#12Feb 8, 2021, 06:43 PM
Can we please chill on the early judgments about Trump? Illegal immigration has messed things up a lot and it’s not fair to blame everything on immigrants. There should be a better way to manage this.
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just_pixelFull Member
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#13Feb 9, 2021, 12:27 AM
Let’s not kid ourselves; Trump didn’t fulfill any promises for the poor or homeless. It’s pretty clear his focus was on other, less noble goals when he ran for office.
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lonealphaNewbie
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#14Feb 10, 2021, 12:34 PM
Absolutely true! Many people in the US seem to ignore the issues of racism and how immigration plays into the mess. But look, Trump is delivering what he promised, and that’s what voters wanted.
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#15Feb 10, 2021, 03:11 PM
Maybe it’s time to realize that most systems favor the wealthy. They distract us from real issues while solidifying their power. Every new policy seems to benefit the rich and leave the masses behind.
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alpha2014Member
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#16Feb 10, 2021, 08:06 PM
True, and I think people fail to see that while America has its issues, corruption is a global problem. People focus on the US because it’s powerful and visible, but many countries are just as bad.
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#17Feb 10, 2021, 11:42 PM
This conversation highlights something important. Don’t just point fingers at the US. Corruption and inequality are everywhere but tend to be overlooked when comparing to a superpower.
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alpha2014Member
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#18Feb 11, 2021, 04:53 AM
Yeah, the irony is that while people complain about the US, it might not even make the cut if we ranked corruption globally. It’s a flawed system for sure, but it’s bigger than just one country.
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greg2015Legendary
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#19Feb 11, 2021, 09:29 AM
+1 This definitely shows the pattern that keeps repeating. Always the same story, no matter who's in charge.
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alpha2014Member
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#20Feb 13, 2021, 09:24 PM
Funny how the more things change, the more they stay the same, huh? It feels like there’s always more concern for the wealthy.
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