I'm going to give you this one piggy. The Democrats should stop being the pro immigrant party. Or population growth. I think we are over populated and I was going to argue but then I decided I can't defend why Democrats were so pro letting people flood in and claim they are seeking asylum. I don't think they'll make that mistake again. Now that we have less illegals coming, I like it. But now we probably do need to up the legal immigrants we let in. We sort of need them right now. Farmers do. But then once we let in what we need, we need to cut back on how many people we let in.
As much of a shit show as Trump is, I'm going to say that I'm seeing wages are up. Because manufacturing is coming back home and because of supply and demand. So damn it, Trump's policies might actually be working for blue collar people. Nah. Who am I kidding. After Trump's wars and tariffs, any gains those people made in higher wages, they're giving it all right back when they have to buy a car or washing machine. I'm sure of it. And is Trump really worth $1 more an hour? Nah.
U.S. Population Growth Slows Due to Historic Decline in Net International Migration
JAN. 27, 2026 — Population growth in the United States has slowed significantly with an increase of only 1.8 million, or 0.5%, between July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025, according to the new
Vintage 2025 population estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau.
net international migration is the main reason for the slower growth rate we see today.”
Slower population growth was felt across the country. All four census regions and every state except Montana and West Virginia saw their growth slow, or their decline accelerate.
You whites aren't having kids. You can't remain middle class if you have kids.
Facing declining birth rates and out-migration, a majority of U.S. counties are losing population
But all this is increasing wages. Pro-growth policies and a focus on wage equity have contributed to increased compensation.