Staff Reports
Yes, it’s time for another thrilling edition of “Conservative Republican Rewrites the News!” Today, we’re diving into an opinion piece that claims trade barriers hurt America’s working families. Now, aren’t trade barriers just wonderful? They protect American jobs, industries, and national security. But apparently, some people think they’re bad. Let’s see what this article has to say.
According to Elon Musk, the richest man in the world and the genius behind Tesla, Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers are a threat to global rivals like Tesla. Musk believes that without trade barriers, these Chinese companies will demolish their competition. Now, before you get all giddy about those cheap Chinese cars, remember that Musk also makes Teslas in China. So basically, he’s asking American families to pay more for Chinese EVs to help himself out-compete Chinese competition. Talk about biting the hand that feeds you!
Opinion: Trade Barriers Hurt America's Working Families https://t.co/WWasq0C9e3 #BreakingNews #Breaking #News pic.twitter.com/XMMtbgcINC
— Patriot Pointman ?? (@PatriotPointman) January 26, 2024
But it gets even better. Blue state governors like California’s Gavin Newsom, along with their puppet master Joe Biden, are forcing all Americans to buy green vehicles. Can you believe it? They want to force us to buy electric cars against our will! And guess what? Green vehicles only make up less than one percent of all vehicles sold in the United States. So why on earth are they mandating something that so few people actually want? It’s like mandating that we all eat broccoli for breakfast. Yikes!
And now, because these Chinese automakers have managed to make better and cheaper EVs, we’re supposed to suffer the consequences. The almost 230 million car drivers in America will be denied the freedom to buy affordable electric vehicles. Apparently, the government knows better than we do what type of cars we should drive and at what price. And get this, two-thirds of electric or plug-in hybrid car owners earn more than $100,000! So much for these cars being affordable for the average working family.
But don’t worry, there’s a solution to all this madness. Instead of imposing new trade barriers, why don’t we focus on the real problem? Our own government is strangling American carmakers with regulations and taxes. It’s the administrative state in Washington, D.C. that’s to blame. Agencies like OSHA, EPA, IRS, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have imposed burdensome regulations that drive up the cost of cars. No wonder American automakers can’t compete!
These safety, fuel efficiency, and emissions regulations not only increase costs but also limit innovation and choice for consumers. Car companies are forced to spend time and money complying with government mandates instead of focusing on making better, more affordable vehicles. And who do you think pays for all of these unnecessary regulations? That’s right, the hardworking American families who just want to buy a reliable car without breaking the bank.
So, let’s ditch the trade barriers and instead tackle the real problem: excessive government regulations. Let American carmakers thrive and compete on a level playing field. And let the American people have the freedom to choose the vehicles they want at prices they can afford. Because, after all, isn’t that what conservatism is all about? Economic freedom and opportunity for all, not just the wealthy CEOs.
