Europe rejects net zero target, US increases efforts, calls for dissolution of presidential debate commission, and more insights

Europe Rejects Net Zero, US Embraces It

“When European politicians start making more sense on climate policy than Americans, it’s a sign we’ve entered a strange world,” jokes The Wall Street Journal’s Joseph C. Sternberg. Europe is coming to terms with the challenges of achieving net zero faster than Americans. Scotland has practically given up on net zero after realizing the financial costs were becoming burdensome for households. Other parts of Europe are also reevaluating their climate agendas. Meanwhile, the US, under President Biden, is moving in the opposite direction, continuing with aggressive net zero policies like an electric vehicle mandate and allocating trillions of dollars towards climate initiatives. This approach is risky as it assumes voters won’t mind the costs.

Conservative View: Abolish the Presidential Debate Commission

Despite not being a fan of the Trump campaign, The Spectator’s Ben Domenech applauds their criticism of the Commission on Presidential Debates, which consists of former politicians who were dishonest in 2020 and led to the dismissal of a moderator. Domenech points out the lack of representation of millennials on the commission and argues that debates should not be controlled by such a commission. Instead, he suggests debates should be flexible, hosted on streaming platforms, and negotiated between the campaigns themselves. The Commission on Presidential Debates, in his view, is irrelevant and unnecessary.

From the Right: Taxpayer Funds Used to Register Voters for Biden

In 2021, President Biden issued an executive order directing federal agencies to promote voter registration and participation. This directive has led to the use of federal agencies, under Vice President Kamala Harris’ announcement, to register voters. The Washington Examiner’s editorial board notes that these efforts are primarily focused on individuals receiving government assistance and are aimed at boosting voter turnout for Democratic candidates. This partisan voter registration drive is funded by taxpayer dollars, raising concerns about fairness and transparency in elections.

Economic Analysis: Paul Krugman’s Contempt for Average Citizens

Racket News’ Matt Taibbi highlights a trend of op-eds criticizing voters for their economic perceptions, led by Paul Krugman. Krugman, who previously admitted to being wrong about inflation, now dismisses the opinions of ordinary people as merely partisan reactions. Taibbi notes that Krugman views the public as lacking honest opinions about the economy and instead relies on vibes. This approach undermines the credibility of public discourse on economic matters.

Libertarian Perspective: Equity Grading Undermines Merit

Equity grading, which allows multiple chances for students to improve their grades and focuses on cultural relevance in math education, is criticized by Reason’s Steven Greenhut. This approach creates a false sense of equality and makes it difficult for colleges to identify the most qualified students. By making it nearly impossible for students to fail and shifting math education away from traditional standards, equity grading may hinder academic excellence.

— Compiled by The Post Editorial Board