Following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, gas prices, grocery bills and mortgage rates have all climbed
The US-Israel war against Iran has sent shockwaves through global markets, leaving many Americans grappling with a growing financial squeeze on everyday living costs.
Following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran – prompting retaliatory attacks on US allies in the region and Iran’s decision to close the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime passage – costs have surged across the US. Gas prices, in particular, have spiked sharply, with the national average rising by roughly 30% over the past month. Grocery bills, mortgage rates and fertilizer costs have also climbed.
Now, many Americans are being forced to reassess their finances and cut back drastically on basic necessities such as food, clothing and electricity.
I’m not making enough money to cover my mortgage. My industry is using AI as a reason to not rehire. I got professional certifications to switch industries, but nobody is hiring for jobs that can cover my expenses. Unless something happens soon I’m not going to make it.
I don’t want to join the military for a war for the benefit of Israel. I’m an old man.
Have you considered running for office, or working for someone who is?
Run for office? The only people that succeed at that have connections. If I had connections then I wouldn’t be in the circumstances I’m in currently.
Things seem to be changing around that sort of thing. And I wasn’t suggesting high office. Like, any office. But I also suggested working for a campaign, getting behind someone decent who might run in your area.
There are no honest people anymore.
These are exactly the times when such people rise. Support one. Be one.
Kat Abugazaleh just ran one of the best campaigns in American history. She did it with hardly any connections or personal wealth. She started up a mutual aid office. She changed the narrative. She was beaten only by a concerted effort by AIPAC. She set a model for how ordinary people can push change. Graham Plattner is attempting to do the same in Maine. He also has a pretty good shot.
Look, if you don’t like the idea, it ain’t for you. I was just trying to encourage you by throwing whatever ideas against the wall to see what sticks.
I need an idea that’s actionable to pay for my mortgage, groceries, and utility bills this month.
You and I are in the same damn boat. I’m sorry internet friend, I wish this timeline wasn’t so fucking stupid.
I’m sorry you’re in the boat with me. Let’s do our best to float.