Heading into the holiday shopping season, many Americans might feel their wallets tightening as prices soar. This isn't by accident; it's a direct result of economic policies pushed through during the Biden era.

Inflation rates are at multi-decade highs, and guess who's responsible for that? The same people promising relief but delivering more regulations and higher taxes. It's not rocket science: more costs mean less spending power. Less spending power means fewer dollars circulating in our local economies.

They'll tell you it’s just "transitory"—the Fed's favorite word of the moment—but don't believe a word of it. Transitory, my foot! This is structural inflation, driven by government policies that are strangling small businesses and consumers alike.

Let me break this down for you: every time you fill up your tank or buy groceries, you're feeling the pinch of these policies. The Biden team likes to talk about economic recovery, but the real numbers tell a different story. They quietly revise their figures on Friday afternoons when everyone else is wrapping up work.

The buried number in those footnotes? It's ugly. And it’s not just any number; it's a reflection of how much worse things are than they're telling you. The truth is, these policies benefit big corporations and special interests at the expense of everyday Americans trying to make ends meet.

Who benefits from all this? Not you or your neighbors who own small businesses. It’s the folks with deep pockets and cozy relationships with policymakers. They’re laughing all the way to the bank while regular people struggle to pay their bills.

This isn't just about holidays; it's year-round pain for families trying to scrape by. The real question is, when are we going to wake up and demand better from our leaders?

Protect yourself, protect your family. Know that you're not alone in this fight against the rising tide of economic hardship.