Why Bidens Inflation Reduction Act Is A Socialist Trojan Horse

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Adam Smiths The Wealth of Nations was published in 1776, the same year as the Declaration of Independence, and it was just as revolutionary. The work explains that in a free enterprise system the free choice of the consumer, like the corollary free vote of the citizen, would determine what products would be produced in the marketplace. Everyone in such a marketplace was free to produce, free to choose, and free to purchase for the benefit of the consumer and to the general benefit and prosperity of the whole society. Smiths revolutionary work did away with the feudal system of having to have a tyrants favor to produce goods in the tyrants marketplace, for the despots subjects. There was no choice.

When Joe Biden took office in January 2021, he immediately attacked our economys energy sector via executive orders, administrative regulations, and cutting off federal land leases for energy exploration and development. The effects of such an onslaught were predictable. When you make energy costs higher, every product that is shipped from point A to point B will cost more. Every product produced in a plant that uses electricity will cost more. Every service facility, such as hospitals and schools, will cost more to operate.

So, it was predictable that the price of a barrel of oil, a gallon of gas, and home heating oil would all increase. Each of these costs rippled through the whole economy, creating a national rise in inflation of 12.7% in the first two years of Bidens presidency.

It was equally predictable that the Democratic Party would blame the increases in costs on evil energy companies, and that they would generate a Climate Bill to finish the job of taking command and control of the energy sector to save our economy, having first imperiled it. However, there was one sensible Democratic Senator, who knew the bill would increase inflation further, so the original Climate Bill was sidelined.

In the original Climate Bills stead, just one year ago, came a Trojan horse called The Inflation Reduction Act, refashioned as a gift that would reduce costs across the economy for hard-working families. In fact, just as the Greeks fashioned a horse to get through the walls of Troy, which they could not breach by other means, the Democrats offered this act as a sales pitch, a fashionable vessel, that contained the same regulatory armies that created the countrys runaway inflation in the first place.

Why would one of Americas political parties do such a thing?

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was not passed to reduce inflation nor was it written to reduce global warming. Its real function is to take control of Americas most vital economic sector, one that is literally at the crossroads of the wealth and prosperity of our country. The IRA functions as a means of transferring power through control of the energy sector to the administrative state, and it functions as a means of transferring wealth to the Democratic Party and their friends and business associates, through taxpayer-funded, stock market-supported, alternative energy business start-ups.

So, how do you do that?

You use the administrative state to regulate, tax, fine, and persecute the fossil fuels industry out of business while using taxpayer wealth to fund its alternative the companies the administrative state and the Democratic Party favor with regulations, grants, subsidies, and tax breaks.

Though sold as a simple bill designed to contain inflation, in reality, the IRA is a textbook example of how to perform a socialist takeover of an economic sector. And do note the diversionary title of the Inflation Reduction Act. If the real intent of the IRA had been written into the bill and had to gain the publics approval to pass Congress, it would never have passed. Titled and sold as a means of curing the problem of inflation the Democratic Party itself created it did pass.

So, what does it mean?

It means that, like the walls of Troy, the fossil fuel industry is under siege from a disguised, internal enemy. It means taxpayers will be looted of more wealth than the Trojans ever dreamed of, to the tune of $1.4 trillion and counting. It also means another kind of plundering with government command and control comes higher consumer prices for everything. It means one political party in alliance with the administrative state will dictate which companies can produce what products. What is produced that is in any way related to the energy sector will need the favor of a new tyrant: The Democratic Party.

It means that the American consumer will have no choice in what materials are used to build their homes or what type of car they can buy, or what type of stove to use or what light bulb to choose. The American consumer will have as much choice as the Trojan slaves had after the war, when their masters dictated what they consumed.

But they say the worlds going to die! The planets burning and there is no way off! We must do something!

When choosing whether to believe a myth or follow the money follow the money.

Richard C. Lyons, author of The DNA of Democracy: Volume I and Shadows of the Acropolis: Volume II is a third generation printer, whose early career centered on religious and special education publishing. Lyons has since engaged in literary pursuits as a poet, essayist, screenwriter and indie publisher.

The views expressed in this piece are those of the author and not necessarily those of the Daily Wire.

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Crow-Armstrong stays hot vs. hometown Dodgers

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Crow-Armstrong stays hot vs. hometown Dodgers

Jesse RogersApr 24, 2025, 12:47 AM ET
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CHICAGO — Most players are happy to be done facing the Los Angeles Dodgers, but Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong might not be one of them.

The Los Angeles native has torched his childhood team this season, including Wednesday night at Wrigley Field when he went 3-for-4 with a home run, two stolen bases and a career-high four RBIs, helping the Cubs to a 7-6 win. It came one night after Chicago beat L.A. 11-10, with Crow-Armstrong contributing another home run.

He was asked Wednesday whether his production has special meaning coming against the team he used to root for.

“Absolutely,” he said. “I mean, they are regarded as the best, and I think we’ve enjoyed being able to show that we’re right there with them, and yeah, it’s always a little extra special for me getting to do it against the team I grew up going to see.”

Crow-Armstrong erased a 2-0 Cubs deficit with an opposite-field, three-run homer in the fourth inning, then added a run-scoring single an inning later, which turned out to be the final run of the night for the Cubs.

Overall, he had four home runs and nine RBIs in the seven-game season series against the Dodgers, which the Cubs won 4-3 after losing the first two games in Japan in mid-March. But that was before the Cubs’ offense took off. They’re averaging an MLB-high 6.3 runs per game.

Crow-Armstrong’s season took off as well, starting over a week ago when the teams met in Los Angeles. In the 10 games since, the 23-year-old is hitting .400 with five home runs.

“He needs to send me a bottle of wine or some golf balls with all the success he’s had,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts quipped before Wednesday’s game.

Roberts and Crow-Armstrong exchanged pleasantries before the first game of the series, as the second-year player is friends with Roberts’ son, Cole. The two played against each other growing up.

“I got a couple different connections to Doc,” Crow-Armstrong said. “He’s so great.”

That’s the same word Crow-Armstrong’s teammates are using about him as he continues to impress both at the plate and in the field. According to ESPN Research, he’s the fastest player in Cubs history to reach five home runs and 10 stolen bases, doing it in 26 games.

Plus, his pitchers love seeing him patrol center field.

“Defensively, I got to say he’s probably the best,” Wednesday’s starter, Matthew Boyd, said. “And what he’s doing at the plate is no surprise.”

Crow-Armstrong showed signs of breaking out late last year but then struggled early this season before locking in during the Cubs’ most recent road trip. He said he got “on-time” with his swing while learning how to deal with failure better. He was asked how satisfied he is with his game right now.

“If it comes out in a win, it’s very satisfactory,” he said. “It makes me feel very content. I love being able to impact it in any way I can.”

So does his manager, who called Wednesday a “wonderful game” for Crow-Armstrong.

“He made his presence felt in a big way for sure,” Craig Counsell said.

Crow-Armstrong is quickly becoming a fan favorite, as the Cubs faithful are taking to his aggressive style of play. He was asked what it’s like to hear his name chanted when he comes to the plate after producing in previous at-bats.

“I’ve tried to tune that out,” he said with a laugh. “I was actually thinking about it yesterday and I was like, I got to be 0-for-20 when they’ve chanted my name. But they continue to chant and they get behind every one of us and it’s the coolest thing.”

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Dodgers’ Snell to pause throwing after discomfort

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Jesse RogersApr 23, 2025, 07:33 PM ET
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CHICAGO — Los Angeles Dodgers starter Blake Snell will back off his throwing program as he continues to recover from left shoulder inflammation, according to manager Dave Roberts.

“As he was playing catch, he just didn’t feel great,” Roberts said Wednesday afternoon before the Dodgers played the Chicago Cubs. “Right now, we’re going to slow play the throwing. Will probably get it looked at again when we get back home.”

Snell, 32, has been on the injured list since early April after making just two starts for the Dodgers. He signed a five-year, $182 million contract this past offseason.

Snell, who was set to throw a bullpen session Wednesday, felt discomfort in the shoulder while playing catch Tuesday. Roberts was asked how concerning the latest setback was.

“I wouldn’t say concerning because part of the messaging from us to Blake is, it’s about later on in the season and if there’s any type of discomfort, let’s not try to fight through it,” Roberts responded.

Snell is one of several Dodgers pitchers on the mend, including left-hander Clayton Kershaw, who pitched three innings in a minor league start Tuesday, his second rehab outing this spring.

“Velocity was good,” Roberts said. “Got into the fourth inning. He’ll make a start next week. Really positive stuff.”

The Dodgers also received positive news about right-hander Tyler Glasnow after he left his last start with leg cramps. His latest bullpen session went well, according to Roberts.

Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani is throwing again after missing time on the paternity list. He’ll have another bullpen session Saturday as he recovers from elbow surgery, though the team still doesn’t have a timetable for his return to major league action.

The team was also without catcher Will Smith on Wednesday after he injured his wrist on a play at the plate in Tuesday’s loss to the Cubs.

“As he made the tag, his [left] wrist turned in and so there’s some residual soreness,” Roberts said.

Smith could get imaging done when the team returns to Los Angeles, but Roberts wasn’t overly concerned about the injury.

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Rangers’ Seager goes on IL with hamstring strain

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Rangers' Seager goes on IL with hamstring strain

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Apr 23, 2025, 09:41 PM ET

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Texas Rangers placed shortstop Corey Seager on the 10-day injured list Wednesday because of a strained right hamstring.

Seager, 30, pulled up while running to first base in the sixth inning Tuesday at the Athletics and left the game. He started 21 of Texas’ first 23 games this season and is hitting .286 with four home runs and six RBIs. Seager has a team-high 17 hits since April 8.

The Rangers also called up infielder Nick Ahmed and designated left-handed pitcher Walter Pennington for assignment. Ahmed, 35, is seeking to appear in a major league game for the 12th consecutive season. He has played for Arizona (2014-23), San Francisco (2024), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2024) and San Diego (2024).