The Economic Roots of the Iranian Uprising
A government that claims infallibility is failing its people.
January 9, 2026
Socialism breeds conspiracy theories.
To Tal Fortgang, the real danger of Zohran Mamdani’s mayoralty is not that he will fail to protect Jews from violent protests or to condemn anti-Semitic violence, but that he will—in Ruth Wisse’s memorable phrase—“organize politics against the Jews.” That danger can be found at the very heart of his socialist doctrine, which claims:
A government that claims infallibility is failing its people.
It collected tens of millions of dollars in 2025.
Socialism breeds conspiracy theories.
Queen Esther.
For the rabbi, the call comes from beyond ourselves.
To Tal Fortgang, the real danger of Zohran Mamdani’s mayoralty is not that he will fail to protect Jews from violent protests or to condemn anti-Semitic violence, but that he will—in Ruth Wisse’s memorable phrase—“organize politics against the Jews.” That danger can be found at the very heart of his socialist doctrine, which claims:
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