Wirepoints’ Mark Glennon on AM560: Why We Need to “Relentlessly” Make the Blue State-Red State Case
November 5, 2026
7 Comments
Glennon raised the stakes of the moment in broader civilizational terms: “This election in Illinois is not about the usual pedestrian issues… it’s about nothing less than whether Western civilization survives in our democratic republic of America because [the left], just on the open border alone, will destroy the country, and now they’re bringing in the jihadists, frankly, into the party.” Audio and summary linked here.Audio and summary linked here.
New Trier High School made national headlines nine years ago as a “canary in a coal mine” for political indoctrination in public schools. The canaries lived.
Among the consequences of economic growth that badly lags national averages are billions of lost revenue every year. Yet denial reigns in Illinois, fueling the vicious cycle of demand for higher taxes.
Well of course returns won’t match the most recent results. The only way to consistently reduce the debt is to increase state contributions. Taxes will need to increase. The state will need to start taxing services, retiree pensions, social security and IRA/401k withdrawals. They will need to offer the voters a choice, either a flat tax increase (maybe 6.95%) for all or a progressive tax to get the “rich” to pay their “fair share”. Maybe a real estate transfer tax for people that sell their homes and don’t purchase another residence in Illinois. This way they can get money one… Read more »