Progressives say they have the interests of the American people first, but a quick look at core progressive values shows otherwise. These policies not only failed, they proved deadly.
At least 24 people have died in wildfires in Southern California, and dozens more are missing. Meanwhile, AccuWeather estimates damage and economic losses at $135 billion to $150 billion.
Progressive policies and laws are destroying the American Dream. More importantly, they are responsible for the deaths of countless Americans.
This didn't have to happen.
Policies supported by Joe Biden, California Governor Gavin Newsom (D), and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) created ideal conditions for this disaster.
California does not practice controlled burning, which involves intentionally starting small fires to remove brush, dead trees, and other highly flammable materials. Such measures help reduce the risk of large wildfires that can destroy lives and property. However, these prescribed fires must first go through the National Environmental Policy Act review process, which can take three to seven years from start to finish, according to the Real Estate and Environmental Research Center's 2022 policy brief. .
Bass approved in Los Angeles 2024 budget This will cut $17.6 million from the fire department. The city also donated firefighting equipment to Ukraine, which can no longer be used to fight the current wildfires. Although this equipment was in storage at the time, such details bring little comfort to the deceased and those who lost their homes.
But California's policies aren't the only ones that have cost American lives. Other progressive measures will cause further losses. More than 13,000 immigrants convicted of murder are living outside immigration detention in the United States and abroad, according to ICE data.
In the 12 months ending in July 2024, 13 American men, women and children were murdered by illegal immigrants, people who have no legal right to be in this country. These crimes stem from progressive policies that allow cities and states to declare themselves “sanctuaries” for people in the country illegally and refuse to cooperate with ICE to deport apprehended aliens. It's emitting.
How many Americans have died because of these sanctuary policies? How many more will die?
Fortunately, Donald Trump's designated “border czar” Tom Homanhas vowed to cut funding to locals who do not cooperate with the federal government in deporting illegal aliens.
Move to cities like New York, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and Chicago and you'll see that no-cash bail policies are a travesty.
A study by the Yolo County District Attorney's Office in California found that people who skipped bail had a much higher recidivism rate than those who posted bail. … [Those] Individuals released on zero bail were subsequently re-arrested for a total of 163% more crimes than individuals released on bail. ”
It's not just a statistic. It's a story of personal tragedy.
Keira Benefield She allegedly crashed into Adam Benefield's car on October 5, 2022, pulled out a shotgun and killed him.
Benefield had been released from prison 24 hours before the murder for severely beating Keira on camera..
Progressive policies and laws are destroying the American Dream. More importantly, they are responsible for the deaths of countless Americans. This is why we are seeing a worldwide shift to the right. Canada, Argentina, France, and of course the United States are returning to conservative values and rejecting the progressive policies of liberal Democrats.
The question is: Have things gotten so bad that in cities like Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago, voters have finally rejected progressives and started electing conservative politicians?
