This interview with Sam Seder and Ezra Klein highlights why the left is stuck - Ezra trying to solve problems, Sam insisting the problem is vaguely "money." How does Texas have a better handle on "money" in politics than California?

Again, we see Ezra giving specifics in how our systems are failing people and how power pools through various groups having veto points it freezes development by weaponized proceduralism. Sam responds, "yeah money." No Sam. As @ezraklein highlights later, many groups with significantly less income have veto procedural power (i.e., environmental groups). This isn't to say money isn't a problem, it's to say it is deeper and more complicated.

Why does this matter? To cite @slatestarcodex to solve problems you must correctly identify those problems. If vague "money" is the issue to building, the solutions would be as Sam later suggests, such as limiting how long land owners can hold vacant lots for example.

@slatestarcodex If the problem is veto power in proceduralism, then the solution needs to be found by blocking certain veto's to allow, in this case, affordable housing to be built.

𝑴𝑺𝑵𝑩𝑪 𝑮𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑻𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑻𝒓𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝑨𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝑾𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉𝒚 𝑬𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒔 Scott Galloway, multi-millionaire professor gives dire warning about the decline of American capitalism and wealth inequality. ★ NEW ARTICLE ⬇️

A frustrating element in all of the complaints of Abundance and @ezraklein is that criticism of his ideas are clearly welcomed by Ezra. The issue is no critics, @SamSeder included, come with practical alternatives. As Sam says in this interview, "A good story needs a villain." But who's the villain in proceduralism? What if there is no one group or person to blame? Do we just give up on improving it? Sam highlights his progressive focus. Finding an outgrip to blame for our problems rather than building up those aiming for practical solutions to real problems in America.

@SamSeder @ezraklein They can't win this argument. @ezraklein is saying "people want a house," and @SamSeder's response is "money is evil." No person with a job and a family wants to hear this undergraduate-level economic philosophy.

@SamSeder @ezraklein Can we be honest they’re both political pundits arguing over strategy. Neither of them is going to “solve problems” They’re going to have 5765755 conversations with other pundits and hosts until the end of time. If Ezra Klein really wanted to solve problems he’d run for office

@SamSeder @ezraklein A policy discussion without addressing the politics that will impact the inevitable implementation is proof of a genuine lack of foresight.