We are witnessing the emergence of populist movements on both the Right (MAGA) and Left (Democratic Socialists) arising from ordinary citizens who feel disenfranchised by the elite political ruling class who play by a different set of rules. For instance, did you know Nancy Pelosi earned a 16,930% return on her stock trades while serving in Congress amassing an amazing 130 million in profits! Who knew she was an accomplished trader?! We'll discuss the deadly allure of socialism, and we'll share ten reasons why it never works when applied to real life.
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E276 Mamdani Wins...Everyone Loses
New York City is giving socialism a try and Mamdani has self-proclaimed "Hot Girls" to thank! An astonishing 84% of female voters between the ages of 18-29 backed his campaign. What was the attraction? Meanwhile New York, the heart beat of global finance is experiencing a massive exodus. How will this reshape the financial frontier? A primer on why socialism is a lousy idea from God's perspective.
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E275 Macron's War on Free Speech
French President Emmanuel Macron launched a sweeping campaign to regulate speech online under the guise of "protection. Of course, this is just another attempt by elites to suppress dissent and to enforce ideological conformity. Speaking of elites, former President, Barack Obama is campaigning for a white gubernatorial candidate and a lieutenant governor candidate who promotes political violence. It seems the Left only supports race and diversity when it conforms to their political ideology.
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E274 Mamdani and His Marxist Magic
It appears Zohran Mandani if the future of the collapsing Democratic Party. Mamdani's Marxist radicalism is playing well to the new face of the Democratic base who want someone who will resist President Donald Trump at all costs. How did we get here? What will be the real cost to New Yorkers if he is elected? Will this become a model for other metropolitan centers across America?
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E273 "No Kings" Nonsense
Leftists staged "No Kings" protests across the country in an effort to fight what they perceive to be authoritarian over-reach by the current administration. The truth is, it's the same old tactics from the Marxist Progressives, along with union allies like The American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association, to create organized chaos and political violence under the guise of fighting "fascism." Yawn...
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