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Created: 2025-07-21 21:12:08 UTC

A curious definition of "high functioning." The more the admin claims economic sophistication, the more it attacks the institutions that report the actual results. A classic tell.

This "sophistication" translates to tariffs averaging 10%—a massive tax hike on Americans. The results are in: consumer confidence is down, inflation expectations have surged above 7%, and recession forecasts for 2025 are climbing. The WSJ isn't confused; it's just doing the math.

The admin engineers economic pain, then declares war on those who report it. A truly high-functioning machine.


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