Staff Reports
Vice President Kamala Harris recently graced the “Call Her Daddy” podcast with her presence, and to the shock of almost no one, the results were predictably disastrous. While one would think that the Vice President of the United States would bring a little gravitas to the show, instead, she delivered a mix of vapid commentary and a disturbing lack of basic economic understanding. Almost enough to bring a tear to the eye—if only it didn’t elicit so many eye rolls.
As the Democratic frontrunner, Harris managed to showcase her incredible inability to engage in anything resembling real policy discussion. The moment she was tasked with explaining something as fundamental as tax deductions, viewers were treated to a masterclass in confusion. It begs the question: is there any room in a sound government for someone who can’t distinguish between start-up funds and tax breaks?
It’s clear from this interview Kamala Harris does not understand what a tax deduction is.
She’s repeated the line “you can’t start up any small business with $5,000” multiple times now. She clearly thinks her own policy is for the government to hand out $50K to small businesses. pic.twitter.com/4otO6UIuUk
— Mike Palicz (@Mike_Palicz) October 6, 2024
The clip that exploded on social media features Harris a bit too chummy in her misinterpretations. She repeatedly emphasized the ludicrous notion that no small business ever got off the ground with just $5,000. This reveals not only an ignorance of how small startups actually work but also signals a potential government policy that would involve handing out undeserved checks – a recipe for disaster. The apparent belief that small businesses are merely waiting for the government to throw money at them showcases a profound disconnect from the realities of entrepreneurship.
For those who dare to believe that the government can successfully distribute big checks to small businesses without causing dire economic consequences, one only has to look back at the disastrous COVID relief efforts. The aftermath of those big checks has had a sting on the economy that still lingers. It demonstrates a fundamental misunderstanding of economics, which begs the question of whether Team Kamala has any viable clue about the implications of her own ideas.
The star of this podcast debacle could either bumble through her media blitz, blissfully unaware of her own policies—or it could be that someone else is behind the curtain pulling the strings. If Harris genuinely lacks understanding of her proposals, she risks being a figurehead of a disaster rather than a competent leader. Conversely, if she knows full well what she’s saying but chooses to mislead the public, it brings an even more sinister element into play.
At this stage, no one is arguing that bad policies don’t exist in politics; however, incompetence is an entirely different monster. Leaders should at least have a grasp of the fundamentals of their own initiatives. Harris’ repeated media blunders leave a lot of room for skepticism about whether her administration, if it ever sees the light of day, would operate mindfully or be driven by whoever is crafting the confusing policies meant to pacify the electorate. In either case, the public should prepare themselves for more of the same baffling rhetoric that Harris has become notorious for.
