Topic: Policy Control

Donald Trump labels rent control a "disaster" that has crippled New York City and hurt the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn. He argues that the system allows multi-millionaires to pay low rents while the city loses tax revenue and the poor struggle to find housing. Trump proposes a "means test" for rent-controlled apartments to ensure that only those truly in financial need receive government-subsidized housing protections.

Western civilization is described as a powerful but fragile complex system that requires the consent of the governed to function. Current governance is criticized for subverting democracy and removing the citizenry's ability to control policy direction. This lack of accountability leaves the system without a clear rudder or visible leadership.