Many respondents believe the US economy is already in dire straits, the poll found
More than four in 10 Americans believe the country is heading toward a complete economic meltdown within the next decade, according to a new poll.
The survey, released by YouGov on Wednesday, shows Americans are more worried about the economy than potential threats to the democratic system or the prospect of civil war.
42% of respondents said it is very or somewhat likely that there will be “a total economic collapse” in the next 10 years, while a smaller share, 38%, described this outcome as unlikely.
Financial anxiety ran much higher among Democrats, 53% of whom feared an economic breakdown, compared with just 28% of Republicans.
Most Americans have near zero knowledge of economics. They’re not thinking of those things, they’re thinking of 2008 happening again.
Ok, but the point isn’t what “most Americans” think, it’s your claim that multiple "total economic collapse"s occurred in your lifetime alone. 🤌🏼🤷🏽♂️😅
And according to most Americans it’s happened in theirs too. Because most Americans are idiots like me, especially when it comes to economics.
That level of self-awareness puts you leagues ahead of most.
No worries, the system’s working exactly as intended, neighbor. 🙇🏽♂️🖖🏽