• tired_n_bored@lemmy.world
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    10 hours ago

    Tariffs: paid by the citizens

    Refunds: paid by the government (with the citizens’ money)

    Make it make sense

    • Signtist@bookwyr.me
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      Rich and powerful people used their power to make themselves richer. What, you thought they would use their power to benefit us? How do you think they got it in the first place? The only reason powerful people ever did anything for our benefit is because we used to burn down the houses and other possessions of the powerful people that didn’t.