One characteristic of socialism is its unbearable bureaucracy that bogs things down. Projects that would take the free market a short time to complete drag on for years, with added costs and extended deadlines. Such undertakings can afford to break all the rules since there is no market to hold them accountable. An ever-ready government … Read more
With the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), the word communism is gaining currency in political discourse. Politicians are warning the nation about the dangers of communism, while some DSA militants insist they are not communists. They insist that they are just socialists—democratic socialists. The democratic adjective softens the tenor of the s-word, … Read more
Socialists in America have a big problem: most of them are not very social. Indeed, friendly conservatives have come to represent the working class, and aloof pseudo-elites have donned the socialist mantle. The left is not connecting with the American public, which is leaving some socialists concerned. “Why has the U.S. right since the seventies … Read more
As a major financial center, Britain once welcomed wealth from across the globe with open arms. However, that golden narrative is now unraveling as liberal politicians attempt to fund socialist programs with other people’s money. In the United Kingdom (U.K.), wealth remains in motion, but it’s not coming in; it’s leaving. Following a “tax the … Read more
Only in California would a state attack the hand that feeds it. A ballot measure called the “2026 Billionaire Tax Act” proposes a one-time 5 percent wealth tax on the net worth of residents with assets (not income) exceeding $1 billion. The logic behind this tax is as simple as it is misleading. Proponents point … Read more
Those who optimistically elected Zohran Mamdani as Mayor of New York City should take note. Despite his smiling and easygoing persona, the thirty-four-year-old democratic socialist is the head of a radical movement that calls for changes that are much more socialist than democratic. Mr. Mamdani’s victory has emboldened his radical supporters to propose solutions that … Read more
The New Year entered with a blaze. In the early morning of January 3, American forces penetrated a Venezuelan security compound and whisked away President Nicolas Maduro and his wife to face drug trafficking charges in America. What opposition forces have tried to accomplish for years, U.S. special forces achieved in less than three hours. … Read more
The victory of socialist candidates in recent elections has highlighted the renewed appeal of the Marxist system. Some now see socialism as the wave of the future. Conservatives reply by saying that this system must be rejected because “socialism does not work.” Whenever I hear this “socialism does not work” mantra, I am reminded of … Read more
On October 23, young men with the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) embarked on a week-and-a-half road trip to oppose the spread of socialism. They call this effort a caravan. It is an initiative of TFP Student Action. Read the Flyer: 10 Reasons to Reject Socialism The first stop … Read more
Most leftists associate fascist groups and individuals with representing the “far right.” However, fascism did not originate from the political right. It is a radical form of socialism, leading to one of history’s most significant ideological misunderstandings. There is nothing rightist or conservative about fascism. Traditional conservatism supports limited government and individual freedoms—ideas that are … Read more
