Middle Poor Enslaved
- Corey Dowdell
- Feb 6
- 3 min read
The Illusion of Freedom: How the Middle and Poor Class Remain Enslaved in a Capitalistic Society
In the land of opportunity, where hard work is supposed to equal success, why does it seem like the middle and poor class can never quite break free? The truth is, capitalism was never designed to lift everyone up—it was designed to keep most people in a cycle of survival while the elite continue to build generational wealth. The system isn’t broken. It’s working exactly as intended.
The Debt Trap: Modern-Day Chains
One of the most powerful tools used to keep the working class enslaved is debt. Credit cards, student loans, mortgages, and car payments are pushed as necessary to “live the American dream.” But in reality, these debts ensure that people are always working just to keep up, never truly owning their time or wealth. Interest payments transfer billions from the middle and lower classes into the hands of the wealthy, making financial freedom almost impossible.
Wage Suppression: Keeping You Just Comfortable Enough
Employers have perfected the art of paying just enough to keep workers from quitting, but never enough to allow them to truly get ahead. Inflation rises, but wages remain stagnant. When people are constantly struggling to cover rent, utilities, healthcare, and food, they have no energy or resources left to invest in their future.
Illegal Immigrants: The New-Age Slavery
To maximize profits, corporations exploit illegal immigrants by paying them extremely low wages with little to no job security or benefits. These workers are forced to accept unfair conditions due to their legal status, allowing businesses to reduce labor costs and keep more money at the top. Instead of addressing this exploitation, politicians like Trump have weaponized the issue, blaming other minorities for job losses to distract from the real problem—the wealthy elite hoarding opportunities and manipulating labor markets to maintain their power.
Education: A System Built for Compliance, Not Wealth
From childhood, people are trained to follow the rules, work hard, and seek security rather than freedom. Schools don’t teach financial literacy, investing, or entrepreneurship. Instead, they prepare students to become employees—cogs in a machine that feeds wealth to the top while ensuring the majority remain dependent on a paycheck.
Consumerism: The Illusion of Prosperity
The working class is bombarded with messages telling them that success is measured by what they own. Fancy cars, designer clothes, the latest gadgets—people spend what little money they have trying to look successful rather than becoming financially free. Meanwhile, the wealthy invest their money in assets that generate more wealth, while the poor and middle class spend their money on liabilities that keep them broke.
Taxes: The Burden Falls on the Poor
The rich don’t play by the same rules. With tax loopholes, offshore accounts, and business write-offs, they pay far less than the average worker. Meanwhile, the middle and lower classes shoulder the majority of the tax burden, funding a system that benefits the elite while keeping the working class struggling to make ends meet.
Breaking Free: The Path to Real Financial Freedom
Escaping the system requires knowledge, discipline, and strategy. The first step is to unlearn the lies that keep people trapped. Understanding how money truly works—investing, leveraging assets, and creating multiple streams of income—can help break the chains of financial enslavement.
Invest in Assets – Stocks, real estate, and businesses build wealth, while luxury items and unnecessary debt drain it.
Control Your Debt – Use credit wisely, avoid high-interest loans, and prioritize financial freedom over short-term gratification.
Build Your Own Economy – Relying solely on a paycheck leaves you vulnerable. Side businesses, smart investments, and ownership put you in control.
Educate Yourself – Schools won’t teach financial freedom, but the information is out there. Study the habits of the wealthy and apply their strategies.
The middle and poor class were never meant to win in this system, but that doesn’t mean they can’t. By recognizing the traps and making conscious financial decisions, individuals can start reclaiming their freedom and creating a legacy of wealth for future generations. The game is rigged—but once you understand the rules, you can start playing to win.
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