• lumony@lemmings.world
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    They are the powers that b.

    These tariffs are a tax on the working class, which they will gladly pay.

    There will be no revolt. No pushback. No (snickers) value of ownership.

    This generation has been conditioned to be dependent on a system that exists to take advantage of them, then act surprised when they get taken advantage of.

    The only solution in an abusive relationship is to leave. Consumers are going to play this song and dance until they die.

    • Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world
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      These tariffs are a tax on the working class, which they will gladly pay.

      When taxes rise consumption falls. The wealthy live off the fat of consumption.