美国斩杀线的真相：活着，就是为了给资本交生存税

Group 1 - The concept of the "kill line" in the U.S. reflects the idea that survival is contingent upon paying taxes and expenses, which are likened to a survival tax imposed by capitalists [3][6][18] - Essential expenditures such as healthcare, insurance, education, and housing account for 60% to 80% of living costs for ordinary Americans, creating a financial burden that is difficult to escape [3][4] - The financial, insurance, and real estate sectors, collectively referred to as the FIRE industries, have seen significant growth, with their value-added share of U.S. GDP rising from 10.4% in 1947 to 20.36% in 2007, and employment in these sectors increasing nearly fourfold over 60 years [7] Group 2 - The wealth distribution in the U.S. is severely imbalanced, with safety nets intended to protect ordinary citizens instead benefiting the wealthy, leading to increased financial strain on the lower classes [6][9] - The rising number of homeless individuals in the U.S. correlates with the increasing wealth of the upper class, exemplifying the K-shaped recovery where the rich get richer while the poor suffer [13] - As of Q3 2025, U.S. household debt has surpassed $15 trillion, with a delinquency rate of 4.49%, indicating an underlying debt crisis among lower-income households [14]