John Kennedy

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04/24/2025 Mises Wire John Kennedy

The sun finally is setting on the world order that emerged after World War II, including the Cold War. This is not for lack of trying by US and European politicians, but they cannot stop the entire apparatus from collapsing under its own weight.

What the UnitedHealthcare CEO Assassination Revealed About American Elites

03/24/2025 Mises Wire John Kennedy

When UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down in cold blood in New York City, progressive elites either cheered the murder or refused to condemn it. The so-called leadership class is unable to lead.

Without Assad, Syria Will Fall Apart

12/19/2024 Mises Wire John Kennedy

With the fall of Bashir Assad‘s government, Syria becomes yet another victim to the grand plans of American and European foreign policy elites. As we saw in Iraq after the US invasion, there will be no happy ending for the Syrians.

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The Political Theology That Maintains State Power

12/01/2024 John Kennedy

While it is tempting to think of state power as being maintained by sheer force, it still needs a “theological” justification, be it secular or religious. The US state is no exception.

Connecticut’s Housing Shortage Is Rooted in Government Policies

04/03/2024 John Kennedy

While Connecticut authorities call on "experts" to help them quell the state's housing shortage, they fail to consider the policies that have caused it.

Strikes Always Have Economic Consequences and the Latest UAW Strike Is No Exception

09/25/2023 John Kennedy

The UAW's strike against US automakers will do long-term damage to the domestic auto industry. Unfortunately, unions and their advocates will learn nothing from this debacle.

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