Relatively adequate recovery after a global pandemic might be one, investments into significant infra programs might be another, even with long time horizons. The last administration wasn't perfect by any means, but it arguably did not take any actions that directly make life worse for the average person. This administration is actively putting forth policy that weaken america's economic and sociopolitical position globally and directly disrupt active industry...you are rooting for people who are directly working against your own economic interest and also doing lasting damage to the general political process that we have followed in various iterations for years (unless you are million/billionaire, in which case, congrats)
"it arguably did not take any actions that directly make life worse for the average person."
- I don't think you've talked to an average person. They are quite upset.
"you are rooting for people who are directly working against your own economic interest"
- No actually. They have a plan and they have articulated it. It may not work in the end, but it is not a forgone conclusion. And they are most definitely striving to help the average person. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSma9suyp24, https://youtu.be/182ckTL2KBA?si=x6cRwNeMgAVFLTq0.
> I don't think you've talked to an average person. They are quite upset.
I actually have, and essentially everyone, when pressed to give an actual, concrete example of how their life has been directly, negatively impacted by the previous admin fails to materialize one.
Instead it's all some BS fairytale narrative or outrage they have bought into through, e.g. youtube videos and podcasts hosted by people who have essential zero accreditation other than wealth, and that they continue to concoct in their nutrient impoverished brains, without evidence or reason.
Newsflash: the all-in podcast finance bros are not looking out for you or hoping you make it big time. They are literally angling to run pump and dump scams off the backs of their listeners (there is an episode in which they admit as much in relation to crypto) and continue to peddle anti labor perspectives in hopes that they can keep a grossly inequitable financial system that rewards investors and financiers more than actual producers and laborers afloat long enough to live like kings themselves—they don't give a flying fuck about you, me, or anyone else that listens to their crock. Wake up and begin to invest your time in perspectives that actually benefit you and your immediate community, don't let these clowns take you for a ride.
Stop fixating on the finance bros. I gave you two links to two long form talks by the current Secretary of Treasury and Secratary of Commerce. Listen to them and draw your own conclusions, so atleast we know you are aware what the adminstration is trying to do, even if you disagree.
I don't have as much of a problem with businessmen getting involved in politics full-time as I have with career politicians - they can't execute, and they all seem to somehow get a whole lot richer. Republican or Democrat.
well, here is some evidence that average person is worse off:
"economic conditions for the bottom 50% improved more clearly and consistently during Trump's administration (2017–2020) compared to Biden’s tenure (2021–2025)."
