There it is - "In modern American politics, any movement, even a populist one, requires support from some group of elites and donors."
I don't doubt this statement, indeed, I agree with it.
No one is going to represent me. Representative democracy was an idea for 1788. Yes, there was the horrible slavery with no representation for many. But it was a beginning for the practice of individual liberty to be nurtured by representative democracy. 72 years later groups of elites and donors had grown in power and determined their interest were more important than individual liberty.
The powerful take from the powerless. I can choose to be on the side of some elite group. But no one is going to be on my side, protect my liberty.
I first voted in 1972, and I believe I have voted in every election from then through 2016. I doubt I will ever vote again. In some circles, continuing to vote would be called enabling.
“The coverup of President Joe Biden’s cognitive decline and the resulting coronation, absent a primary vote, of Vice President Kamala Harris should make one thing clear to would-be Democratic voters: the party views you with disdain.”
Free trade, assuming such a thing exists, is efficient. However, it is dangerous as the last few years have proved. Indeed, the slow infusion of poison into Middle America over the last 4 decades is dangerous too, just slower acting and less obvious. Autarchy is less efficient but safer and the US is probably better placed than anyone to do this. If you want an example, consider Russia (second in the autarchy ranking) when faced with an unprecedented assault on trade and financial arrangements is doing just fine economically. Complete implementation is impossible and trade will be required but it should be so structured to be in our national interest.
Relatively new subscriber here. Some of what I've heard on the podcast has been thought-provoking. However, one comment: eliminate all snark. If I want snark, I go to MSNBC, Fox, or X. I found your comments about labor unions to be totally non-responsive and non-productive. If you've got a case to make, make it, but don't belittle other people.
There it is - "In modern American politics, any movement, even a populist one, requires support from some group of elites and donors."
I don't doubt this statement, indeed, I agree with it.
No one is going to represent me. Representative democracy was an idea for 1788. Yes, there was the horrible slavery with no representation for many. But it was a beginning for the practice of individual liberty to be nurtured by representative democracy. 72 years later groups of elites and donors had grown in power and determined their interest were more important than individual liberty.
The powerful take from the powerless. I can choose to be on the side of some elite group. But no one is going to be on my side, protect my liberty.
I first voted in 1972, and I believe I have voted in every election from then through 2016. I doubt I will ever vote again. In some circles, continuing to vote would be called enabling.
“The coverup of President Joe Biden’s cognitive decline and the resulting coronation, absent a primary vote, of Vice President Kamala Harris should make one thing clear to would-be Democratic voters: the party views you with disdain.”
100% swinging RIGHT
Free trade, assuming such a thing exists, is efficient. However, it is dangerous as the last few years have proved. Indeed, the slow infusion of poison into Middle America over the last 4 decades is dangerous too, just slower acting and less obvious. Autarchy is less efficient but safer and the US is probably better placed than anyone to do this. If you want an example, consider Russia (second in the autarchy ranking) when faced with an unprecedented assault on trade and financial arrangements is doing just fine economically. Complete implementation is impossible and trade will be required but it should be so structured to be in our national interest.
Relatively new subscriber here. Some of what I've heard on the podcast has been thought-provoking. However, one comment: eliminate all snark. If I want snark, I go to MSNBC, Fox, or X. I found your comments about labor unions to be totally non-responsive and non-productive. If you've got a case to make, make it, but don't belittle other people.
Nah, I like the snark. Good to have some personality mixed in with all the policy talk.