The Democrats Take Over | Ep. 688

Deal Details

The Green New Deal, championed by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, proposes sweeping changes to the U.S. energy and industrial sectors. Ben Shapiro critiques the plan's ambitious goals, such as retrofitting every building for energy efficiency and eliminating greenhouse gas emissions across industries. He questions the feasibility of these initiatives, suggesting they resemble government overreach and could harm the economy 1. Shapiro argues that the plan's focus on unionizing industries and guaranteeing jobs reflects a top-down control approach.

Freedom is a nice thing and beyond that, obviously, this is gonna destroy the economy.

--- Ben Shapiro

He emphasizes that while the media highlights Ocasio-Cortez as a Democratic leader, her economic understanding is lacking 2.

   

Economic Impact

Shapiro critiques the economic implications of the Green New Deal, focusing on its reliance on high taxation and government control. He argues that the interconnectedness of the global economy means that U.S. economic downturns would have widespread effects, making the proposed changes risky 3. Shapiro also highlights the plan's reliance on increased taxes, particularly on the wealthy, to fund its initiatives, questioning the practicality and morality of such measures 4.

What happens when the US economy tanks because of all these myriad stupidities being pushed by the radical left in terms of policy?

--- Ben Shapiro

He suggests that the plan's economic assumptions are flawed and could lead to significant economic challenges.