Explaining Poverty

People in America, blame the homeless and the poor for being poor, this is why they grab really hard to Trump and put others down. It’s truly hard to watch what’s happening right now. The economic landscape is in complete turmoil, and it’s as if the people in power have no idea how deeply their decisions are affecting everyday people. It’s easy for those at the top to sit back and act like poverty is a result of poor choices or laziness, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. The system is stacked against those trying to make an honest living. The truth is, people aren’t falling into poverty by choice. They’re being forced into it by circumstances far beyond their control. With prices soaring for basics like food, gas, and housing, it’s becoming impossible to keep up. Add to that the wave of layoffs and job insecurity, and you’ve got a perfect storm that’s pushing hard-working families to the edge. It’s easy to blame individuals for being in poverty, but when you really look at the situation, the story is much more complicated. There’s this ugly cycle of greed and poor policy decisions that are only benefiting the rich while the rest of us are left scrambling to stay afloat. What’s most heartbreaking is how this situation is only getting worse. People are losing their homes, families are struggling to keep their heads above water, and it doesn’t seem like anyone in charge is doing anything to fix it. The truth is, the system is designed this way!—and the people who need help the most are being left behind. When we look at the rise in homelessness, it’s not a “choice.” It’s a result of high living costs, a lack of affordable housing, and a growing number of people being pushed out of the workforce with nowhere to turn. The poor didn’t choose to be poor. The system chose it for them by prioritizing wealth accumulation over the well-being of the people who keep this country running. The system is rigged. The wealthy are getting wealthier, while everyone else is left to fight over crumbs. No matter how hard people try, they can’t break free from the chains of an economy that’s set up to keep them down. This administration does not care for the low-income. They feel that they are poor by choice, but seeing how things are going now, one can see very well how homelessness became homelessness and why the poor became poor! It was no choice that made them poor, it was the system, high prices, layoffs, and greed. This has been happening for decades. It is not just this term. We just see it now because we are more awaken and they do not hide to do Evil anymore! The truth is, many grew up poor, did what they could to get an education, and even graduated—but then hit a wall. College tuition and all that comes with it is out of reach for most, so instead, many settle for training programs or vocational skills. But even that doesn’t always offer the financial relief people need. These individuals—no matter how hard they work—are stuck in the cycle of being the working poor. Their wages barely cover rent, utilities, and the basics of living, and on top of that, they often have student debt and other bills to deal with. No one chooses to be poor. The system is rigged against them. The wealth you see today didn’t come from hard work alone. Much of it was built off systems of exploitation, like European colonization, slavery, and the forced labor of indigenous peoples and enslaved Africans. History isn’t taught the way it should be, and most people don’t realize how wealth has been handed down for generations through such corrupt practices. When Europeans arrived in the Americas, they took land from indigenous populations through violence, force, and deceit. This was the beginning of a long history of colonization. In Puerto Rico, which was colonized by Spain, the same pattern of exploiting natural resources and labor emerged. The island's indigenous people were decimated, and the land was used to enrich European colonial powers. It wasn’t just in Puerto Rico; across the Americas, Europeans forced native peoples off their land, enslaved millions of Africans, and extracted wealth from colonies for centuries. As for slavery, it was one of the most brutal systems ever devised to create wealth for a few. Africans were taken from their homeland, forced into labor on plantations, and their sweat, blood, and lives were used to build the wealth of European powers. The people who profited from this system passed down their wealth and influence through generations. This is how so many European families and nations amassed unimaginable wealth—at the expense of human lives. If you look at the history of wealth in the world, it’s not based on fair competition or merit. It’s built on centuries of exploitation and oppression. And these systems have created deep divisions, poverty, and inequality that continue to this day. Wealth isn’t just the result of hard work; it’s often the result of historical privilege, exploitation, and, in many cases, blood money. So when people talk about poverty today, we need to recognize that it isn’t just a matter of bad decisions or personal failure. It’s the legacy of colonization, slavery, and a system that has always favored the wealthy and powerful. Understanding this history is crucial to understanding how the world works today. Well, you have people who grew up poor, went to school, graduated, but could not afford privileged colleges, so they settled for training. By doing so, they are the working poor. Their income is not enough to go back and pay for college, and they have living debt to pay, like rent, bills, and food. No one made the choice to be poor. Much of the wealth you see today was handed down through European capitalism during the colonial period—first through the exploitation of Native Americans, then in Puerto Rico, and finally through slavery. Learn history! I am not just creating stories; educate yourself! Wealth for many was handed down from corruption. It’s blood money! Taking from these people set them back and created poverty! It's important to remember that the problems we’re facing today didn’t start with Trump. These issues have been building up for decades, long before he ever stepped into office. The real difference now is that the ugliness and corruption are out in the open. The things that used to happen behind closed doors—those shady backdoor deals, the blatant disregard for working-class people, and the exploitation of the system—are now happening in plain sight. No longer hidden, the corruption and evil that have always been at the core of certain policies are more visible than ever. This isn't a coincidence, and it's certainly not a step forward. If you think Trump is somehow doing a better job than previous leaders, think again. He’s not the answer to the problems that have been building for generations. The same issues are still here: rising inequality, a broken healthcare system, wealth being concentrated in the hands of a few, and the continuous erosion of our democracy. His leadership hasn’t changed the root causes of these problems—it’s only exacerbated them. So, stop with the blind admiration and the idolization of someone who is no better than anyone who came before him. His rhetoric might be loud, and his policies might appeal to certain groups, but that doesn’t mean he’s fixing anything. He’s playing a game of divide and conquer while the rest of us are left to pick up the pieces. People are not blind. They can see what’s happening, and they can feel the impact of the decisions being made in Washington. It’s high time we stop pretending that everything is fine or that he’s some kind of hero. It’s crucial to educate ourselves on the realities of the system and understand that the problems we’re facing are the result of much deeper, systemic issues. Way before Trump, but now evil does not hide to do evil, get educated! He is not doing any better, so stop mocking people and acting as if he is such a great president! People are not blind! Santiago DC Maria