Let me break this down for you. It’s your local mechanic who can't afford the new EPA compliance software because it's eating up all his profits from oil changes. Or maybe it's your neighborhood plumber who has to spend more time filling out paperwork than fixing pipes.

The Biden-era Green New Deal regulations are not just about protecting the environment; they're about strangling small businesses and local jobs in the name of some ill-conceived, top-down green agenda. When you can't get a new truck without jumping through hoops of red tape, that's when you start questioning whether all this is worth it.

Now, nobody is going to tell you this on CNN. They're not going to show you the small businesses that are closing down because they can’t meet these unrealistic regulations. Instead, they’ll talk about how great everything is and how we’re saving the planet. But let me ask you something: did your mechanic’s shop open up a new location or lay off workers?

These rules come with compliance costs that small businesses simply cannot afford. For instance, under the EPA's latest regulation, many manufacturers have to upgrade their equipment to reduce emissions by a mere 2%, but it could cost upwards of $100,000 for a single factory. And guess what? That money doesn’t just come out of thin air; it comes from you and me in higher prices.

So who benefits from all this? Well, the big corporations with deep pockets that can handle these costs are laughing all the way to the bank. They get to push out their smaller competitors and become even bigger monopolies. Meanwhile, small businesses struggle just to stay afloat. This is not how you foster economic growth.

But here’s what I find most frustrating: these regulations aren’t even based on sound science or economics. The folks in Washington keep telling us that this is all about the future and protecting our kids, but when was the last time you saw any real proof?

The buried number in all of this? It's the projected loss of jobs and economic activity due to these regulations over the next decade. Some estimates say it could be in the trillions, but nobody is talking about that.

And here’s a hint: when they revise their numbers, as they do, it’s always on a Friday afternoon so no one notices. But I have been watching this for years.

Protect yourself and your family from these policies. Stay informed, and if you see something like this happening in your community, speak up. This isn’t just about the environment anymore; it’s about our economy and livelihoods.