Tag: Democratic Socialists of America

Could DSA Be the Beginning of USSA?

Most of the world thought the final blow to socialism and communism occured when the Soviet Union fell in 1991. However, China and a few other authoritarian nations maintained their grip on their people by relying on a regional context for the oppressive system. A few other governments resorted to a version of socialism which they called democratic socialism. This deceptively-named concept gained a lone but outspoken proponent in America who became Senator Bernie Sanders 20 years ago. Back then, I would smirk at any speculation that our great freedom-loving nation could ever entertain the radical system of socialism. We conservative patriots all stood idle as, in just two decades, leftists began electing self-described “democratic socialists” to the county’s highest city and state offices. It wasn’t just crazy Bernie anymore. The fight for the soul of America is upon us. Let’s take a closer look at just how much of a threat this “democratic socialist” movement is.

First, we must understand that this “new” far-left faction of the Democratic Party is not new at all. It is socialism plain and simple–right out of playbook of Karl Marx, the father of socialism. Placing the adjective “democratic” in the label just makes it easier for Americans to swallow. Columnist Bradley R. Gitz, Ph.D, recently wrote that there can never be “…something called ‘democratic socialism’ (as in the Democratic Socialists of America, DSA). The term is an oxymoron because the two elements–socialism and democracy–don’t go together.” He further says, “Socialism, properly defined, means state ownership of the means of production. And there has never been a state with ownership of the means of production that was also a democracy.” And socialism has never been successful–anywhere.

Socialism is the economic arm of communist dictatorships. Marx saw socialism and communism inextricably linked with socialism being a first step to communism after capitalism is overthrown. So, dispite the lies by advocates of democratic socialism in America, socialism, by any name, and communism are one and the same and interchangeable. Today’s socialism is, by design, tomorrow’s communism. For the first time in our history, we are electing socialists to powerful positions who would like to see the United States of America become the United Socialist States of America (USSA).

Pardon a little levity here, but this quip that you are likely familiar with is the best comparison that I have seen for the world’s opposing governing systems:

  • Socialism: You have two cows. The government takes one cow and gives it to your neighbor.
  • Communism: You have two cows. The government takes both cows, and they may give you some milk if you behave.
  • Capitalism: You have two cows. You sell one and buy a bull.

DSA’s website contains their platform adopted last month. It includes scrapping the U.S. Senate, abolishing the carceral (prison) forces of the capitalist state, defunding the Department of War, amnesty for all immigrants, replacing the President and Supreme Court with an executive and judiciary chosen by and subordinate to Congress, and voting rights for all non-citizens. This is just a portion of the platform on which Zohran Mamdani, New York CIty Mayor, and six DSA state congressmen got elected. Dozens of other DSA members have been elected to city councils and local offices around the country. Three additional DSA members running for the U.S. Congress have won their democratic primaries in blue states and are likely to see victory in November. Sitting congresswomen Alexandria Ocasio-Cortex and Rashida Tlaib are DSA Democrats. DSA is no longer a fringe group. It appears to be in driver’s seat of the present Democratic Party. Who could have even imagined this 20 years ago?

The greatest threat to America in 2026 is not our foreign adversaries but rather the rapidly rising power of domestic socialists and, by extension, the Democratic Party, which is supporting their bizarre and dangerous behavior. Socialist indoctrination by our secondary schools and colleges, watering down of morals and cultural norms, and lack of Christian involvement in the political system have led us to this point in our history.

Typically, only about 1/3 of Christian registered votors vote in mid-term elections. Many historians and theologians have concluded that the failure of churches and individual Christians to actively resist the rise of Nazism was one of the significant factors that allowed the regime to consolidate power in Germany. If just 75% of all professing Christians voted with their traditional values in the November general election, the socialist movement in America would be completely irradicated. Aren’t your children and grandchildren worth that effort? Not one conservative with freedom-loving, patriotic, capitalist values should skip the polls this November. If you are not registered to vote, register now! Please share these critical concerns with your friends and loved ones.

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Why America Must Stop Courting Socialism

The internal threat of socialism in America must be stopped now. The Democratic party has gone from flirting with this political cancer to inviting it into their ranks. A socialist America would be a lost America. Calling it Democratic Socialism is deceptive. There is no legitimacy in applying any label of socialism to our capitalist economy. Let’s look at how socialism is already threatening your income and quality of life.

Socialism has been categorized into four main levels. The traditional Marxist-Leninist socialism of communist countries, e.g., China and Cuba, is what many of us grew up despising. Non-communist socialist countries such as Greece subscribe to Marxist-Leninist tenets, but without the aggressive dictators. Then there is 21st Century socialism which has recently popped up in countries through radical upheavals of the democratic process. Most of these governments are in Latin America and are crumbling after just a few years. More recently, several governments have begun to call themselves Democratic Socialists. That is, there is a semblance of  governing by the people through elected representation and personally owned property. However, Democratic Socialist laws support socialist concepts such as wealth distribution through taxation, universal health care, free college, guaranteed income, prolific labor unions, production controls, etc.  I believe the Democratic Socialism moniker is no more than an attempt to soften the depressing nature of the system. It is a way to pass it off as not-your-grandfather’s Marxist-Leninist government. We must understand socialism for what it is regardless of the adjective placed before the name.

Whatever the title, socialism is woefully inferior to capitalism on every level and a dangerous system. Due to the expected brevity of a blog post, I will withhold comment on the immoral, oppressive, and disincentive aspects of socialism and address just the economics of the beast. I believe economics is the practical measure of a government system, since it affects about every other quality of life element. Socialism fails miserably in the economics test.

The long-proven success of capitalism has made America the most prosperous nation on earth. Gross Domestic Product, or GDP, is the accepted measure of a nation’s economy. It is the total dollar value of all goods and services produced within the country in a year. It is also essentially the total income of all Americans during the year. America’s projected GDP for 2018 is just over $20 trillion. The best measure of the quality of life for a country’s citizens is per capita GDP, or each person’s share of the GDP. It also roughly equates to average yearly individual income. America’s current per capita GDP is $56,432. In comparison, the UK GDP per capita is $39,720, and Japan’s is $38,428. Russia (technically not a socialist country anymore) has a per capita GDP of $10,743.

Now, let’s look at the per capita GDP of those “enviable”  26 countries that proclaim themselves socialist. You know, the one’s the Democrats are showcasing. The six Marxist-Leninist countries have an average per capita GDP of $3,638 (China, the highest, is at $10,099). The five non-communist socialist countries average $5,700. The three labeled 21st Century Socialist average $4,834. Twelve Democratic Socialist countries average $4,494. These current numbers are about what Americans were earning in the 1950s.

Socialism has never in history improved the economy or quality of life for its subjects. It kills economies. Not one Democrat in America can justify his or her socialist leaning economically. They are simply interested in growing a big government that takes resources from the people and gives them goods and services based on needs of the government. Voters for Democratic candidates need to either learn some basic economics or be satisfied with a per capita GDP of less than $10,000.

A few years ago, I would have never believed Americans would elect a declared socialist to Congress. Now, we have four, three of which are card-carrying members of the Democrat Socialists of America (DSA). We all know about Senator Bernie Sanders. Then, last November, Americans elected to the House of Representatives Rashida Tlaib , a Muslim and DSA member and, of course, DSA member and smash hit, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The other Muslim and DSA sympathizer elected last November is Ilhan Omar who is also an outspoken anti-Semitic. Furthermore, there are 66 other Democratic members of Congress who openly claim ties to DSA.

Free market capitalism, the economic experiment spanning over two centuries, has produced the greatest economy in the history of the world leading to the greatest quality of life in history for us Americans. We of the present generation are extremely blessed to have inherited this phenomenal advantage from the sacrifices of our predecessors. Any movement that would threaten that way of life must be stopped for the sake of our children and grandchildren. Listen closely to every word that proceeds from the mouths of Democrats. Their socialist agenda is obvious. Remember that at the voting booth.

 

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