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[–] gibmiser@lemmy.world 15 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

People are mad and they want to fight for what they believe in. The pain caused by tariffs are a way to virtue signal they are fighting for their team. A badge of honor.

This might not play out how you would think...

If Bernie was president and said we would have to pay more for something for the greater good I would do it and probably be proud to...

[–] ComicalMayhem@lemmy.world 4 points 5 months ago

In Bernie's case it's "pay slightly more in taxes for free healthcare for everyone"

In Trump's case it's "pay much more in groceries because fuck you"