Valuetainment "STOP Saying The Economy Is Booming" - Will America's Affordability CRISIS Decide The 2026 Midterms?
Nov 21, 2025
In this discussion, Brandon, a panelist advocating for affordable housing and food supply solutions, dives into America’s pressing affordability crisis. He argues against the notion of a booming economy that fails to resonate with struggling voters. The panel explores the need for tax cuts for home builders, zoning reform, and reducing government interference to foster private sector solutions. They also touch on the risks of zero interest rates for seniors and propose immediate cost relief measures to tackle rising food and energy prices.
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Stop Claiming The Economy Is Booming
- Stop telling people 'the economy is booming' when they feel worse off and it fuels anger and support for alternatives like socialism.
- Be honest in messaging to rebuild trust and reduce political backlash.
Get Government Out Of The Way
- Reduce government interference and avoid reflexive fiscal 'Band-Aid' fixes that expand debt and crowd out the private sector.
- Let the private economy operate and limit recurring stimulus as a default response.
Cut Rates Then Hold
- Push for a meaningful rate cut (a half point) and then hold to help consumers and reduce refinancing costs on large T-bill maturities.
- Use interest-rate moves to ease credit-card stress and lower government refinancing burdens.