Ep034: ISIS returns, Biden's bad ideas for housing prices

Follow The Homeless Conservative on Instagram and Youtube for short-form content On this episode, I explore these key topics: ISIS-K's attack in Russia, Biden's housing proposals, and the U.S.'s historic oil production in 2023. First, I talk about the ISIS-K attack on Russia, and the ignored warning by the U.S. about the intelligence predicting exactly such an attack. How will this affect the war in Ukraine, if at all? Shifting to U.S. domestic policy, I critique President Biden's housing market proposals. Despite intentions to lower housing prices, Biden's focus on demand-side economics may inadvertently raise prices further, neglecting the crucial issue of housing supply constraints. I argue that federal, state, and local regulations, such as zoning laws and permit costs, obstruct the construction of affordable housing, exacerbating the American housing crisis. Lastly, I highlight the record-breaking U.S. oil production in 2023, emphasizing its importance in energy independence and economic stability. This milestone, despite many Americans being completely unaware of it, illustrates the critical link between energy costs and the broader economy, showcasing the benefits of domestic energy production on controlling inflation and living costs. --------------------- SOURCES: Journal of Public Economics   https://bit.ly/498yVRS National Review - The Islamic State's Terribly Inconvenient Terrorism   https://bit.ly/3TPNsNP Business Insider - Russia's security services parade brutal treatment of terror suspects   https://bit.ly/49ehy25 Congress.gov - Witness Testimony by Kurilla M   https://bit.ly/3xbzSvx Pillsbury Law - US Repeals Longstanding Ban on Export of Crude Oil   https://bit.ly/3TyComR National Affairs - A Way Forward on Housing   https://bit.ly/3vEHyWt EIA - Today in Energy: Crude Oil Production   https://bit.ly/4acC04B