These days, if you tune into the mainstream media, you probably wouldn’t have a clue about the economic boom that’s brewing under the surface. Thanks to commentators like Steve Moore, the economic truth hidden beneath layers of partisan politics starts to shine through. Moore, with his years of experience and economic wisdom, sees something that many media outlets are conveniently ignoring or, let’s be honest, intentionally misleading about. It’s a tale of two nations—the part of America that’s thriving due to conservative policies and the part that’s suffering under blue state government.
Moore likes to paint a picture of the current economic landscape by harking back to a time when East and West Germany stood as glaring examples of economic contrast. In the current American story, the blue states are like East Germany, struggling with high taxes and exorbitant costs of living. It’s no wonder that states like New York and California are becoming less appealing to residents who are chafing under the pressure. Meanwhile, red states, with their economic allure, bear a striking resemblance to booming West Germany—a place where people actually want to build their lives.
Just look at Florida, for instance. It’s been experiencing a wealth influx that’s nothing short of monumental. Over the past decade, Florida has absorbed a trillion dollars in wealth, effectively becoming the economic refuge for Americans fleeing high-tax utopias. Everyone from New York to California is moving south, drawn by low taxes, a warmer climate, and a chance to finally catch their breath financially. One might wonder why, if high taxes and liberal economic policies were so fantastic, more people aren’t sticking around the blue states. Alas, the migration patterns answer that question far better than any liberal economist spinning tall tales.
Let’s not forget the strides made under President Trump—an era where economic growth was palpable and not merely a whisper of possibility. Inflation rates are dropping, job numbers are climbing, and families, at last, are feeling relief in their pocketbooks. In fact, Americans in the middle of the income spectrum might just see an increase in their take-home pay of $5,000 to $6,000. That’s not chump change for middle-class families trying to make ends meet. It’s the conservative policies of yore, the kinds that focus on strengthening the economy from the ground up, that are finally paying tangible dividends.
The fact remains, if America is to thrive, it must resist the impulse to mimic the policies that have caused blue states to bleed residents. As the next presidential election looms, the contrast between the two economic philosophies will become glaringly clear. Voters will have a choice: endure the high-tax, high-cost inefficiencies of the blue state model, or embrace the economic vitality and affordability found in red states. Moore’s insights remind voters that, when it comes to economic prosperity, the choice really isn’t that difficult.
