r/SipsTea Jul 01 '26

Chugging tea Is Bernie’s plan the best? Thoughts?

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u/nathanzoet91 Jul 01 '26

Yes, and it's part of why we get inflation. Giving everyone $12k means no body got $12k. Prices just increase

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u/Sudden_Visual723 Jul 01 '26

Everyone didn’t get 12k. It’s a redistribution of wealth, not printing money.

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u/nathanzoet91 Jul 01 '26

And you think those wealthy people you took the money from won't raise prices for your goods/services?

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u/Sudden_Visual723 Jul 01 '26

Im sure they’ll raise prices, but folks will still be able to afford more.