COVID journal: The Need for Secret Scientific Communication
There is an urgent need for scientists to share their ideas discreetly to evade censorship, similar to the “underground press” known as samizdat in the USSR, laments Jay Bhattacharya at RealClearPolitics. Bhattacharya, having experienced firsthand the removal of his criticisms on various social networks due to government pressure, emphasizes that censorship stifles scientific advancement and puts lives at risk. He calls for reform in scientific institutions to prevent a repetition of such incidents during future pandemics.
Libertarian Perspective: Worsening Deficit Issues
The doubling of the federal deficit from one year to another, as observed this year, is not entirely unprecedented. However, Reason’s Eric Boehm argues that the current growth in the deficit is not due to economic problems, as unemployment rates are low, the economy is growing, and inflation is decreasing. Boehm points out that the rising deficit is primarily a result of poor policymaking, including higher interest costs on the national debt, increased Social Security outlays, and rising Medicare spending. He warns that these structural problems will continue to worsen unless they are effectively addressed.
Presidential Candidate Safety: Protect RFK Jr.
Charles Lipson at The Spectator demands heightened protection for presidential candidates, especially after threats against Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Lipson suggests that President Biden should order the Secret Service to provide Kennedy with security. Failing to do so would be a dangerous political calculation, analogous to Attorney General Merrick Garland’s refusal to grant protection to Supreme Court justices who also faced lethal threats. Lipson argues that safeguarding candidates and public officials is crucial to preserving political stability in today’s perilous environment.
Green Energy Dilemma for Democrats
The Liberal Patriot’s Ruy Teixeira argues that Democrats have backed themselves into a corner regarding energy-related issues. While the Sunrise Movement and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez advocated for a Green New Deal and a rapid transition to renewable energy sources, Teixeira highlights that working-class Americans may not have fully supported this approach if it resulted in job losses or reduced living standards. Teixeira suggests that Democrats should adopt an “all-of-the-above approach” and focus on providing cheap and abundant energy from various sources to gain broader support.
Economic Analysis: Challenges for Bidenomics
Last Wednesday was a challenging day for Biden’s economic policies, according to David Winston at Roll Call. Inflation numbers for August showed a 3.7% year-over-year increase, higher than the previous month. Winston criticizes President Biden for taking credit for deficit reduction, lower inflation, and job growth, despite evidence to the contrary. Since Biden took office, prices have risen by 17.4%, while hourly wages have only increased by 13%. Winston points out that voter sentiment reflects this disconnect, as 50% have an unfavorable view of Bidenomics compared to 26% who rate it favorably. The messaging around Biden’s economic agenda is clearly failing.
— Compiled by The Post Editorial Board
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