A More Attractive Alternative: Making the Economy Work for All of Us.
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A More Attractive Alternative: Making the Economy Work for All of Us. Brian, Chris and Andy discussed a recent Charlotte Clymer article, which criticized the current economic system and expressed support for democratic socialist policies. The discussion explored alternative liberal approaches to address economic challenges facing young people and working-class individuals. They agreed that many people feel disconnected from traditional economic opportunities and debated the merits of free market solutions versus centralized planning, with particular focus on housing, healthcare, and regulatory barriers. They discussed the challenges of cronyism and proposed practical solutions verses utopian free market or socialist ideas. The discussion concluded with agreement on practical steps to improve economic opportunities through local initiatives and policy changes, emphasizing free market solutions and innovation to improve economic opportunities for all.
Relevant links to today’s episode:
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- Chris on Bluesky: @frashure.bsky.social
- Andy on Bluesky: @andyjabbour.bsky.social
More:
- Classical Liberal Party of Virginia Open markets. Open minds. Free people. https://clpvirginia.org
- Liberal Party USA: https://www.liberalpartyusa.org
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- X, formerly Twitter: @clpvirginia
- Chris Frashure: The Open Mode
- Andy’s Substack: America’s Awesome
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