Will it be ignored? Most likely. Congress members consider themselves part of the ruling elite. They won't personally be greatly effected by these decisions and the toiling masses will have to pay for their decisions. This is the South American model that we are importing - a small oligarchical class living in gated communities with guards, walls and protected assets, and the vast majority of the citizens living in poor or poverty conditions with no hope of ever advancing.
The large middle class is the strength and genius of the US. If it is destroyed, there are many countries around the world that we can look to to see the future.
Tell me about it! My side job (bodyguarding executives, VIPs, etc..) is taking off like a rocket and will soon be my main gig at the rate it’s going. These people can easily afford the $200 per hour/per bodyguard, plus expenses.