The "billionaire bullshit bill," having scraped through the Senate with the tie-breaking vote of Vice President J.D. Vance, now rests in the House of Representatives. Hopes once clung to figures like Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, whose predictable pearl-clutching ultimately yielded to a vote that serves her state's narrow interests rather than the nation's. This bill isn't merely a tax cut; it’s a massive transfer of wealth upward, poised to rip Medicaid from 16 million Americans, potentially leading to the deaths of millions more who will lose access to vital healthcare. This devastating legislation is being rushed to coincide with the Fourth of July, a symbolic date intended by Trump to mark his "exclamation point on six months worth of fuckery." This audacious choice highlights a cynical understanding of American history, celebrating a holiday rooted in the freedom of a select few while simultaneously stripping basic dignities from millions.
The House Divided: A Calculus of Cruelty
The New York Times reports a "fractured House GOP" fighting over Trump's bill as his self-imposed deadline looms. The White House and Speaker Mike Johnson are desperately working to unite House Republicans behind a bill that would "slash taxes and the federal safety net." The language here is crucial: it won't "slash taxes" for the average American. Instead, it will provide "billionaire welfare," cutting taxes for the wealthiest while "slashing throats" through the elimination of safety nets like Medicaid and SNAP benefits.
The bill can only withstand a handful of Republican defections – a mere four votes. Yet, at the time of reporting, nine Republicans remain holdouts. But don't be fooled: these aren't moderates concerned for their constituents. These "Freedom Caucus freaks" largely want even deeper cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, aiming to inflict more harm, not less. They show no concern for the real people in their districts who will suffer.
Jasmine Crockett's Fiery Truth: 83 Billionaires vs. 330 Million Americans
The incomparable Representative Jasmine Crockett delivered a blistering indictment of this bill, highlighting the stark numbers. She pointed out that Chairwoman Virginia Foxx's district alone stands to see 112,000 people lose SNAP benefits and 651,982 lose healthcare. In Representative Michelle Fischbach's Minnesota district, 67,000 people are on SNAP, and across the state, 173,000 could lose healthcare. Her own state of Texas faces a potential loss of coverage for 1.6 million people.
Crockett's most searing point? "Somehow we have 83 billionaires and somehow they have 535 people that are speaking up for them every single day." This bill represents a betrayal of constituents for the benefit of a tiny, elite fraction of the population. No Republican should be able to return home in comfort after voting for such legislation. They should be "protested and heckled every single fucking place that they go," experiencing the "same type of grief" they inflict on the nation. This is a "dis-fucking grace" that demands daily condemnation.
The Impending Collapse: No Taxation Without Representation
This aggressive defunding of public services will have profound consequences. Millions will soon realize they are paying taxes for nothing in return. Medicaid, quality public schools, well-maintained roads, and reliable electrical grids will collapse. While the ultra-rich will likely carve out their private infrastructure, the vast majority of Americans will be left with decaying public services.
This echoes historical grievances: "No taxation without representation." But in this modern context, it's representation for the 83 billionaires, not the collective 330 million Americans. When there's "nothing left to eat, you will eat the rich." The architects of this suffering, who "applauded this bullshit bill" as millions face hunger and loss of healthcare, are dangerously underestimating the coming despair.
A Glimmer of Hope: The Power of Local Victories
Despite the bleak outlook, pockets of resistance offer a glimmer of hope. The victory of Zohran Mamdani in New York, who won his mayoral primary against a "household legacy name" by a significant margin (56% of the vote), shows that change is possible. Even as Donald Trump railed against Mamdani on Truth Social, threatening deportation and citizenship stripping, it revealed the insecurity of a "strong man" attacking a local political candidate.
These are not the actions of a secure power. They are the desperate flailing of a regime attempting to "grab and hoard and hurt as many as possible to send warning shots," hoping to foster despondency. But we, the people, have choices. We don't have to accept this "monstrous, dark" future dictated by Trump or the "status quo and moderation" shoved down our throats by establishment Democrats who prioritize donor money over genuine change.
The Great Reveal: Recognizing the Roots of Cruelty
We are in a "great reveal," where both Republicans and Democrats are showing their "whole selves." The cruelty on display, particularly regarding immigration, has deep historical roots. The casual disregard for human suffering is a direct lineage from those who once held picnics at lynchings, mailed body parts as souvenirs, and massacred Black thriving communities out of "insecurity and inferiority." This depravity didn't die out; it "morphed" and became "nuanced," but now, "the hoods are off and the red caps are on." We are seeing the "descendants of monsters" enact policies echoing their brutal past.
The Horrifying Reality of Trump's "Owner Responsibility"
A federal judge recently rejected Trump's attempt to deny asylum claims, reaffirming that the President cannot unilaterally create an "alternative immigration system." However, Trump's response to the economic fallout of his hardline immigration policies reveals a truly chilling vision for immigrant labor. Acknowledging that his deportation efforts are "hurting American businesses," particularly farmers and hotel owners in "red states" who rely on undocumented workers, Trump offered a terrifying solution: "farmer responsibility" or "owner responsibility."
Trump stated, "We're going to have a system of signing them up so they don't have to go. They can be here legally. They can pay taxes and everything. They're not getting citizenship, but they get other things... The farmers need them to do the work. Without those people, you're not going to be able to run your farm." He clarified, "They will be responsible for these people. They know these people."
This isn't immigration reform; it's a blueprint for indentured servitude. Immigrants would work, pay taxes, and perform essential labor without the prospect of citizenship, essentially becoming property overseen by their "owners." This is a return to a dark chapter in American history, thinly disguised as economic pragmatism.
No Time for Despair: A Call to Action
Despair is a luxury we cannot afford. The first half of many of our lives was lived in relative comfort and stability, a privilege not afforded to younger generations. It is our duty to fight fiercely for their future. This moment, as America’s "grotesque origins" are fully exposed, is an opportunity. We must not "wallow" but actively seek where we can "tap in" and "be of service." The battle ahead is daunting, but the possibility of a new dawn, one where justice and equity prevail, depends on our collective will to resist, organize, and demand a future worthy of all Americans.
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