The Establishment’s “Principles” Are Fake

The Establishment’s “Principles” Are Fake

Author: Mises Institute January 23, 2024 Duration: 5:47
The Biden administration, and the political establishment more broadly, is scrambling to ram through policies that a majority of voters just voted against. Their actions expose that their supposed commitment to democracy is a lie.Original article: The Establishment’s “Principles” Are Fake   

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