Democratic socialists believe that both the economy and society should be run democratically—to meet public needs, not to make profits for a few. To achieve a more just society, many structures of our government and economy must be radically transformed through greater economic and social democracy so that ordinary Americans can participate in the many decisions that affect our lives. – Democratic Socialists of America

If you want more of something, subsidize it; if you want less of something, tax it.

Ronald Reagan

There’s no such thing as a free lunch. Milton Friedman

Hillary Clinton gave her “economic plan” speech today in Warren, Michigan after touring a rocket ship factory. It was garden variety, mediocre Progressive Populism. In her heart of hearts, Hillary wants to be a dictator, but given that is not yet an option, she will settle for Democratic Socialism. I listened to most of it, but had to stop because of the glaring contradictions. The Cognitive Dissonance was giving me a massive headache.

Watch Hillary Clinton’s speech if you must:

Energy and Infrastructure

Hillary:

AND HERE IS SOMETHING YOU DO NOT ALWAYS HEAR ENOUGH OF FROM DEMOCRATS. TO CREATE MORE JOBS AT A HIGHER PAY. THAT MEANS, FOR US, CREATING AN INFRASTRUCTURE BANK TO GET PRIVATE FUNDS OFF THE SIDELINES AND COMPLEMENT OUR PRIVATE INVESTMENT, 25 OF IN DOLLARS IN GOVERNMENT FUNDING COULD UNLOCK MORE THAN $250 BILLION AND REALLY GET OUR COUNTRY MOVING ON OUR INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN, AND $10 BILLION IN WHAT WE CALL MAKE IT IN AMERICA PARTNERSHIP TO SUPPORT AMERICAN MANUFACTURING AND RECOMMIT RESEARCH TO CREATE ENTIRE NEW JOBS.

For those of us who were paying attention eight years ago, we remember that the United States of America spent $800 Million ($800,000,000) on “Shovel Ready Jobs”. The money was to be spent on improving our infrastructure. Where did the money go? Why do we need another $250 Million ($250.000,000). And, that is just the start, the rest of it she wants to come from “private investment” which sounds like an opprtunity more play for pay.

Some of us remember, Johnny Chung and the Turnstile from the first Clinton Administration. Mr. Chung had to put in money to get access to the White House just like putting coins in a turnstile to get on the subway. Mrs. Clinton’s Infrastructure Bank is perfect for pay for play.

Mrs. Clinton also discussed clean, renewable energy and upgrading the power grid with lots of investments from taxpayers. In other words, Solyndra.

Education

IT IS CRUCIAL THAT EVERY AMERICAN HAVE ACCESS TO THE EDUCATION AND (unintelligible) A NEED TO GET THE JOBS IN THE FUTURE. SO WE WILL FIGHT TO MAKE COLLEGE TUITION FREE FOR THE MIDDLE-CLASS AND DEBT FREE FOR EVERYONE.

Free for the middle-class and debt free for anyone? How does that work? Should it work? Don’t we all appreciate more the things we work and pay for ourselves. Plus, government money is what has made education so expensive to begin with. It sounds really nice, like free health care, but “there is no such thing as a free lunch.” There is a cost to everything. In other words, you and I pay.

She also discussed skilled trade jobs and that those in training for skilled trades should be subsidized. Should the unions or trade groups do that, Mrs. Clinton? Some of the union dues that go to support the Democrat Party could go to bring in and educate new workers. In other words, you and I pay.

Taxes

I BELIEVE EVERY EMPLOYEE TO THE CEO SUITE AND FACTORY FLOOR CONTRIBUTES TO A BUSINESS OF SUCCESS. EVERYONE SHOULD SHARE IN THE REWARDS. ESPECIALLY THOSE PUTTING IN LONG HOURS FOR LITTLE PAY. I AM ENCOURAGING — ENCOURAGING A NEW TAX CREDIT. MORE BROADLY, WE WILL FIGHT FOR A MORE PROGRESSIVE OR PATRIOTIC TAX CODE

And, there you have it. The appeal to emotion. If you are not for the rich paying more taxes, you are UNPATRIOTIC. Profit sharing in corporations is great. Many people have had great retirements thanks to profit sharing plans. Keep the government out of it.

In other words, government knows best.

The Truth Comes Out

THERE IS A MYTH OUT THERE THAT TRUMP WILL STICK IT TO THE RICH AND POWERFUL

I never heard this myth. Donald Trump doesn’t want to “stick it” to any citizen of the United States. Well, maybe, Hillary. Tee hee!

This is the real Hillary leaking out. Hillary wants to stick it to the “rich and powerful”. Not Wall Street (she is owned by Wall Street) and not Hollywood (she is feted and petted by Hollywood). No, she wants to stick it to the individuals who have rugged, American individualism. She hates them. She wants to stick it to middle America.

In other words, she hates us.

There is more from her speech, but it is a lot of double speak and gobbledy gook, word vomit that she is famous for.

In other words, she failed.