Interventionism

Eventually, every aspect of productive life will be so controlled that capitalist drive and ingenuity will become relics of the past.

“The Candlemakers’ Petition” is a well known satire of protectionism written and published in 1845, as part of Bastiat

Unfortunately, central bankers and central planners believe these statistics have relevance, justifying their interference with businesses and making us all poorer in the process — no matter what the numbers are.

"We cannot compete against you in markets because you exert control over our entry into markets."

When will we have a Supreme Court that forbids the federal government from using the power of taxation to destroy our entire country?

Bailouts cause malinvestments that lower real output, beginning the cycle again. This cannot continue forever: it will eventually result in a runaway-inflationary depression.

"War is the apotheosis of Power, the ultimate expression of the faith and solidification of its achievement."

It is clear to see that government-mandated treatment cannot possibly lead to a more cost-effective balance between preventive treatment and future treatment.

It is this third person who is always kept in the shade, and who, personating that which is not seen, is a necessary element of the problem.

"Where the state is god and the 'public interest' worshipped, individual man will be found bleeding upon the altar."