Stable marriage is increasingly correlated with high income. While 75% of men in the top income quintile marry, only 25% in the bottom quintile do. This reframes the decline of marriage not as a cultural choice, but as a clear marker of economic class division.
Widespread anxiety is primarily a symptom of economic precarity, not individual failings. The most effective national 'therapy' is not more counselors, but systemic solutions like a higher minimum wage, affordable housing, and universal childcare that reduce root financial stress.
The term 'incel' (involuntary celibate) fosters a victim mentality. Reframing it as 'v-cel' (voluntarily celibate) shifts the focus to personal responsibility and the actions a young man can take—like working out and developing skills—to change his circumstances.
A key demographic shift towards Trump was 45-64 year old women. The theory posits these mothers, seeing their sons struggling, voted for radical change, prioritizing their sons' futures over issues like Ukraine or abortion rights.
A key part of Trump's strategy was ignoring traditional media outlets and instead appearing on podcasts and platforms popular with young men (Joe Rogan, World Wrestling Federation). This allowed him to directly tap into their grievances and build a loyal base that felt seen.
America intentionally avoided solving illegal immigration because it serves a crucial economic purpose: providing a flexible, cheap labor force that doesn't draw on social safety nets. This benefits industries and consumers while placing little burden on the state.
The U.S. has a unique global advantage in attracting the world's most brilliant minds, akin to getting the top draft pick in sports every year. However, current restrictive policies turn this talent away, sending them to competitor nations and stunting American innovation.