Communist Economics in America? Breaking Down Kamala Harris’s Economic Plan

On The Rob Maness Show, the conversation deeply investigated the alarming implications of Vice President Kamala Harris’s economic proposals, focusing on price control mechanisms and government overreach that could spell disaster for the American economy.

Col. Rob Maness opened the discussion with a blunt assertion that Harris's proposal, which includes federal price controls on groceries and a cap on corporate profits in the food industry, is rooted in failed communist policies. Historical precedents, from Richard Nixon's 1970s price controls to the economic collapses in the USSR and Venezuela, were cited as evidence that these measures led only to shortages, black markets, and economic ruin.

Kevin O’Leary, in a clip, expressed his shock that Harris would double down on such policies, especially after decades of evidence proving their ineffectiveness. He highlighted that similar policies led to inflation and supply chain disruptions during the 1970s, as well as more recent failures in socialist economies. O’Leary emphasized that investors and businesses will struggle in an environment dominated by price controls, predicting more harm to the middle class—the very group these policies claim to protect.

Col. Rob Maness brought in Bart Marcois, to further dissect Harris's policies. Bart Marcois pointed out that these measures are economically misguided and a strategic ploy to consolidate government control. He argued that if the government controls necessities like food, energy, and healthcare, it can effectively strip citizens of their liberties, similar to the social credit system in China.

The conversation shifted to the broader implications of Harris's proposals, such as a federal subsidy for first-time homebuyers and a cap on insulin prices. Bart Marcois explained that while these initiatives may sound appealing, they would lead to unintended consequences, like inflated housing prices and rationed medical supplies.

The episode concluded with a discussion on national security and energy independence. Col. Rob Maness and Bart Marcois agreed that Trump’s emphasis on American energy dominance through deregulation and revitalizing domestic manufacturing is the key to restoring economic stability. The contrast between Trump’s tariffs—viewed as a necessary short-term tool to negotiate with China—and Harris’s central planning approach was stark, with Col. Maness warning that the latter could lead America down a dangerous path.