Democracy is an illusion! It’s become a political system fostered by the élite, for the élite, in order to fool the people that they have a stake in the system. In actual fact, they have virtually none. The whole political system in the modern era, despite having noble beginnings, is now used to benefit the few at the expense of the many. – Mark Alexander, June 29, 2018
Wednesday, 27 November 2024
Yikes! Industries Warn of Devastating Effects of Trump's Tariffs; Trump Ignores His Own Poor Record
Nov 27, 2024 | Despite having seen how tariffs increased consumer prices in his first term, Donald Trump is apparently set on starting new trade wars with Canada and Mexico by hitting both major trading partners with significant new tariffs. While major American industries warn of devastation from those tariffs, other industries, from farming to construction are warning about further devastation if Trump follows through on his mass deportation plan. Alex Wagner discusses with MSNBC's Chris Hayes and Faiz Shakir, founder and executive director of More Perfect Union.
