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So, how is he going to make the US great again when more and more Americans will have to pay more for things?

He is filthy rich, will probably get richer still, though already would have more food on the table then most - and of course the increases in pricing will flow on to others in other countries. Inflationary in an already inflated environment?

This following may be interesting reading:

https://elliottmag.com/all-posts/2023/9/the-silent-depression-are-we-really-in-the-midst-of-another-great-depression

Excerpt:

Neoliberal capitalism prioritizes a completely free market and the privatization of every possible commodity, giving the maximum amount of power to the business class. Nationalized industries and social services are given over into the domain of the public, allowing for even more privatization.

Consequently, the working class becomes dependent on the business class, as the working class needs money in order to afford the privatized services and commodities to live outside of poverty. If not, the only other choice is poverty.

The neoliberal approach to economics is the school of thought that also birthed the concept of the “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” mentality, positing that, if you work hard, you can become a wealthy, successful part of the business class. This mentality further enforces the dependence of the working class on the business class, as it implies that the only way to transcend the working class is to join the business class, leading to greater power being given to the business class.

So, next time one gets on a plane or a train - always aim to buy business class tickets - who would want to be in the working class sections and choose poverty?

SYA better get itself pulled up by it's bootstraps - one wouldn't want to resort to stealing basic staples like these following lads: