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July 12, 2024
Title: United Kingdom: The Truth About Socialism
Topic: Socialism Explained
Discussed by Dr. Lee Edwards
with The Heritage Foundation (www.Heritage.org)
Part 1 of 3
Tuesday began a three-part series with Dr. Edwards on the dangers and misgivings your children in K-College are being taught about Socialism in Israel.
Wednesday, he discussed India. Today, Dr. Edwards discusses the “United Kingdom”.
Many millennials are in favor of turning America into a Socialist nation. But is this the right path?
Dr. Lee Edwards is distinguished in Conservative though at the Heritage Foundation’s B. Kenneth Simon Center for Principles and Politics. A leading historian of American conservatism, Lee Edwards has published 25 books, including "Just Right: A Life in Pursuit of Liberty".
Dr. Edwards is also the Founder of
Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Are millennials really in favor of Socialist candidates? Why?
Why was the UK described as the “sick man of Europe”?
Switching back to America for a minute… Is California in danger of becoming the next Venezuela? Are blackouts happening on a regular basis? Do Republicans have a chance in the state?
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - United Kingdom: The Truth About Socialism
Topic: Socialism Explained
Discussed by Dr. Lee Edwards
with The Heritage Foundation (www.Heritage.org)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What brought about the economic revolution in the 70s and the 80s? Did the
average Brit say, “Enough is Enough”?
How did Margaret Thatcher change things in the UK?
Do Socialist countries really take away people’s right to own a phone and
computer? Oh my! What would millennials do without their phones and computers?
How did Venezuela fall into despair so quickly?
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - United Kingdom: The Truth About Socialism
Topic: Socialism Explained
Discussed by Dr. Lee Edwards
with The Heritage Foundation (www.Heritage.org)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Does Capitalism trump Socialism every time? Dr. Edwards discusses more about the
UK…
What are some of the outcomes of Socialism that harm its citizens?
What are some of the outcomes of a free-market system that harm its citizens?
Could Bill Gates and other wealthy people just write checks to the American
government to bail us out? Would the government, specifically Bernie Sanders,
just keep asking for more and more and more?
Final thoughts from Dr. Lee Edwards: “Free-enterprise is the one system that
will do more for more people and bring prosperity than any other economic system.”
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here for Dr. Edwards’ report.
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November 14, 2019
Title: United Kingdom: The Truth About Socialism
Topic: Socialism Explained
Discussed by Dr. Lee Edwards
with The Heritage Foundation (www.Heritage.org)
Part 1 of 3
Tuesday began a three-part series with Dr. Edwards on the dangers and misgivings your children in K-College are being taught about Socialism in Israel.
Wednesday, he discussed India. Today, Dr. Edwards discusses the “United Kingdom”.
Many millennials are in favor of turning America into a Socialist nation. But is this the right path?
Dr. Lee Edwards is distinguished in Conservative though at the Heritage Foundation’s B. Kenneth Simon Center for Principles and Politics. A leading historian of American conservatism, Lee Edwards has published 25 books, including "Just Right: A Life in Pursuit of Liberty".
Dr. Edwards is also the Founder of
Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Are millennials really in favor of Socialist candidates? Why?
Why was the UK described as the “sick man of Europe”?
Switching back to America for a minute… Is California in danger of becoming the next Venezuela? Are blackouts happening on a regular basis? Do Republicans have a chance in the state?
More from this Guest More on this Topic More from this Organization
Title: Part 2 of 3 - United Kingdom: The Truth About Socialism
Topic: Socialism Explained
Discussed by Dr. Lee Edwards
with The Heritage Foundation (www.Heritage.org)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What brought about the economic revolution in the 70s and the 80s? Did the
average Brit say, “Enough is Enough”?
How did Margaret Thatcher change things in the UK?
Do Socialist countries really take away people’s right to own a phone and
computer? Oh my! What would millennials do without their phones and computers?
How did Venezuela fall into despair so quickly?
More from this Guest More on this Topic More from this Organization
Title: Part 3 of 3 - United Kingdom: The Truth About Socialism
Topic: Socialism Explained
Discussed by Dr. Lee Edwards
with The Heritage Foundation (www.Heritage.org)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Does Capitalism trump Socialism every time? Dr. Edwards discusses more about the
UK…
What are some of the outcomes of Socialism that harm its citizens?
What are some of the outcomes of a free-market system that harm its citizens?
Could Bill Gates and other wealthy people just write checks to the American
government to bail us out? Would the government, specifically Bernie Sanders,
just keep asking for more and more and more?
Final thoughts from Dr. Lee Edwards: “Free-enterprise is the one system that
will do more for more people and bring prosperity than any other economic system.”
Click
here for Dr. Edwards’ report.
More from this Guest More on this Topic More from this Organization
November 13, 2019
Title: India: The Truth About Socialism
Topic: Socialism Explained
Discussed by Dr. Lee Edwards
with The Heritage Foundation (www.Heritage.org)
Part 1 of 3
Yesterday began a three-part series with Dr. Edwards on the dangers and misgivings your children in K-College are being taught about Socialism. The topic was “Israel”.
Today, Dr. Edwards discusses “India”.
Many millennials are in favor of turning America into a Socialist nation. But is this the right path?
Dr. Lee Edwards is distinguished in Conservative though at the Heritage Foundation’s B. Kenneth Simon Center for Principles and Politics. A leading historian of American conservatism, Lee Edwards has published 25 books, including "Just Right: A Life in Pursuit of Liberty".
Dr. Edwards is also the Founder of
Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
First, why did Dr. Edwards begin the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation?
What is the country of India like today? Has any other country in history risen so quickly from poverty to prosperity?
What Socialist policies did India implement after it became independent in 1947?
Did India have criminal penalties directed to any producer who exceeded their licensed capacity?
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - India: The Truth About Socialism
Topic: Socialism Explained
Discussed by Dr. Lee Edwards
with The Heritage Foundation (www.Heritage.org)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
As in other countries that adopted Socialism, were certain industries
nationalized when India gained its independence in 1947?
Are citizens permitted to own private property or own private businesses in
Socialist countries?
What contributed to the collapse of Socialism in India?
How many people were living under the poverty line in India? This number is
astonishing and heartbreaking!
Why should parents and grandparents teach their children and grandchildren the
truth about life in Cuba, Venezuela, and even Austin and San Francisco?
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - India: The Truth About Socialism
Topic: Socialism Explained
Discussed by Dr. Lee Edwards
with The Heritage Foundation (www.Heritage.org)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
After some four decades of fitful progress and unequal prosperity under
Socialism, is a free-market system working in India?
Does India now have the largest middle-class in the free world? How do they
compare to China, which is still ruled by the Communist Party?
What mistakes did India make that harmed its people the most? Dr. Edwards
reference philosopher and author Friedrich Hayek’s book, “The Fatal Conceit”.
Join us tomorrow as Terry and Dr. Edwards conclude this three-part series with a
discussion on the “United Kingdom”.
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November 12, 2019
Title: Israel: Tried Socialism But It Failed
Topic: Socialism Explained
Discussed by Dr. Lee Edwards
with The Heritage Foundation (www.Heritage.org)
Part 1 of 3
Many millennials are in favor of turning America into a Socialist nation.
But is this the right path?
Dr. Lee Edwards is distinguished in Conservative though at the Heritage Foundation’s B. Kenneth Simon Center for Principles and Politics. A leading historian of American conservatism, Lee Edwards has published 25 books, including "Just Right: A Life in Pursuit of Liberty".
Today begins a three-part series with Dr. Edwards on the dangers and misgivings your children in K-College are being taught about Socialism. Tune in Wednesday and Thursday for more…
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Has Socialism failed in every country in which it has been tried?
Even though there were major political differences between the rule of the Soviets and the democratic politics of Israel, India and the U.K., what socialist principles did these three countries adhere?
What is meant by this phrase: “Nationalizing their major industries and placing economic decision-making in the hands of the government”? Dr. Edwards uses the VA as the prime example of a failed government program in America…
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Israel: Tried Socialism But It Failed
Topic: Socialism Explained
Discussed by Dr. Lee Edwards
with The Heritage Foundation (www.Heritage.org)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why did Israel embrace Socialism after the country was formed in 1948?
Did the people demand change?
What happened in January 1983 in Israel? How did President Reagan and then
Secretary of State George Shultz aid Israel in their time of need?
Is Israel now a booming economy?
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Israel: Tried Socialism But It Failed
Topic: Socialism Explained
Discussed by Dr. Lee Edwards
with The Heritage Foundation (www.Heritage.org)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
When a country turns to Socialism, what are the first three things the
government does?
Does the government offer companies a fair price to take over their business?
What luxuries do we have in America that Socialist countries do not have?
Listen up, millennials: Your iPhone will be taken away! That’s right! Socialism
doesn’t sound so good anymore, does it?
How does Socialism harm Israel’s citizens?
What can we learn from Israel’s attempt at Socialism?
Join us tomorrow as Terry and Dr. Edwards discuss Socialism in India.
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November 1, 2018
Title: Lessons from Ellis Island
Topic: Illegal Immigration
Discussed by Dr. Lee Edwards
with The Heritage Foundation (www.Heritage.org)
Part 1 of 2
There are lessons to be learned from past illegal immigration waves. In fact, Dr. Lee Edwards has written a great
opinion piece on the subject, which he will be discussing today.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
How many immigrants sought freedom and opportunity by coming to America during the 19th and early 20th centuries? The number WILL shock and astound you!
The first wave can in the 1840’s. Why did the come? Where did they come from?
When was the second wave? What countries did these immigrants come from?
Did the immigrants board ships for free or were they charged a fee?
Has there been an immigration wave from the Far East (Asia and India)? Why and when did they come to America?
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Lessons from Ellis Island
Topic: Illegal Immigration
Discussed by Dr. Lee Edwards
with The Heritage Foundation (www.Heritage.org)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
When was Ellis Island founded?
How did Congress limit/restrict immigration into America? Were the laws obeyed?
Listen as Dr. Edwards describes how immigration changed between the start of WW
I through the closing of Ellis Island. Was racism a factor? Did the immigrants
assimilate into our culture easily?
What was the purpose of Ellis Island?
WWere all immigrants inspected, with some being detained and even a few sent back
home?
Can America take in another 100 million immigrants now? Dr. Edwards says: “It
is important to ensure future immigrants desire to be vital, living parts of
American society.”
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