I have a friend in Minn and she is a Democrat. Nice person. She said she believes that “a rising tide lifts all boats”.
No point in arguing the details with her.
You should point out to her that, if you don’t have a boat, a rising tide just drowns you.
Economically speaking that is true. I imagine though that youre friend doesnt interpret that quote the way someone on our side might. I think “lifting all boats raises the tide” would better describe what our economically challenged friends on the left believe.