Progressives ignore past failures, and have no idea how to pay for a 'greater society' A welfare spasm to dwarf the Great Society Progressives ignore past failures, and have no idea how to pay for a 'greater society' By KEN WYSOCKY | Fall 2021 State unemployment benefits extended, despite a rebounding economy and businesses struggling to find workers amidst a severe labor shortage. Expanded federal child-tax credits — $3,600 per child — and larger Obamacare subsidies that even middle-class families with substantial incomes are eligible to receive. “Free” two-year, community-college educations and universal preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds. The largest increase in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamps) in the program’s history. Guaranteed income proposals under consideration in Milwaukee, Madison and Wausau (see story on guaranteed income) and dozens of other cities across the country. It’s a mind-boggling blowout of federal, state and local benefits, new and expanded, in fulfillment of an ardent progressive’s wildest dreams of cradle-to-grave dependence on government.  How governments intend to pay for all of it remains murky at best. But one thing is crystal clear: The American Dream, based for centuries on rugged individualism — citizens bootstrapping their way to financial success — is getting plowed under by an all-grasping government nanny state. Read Full Story Here Check out the full Fall 2021 edition of Diggings online today by clicking here. Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email What We're Reading -American Enterprise Institute: Move school board elections on-cycle to restore local control -Washington Examiner: Public school choice provides an opportunity for political common ground Our work in advancing free markets, opportunity and prosperity in the Badger State is only made possible by generous donations from our supporters. We never have, and never will, accept government funding. Donate online or email Angela Smith, Director of Development. The Badger Institute is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Donate Now Listen to our New Podcast "Free Exchange" Free markets, limited government, and individual liberty – you know these principles, now hear the stories of the men and women who embody them and the policies that advance them. Listen as the team from Wisconsin’s Badger Institute come together to demystify, explore and discover ways to make communities in our state freer and more prosperous, one episode at a time. Subscribe to the Podcast The Badger Institute | 700 W Virginia St, Suite 301, Milwaukee, WI 53204 www.badgerinstitute.org Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by [email protected] in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today!