TWO BROKEN WINDOWS AND A PEEPHOLE

by Brett Stevens

Two theories explain what is happening in the West, and ironically both use variants of the same metaphor.

The first and most popular theory describes the principle upon which our current government operates. The broken window theory states that a broken window adds value to the economy because a replacement must be purchased and that puts money into the economy. Under this type of theory, politicians “create jobs” with regulation, and welfare money grows the economy. It is the basis of our new hybrid of socialism and capitalism that relies on re-financialized debt, or the selling of obligations as if they were of positive value.

PODCAST 27: BALTIMORE AS INTERNAL DECOLONIZATION

Andy and Colin talk about the Baltimore Riots and the broader significance of endemic Black rioting fueled by SJW and Liberal media narratives of "police brutality." Is this merely a form of "internal decolonization" that will lead to Blacks becoming further dislocated from the economy and society, and living in the hollowed-out shells of former American cities, supported by welfare? How will society ultimately deal with its redundant underclass and the law and order challenges it presents?

PALE PRIESTS, DARK FIGHTERS

by Henry Dampier

I’ve spilled a number of pixels already on the political dynamic that’s been at work in some of the urban riots over the last year or two. My observations aren’t particularly unique on this topic, either.

One of the interesting dynamics at work is that many of the radial leftists in print, at websites, and on TV have tended to put more hopes into these protests than the facts themselves would warrant. Characters like Matt Bruenig, the rest of the staff at Gawker, the new staff at the New Republic, some choice Atlantic columnists, and others from more radical venues like Jacobin, have all downplayed some of their more characteristic cultural and economic issues for whatever grievance at the moment is being wailed about by the urban protest machine.