A closer look at the demographics, economics, and politics behind DSA’s rising influence Recent elections suggest the American political landscape is shifting. Democratic socialist ideas have gained influence inside the Democratic Party. A growing number of progressive candidates—including several Muslim elected officials—have won office, and conservatism has lost ground in many urban areas and amongContinue reading “The Ascent of the Democratic Socialists of America”
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Milton, Paul, Trade, and Tariffs
Remember Milton Friedman and Paul Samuelson? Could they help us today? From 1966 to the early 1980s, two renowned economists, Milton Friedman and Paul Samuelson, wrote alternating columns in Newsweek magazine, representing opposing views on economics. This was a time when economics, often referred to as the “dismal science,” gained significant interest from politicians andContinue reading “Milton, Paul, Trade, and Tariffs”
Who is Kamala Harris?
“We’re not going back. America is ready for a new way forward.” The election is now a little over a month away. Vice President Harris leads most of the polls and is the Las Vegas favorite to win, but the country still knows little about her. Before President Biden’s withdrawal from the race, Harris hadContinue reading “Who is Kamala Harris?”
A Biden vs. Trump Rematch?
Is anyone excited about the prospect of a rematch between these two? I’m not. Before discussing the election, I will open my political kimono to reveal my conservative/libertarian underpinnings. I like fiscal responsibility, good management, citizens first, personal freedom, merit-based evaluations, patriotism, science, the law, education, and truth. I don’t like lies, cheating, globalism, wokeness,Continue reading “A Biden vs. Trump Rematch?”
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