I posted this on X in response to a story about Kamala Harris threatening some industries with price caps. People seemed to like it.

Unlocked for sharing if you choose.

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The price capping approach is the end of civilization. Every economist agrees, and that’s why you won’t see an economist interviewed on MSNBC.

Democrats generally have a “goal” approach. This alleged “price gouging” issue is one example.

Goals are for losers. Winners use systems.

Republicans have a “systems” approach: Reduce regulations, make sure everyone follows the rules, and favor merit over identity. Lots more.

Democrat policy is often irrational because it focuses on skipping to the goal without a well-designed system to get there. DEI, climate, and price capping are examples.

Another example is Pelosi saying her main goal is keeping Trump out of office. Compare to Republicans who want the election systems to be designed to detect any rigging and free speech maximized. The best ideas win under such a system.

It’s come down to inexperienced and dumb voters versus smart and/or experienced voters. The smart and/or experienced voters have a systems worldview.

This is a somewhat recent situation. Trump brought systems thinking to a higher level in politics. He frames most issues as systems.

Once you see it, you realize he has always been the smartest player in the game.

John:  My observation has been that the Democrats goal is to destroy all systems that interfere with their gathering all political and economic power to themselves.