California is now past it Socialist policies. It is going full Marxist. Sacramento controls fast food places. High taxes. Bad schools. A bill by Assemblyman Haney would PROHIBIT managers and business owners from contacting workers via text, email or phone when not at work. Sacramento is telling cities how many housing units are to be built, and where—no more local government.
“Housing policy: Democrats desire to have the government determine how and where families should live. Part of this policy is tied to forcing people to abandon living in single family homes with a backyard allowing families to thrive. Progressives are in favor of most folks residing in high rise apartments in close proximity to public transit. All of this is being done in the name of fighting climate change.
At least in California, the high price of land, constrictive zoning laws, and government financing, and Project Labor Agreements (PLA) are moving the State towards a socialist society where private ownership of housing is discouraged and maybe even banned in the near future.”
The November election will be the decisive factor to determine if freedom can return or we elect our version of Putin to lead our Third World nation.
A difference in style by Richard Eber
Richard Eber, Exclusive to the California Political News and Views, 4/5/24 www.capoliticalnewsandviews.com
In 1776 when the Declaration of Independence declared separation of the Colonies from England, another important document was published. Wealth of Nations written by English economist Adam Smith provided the foundation for capitalism as we know it today.
Smith postulated minimizing the role of government intervention and taxation in capitalist markets. His “invisible hand” provided by the forces of supply and demand, which make his economic theories work. In Smith’s view such a system provides the most optimum way for a society to function.
Smith’s modern rival in the quest for the best way for people to live came from 19th century German philosopher Karl Marx. He viewed capitalism as an evil vehicle of the wealthy proletariat that exploited the poor. Marx advocated Communism as a remedy to this social model.
Wikipedia’s definition goes:
Communism (from Latin communis, ‘common, universal’)[1][2] is a left-wing to far-left sociopolitical, philosophical, and economic ideology within the socialist movement,[1] whose goal is the creation of a communist society, a socioeconomic order centered around common ownership of the means of production, distribution, and exchange that allocates products to everyone in the society based on need.[3][4][5] A communist society would entail the absence of private property and social classes,[1] and ultimately money[6] and the state (or nation state).
Why are these two theories so relevant in the Presidential election of 2024?
Republicans, while embracing the pro capitalist writings of Adam Smith, realize the need for government intervention to ensure a level playing field.
On paper Democrats share a similar view with the exception of more government involvement in everyone’s life. They tend to distrust business and want to place important decision-making powers under the guidance of the Federal Government.
They call such a system Socialism.
The major difference between Republicans and Democrats is the level of authority given the private sector versus the guidance emanating from bureaucrats in Washington D.C. This is made clear when contrasting the differences between President Joe Biden and his adversary Donald Trump.
This can be found in the areas of:
Government regulations: The level of control over the activities of business separates the Donkeys from the Elephants. A distrust of private enterprise has led Democrats to impose more government oversight in every facet of business and commerce. Examples include additional regulation of banking, environmental matters, labor relations, education, commerce etc.
This way of thinking contrasts with Republicans. The GOP postulates too much government regulation leads to inefficiency, incompetence, and impeding individuals from obtaining the fruits of the American dream. This difference in philosophy is illustrated with conflict over Biden trying to impose his “Green New Deal” which weaponizes Democrats dealing with the alleged consequences of “climate change”,
Housing policy: Democrats desire to have the government determine how and where families should live. Part of this policy is tied to forcing people to abandon living in single family homes with a backyard allowing families to thrive. Progressives are in favor of most folks residing in high rise apartments in close proximity to public transit. All of this is being done in the name of fighting climate change.
At least in California, the high price of land, constrictive zoning laws, and government financing, and Project Labor Agreements (PLA) are moving the State towards a socialist society where private ownership of housing is discouraged and maybe even banned in the near future.
Taxation and class warfare: Democrats favor paying for the welfare of the poor by imposing high taxes on business and the wealthy. In doing so the economy can be slowed down leading to stagnation and inflation. Republicans believe lower taxation leads to business expansion and additional jobs for the poor currently receiving public assistance.
In California under the administration of Gavin Newsom socialist policies have led to a mass exodus of businesses and their middle class employees to more favorable business environments. They have been replaced in the Golden State by so-called International Migrants AKA illegal aliens.
A monument to misguided governance in California is the current 83-billion-dollar budget deficit. It has been caused primarily by chronic overspending on public assistance and supporting new arrivals from South of the border.
Unfortunately, in California, the GOP is incredibly weak. Most voters are not aware of the contrasts between the two political parties.
States rights vs the power of the Federal government: The battle between Republicans and Democrats is illustrated by their interpretation of the Constitution. Democrats favor (loose construction) more power being delegated to the Federal Government where Republicans tend to support (strict construction) interpreting this document.
Chief Justice John Marshall ruled in 1824 with the decision Gibbons v. Ogden, supremacy of the Federal Government over the States. This controversy continues to the present day. A prime-time example is the abortion issue illustrated by the recent overturning of Roe V. Wade by the Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision.
The power of business vs those who are employed by them: Joe Biden and his Democratic colleagues desire for workers to have more say in the workplace. This explains their support of labor unions to counter the power of corporations. This difference of opinion goes back to Wealth of Nations. Such distrust of private enterprise provides the battle lines between Democrats and Republicans in 2024
The GOP points towards the failed record of the Biden administration tackling inflation, actual economic growth, energy policy, immigration, education, and law enforcement. They postulate Democrats adhering to the principles of socialistic overreach are responsible for the perceived decline of the United States under Biden.
This is especially true in California and other Blue States where over regulation has stymied business and lowered the standard of living for most non-government workers.
As a result, Democrats have strayed from economic issues while favoring social talking points attacking Donald Trump. They prefer to discuss what transpired on January 6,2021, abortion laws, voter suppression, and how electing Biden’s opponent presents a threat to American democracy.
Blaming the former President for their failure to protect the Southern border is intended to deflect criticism for 10 million illegal aliens coming into the USA during Biden’s term of office. Dealing with over 100,000 deaths per year attributed to fentanyl imports from Mexico, (with chemicals imported from China) are not among Democratic talking points.
All of these issues point to a decision to be made this November where the differences between the candidates are far more than cosmetic.
This may well be a realigning election that determines what lies ahead for the next generation of America. How food, shelter, and clothing is to be dispensed are on the line.
