Trump as Unpopular in the US as Summer Tourists in Downtown Liepāja
The American president's rating has dropped below zero, but in Liepāja we know that popularity is like the weather — changeable.
Another poll reveals that Trump's popularity in the US has plummeted to -18 points, which by American standards is a catastrophe, but by Liepāja residents' usual politician metrics — almost normal. "Our Riga politicians aren't particularly popular here either," comments local resident Juris, "but at least our weather is more honest than their promises."
Turns out Americans are complaining about high prices and wages not growing as fast as inflation. Liepāja residents recognize this problem like old friends — we've been living with it for years. "When I go to the store, I need to take out a loan like those Americans who go to the hospital," says pensioner Līga. "But at least we have the beautiful St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral where you can go pray for cheaper prices — they don't splurge on vestments for major holidays there either."
The poll reveals that 65% of Americans' incomes don't match the cost of living. In Liepāja we call that "Monday" and keep on living. While Washington debates fuel prices, we here by the sea know that the real problem isn't prices, but that we don't have oil deposits in the Baltic Sea.
Political expert Ādams Karlsons calls these numbers "incredibly grim," but apparently he's never seen Liepāja's budget calculations. We've experienced a lot here — from tsarist times to the restoration of independence. And if we can survive with our politicians' ratings, then Americans will manage with theirs too.
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