Why will anyone support Republicans?
Based on the long-term historical record, by pretty much any economic measure, it’s progressive policies that deliver superior growth, prosperity, fiscal responsibility, opportunity, individual liberty, and a vibrant, robust economy and society.
How can that be? Aren’t Republicans the ‘party of growth’? NO !
→ Progressives deliver more prosperity.
→ They deliver it to more people.
→ And they do it without busting the budget.
1) Wisdom of the Crowds. Democrats’ dispersed government spending — education, health care, infrastructure, and social support — puts money (hence power) in the hands of individuals, instead of delivering concentrated streams to big entities…
2) Money that goes to millions of individuals is much less subject to ‘capture’ by powerful players…
3) Social programs since the New Deal serve as automatic stabilizers for the economy, providing the kind of anti-cyclical fiscal policy…
4) When people feel they won’t end up on the streets, they feel free to move to a different job that better fits their talents — better allocating labor resources.
5) With a stable platform beneath them, people strike out on their own to develop the kind of innovative, entrepreneurial ventures that are the true engine of long-term growth and prosperity.
6) Education to infrastructure to scientific research have been demonstrated to pay off many times over in widespread public prosperity.
7) Dispersal of income and wealth provides the widespread demand (read: sales) that producers need to succeed, to expand, and to take risks…
