For months, Democrats insisted the economy was thriving—unemployment was low, GDP was growing, and stock prices were soaring. Meanwhile, Republicans painted a picture of crisis—rampant inflation, unaffordable housing, and a middle class struggling to survive. Two sides, two completely different realities. So, who’s right?
Well… that depends on what you mean by "the economy." Is it inflation? Jobs? Wages? The stock market? Or maybe just vibes? The truth is, "the economy" isn’t a single thing—it’s a battlefield where politicians and billionaires redefine success to suit their agenda. GDP growth doesn’t tell you if you can afford rent. The stock market rally doesn’t mean your paycheck goes further. But because these abstract numbers dominate the conversation, we’re told to believe that what’s good for Wall Street is good for everyone.
In this video, we’ll break down how "the economy" is framed to mislead the public, why the numbers we use to measure success are mostly meaningless, and how both parties weaponize economic myths to justify policies that keep the ultra-rich on top while the rest of us are left fighting over scraps.
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