Bullshit That Comes Out of Elon Musk's Lying Sewer of a Mouth: "Inflation is Caused By Government Spending"
When Elon Musk tweets about inflation being "caused by government spending," he's doing what he does best: oversimplifying complex economic issues into soundbites that play well with his fanboys but miss the actual fucking point. Let's break down why this billionaire's take is about as accurate as his Cybertruck delivery dates.
The Multi-Headed Beast: What Actually Causes Inflation
First, let's get something straight: inflation isn't caused by any single factor, and anyone who tells you otherwise is either lying or doesn't know what the hell they're talking about. Modern inflation is a complex interaction of multiple factors:
Supply Chain Disruptions: The pandemic fucked up global supply chains in ways we're still dealing with. When ships can't dock, trucks can't drive, and factories can't produce, prices go up. This has nothing to do with government sp…
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