Governments Have Been Corrupt Since Before Christ
How prevalent has political corruption been over recorded history—and how did it originate?
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The Revenge Origins of the Sherman Antitrust Act
The origins of the Sherman Act provide an important reminder that politicians can be motivated by revenge, greed, hatred, jealously, and spite.
Why Big Government, Big Banks, and Big Tech All Hate Cash
Government, tech, and banks all have a common interest in moving consumers and taxpayers toward the abolition of physical cash.
How the 1960’s Made Everything Worse
LBJ wanted to be remembered for his Great Society legacy. And he has his wish.
Why the President Said “No”
And yet I feel obliged to withhold my approval ... [for] the appropriation of public funds...
The Disaster of Federal Farm Policy
The failures of farm programs remain a reminder of why Washington’s power needs to be radically slashed across the board.
The Static Mentality
One of the main shortcomings of the mathematical economists is that they deal with a "static state" as if it were something really existing.
Why Businessmen Don’t Make Good Politicians
It is a common fallacy that if a person is successful in business, they will be a good politician. This is dangerously naive.
Mises the Man and His Monetary Policy Ideas Based on His “Lost Papers”
There is much to learn about Ludwig von Mises form his writings on economic conflicts of those years between the two World Wars.
The Myth They Used to Pass Canada’s Universal Healthcare
The medical establishment has done its best to crush market-oriented strategies to make healthcare more affordable.
