The Rise Of Zohran Mamdani: Why The Radical Left Is Doubling Down On Extreme Socialism

The article discusses the rise of Zohran Mamdani, a New York State Assembly member, as a symbol of escalating progressive politics. Mamdani's platform includes a rent freeze, a $30 minimum wage, publicly owned grocery stores, free city buses, and higher taxes on the wealthy. The author likens this political trajectory to the Joker, representing chaos and a desire to disrupt society, in contrast to Batman's order and justice. The author posits that the political left follows two rules: never admitting fault and always escalating. This escalation, the author argues, is a response to losing political power and is exemplified by policies leading to societal instability. The article contends that this pattern of radicalization and doubling down on failed policies is not unique to Mamdani but is a global phenomenon. The author suggests that this trend indicates a retreat into ideological extremism rather than moderation when progressive policies fail. Consequently, the author advises preparing for political and economic turbulence, including civil unrest and erosion of economic freedom. As a safeguard against this instability, the article recommends investing in physical assets like gold and silver, portraying them as a means to insulate savings from societal chaos.