Marxism • STARRS Authors

The Left’s Radical Ideas on Property

8 January 2026

By Lt. General Rod Bishop, USAF ret, USAFA ’74
STARRS Chairman Emeritus

What in the world does “especially white families…who are homeowners…are going to have a different relationship to property than they currently have” actually mean in this posting from Mamdani’s close ally and cabinet member?

Are we going to open up our spare bedrooms and our couches for the homeless/illegal aliens? Or is compassion through generosity/ charity to our churches and other non profit groups the better way to address societal challenges?

Mamdani’s ally and cabinet member, Cea Weaver also says “for centuries we have also treated property like an individualized good and not a collectivized good.”

Well “da.” Individual property rights were a topic of great importance since our beginning as our “Founders believed protecting property rights was intrinsic to realizing individual liberty and creating wealth, fostering conditions essential for economic growth.”

Seems like the Left is taking us down a dangerous Socialist/Marxist road and embracing some pretty radical ideas.

As Mamdani said in his Inauguration speech: “We will replace the frigidity of rugged individualism with the warmth of collectivism.” I would suggest this is an outright assault on our Constitution:

The Takings Clause in the Fifth Amendment states, “nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.” This clause asserts a limit on government power: while the government can take private property for public purposes, it must compensate the property owner fairly.

The Due Process Clause, also in the Fifth Amendment, declares no person shall “be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.” This clause ensures the government cannot arbitrarily dispossess individuals of property.

The Framers’ deliberations reflect their commitment to protecting property rights. James Madison articulated that property rights were akin to personal rights. Alexander Hamilton emphasized private property needed shielding from legislative overreach and majority tyranny.

In framing these provisions, the Founders foresaw potential abuses of power and sought to thwart them.

Their vision underscores the right to property was a fundamental pillar of a liberty-grounded, rule-of-law society.

Education on the real evils here is key (challenge here, though, is our media is just so biased)–why EVERYONE should discuss and debate these important topics–especially with those who we believe might support this movement towards Marxism.

VR, Rod

PS. Not sure you saw any of the Congressional fraud hearings today? I heard at least two whistleblowers say they had 100% certainty that Tim Walz and the rest of the Democratic government in MN knew the fraud was occurring and did nothing despite numerous inputs. Sure glad that guy is not our VP. Shows how dedicated some are to ensuring wealth transfer and power–even when done in such a despicable manner. No wonder Charlie Kirk’s favorite word was “earn!”

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