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Whether or not the mass #tariff program is an entirely idiotic economic substitute-for-policy shouldn't be an issue and not just because it's settled/obviously so. It is a *deliberate* tactic, not a mistake, in furtherance of the Giant #Plunder and #Disruption, to collapse The #Public #society, systems, #norms, institutions, and of course, #democracy. Economists and pundits must categorically weigh in with clear messaging to that effect, in the crucial spirit of #counterdisruption, #publicOversight, sensible #regulation, #humanSecurity, #antiTrust, #teslaTakedown, #disloyaltyToFelons, and #peopleFirst policy. Without this focused view we're doomed, is the issue.

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@augieray

📉 **GDP ≠ Wellbeing** 📈

A nation’s health is more than just its **wealth**. Measuring success by GDP alone ignores the struggles of real people.

✅ **How many have a home?**
✅ **How many need food banks?**
✅ **How many can afford healthcare & education?**

If an economy is “booming” but homelessness and food insecurity are rising, is it truly success? **Wellbeing must be the real measure of progress.**

It’s time to prioritize **people over profits.** #WellbeingEconomy #BeyondGDP #PeopleFirst