Socialism ALWAYS fails! But people don’t seem to learn. Democrats’ Embrace of Socialism: A Direct Assault on American Freedom

These ideas aren’t new; they’re rooted in the same collectivist mindset that has tanked economies worldwide. Haskins warns that such policies would crush innovation and prosperity, forcing Americans into dependency on the state. Similarly, Ben Shapiro debunks leftist myths about economics, arguing that socialism is “ineffective, destructive and stunting to the human spirit.” He emphasizes that free markets, not government mandates, are the true engines of growth, yet Democrats persist in promoting wealth redistribution that punishes success and rewards inefficiency. The Heritage Foundation has long documented the harmful effects of excessive government spending, a hallmark of socialist policies. In one analysis, they explain how government subsidies encourage “destructive choices” by distorting markets and fostering dependency.

Under Democratic leadership, programs like Biden’s Build Back Better agenda exemplify this, exacerbating inflation and driving up costs for everyday Americans. This isn’t mere policy disagreement—it’s a systematic assault on economic freedom. When the government controls more of the economy, individuals lose the ability to make their own decisions, leading to stagnation and decline. As National Review notes, free enterprise is the basis of prosperity, yet many conservatives see modern capitalism under attack from plutocratic and destructive forces pushed by the left. Beyond economics, Democrats’ socialism threatens personal freedoms. Laura Ingraham on Fox News blasts the party’s “obsession with destructive change,” pointing to radical policies that undermine traditional values and institutions. This includes efforts to expand the welfare state, which, as Kay Coles James argues, expands government control and limits freedom at every turn.  Continued below this next clip

James, a conservative leader, warns that the left’s agenda has “wrought destruction on nations for generations,” turning self-reliant citizens into wards of the state. In the realm of free speech and cultural norms, the Federalist highlights how erasing history is “straight from the socialist playbook,” as seen in movements to topple statues and rewrite narratives. Democrats’ support for such actions fosters an environment where dissent is silenced, echoing authoritarian regimes. Look at recent examples in Democratic strongholds. In New York City, voters elected a socialist mayor, Zohran Mamdani, whose policies are lambasted as destructive to business and neighborhoods. Townhall columnist John Stossel himself critiques this “socialist mayor,” explaining how such leadership mocks fears of socialism while implementing ideas that stifle growth. Mamdani’s victory, as detailed in Daily Wire coverage, represents New Yorkers embracing their own destruction through anti-American impulses that haven’t been defeated.

This isn’t isolated; Breitbart reports on how Democrats want a “Maoist” cultural destruction, not just redistribution, aiming to dismantle the Constitution and American freedom. The Biden-Harris administration provides a clear case study. Their policies, from border chaos to green energy mandates, are blamed for environmental and economic destruction. As the Federalist argues, it’s the new authoritarian left destroying norms, not conservatives. National Review’s coverage of uniting the right labels the Democratic Party as “morally bankrupt, politically tyrannical, economically destructive,” setting a course that harms the nation. Even in foreign policy, Heritage notes how leftist bureaucrats enact destructive policies through the deep state, maintaining an iron grip on power. Socialism’s allure to Democrats stems from a desire for control, but history shows it leads to tyranny. Johan Norberg, in an exclusive Daily Wire interview, details the destructive nature of socialism, stripping away freedoms in the name of equality.  Continued below this next clip

Fox News outlines five things Sanders doesn’t want you to know about socialism, including its track record of oppression and economic failure. Breitbart’s Charles Hurt exposes how Democrats, unable to sell their agenda, seek to destroy institutions like the Supreme Court. Townhall’s Wayne Allyn Root describes the Democratic Party’s behavior as “political suicide,” siding with destructive elements that undermine freedom. Jonathan Emord warns that under leftist “transformational change,” we become the enemy, with destruction of fossil fuels and establishment of a corporatist state. Allen West critiques “equity” as equality of outcomes, erasing individual identity and proving destructive. The Federalist’s analysis of red states saving the republic from self-destruction urges conservatives to counter this tide. As National Review’s David Horowitz journey from left to right illustrates, recognizing socialism’s dangers is crucial.