Billionaires Don’t Look Out for You
Did you really think the billionaire was looking out for you? Seriously, let’s pause and reflect on that. At what point in history has a billionaire hit a certain level of wealth and decided, “You know what? I’m good. Time to take care of the little guy.” Never. That’s not how this works. That’s not how it’s ever worked.
You know the saying, “fuck around and find out”? Well, a lot of people are about to find out. I get it—many Americans feel left behind. The cost of food, gas, housing, and everything else has skyrocketed, and it feels like no one is listening. But let me tell you this: Donald Trump wasn’t listening either. He heard your frustration, sure—but not to help you. He used it to manipulate you into believing he cared.
A common defense I hear is, “He’s already rich. He’s not doing this for the money!” Please. Never in history has a billionaire said, “Well, I’ve got enough.” It’s always about more. Remember the line from Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps when Shia LaBeouf’s character asks Josh Brolin what his “magical number” is to walk away, and Brolin responds: “More.” That’s Trump. That’s his game.
Trump isn’t here to fix the economy for you. He’s here to enrich himself, his friends, and his family. That’s the reality.
Not Everyone Will Prosper
I’ve heard people say, “We’ll prosper if Trump hacks away at spending.” Sure. Some people will prosper—just not you. It’ll be the corporations, the billionaires, and their cronies. People like Elon Musk will thrive. BlackRock will swoop in and buy up your foreclosed homes. They’re playing the long game, but you’re footing the bill.
Here’s another misconception I see: “Tariffs aren’t taxes, so they don’t affect me.” Wrong. Tariffs are a tax. You might not feel it right away, but when the cost of clothes, cars, gadgets, and everything else rises, you’ll understand. It’s not a tax on corporations—it’s a tax on you.
And what about the “short-term pain for long-term prosperity” crowd? Let me ask you this: Can you afford the pain? 44% of Americans don’t even have $1,000 in savings. You can’t handle a few months of economic hardship, let alone years. Meanwhile, the billionaires can ride out the storm—and come out stronger.
The Human Cost
When your daughter is raped and told she can’t get an abortion, remember that you voted for this. When she’s told she has to share custody with her rapist, remember that you voted for this. When your wife dies because she can’t afford her medication, remember that you voted for this.
When groceries skyrocket and you can’t afford to eat, remember that you voted for this. You knew these policies would benefit the wealthy at your expense, yet you laughed and called us alarmists. This is the reality you chose, suddenly an expert in economics even though a month ago, you were in my comments asking what a dividend ETF was.
Who Pays the Price?
I feel for the people who will be hurt by these policies—the ones who didn’t vote for this and yet will bear the brunt of it. I won’t be impacted. In fact, I’ll likely profit. I’ll buy up cheap stocks when people panic-sell their investments. Maybe I’ll even snag a weekend home in the mountains.
But let me be clear: I don’t want this. I’m not the type of person who celebrates others’ suffering for personal gain. I’d rather see people thrive than capitalize on their hardships.
The truth is, this isn’t my lesson to learn. It’s yours. For those who supported this, the consequences are coming. You were warned, and now you’ll find out.
