The biggest divide in America today is not between “right” and “left,” or between Republicans and Democrats. 

It’s between democracy and oligarchy. 

The old labels — “right” and “left” — prevent most people from noticing they’re being shafted. 

Know the truth.

Yes, tariffs are a tax, but people don't mention often enough that they are a regressive tax. Taxes on consumer goods tax the poor at a higher rate, as basic necessities are a much larger part of their spending.

If food goes up by 20%, it is a tax on the poor. Rich people won't even notice.

Just remember all this if there is a catastrophic intelligence failure under this administration. Because they will *immediately* try to crush dissent and offload blame.

A yurt in the distance, eastern Kazakhstan, near border with Xinjiang, some years ago....