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"Let not the workingman be able to say that he is driven into the ranks of socialism by the inordinate and grasping greed of the manufacturer."
In some ways misregulated capitalism is at fault for young people embracing socialism.
LOL.
One might argue that "misregulated capitalism" is socialism, AG.
The NDP - “New Democratic Party” in Canada, rather than the more honest “Democratic Socialists” in the US-slid in along with Trudeau Liberalism on wheels greased by China. Canadian property values, investment into Canada, employment, buying power, political cohesion and any hope for the future for young Canadians in Canada has evaporated under crushing capital gains taxes and other taxes imposed while the only gains in employment numbers come governmental hiring. Do not be seduced by the siren’s song “everything should be free..”
where is the article on how free healtcare will shorten lives?
Tyler Cowen’s piece “How Socialism Hurts the Young”. There is a link in n the article above.
Thanks, I saw that article but didn't realize it covered healthcare. Thanks again.
Since it's not covered here, I'll put in a request for someone at TFP to deep-dive into the new-and-improved "Teen Takeovers" that have been plaguing many cities across the country -- since virtually NONE of the leaders of those cities will. (Basically flash mobs w/[violent] benefits). I like Charles Forte's take on it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtVprluoILE
Back in the 60's I remember my little brother saying "I can't tell the difference between Negroes and Teenagers". Seems apt now too...
I like looking at the extent to which freedom exists and personal rights are protected. The labels mean nothing. This is why I ask and ask and ask what is the role and power of the govt. The more regulation the less freedom ( note less regul ation doesn't mean none as argued by lemmings who only repeat the lies spouted by those they mindlessly parrot).
I despise it when people argue from the extremes.
Carrying things to their illogical conclusion doesn't further debate.
That stifles it.
Here we go again - this time it's Platner. When you see the likes of CNN doing an in-depth interview with a woman accusing a democrat candidate of something that might hurt his campaign, you can bet there are democrat operatives in the background pushing to get the guy off the ballot. But not because of her story - no, because they see trouble ahead on election day so it's time to push him off the stage and find someone who can win. And left-leaning media jumps in to help. If Platner was polling well, they wouldn't give this girl or her story the time of day. Not exactly a principled bunch, those lefties and their buddies in the media.
For some reason, I recall Robert “ Torch” Torricelli from a few decades back.
Yup. Another big scandal that had the Dem party shaking in their boots. They dumped Torricelli 1 month before election day and dragged Frank Lautenberg off his retirement rocking chair to replace him on the ballot. The dummies in NJ fall for it and the next year, Frank Lautenberg gets a major NJ Transit hub in Secaucus named after him.
Where is the article on free health care shortening lives?
My family is up to its collective neck with providers. Beyond treating acute disease and injury (and diagnosis), provision of health care is in some part elective. I find that health care provision in these case is tailored as much toward what will the government/ insurance company pay for, rather than what is best for the patient.
Regarding candidate Graham Platner, I want to express my appreciation to The Free Press for making me the envy of everyone in my social circle who are often amazed that I seem to know what is coming before they learn about it.
"me the envy of everyone in my social circle who are often amazed that I seem to know"
What, Martin, do you periodically poll your social circle to determine whether they're amazed at your prescience this week?
Yep.
So, as soon as Susan Collins pulls even with Graham Platner in some polls, a woman comes forward to accuse Platner of rape, and then within hours all the prominent Democrats who endorsed Platner are calling for him to withdraw from the race. This all seems very organized.
Nah, totally organic ;)
they will put someone in does not matter who. anyone will do. they will vogte for him/her they/them. etc
and Republicans will do the same and get the same results-good thing there are tons of Independents like me who get to decide which lesser of two evils gets elected.
For example on Republicans?
If this is anything but satirical-thanks for proving my point. Enjoy your broken in two partisan government. You deserve it.
Just as I thought.
Not enough brain-power to formulate a response.
Oh poor independent thinking Lanny. So your argument is that I lack the brain power to respond...even though I already did.
That's not the insult you think it is. It says a lot more about your reading comprehension than my brain power.
I did respond. You just didn't like the answer.
Reading and thinking at the same time is hard for some.
You asked for a Republican example. Republicans always rally behind their nominee just as Democrats rally behind theirs. My point was that partisan voters in both parties usually fall in line regardless of candidate quality.
Never in my wildest imagination would I have thought that our political systems would wind up as Republicans vs Communists. I suspect (and pray) that this move will destroy the electoral power of the Democrats and cause a reappraisal of what they stand for and who they endorse for office. Otherwise, we are headed for some hard times under state control.
That's kind of where all democracies end: republicans vs communists.
https://x.com/JimDaBink/status/2073804098428703164/video/1?s=46
I still love our boys, even if they kind of forgot to show up last night.❤️🇺🇸
Lest we forget how this all started. Like everything, it’s Trump’s fault😵💫. (From ChatGPT)
Here are the main ways the administration was involved:
* Presidential endorsement. President Trump publicly backed the joint U.S.-Canada-Mexico bid and met with FIFA President Gianni Infantino. In the days leading up to the June 2018 vote, he encouraged FIFA members to support the North American bid.
* Diplomatic support. U.S. diplomats and officials promoted the bid internationally, working alongside the United Bid organizing committee to reassure FIFA member associations about security, transportation, and government support.
* Federal guarantees. The administration provided the government guarantees FIFA requires from host nations, including commitments related to security, customs, immigration procedures, and tax matters.
That said, there was also some concern among FIFA voters about U.S. policy at the time:
* President Trump’s comments suggesting countries that opposed the bid might affect future U.S. relations drew criticism from some observers.
* Immigration restrictions and travel policies raised questions about whether fans from every country would be able to enter the United States easily. The bid committee emphasized that FIFA events would receive the necessary government support.
Ultimately, however, FIFA’s own technical evaluation concluded that the North American bid was substantially stronger than Morocco’s, primarily because of its existing stadiums, transportation infrastructure, hotel capacity, and much higher projected revenues. Those technical and financial advantages are generally regarded as the decisive reasons the bid won by such a large margin (134–65).
Interestingly, in his current term, President Trump has again taken an active role by establishing a White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026 to coordinate federal preparations for the tournament.
You will regret this socialist turn in your country. Canada is an example of socialist policies gone too far and destroying everything we had built. Our healthcare is in ruins, our country is in massive debt and our inflation is out of control. Out government is taking over everything such as building pipelines because free enterprise wants nothing to do with our country. Don’t swallow the pill. Your country is a beacon of freedom for those losing it.
There will be no socialist turn in this country. We'll usher our braindead boomers over the rainbow bridge in the next few years, and then we will be completing the hard right turn that is beginning to take place. And you won't want to be a socialist when we do that.
You are seeing something in the country that I don’t see
"You will regret this socialist turn in your country."
WILL regret it?
There are millions of us out here who are not only regretting it RIGHT NOW, and are deeply disturbed by it,
but are wondering HOW THE HELL did it come to THIS??
We, apparently, can only
sit here appalled- and impotently watch our country unravel
before our eyes.
I am ENRAGED!
I don't know what it will require to turn away this tide that is engulfing us.
But, at THIS moment I can only see that outright civil war in this country may may be our only viable option.
requires one thing VOTE. ...the turn out in NYC was abysmal,..
A nation divided against itself can never stand. That’s exactly why we are where we are. Look around you. Do you see yourself as an American, or a hyphenated American. How about those around you? Socialists/communists are very clever. They know they stand no chance in an equal fight. Their only chance of winning is turning people against each other and they carried out the plan magnificently! Please listen to the maggot Mamdani’s speech. He doesn’t need to hide his intentions anymore. Divide and conquer. The same playbook they have used for decades around the world. And it has worked and will work here as well unless we do something about it. Think of yourself and believe you are not a hyphenated American. You are an American. And in this way we can all join hands and defeat these monsters at the ballot box. And if we don’t, then look around at countries like Cuba and North Korea and China. That can be us in less than one generation.
The Democrat transition from Democratic Socialism to National Socialism has been breathtaking.
Would like FP to do better at highlighting the antisemiticism of the wacko Dem candidates e.g. Platner — no one seemed to care about that, or if he raped Republicans.
Yes and… for those keeping score the Nahtsi (sic) party (the National Socialists) were left wing, not right wing. Sorry … drives me crazy when the undereducated hyperventilating crowd makes the illogical step from right wing to Nahtsi. Not accusing you Albert - quite the opposite. Just riffing on your point. Carry on.
Yes, it is. It's why I haven't become a journalist and I just rant on social media. Not sure that will keep me from the Gulag, though, as the outspoken, former Democrat voter that I am.
America not so beautiful: The Maine Democratic Party & the voters of Maine nominated an alleged Nazi advocate & an alleged sexual predator and abuser. His candidacy was enthusiastically endorsed by Sanders, Warren, Ro Khanna, Gallegos, AOC, Mandamni & others. There was a deafening silence from Schumer, Hakeem & a majority of prominent Democrats. There are Maine voters who continue to express allegiance to Platner in spite of the newest allegations. So I ask what does this say about the Democratic Party & too many of its supporters? Do they represent the American future? G-d help us!
It's ironic that Maine did that, because I have a friend that moved to Maine and a few years later told me she couldn't be friends with a "bigot" because I was speaking out against child transition, as a gay man. It didn't matter to her that we'd been friends since we were two years old.
Something has happened to the brains of people like your friend. If one is unable to conceive of the possibility that someone can be against "gender-affirming care" for reasons other than downright bigotry, they have literally lost their ability to reason. Sadly, we are seeing an awful lot of that coming from the left these days.
On the so-called COMMUNIST TURN OF THE DSA……….AN OXYMORON.. my second post….
One more thing. I posted a while ago on the DSA’s communist turn….here is a slice of what I see is at the heart of WHO adheres to socialism/communism (COLLECTIVISM) and WHO adheres to democracy, democratic tenets of INDIVIDUALISM. It will be brief.
Think in terms of the following: PATTERNS OF DEFERENCE.
Who do you defer to? Save, the legal system, I can answer “to no one.”
Who do democrats, socialists, communists, defer to? Answer: government and/or the collective. “WE” ALWAYS SUPERSEDES “I.”
In true a democratic society, “I” SUPERSEDES “WE.” The USA was built on “rugged individualism.”
NOTICE: leftdemmcomms always DEFER. They want and need and look to be “given” things.
REPUBLICANS, AND ESPECIALLY, INDEPENDENTS, DO NOT DEFER. They work for it.
BIG DIFFERENCE.
Saoirse Mates……..