Building a Future of Abundance

Over the weekend, I read Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson. Their vision of a country that focuses on ideas, solutions, and building by reducing administrative burdens is urgent and necessary. Their message is part of a familiar pattern. It’s echoed in other books like The Technological Republic by Alexander C. Karp and Nicholas W. Zamiska, The Conservative Futurist by James Pethokoukis, and A Time to Build by Yuval Levin. Together, they tell us that America is overdue for a new political movement rooted in optimism, committed to solutions, and unafraid of ambition.

We must reject the scarcity mindset that has paralyzed our institutions. We must start believing in our capacity to solve problems again. This requires a shift from a politics of fear and stagnation to one of creativity and possibility.

The foundation of this new movement must be a local commitment to build.

We must build more housing urgently and affordably across many parts of the country. We must invest in infrastructure that connects communities and unlocks economic potential. We must revive manufacturing, which is essential for security and innovation. And to keep up with innovation driven by better infrastructure and local manufacturing, we need to create a 21st-century energy grid that is localized, clean and affordable. Energy abundance, driven by innovation and sustainability, should power every home, business, and breakthrough.

This Up Wing vision also requires a renewed commitment to technology. We should invest in research and development, emerging industries like AI and robotics, and the talent and tools to shape our future. We shouldn't limit ourselves to what we have or have always done, but instead, ask ourselves what we can create and how it can benefit our children’s generations.

To build a better future, we must first repair the basic systems that are breaking down.

We need a functional immigration policy that is both humane and practical. It should recognize the global competition for talent, the demographic realities we face, and the values we aspire to uphold.

We must manage our national debt by thoughtfully reevaluating our priorities and fostering agreement on a long-term vision for fiscal health. To make generational investments, we need the political and financial stability to support them.

And most critically, in my opinion, we must reform the structure of our republic. We must expand representation so that the full diversity of the American people is represented in government. This involves addressing the outdated size of the House of Representatives and ensuring a proper balance of power between Congress and the Executive branch. A republic that cannot adapt structurally will struggle to thrive functionally.

This is the challenge of our time: to restore the belief that America can achieve great things again. We are not destined for decline or dysfunction. We must prioritize what matters most and create an optimistic, tangible path to success. We must commit to providing future generations with more than we inherited, not less.

A successful political movement should recruit candidates specializing in energy, economics, immigration, tech, and reform. Fundraise and support them in congressional primary races for the House of Representatives. Together, they can shape a platform for growth.

Peace & Love,

Jeff Mayhugh