The issue: Support for socialism is increasing following the election of New York Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani.
Those who vote for socialists might want to reflect on Margaret Thatcher’s insights: “The problem with socialism is that it ends up draining other people’s money.”
This, I think, represents a core flaw in the socialist economic model.
It really doesn’t have a chance, not just in New York City, but anywhere else.
betty schwartz
livingston new jersey
It seems like many New Yorkers lack a grasp of essential historical and economic lessons.
Too many uninformed individuals are supporting uninformed leaders.
The millions of undocumented immigrants who have come to the U.S. were escaping socialism in various parts of Latin America and Cuba.
Socialism tends to leave everyone poorer except for those in power.
In stark contrast, capitalism is, arguably, the most effective means of achieving social justice. There simply isn’t a competing system like it.
My hope is that New Yorkers can understand this before facing another financial crisis.
I’m pretty skeptical that federal assistance will be on the table again.
Jay Lindquist
Great Bend, Kan.
Many Gen Z voters today seem oblivious to the realities of communism or socialism.
History lessons about the Holocaust or World War II seem to barely register with them.
The reality is that poorly informed voters often have a limited understanding of concepts like “freedom.” If they can’t grasp its meaning, there’s a risk of unrest.
michael shapiro
Massapequa
Trump has pointed out that if communists are in charge of New York, they’re essentially squandering funds that are being directed there.
It’s a little puzzling that he can’t differentiate between socialism and communism.
There’s a large gap between figures like Bernie Sanders and someone like Joseph Stalin.
Additionally, Trump has mentioned a fondness for the Chinese Communist Party leader, Xi Jinping, which is baffling.
Kimball Sinkoski
Woods Cross, Utah
It must be overwhelming for young voters today.
Capitalism tends to promise that your life’s outcomes are tied to your efforts, while socialism offers equal treatment, but that seems fairer.
What they might not realize is how this system gets funded.
It will be interesting to see how well Mamdani’s plans for a socialist paradise actually pan out.
angela lennox kay
Hackettstown, New Jersey
Mamdani’s ascent to the mayoralty is concerning for many New Yorkers.
People seem to be leaving the city due to fears about rising socialism, and some are even seeking gun permits.
matt engel
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Issue: The BBC allegedly edited and aired footage from President Trump’s speech on January 6, 2021.
President Trump has threatened legal action against the BBC for supposedly inciting the Capitol riots by altering his speech on that day.
The next entity that ought to be scrutinized is the Jan. 6 committee, which also used selective evidence to portray Trump negatively.
robert neglia
bronx
After the BBC’s editing of Trump’s words, I think it’s fitting to label them the “Big Biased Chatterbox.”
David Turanian
Henderson, Nevada
It’s quite ironic that there’s a lack of response to this misleading documentary about Trump, especially considering the daily arrests for hate speech in the UK.
thomas de julio
Delray Beach, Florida
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