It is hard to live life without politics in these United States and elsewhere in the world. The food we eat, the water we drink, the roads we drive on, and the prices of everyday consumables are all predicated on politics. That is why I like to say we live in a world of men. By that, I mean men who rule and manipulate everything. And by “men,” I do not mean to sound sexist but to sound like a realist. A few men sit behind the scenes and engineer everything for the rest of us. That is what I meant by a world of men. That is why, on an off day, we research, consume, and share.
Now, Washington is buzzing this week, and for good reason. The much talked about "Big Beautiful Bill"—officially titled the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—has passed both chambers of Congress. It narrowly cleared the House in May, and on July 1, 2025, it squeaked its way through the Senate with a dramatic 51 to 50 vote, narrowly tipped by Vice President J.D. Vance.
This massive legislative package reshapes major aspects of tax policy, social spending, and energy priorities. Key provisions include the permanent extension of the 2017 tax cuts (corporate welfare kings and queens love this one), elimination of taxes on tips and overtime pay, deep cuts to Medicaid and SNAP (food stamps), rollback of clean energy tax credits and EV mandates, and a projected increase of 3 to 5 trillion dollars in the national debt.
While Republicans celebrated the bill’s passage with this narrow victory, it ignited an unexpected political firestorm between two of the biggest names in American life today: POTUS Donald Trump and CEO Elon Musk.
Once allies, their relationship fractured when Musk—who briefly led the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—openly blasted the bill. He called it a “disgusting abomination” and warned it would devastate green energy efforts while ballooning the national debt.
Musk did not stop there. He threatened to fund primary challengers against any lawmakers who supported the bill and even teased the creation of a new political party named the “America Party.” He held a poll on his platform X, and the majority voted yes to the creation of such a party. People are likely just sick and tired of the corrupt duopoly in America.
Trump, who is never one to hold back, hit back hard. He labeled Musk’s criticism as political suicide, threatened to pull federal subsidies and contracts from Tesla and SpaceX, and even hinted at questioning Musk’s citizenship. There were headlines around the web yesterday talking about Trump’s intentions to deport Elon Musk. I do not think that will happen. Musk is too valuable to this country. They might want him silenced more than anything. Deportation is not even a question. People talking about that are just being silly, honestly.
The Big Beautiful Bill promises immediate tax relief for many households, especially for workers earning income through tips and overtime. That extra take home pay could make a difference for some families. This is likely a bait for public support of the bill, but behind the scenes, Wall Street lobbyists are working hard to ensure its passage. They will be the real beneficiaries, not the American people.
However, the bill also slashes support for Medicaid and SNAP, programs millions of low income Americans rely on. That could lead to reduced access to healthcare and food security in vulnerable communities. People of all backgrounds rely on these social programs. While it is a good thing to encourage people to work, it is also true that many have no means of livelihood besides these.
On the energy front, cuts to EV and renewable energy incentives could slow down green innovation and job creation in sustainable industries. This is where Elon is playing fear master, but he is also using this opportunity to push his real agenda, spare the EV tax credit.
Financially, the steep rise in national debt raises concerns about long term interest rates and economic stability. Some analysts are already warning of potential downgrades to the nation’s credit rating.
Politically, this bill and the Trump-Musk fallout mark a turning point. It reveals widening cracks within conservative circles and may influence the 2026 midterms and the 2028 presidential election. With new factions and money possibly entering the scene, party loyalties may shift.
Do not forget the piece I wrote shortly after the election, Musk is not a party loyalist but a businessman. He is just a newcomer with a big pile of money and a platform with over 200 million followers. That is power in America. Money is power.
Although the bill has passed the Senate, there are still legislative hurdles before it becomes law. The July 4 deadline looms, and not all Republican lawmakers are fully on board. Last I checked, the congressman from Kentucky, Mr. Thomas Massie, and others were opposing the bill.
In the short term, some Americans may see more money in their paychecks—and if that happens, most people could care less about the rest. But the long term effects—on healthcare access, energy innovation, and national debt, will take time to fully unfold. Whether this bill improves or complicates our collective standard of living depends on how it is implemented and how future administrations build or unravel its legacy.
This is why we must pay attention and use our voices like we are encouraged to during elections. We cannot run away from the effects of political decisions or the consequences they bring. So we might as well get involved somewhere.
I remain,
Pal Ronnie
