look, i've worked in low-trust, high-corruption countries, and if this is the direction we're going, the average american is going to be a guppy covered in blood swimming in a tank filled with sharks. we have no natural immunity to this because until the last 10-15 years, we had defenses.
the president of the united states of america declares, loudly and clearly and without any ambiguity, that paying fair market value for any good is for suckers. the president wants a nation of thieves and liars, because thieves and liars are easily bought by other thieves and liars.
like, if you have not slipped a bill to someone in authority to get something done or you don’t keep cash on you to bribe police, you are not prepared for the economy trump and the republicans want for you.
May 12, 2025 11:21