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Christine Villaverde

@villaverde4nc.bsky.social

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Wife & Mom of 3 Boys; Proud Military Family; Former Police Officer. Pursuing Ph.D. in Public Policy and Chairwoman for Anchoring Democracy. Morals and Ethics Matter. Supporter and defender of the Constitution.

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Christine Villaverde @villaverde4nc.bsky.social · Dec 28

Liberty consists not solely in the enjoyment of rights, but in the moral exercise of political citizenship. www.anchoringdemocracy.org

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Christine Villaverde @villaverde4nc.bsky.social · 14h

Regulatory complexity is a major obstacle. Governments often create complex regulatory environments that are burdensome and can feel punitive to entrepreneurs, with permits, licenses, taxes, and compliance requirements that demand significant time and resources.

Christine Villaverde @villaverde4nc.bsky.social · 1d

With our current state of government, it is hard not to believe that politicians are motivated by a desire for control - that expanding authority, including through taxation, is an end in itself for accumulating power over citizens' lives and economic decisions.

Christine Villaverde @villaverde4nc.bsky.social · 2d

A strategic vision for America's future should prioritize the needs and aspirations of its citizens over entrenched interests. This means policies shaped by broad public input, not just corporate influence or wealth.

Christine Villaverde @villaverde4nc.bsky.social · 3d

Both Democrats and Republicans contribute to creating more public power, then acting surprised when the two merge through regulatory capture, subsidies, and political favoritism. The state grows and both sides claim they need even more power to counter the problem they're creating.

Christine Villaverde @villaverde4nc.bsky.social · 4d

Reminder of the key distinction: genuine free market capitalism means you succeed by serving customers, cronyism means you succeed by serving politicians.

Christine Villaverde @villaverde4nc.bsky.social · 4d

The challenge is that statesmanship often requires restraint, compromise, and delayed gratification—all politically unrewarding in our current environment. Real change requires shifts in our institutions, culture, and individual behavior.

Christine Villaverde @villaverde4nc.bsky.social · 4d

Statesmanship, the art of harmonizing social forces and adapting policy to societal growth, is eroded by factionalism and the pursuit of personal gain. Politics has destroyed statesmanship.

Christine Villaverde @villaverde4nc.bsky.social · 6d

The interdependence of law, liberty, and property are foundational to a free society. Without law, liberty erodes; without liberty, property rights falter; and without property, both law and liberty lack grounding.

Christine Villaverde @villaverde4nc.bsky.social · 7d

"What makes for the good society is a sound economy. Without it, all the rest falls apart."

- Llewellyn Rockwell

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Christine Villaverde @villaverde4nc.bsky.social · 8d

State leaders have less control over their own fiscal stability than they did a generation ago. The immediate shutdown risk may pass, but the underlying vulnerability remains until all states rebuilds a more self-sufficient revenue base.

Christine Villaverde @villaverde4nc.bsky.social · 8d

When Congress is unwilling or unable to assert its constitutional authorities, the executive naturally expands into that vacuum. Partisan alignment between the presidency and Congress has destroyed any incentive to check executive actions.

Christine Villaverde @villaverde4nc.bsky.social · 9d

Our nation needs to uphold and defend the Constitution. While its imperfections are real—its language can be vague, some provisions feel outdated, and it’s tough to amend. But chasing a "perfect" document risks destabilizing the framework that’s held up for over two centuries.

Christine Villaverde @villaverde4nc.bsky.social · 10d

"It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness."

— Charles Spurgeon

Christine Villaverde @villaverde4nc.bsky.social · 11d

Most professional development still clings to specialization. A deliberate pivot to exposing professionals to world-class thinking from uncharted domains could unlock transformative solutions for our nation’s challenges.

Christine Villaverde @villaverde4nc.bsky.social · 12d

Freedom is about a government that respects individual sovereignty, where people have the power to shape their own lives without overreach. It implies a system that prioritizes personal responsibility and self-determination, with governance that serves, not controls.

Christine Villaverde @villaverde4nc.bsky.social · 13d

"Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest."

- Mark Twain

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Christine Villaverde @villaverde4nc.bsky.social · 13d

Professional interactions often reinforce assumptions because they’re built on shared norms and incentives. By intentionally seeking dissonance and testing your hypotheses against diverse, unfiltered inputs, you can break free from those limits.

Christine Villaverde @villaverde4nc.bsky.social · 13d

Our challenge is that institutional and economic reforms are deeply intertwined—you can't easily separate political power structures from economic ones.

Christine Villaverde @villaverde4nc.bsky.social · 14d

It seems that when wealth translates directly into political influence through campaign contributions, lobbying, and media ownership, formal political equality becomes hollow.

Christine Villaverde @villaverde4nc.bsky.social · 14d

Information shapes narratives and public opinion, which can translate to power. Controlling information allows the wealthy to amplify their agendas, sway policy, or protect their interests.

Christine Villaverde @villaverde4nc.bsky.social · 14d

Politics can feel like war—rhetoric flies like bullets, and power struggles harm society. Clausewitz said, "war is politics by other means," implying they are linked but distinct. That said, politics can escalate into war when factions can’t resolve conflicts peacefully.

Christine Villaverde @villaverde4nc.bsky.social · 14d

The nature of economics is fundamentally about human choices, values, and social relationships rather than just physical objects or abstract mathematical models. Economic systems shape human freedom and agency.

Christine Villaverde @villaverde4nc.bsky.social · 15d

When a government tightly grips the economy, it’s not just managing trade or taxes, it is shaping what individuals can do, dream, or pursue. Centralizing that control risks stifling individual freedom.

Christine Villaverde @villaverde4nc.bsky.social · 15d

Recognizing the value of our collective, hard-earned practical knowledge is crucial. It’s the foundation for progress and innovation and guides us in making informed decisions and avoiding past mistakes.