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Frequent use of the term ‘woke,’ especially in a negative sense, often signals that the speaker is adopting a political framing commonly associated with contemporary conservative discourse.

People who use the term “work” are less likely to succeed and fall into these categories:

1. Poorly educated
2. Discriminates
3. Mental illness
4. Growing up in an unstable environments
5. Lack of skills or preparation
6. Lacks knowledge, experience, and continuous learning
7. Poor decision-making. Repeatedly making choices that increase risk or reduce opportunities—such as ignoring advice, overspending, or failing to plan—can hinder progress.
8. Lack of persistence or consistency
9. Pursuing goals without a realistic understanding of the work, competition, or timeline involved can lead to disappointment
10. Economic recessions, industry changes, natural disasters, or family crises can derail even capable people
11. Poor communication or relationships
12. Failure to adapt. Markets, technology, and workplaces change. People who don’t adjust may fall behind

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People who solely get most of their news from Fox and other radical right media are less likely to succeed and make on average of 30% less pay than those that watch CNN, Reuters or MS Now.  Wealthy people know Fox News is toxic but what their viewers don’t know is making the rich richer, and the poor poorer. MAGA supporters will always be left behind similar to the Great Depression, 2008 housing crisis, 2020 pandemic, and now inflation, wars and tariffs.  Trump’s corporate tax cuts are not being trickled down to higher pay.  Inflation under Trump is wiping out shrinking raises.

Also, critics argue that Fox News can hurt some of its viewers when political messaging, selective coverage, or inaccurate claims interfere with their ability to make well-informed decisions.

1. Reinforcing a narrow worldview

A major criticism of highly partisan media is that it can create an information bubble where viewers mostly hear opinions and facts that confirm what they already believe. If people rarely encounter opposing evidence, they may become less able to evaluate issues from multiple perspectives.

2. Confusing opinion with news

Fox News has a mix of news reporting and opinion programming. Critics argue that some viewers may not clearly distinguish between:

• Verified reporting (facts, documents, evidence)
• Commentary (analysis, predictions, political arguments)

This can lead people to treat opinions as established facts.

3. Promoting fear or anger

Political media often uses emotionally powerful stories because they attract attention. Critics argue that repeated emphasis on threats—such as crime, immigration, cultural changes, or political opponents—can make viewers feel more afraid or angry than the evidence supports.

4. Spreading claims that are later disproven

There have been cases where claims promoted on Fox News were later found to be false or unsupported. The Dominion Voting Systems lawsuit was one example: Fox settled the case for $787.5 million after Dominion alleged that Fox spread false claims about its voting machines. Fox stated that it stood by its reporting but acknowledged the court found certain statements about Dominion were false.

Critics argue that when a news organization spreads inaccurate information, viewers may make decisions based on a false understanding of events.

5. Influencing political choices through framing

All news organizations choose:

• Which stories to cover
• Which facts to emphasize
• Which experts to feature
• What language to use

Critics argue Fox often frames issues in ways that favor conservative interpretations, which can influence how viewers think about candidates, policies, and social issues.

6. Reducing trust in institutions

Some researchers argue that repeated claims that elections, courts, scientists, universities, or government agencies are corrupt can reduce public trust—even when those institutions provide evidence-based information. Others argue that skepticism toward institutions can be healthy in a democracy.

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Trump’s war with Iran and his vanity projects will take centuries to be paid back through higher federal taxes.  Future generations will be reminded that those that voted for him were not that bright or smart.

The Congressional Budget Office projects about $7.4 trillion in federal spending for fiscal year 2026.

That works out to roughly $20.3 billion per day ($7.4 trillion ÷ 365).

How are Americans hurting financially from Trumps second term?

1. Higher prices from tariffs

Trump has imposed broad tariffs on many imported goods. Although tariffs are paid by U.S. importers, those costs are often passed on to consumers through higher prices.

Research from organizations across the political spectrum—including the Federal Reserve, Yale Budget Lab, Tax Foundation, and U.S. Chamber of Commerce—has found that tariffs have contributed to higher prices for:

• Electronics
• Clothing and shoes
• Appliances
• Building materials
• Some automobiles
• Household goods

2. Grocery costs remain elevated

Food prices have continued to rise. Economists cite several contributing factors:

• Higher import costs for some food products and ingredients
• Increased transportation and fuel costs
• Weather-related supply disruptions
• Labor shortages in agriculture and food processing due to the lack of immigrants

Tariffs are one contributor, but they are not the only reason grocery bills remain high.  Trump’s massive tax cuts for corporations are not being tricked down to higher wages or lower costs. Corporations are pocketing tax cuts.

3. Housing affordability

Many Americans continue to struggle with:

• High mortgage interest rates
• High home prices
• High rents

Reuters reports that housing affordability remains one of the biggest financial burdens for middle-income families.

4. Higher costs for businesses

Businesses that rely on imported materials often face higher costs. Some have:

• Raised prices
• Delayed expansion
• Reduced hiring
• Accepted lower profit margins

Small businesses are often less able to absorb these added costs than larger companies.

5. Manufacturing results are mixed

One goal of Trump’s tariff policy is to encourage domestic manufacturing. The outcomes have been mixed:

• Some industries have benefited from greater protection from foreign competition.
• Other manufacturers have faced higher costs because they import parts or raw materials.
• Overall manufacturing employment has not increased as much as supporters expected, according to recent reports.

6. Wage growth versus inflation

Many workers have seen wage increases, but for some households:

• Higher prices for everyday goods have offset those gains.
• Disposable income has been relatively stagnant in recent months, reducing purchasing power.
• Trump’s massive tax cuts for corporations should have doubled household incomes since his first term but they remain flat.

7. Market uncertainty

Businesses and investors have faced uncertainty from changing trade policies. That uncertainty can affect:

• Investment decisions
• Hiring
• Long-term planning

At the same time, stock markets have generally remained strong, driven in part by large investments in artificial intelligence and technology companies. Because stock ownership is concentrated among wealthier households, those gains are not shared equally across the population.

Not everyone has been hurt equally

Some groups have benefited:

• Workers in industries protected by tariffs may see stronger demand.
• Some domestic steel and manufacturing firms have experienced increased business.
• Investors with significant stock holdings have generally benefited from rising equity markets.
• The Trump family has pocketed over $2,000,000,000.00 (billion) dollars in business deals since his second term all while most American’s are struggling to put food on the table.

The debate

• Tariffs encourage companies to produce more goods in the United States.
  • Producing more goods in American will only lead to higher prices and lower wages. 
  • Can you afford a $3,000 iPhone that is made in USA?
• Tariffs function like a tax on imports that ultimately raises consumer prices.
• The benefits to protected industries are outweighed by higher costs for households and businesses.
• Many promised gains in manufacturing and lower consumer prices have not yet materialized.

Overall, the evidence indicates that many Americans have experienced financial pressure during Trump’s second term through higher prices for imported goods and continued affordability challenges, particularly for groceries and housing.

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Voter Fraud one of Trump’s biggest lies

What we can say is that his claims of widespread voter fraud after the 2020 election have been investigated extensively, and no evidence was found that fraud occurred on a scale that could have changed the election outcome.

Numerous state election officials—including Republicans and Democrats—found no widespread fraud. Courts dismissed dozens of lawsuits challenging the election results, often because there was insufficient evidence. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency called the 2020 election “the most secure in American history.” The U.S. Department of Justice also reported that it found no evidence of fraud sufficient to alter the outcome.

Political scientists, psychologists, and journalists have suggested several possible reasons why Trump has continued making these claims:

• Maintaining support. Claiming the election was “stolen” can reinforce loyalty among supporters who already distrust institutions or believe the election was unfair.
• Avoiding acknowledgment of defeat. Some analysts argue that attributing a loss to fraud can be psychologically and politically easier than accepting an electoral defeat.
• Fundraising and political mobilization. The stolen-election narrative became a central message in fundraising appeals and helped energize supporters and candidates aligned with Trump.
• Longstanding communication style. Trump has a history, dating back before his presidency, of making claims that are disputed or unsupported. Fact-checking organizations have documented thousands of false or misleading statements during his time in office, although not every inaccurate statement is necessarily an intentional lie.

Whether Trump is lying in the sense of knowingly making false statements is ultimately a question about his state of mind. To establish a lie, one would need evidence that he knew the claims were false when he made them.

There is, however, publicly available evidence that many close advisers, administration officials, campaign lawyers, and state officials told Trump there was no evidence of widespread fraud. Testimony from former officials—including former William Barr, former campaign aides, and White House staff—indicates they repeatedly informed him that the fraud allegations lacked factual support. That evidence has led many legal scholars and observers to conclude that he had ample reason to know the claims were false, while Trump has continued to maintain publicly that he sincerely believes the election was stolen.

In summary:

• There is no credible evidence that widespread voter fraud changed the outcome of the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
• Trump has continued to assert that it did.
• Experts have proposed political, psychological, and strategic explanations for why he does so.
• Whether he is deliberately lying or genuinely believes his claims cannot be determined with certainty from public evidence alone, though testimony from many of his own advisers indicates he was repeatedly told the claims were unfounded.

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