A former staunch supporter of AOC is sounding the alarm for young voters in New York City, and it’s time to listen. Lucy Biggers, once enamored with the socialist promises that bubble to the surface in Democratic primaries, has had a reality check, and her message is clear: socialism isn’t the solution—it’s a dangerous fantasy.
Biggers made headlines with her candid reflections on social media, stating, “If I was 25, I would’ve been obsessed with Zohran.” But at 35, she understands what youthful idealism overlooks. The alluring benefits of free college, free food, and free housing may resonate in the moment, but they lead to economic decay—rich individuals flee, taxes rise, and the burden falls on those left behind.
“Good intentions pave the road to hell,” Biggers emphasized, and it’s hard to disagree. Her deep dive into the socialist policies advocated by figures like Mamdani reveals a troubling trend: cities become poorer as the wealthy depart to escape higher taxes. This is not just theory; it’s a real, observable effect that proves policies rooted in envy and redistribution do not create opportunity—they create poverty.
Biggers, who helped elevate AOC’s political profile in 2018, now critiques her former icon. Once a cheerleader for utopian ideals, she’s now a pragmatic homeowner and mother, disillusioned by the fallout of reckless government spending during the pandemic. “You can’t sell this bill of goods that promises a utopia in America,” she asserts.
The glorification of socialism among young people is not only naive, it’s embarrassing. Many fail to comprehend the grim histories of countries like Cuba and Venezuela while sold on the notion that America is inherently unjust. It’s time we set the record straight—socialism has a proven track record of failure.
While Biggers acknowledges the genuine enthusiasm behind Mamdani’s campaign, she warns it is ultimately misplaced. “He ran a great campaign, but it’s selling a fantasy that ultimately doesn’t work,” she notes with heartfelt conviction.
As we look ahead, it’s crucial that we educate our youth on the stark realities of economic policies that promise the world but deliver despair. The dreams of socialism must not be allowed to cloud judgment or distort the path to opportunity and prosperity. We must unite in rejecting these ideas that undermine the very foundation of liberty and success this nation was built upon.
