Democrats, the Common Man, & the Price of Gas

Let's get some things out of the way. Firstly, I was never a Trump guy. I didn't vote for him either time, primarily due to ethical concerns. Secondly, gas was artificially low towards the end of Trump's tenure because of the shutdown. Too few conservatives remember or acknowledge that. Thirdly, Trump sent out the first stimulus, much to his chagrin (I think). Politically speaking, he had absolutely no choice.

Nevertheless, we must give credit where it is due. One thing Donald Trump had going for him was that he honestly cared about America's working man. I know, I know...that's political sloganeering from time immemorial, but Trump's background, demeanor, and actions certainly appeared to demonstrate a genuine pride in America and concern for her citizens.

That is more than can be said of Biden.

One more thing to get out of the way. When I say Biden, I'm really referring to his handlers--those people (whoever they may be) who are actually running our country right now. Biden is genuinely suffering from dementia and Harris is genuinely out of her depth, which leaves one to wonder who is dictating public policy at this point. Throughout this post when I say Biden, I am referring to his administration as a whole.

Biden's policies, particularly inflating the dollar and killing the pipeline, are proving disastrous for average Americans. The prices of gas and food are rising sharply, which is quickly decreasing the common man's quality of life. The fortunes, not of billionaire CEOs, but of average folks hoping to retire after decades of honest labor, are being stolen by inflation. The middle class is all but being eliminated. We are entering tough times, and tough times are much tougher for the lower classes.

Let's focus on just one item for a moment: gasoline. The price of a gallon of gas affects the working man (those hovering right above and below the poverty line) disproportionately for several reasons. Those of us who work in the trades, manufacturing, food service, etc. have to drive to work. We can't work from home and we often commute significant distances. Moreover, keeping our tanks full is a much higher expenditure, proportionally speaking, than it is for the upper classes, for whom it is negligible, an afterthought. The average American can't simply go out and buy an electric vehicle or find some other alternate source of transportation. So, while higher gas prices are probably an annoyance to the upper classes, they are devastating to the rest of us.

All of this is to say that, per usual, the Democrats' policies are hurting precisely those people they are designed to help. The Democratic party, which is a far cry from the liberal institution your grandfather supported, is either too stupid or too elitist to care. I think both are probably true. On one hand, you have those career politicians who care about little else than the next election. These folks have never worked a honest day's labor in their lives, are oblivious to the price of gas, and laugh behind closed doors at the seemingly insignificant concerns of common folks just trying to make it through another pay period. Of course, this much can certainly be said for many Republicans, too. This is simply the way of the politician.

On other other hand, incompetent zealots seem to have taken over the leadership of the Democrat party. These influential radicals are openly opposed to the America into which they were blessed to be born and don't mind burning it down to accomplish their goals. They are so selflessly willing to sacrifice the wellbeing of average citizens to achieve what they view as the greater good. These zealots are far more dangerous than their status quo counterparts.

In other words, the price of gas is no accident.

Between these two groups, the Democratic party has never been more alienated from the plight of the working man. It is difficult to imagine an administration more out of touch with the needs of their constituency. Despite their claims, they lack the shrewdness and compassion necessary to lead this nation.

We have two more years of this, so you might want to tighten your belts. It's going to get worse before it gets better.

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