[Spooky23]

It does. Hopefully people start taking to the streets when the economic calamity (temporary adjustments in Musk-speak) hits.

People slowly figure it out. On HN 2-3 years ago, any critique of Elon would bring out the brigades of simps babbling about autistic genius. That’s mostly gone now.

[CalRobert]

OK, people walk in the streets and wave signs, then go home.

What happens next?

[FollowingTheDao]

A general strike. Boycotts, etc.

Protests get the word out and create comrades.

[CalRobert]

This is true - the ability to meet new people and coordinate is a big plus.

[Spooky23]

How long will they have a home?

Starting a trade war has consequences. That mortgage of yours is pegged to 10 year treasury rates. Bend the demand curve for foreign investors seeking safety in US government debt and stuff happens, like real estate bubbles deflating. What happens when foreign investors start dumping loans for vacant NYC buildings on the market because of their governments restrictions?

Look at the the classic Bogglehead investment - VTI. 30% of that portfolio is 10 companies, half of which are extremely vulnerable to foreign action. What happens to Apple stock when there’s a 30% tariff on iPhones?

You have reckless idiots turning knobs and people are going to get hurt. Then they get angry. LARPing right wing morons love to talk revolutions on their podcasts, they may get their wish.