Tag: socialism

Opinion: Biden’s American Rescue Plan Is a Stealth Step Toward Socialism

Commentary President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan is being framed as another must-pass bill that is necessary to fight the ravages of COVID-19. According to Biden, the American Rescue Plan would “change the course of the pandemic.” Considering the United States is vaccinating more than 1 million Americans per day and COVID-19 case counts are dropping like a…


The Denial of Evil: The Case of Communism

Commentary One of the most highly regarded books of the 20th century was Ernest Becker’s “The Denial of Death.” Winner of the 1974 Pulitzer Prize, the book is regarded as a classic for its analysis of how human beings deny their mortality. But there is something people deny more than mortality: evil. Someone should write…


Opinion: The Denial of Evil: The Case of Communism

Commentary One of the most highly regarded books of the 20th century was Ernest Becker’s “The Denial of Death.” Winner of the 1974 Pulitzer Prize, the book is regarded as a classic for its analysis of how human beings deny their mortality. But there is something people deny more than mortality: evil. Someone should write…


Entrepreneur Says Communism is ‘Venom’ After Local Government Supports Cuban Relations

WOODINVILLE, Wash.—A Cuban immigrant and entrepreneur described communism as a “venom” that will kill American society. His comments came after members of the Seattle City Council encouraged the Biden administration to strengthen ties with communist Cuba. Julio Ortiz, 46, is the owner of the Twisted Cuban Cafe & Bar. He immigrated to the United States…


The American People Don’t Want Socialist Policies Like Price Controls

Commentary One of the lessons for Republicans in Congress from the 2020 election is that they should not be fooled into thinking the American people support socialism. With control of the House, Senate, and the White House, Democrats are poised to push socialist policies including price controls on the entire healthcare system, Green New Deal…


Ion Mihai Pacepa: 1928–2021

Commentary In 2017, Christopher Monckton, Third Viscount Monckton of Brenchley and a former adviser to British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, called Lt. Gen. Ion Mihai Pacepa the “most influential man of the 20th century and, arguably, the beginning of the 21st.” He was the man who pulled back the curtain to reveal the disinformation that…


Opinion: A Mom’s Research (Part 1): Nordic Countries Are Not Socialist Paradises

Commentary As the mother of a 17-year-old in a deep blue state, I am often asked questions about socialism and communism. Not always being able to answer them, I have to do extensive research. I guess this is the situation many Epoch Times readers encounter: having to discuss these topics with family and friends. One…


Hockey Ain’t What It Used to Be

Commentary As glad as I am that NHL hockey has returned to TV, I have to admit that hockey has declined in quality since the days of Dave Keon and Bobby Orr. Maybe it’s partly my age, but the game isn’t as exciting as it used to be. Sometimes I turn it off in favour…


Trump Issues Memo Protecting Some Venezuelans Living in US From Deportation

President Donald Trump on Tuesday has approved the deferral of deportation of eligible Venezuelan nationals who fled to the United States when an economic crisis swept the socialist country. Trump issued a memo directing the secretary of state and the secretary of Homeland Security to take appropriate measures to defer for 18 months the deportation of any…


Sen. Wicker to ‘Stand Strong Against Proposals That Could Lead Our Country Toward Socialism’

A Republican senator on Monday said he would “stand strong” against any proposals that could lead the United States “toward socialism.” The Senate will soon be 50-50, divided evenly between Republicans and Democrats. The Democratic Party, though, will control the body by virtue of the tiebreaking vote a vice president can cast after Vice President-elect…