The Orwellian Economics of the Democratic Playbook: "We're Saving You Money!"

The Illusion of "Affordability" – The New York Style

When Governor Kathy Hochul steps up to the podium and says she’s fighting for “affordability,” you might think she’s about to cut taxes or roll back the cost of living. But no, her version of "savings" comes wrapped in a bow called the "congestion toll"—a $15 tax on drivers entering New York City. And here’s her pitch: because she dropped that tax to $9, New Yorkers are supposed to be grateful for her generosity. Let’s unpack this.

The New Math Lesson from Governor Kathy Hochul

Governor Hochul gives us a math lesson straight out of George Orwell’s playbook. Here’s how she explains her so-called "affordability" initiative:

“From day one, I have made affordability for New Yorkers a top priority. I always have and I always will fight to put more money in the pockets of everyday New Yorkers… It was $15 before, and now it’s $9. That is a 40 percent reduction.”

So, in Hochul’s universe, she’s saving us 40% by introducing a hefty toll and then knocking it down slightly after it sparked public outrage. This is like offering to whack you with a $3,750 club but deciding to only hit you with $2,250, then expecting gratitude for her “savings.” But what she’s really done is inflate costs just to cut them—leaving you with less money than you started with, all while she poses as the guardian of affordability.

"Savings" New York Style: The Five-Step Shuffle

Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of the political smoke and mirrors:

1. Announce a New $3,750 Commuter Tax – Roll out a crippling fee, enough to make headlines and send commuters into a panic.
2. Hold Off Until After the Election – Conveniently press "pause" just long enough to keep voters from revolting at the ballot box.
3. Reduce the Tax to $2,250 – Drop it slightly to create the illusion of kindness and compassion.
4. Call It a "Different Path Forward" – Tell people this is some innovative, thoughtful compromise.
5. Brag About "Saving" New Yorkers $1,500 – Pat yourself on the back for "giving" the public a break you never would’ve needed to give if you hadn’t created the problem in the first place.

And just like that, Hochul and her allies get to call themselves the "party of the people"—the very same people they’re charging through the nose just to get to work. This whole charade is built on the assumption that we’re too dense to realize we’re being sold a bill of goods. And they’re getting away with it.

A Dose of Reality

The average New Yorker doesn’t want a gimmicky “40% savings” on a toll that shouldn’t exist. What people actually need is a government that cuts real costs. But instead, politicians create imaginary savings on taxes and tolls that didn’t exist until they thought of them, all while rent, food, and child care continue to spike under their policies. The plan? Trick voters with shiny percentages, ignore the real issues, and cash in when no one's looking.

If Hochul really wanted to "save" New Yorkers money, maybe she’d start by axing these tolls entirely or putting her efforts into cutting the endless bureaucratic expenses that jack up the costs of everything else. Instead, she gives us this bizarre theater where politicians create crises just to "solve" them. In her mind, if $15 can be reduced to $9, she’s practically done us a favor. If we’re lucky, maybe next year she’ll jack it up to $30 and then “save” us $5,200 by graciously slashing it to $25.

The Final Question: Who Keeps Voting for This?

This circus raises an even bigger question: how do these politicians keep getting elected when they feed us nonsense like this? Maybe it’s apathy, maybe it’s the mainstream media echoing the official narrative, or maybe it’s just easier for people to believe that their leaders are doing them favors rather than working against them. But this is why vigilance matters.

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