# affordability

For Trump: extravagant dinners with murderous dictators who fill the pockets of him and his family and friends For you: higher prices

The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) 2025-11-19T14:22:07.337Z

Medicare for All would save $450B a year. Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity. Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall. It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford. It’s about priorities.

Robert Reich (@rbreich.bsky.social) 2025-11-18T22:45:08.932171Z

Elon Musk’s new pay package could amount to $100B per year. That's the same as 3.2 million cashiers’ paychecks combined. It’s more than 1.4 million elementary school teachers’ paychecks. It’s more than 2 million janitors’ paychecks. Billionaire greed is out of control.

Robert Reich (@rbreich.bsky.social) 2025-11-18T19:45:09.869038Z

Small businesses are suffering because of the tariffs. Some, like Steger Mukluks in Ely MN, are forced to send explanations in their marketing efforts in order to explain the changes in cost of goods.

Lauren in Saint Paul (@comobelladonna.bsky.social) 2025-11-18T02:57:09.041Z

Fox guest on how to save money during the holidays: "Remember, adults don't need gifts. Focus on the people in your life who are aged 3 to 18. Grandma doesn't need slippers. If they don't live by you, don't get them a gift."

FactPost (@factpostnews.bsky.social) 2025-11-17T21:00:40.986146912Z