Not that long ago, my grandparents explained to me why they never discussed politics, religion, or sex in mixed company. Politeness was their currency. And why antagonize people or create ill will over private matters? Fast-forward to 2023, and their advice seems needed more than ever. Today nothing is private; everything is political. And
Introduction: Division, friction and polarization have been on the rise in the West for at least a decade, but the escalation we saw during the “covid years” was especially worrying. Over the last year, this “worry” has become a truly pressing concern, even a real emergency one might argue, as inflationary pressures and an actual war were added to
All people of goodwill have an obligation to fight the escalation of politics in American life. Original Article: “ The New Rules of Engagement” This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher
Resources are scarce even when money is not. Original Article: “ A Permanent Wartime Economy” This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon.
This week’s show features a bare-knuckle discussion between Jeff and José Niño of “ El Niño Speaks “ on the biggest political, economic, and cultural events of 2022—and what they portend for 2023. You don’t want to miss Jeff’s unvarnished thoughts on the Left, the Right, the economy, and what is sure to be a turbulent New Year. Read José’s
No hace mucho, mis abuelos me explicaron por qué nunca hablaban de política, religión o sexo en compañía de otras personas. La cortesía era su divisa. ¿Y por qué enemistarse con la gente o crear malestar por asuntos privados? En 2023, sus consejos parecen más necesarios que nunca. Hoy nada es privado; todo es político. Y la política americana se
Introducción: La división, la fricción y la polarización han ido en aumento en Occidente durante al menos una década, pero la escalada que vimos durante los «años covid» fue especialmente preocupante. En el último año, esta «preocupación» se ha convertido en una inquietud verdaderamente acuciante, incluso en una verdadera emergencia podría
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