From September 12, 2001—armed with a simple knowledge of the publicly-available foreign policy history of the 1990s—9/11 was a tragedy, and a terrible crime that demands justice, but it should not have been a surprise.
Political elites insisted that the 9/11 attacks occurred because the US Government lacked power and authority. Unfortunately, the elites got their wish and Americans received war, economic calamity, and massive government debt in return.
Modern political life in the U.S. is increasingly defined by violence and toleration of violence against one's perceived enemies. The murder of Charlie Kirk has exposed the left's endorsement of deadly violence as a political tool.
Senator Tim Kaine’s definition of “rights” as things created by government and human law is extremely dangerous because a government that creates rights can also abolish them.
In his 2024 campaign, Donald Trump sought libertarian support by promising to protect cryptocurrency and its users. His Department of Justice, however, is looking to criminalize crypto.
Since becoming president, most of the actions taken by President Trump have been anti-economic growth, and the US economy now is sputtering. Unfortunately, Trump seems to believe that a combination of trade restrictions and inflation is what the economy needs.
Historian Ralph Raico, who is well-known in Austrian circles, wrote that Lord Acton believed that principles of liberty came from religious roots, and especially the Catholic faith.
The Trump administration’s recent moves to take equity positions in Intel and MP Materials undermines the free market system and will create economic harm.
Since becoming president, most of the actions taken by President Trump have been anti-economic growth, and the US economy now is sputtering. Unfortunately, Trump seems to believe that a combination of trade restrictions and inflation is what the economy needs.
It turns out 2024's jobs data was very wrong. Central planning has always been a fantasy, and its even more fantastic when the government statistics are so thoroughly wrong for so long.
