The Fox News Rundown Business Rundown: Why Some 'Fear' The Rise Of 'Class Warfare Politics'
Oct 31, 2025
Dr. Eric Patterson, President and CEO of the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation, discusses the implications of socialism in American politics as NYC’s mayoral race heats up. He warns about the dangers of 'class warfare' rhetoric, particularly from candidates like Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, whose proposals may lead to increased government control. Patterson emphasizes the importance of civic education to combat entitlement narratives and stresses the potential risks of wealth creators fleeing a city fostering such policies.
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Use Survivor Testimonies In Classrooms
- Use the Memorial Foundation's curricula and Witness Project videos in classrooms to teach communist history.
- Visit the museum and online resources to bring survivor testimonies into education.
Rising Pro-Socialism Among Young Voters
- Young Americans increasingly view socialism positively, signaling gaps in civic and historical education.
- Dr. Eric Patterson warns this trend reflects misinformation about costs and consequences of socialist policies.
Freebies Lead To Greater State Control
- Patterson explains socialism as government control of economic life that paves the way to communism.
- He argues freebies lead to expanding state intrusion into choices, rights, and daily life.
