Charlie Kirk Said Young People Need an Economy That is Affordable: Here's How We Actually Get One

What if the real reason everything feels impossible to afford isn't corporate greed, inflation, or even your avocado toast habit but a century-old tax system that's secretly draining your wallet at every turn?

Charlie Kirk has been telling young Americans they deserve an economy that's actually affordable, and he's right. 

But here's what most people don't realize: the crushing weight of unaffordability isn't just about high prices; it's about a hidden tax system that's been designed to extract maximum wealth from your generation while you're still trying to build it.

Think about it: you're competing for housing against people who've had decades to accumulate wealth, while simultaneously funding a bloated government bureaucracy that produces nothing of value for your future. 

Every paycheck gets smaller before you even see it. 

Every business you buy from has to jack up prices just to cover the cost of being the government's unpaid tax collector. 

And meanwhile, there's an entire shadow economy of people who pay nothing at all.

The Nobel Prize-winning economist John Nash taught us that to solve any problem, we must first understand its fundamental dynamics. 

So here's the uncomfortable truth about why everything feels unaffordable: we're not just paying for goods and services; we're paying for one of the most inefficient, corrupt, and wealth-destroying systems ever devised.

But what if there was a way to change those fundamental dynamics entirely?

What Does "Affordable" Actually Mean?

Affordability is simply the capacity to purchase goods and services without compromising your financial stability. 

It's about having enough left over after covering essentials like housing, healthcare, and education to actually build a life.

For young people especially, affordability is crucial because you haven't had time to create the wealth needed for true financial independence. 

When everything costs too much, you can't get ahead; you're stuck in survival mode while older generations lecture you about bootstraps.

Why Is Everything So Damn Expensive?

Here's where John Nash's insight becomes critical. 

The fundamental problem isn't that businesses are greedy or that supply chains are broken. 

The fundamental problem is that our government is taking too much wealth from the productive economy.

The Federal Income Tax system, managed by the Internal Revenue Service, is systematically draining wealth from:

• Your paychecks through wage withholding
• Your employers through business taxes (which get passed to you as higher prices)
• Property owners through capital gains taxes when they sell
• Countless other sources through a maze of hidden fees and taxes

This isn't just about the money that gets taken; it's about the massive inefficiency of how it gets taken.

Charlie Kirk Wanted Solutions, Not Blame

Charlie Kirk's message to young people wasn't about pointing fingers. 

He understood that his audience was hungry for real solutions, not political theater. 

That's why they followed him everywhere and joined his growing movement.

There are different theories about how to solve the affordability crisis:

The Socialist approach would have the government set prices artificially low. 

This sounds appealing until you realize that price controls always lead to shortages. 

When producers can't make a profit, they stop producing. Venezuela tried this; it didn't work out well.

The real solution requires changing the fundamental dynamics of how we fund the government entirely.

The National Freedom Tax: A Better Way Forward

A new book recently published on Amazon, The National Freedom Tax (NFT), provides data supporting a revolutionary approach that gets us out of the "Income Tax box" and into a "consumption tax" system.

Here's How the Current System Destroys Affordability:

The Income Tax Fundamentals:

1. Massive collection costs: It costs about 23 cents to collect every dollar of income tax
2. Businesses as unpaid collectors: Every business must serve as the government's tax collector, absorbing compliance costs that get passed to consumers
3. Government gets a free ride: The government consumes goods and services tax-free while private citizens fund everything
4. The IRS produces nothing: A massive bureaucracy that creates no value but must be funded by productive workers
5. Underground economy: Cash-based illegal activities (drugs, illegal immigration) avoid taxes entirely while law-abiding citizens carry the burden

How the National Freedom Tax Solves This:

The NFT Fundamentals:

1. Ultra-low collection costs: Only about 1 cent to collect every dollar of tax
2. Businesses freed from tax collection: Companies can focus on creating value instead of paperwork
3. Government pays its fair share: No more tax-free consumption by government agencies
4. Eliminate the IRS: Terminate this wealth-destroying bureaucracy entirely
5. Everyone pays: All consumers pay tax at point of sale; no more free riders

The Bottom Line for Young Americans

The National Freedom Tax represents the best solution for the affordability crisis facing young Americans. 

Instead of fighting over crumbs in a rigged system, it's time to change the system itself.

When businesses aren't forced to be tax collectors, when government agencies have to pay market prices, when the underground economy contributes its fair share, and when we eliminate the bureaucratic waste of the IRS suddenly, everything becomes more affordable.

This isn't about left versus right politics. It's about creating an economy where young people can actually build wealth instead of just funding an ever-growing government machine.

Charlie Kirk was right: you deserve an economy that's affordable.

The National Freedom Tax shows us exactly how to build one.

The National Freedom Tax book is available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble that provides detailed analysis of how this system would work in practice, including revenue projections and implementation strategies.