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Axios recently found itself in hot water after its latest attempt to spin a story in favor of Kamala Harris backfired spectacularly, thanks to the ever-vigilant community of Xitter users. The far-left media outlet published a predictable hit piece disguised as an informative article, complete with the absurd headline, “Don’t call it price controls: How price gouging bans really work.” Yet, the very same Axios writer had previously labeled similar actions “price controls” when discussing voluntary caps proposed in the UK. The sheer hypocrisy is enough to make any discerning reader stop and scratch their head.
In true Axios fashion, when it comes to defending the administration, the rules seem to change. The Community Notes section quickly swooped in, pointing out the blatant contradictions in Axios’ reporting. It is amusing how they labelled price controls for the UK’s proposed actions and then conducted a complete 180-degree turn when faced with Harris’ embrace of similar policies. The old adage about consistency comes to mind—unless, of course, you’re a Democrat.
The hilarity doesn’t stop there. Axios had previously referred to “price controls” when discussing limits on Russian oil profits amid a supposed “time of crisis.” Yet now, under the Harris administration, those same controls morph magically into something more palatable, likely in an effort to shield the Vice President from public scrutiny. This sudden shift in language reeks of desperation, and the rest of the world can see that.
When Axios desperately tries to argue that such laws are already in place in most states, they’re attempting to pawn off a flimsy idea as proof of responsible governance. The argument simply doesn’t hold water. Just because states have temporary bans against price gouging during emergencies does not negate the reality that price controls are indeed a form of government intervention, and in this context, one has to wonder if Axios is playing an elaborate game of semantics. If price controls exist in a time of crisis, why are Harris’s long-term proposals any different apart from being more politically advantageous?
Well done.
Nolte: Community Notes Nukes Axios for Lying About Comrade Kamala’s Price Controls https://t.co/2cd1WbnrS6 via @BreitbartNews
— Lonestarmango (@lonestarmango) August 21, 2024
Axios continues to pedal the narrative that Americans should accept these potential measures for long-term price regulation to avoid “widespread shortages, black markets, and hoarding.” The audacity! There have been numerous real-world scenarios, especially during COVID-19, where mere price controls—even those enacted for good intentions—led to empty shelves and panic buying. To suggest, as Axios does, that these would somehow lead to a responsible and stable marketplace shows an utter lack of awareness or perhaps a studied disregard for economic principles.
In light of these developments, it’s clear that Axios has put its journalistic integrity on the chopping block in service of Harris and her policies. The truth is obvious: these price controls are not just a means to combat price gouging; they represent a systemic embrace of authoritarian practices that serve as a blueprint for economic disaster. The American people deserve better than this recycled far-left propaganda, and as for Axios, the revealing truth is that their credibility has reached an all-time low.
