Derek Thompson and Ezra Klein's new book, "Abundance," critiques liberals for failing to achieve their goals of clean energy and affordable housing. The authors argue that while liberals champion these ideals, they are often sidetracked by excessive regulations and competing interests. This leads to a paradox where liberal-governed states like California and New York struggle with issues such as high-speed rail and housing crises. The book suggests that if liberalism doesn't produce visible success, it undermines its own platform and ability to attract voters.
Liberalism should be an advertisement for liberalism. Democrats should be able to say, Vote for us, and we'll make America like California.
In the places where liberals govern—California, Illinois, New York—why can’t I point to that and say, Hey—look at utopia over there?
Collection
[
|
...
]