The Historical Origins of Modern American War Crimes
In many ways, the American war crimes of Korea and Vietnam were a continuation of American military conduct in the Civil War and during the Indian wars.
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Will Hungary and Poland be the Next Victims of US/EU Regime Change?
Not even the US’s ostensible allies can escape. NATO members Hungary and Poland were called "totalitarian regimes" by Biden because the two countries have run afoul of the West's ruling elite.
Contract Rights Are Not the Same as Natural Rights
Contracts are voidable and thoroughly changeable. They can be totally ignored with the consent of both parties. But natural rights are not like contracts and can't be abolished even with consent.
Marxism versus Libertarianism: Two Types of Internationalism
Internationalism in the interpretation of libertarian philosophy and Marxist doctrine are two completely different concepts. One is a natural outcome of human cooperation. The other is pure myth.
Where Does Social Order Come From? Not the State.
The more an economy is centrally planned, the more chaotic are the relationships within it. The freer people are to make their arrangements in the market, the more coordinated things become.
The Tragedy of the Government’s Ban on Human Organ Sales
New tech shows some light at the end of the tunnel. But for decades, government bans on a market for human organs has condemned millions of people to early deaths and immense pain.
Why Mises Rejected Common Notions of “Progress”
"It is not true that the masses are always right … ‘Belief in the common man’ is no better founded than was belief in the supernatural gifts of kings, priests, and noblemen.”
The Fed’s Inflation Is behind the Supply Chain Mess
The idea that supply chain problems are “driving inflation” gets the causation backward. It’s money supply inflation that’s causing the supply chain problems, not the other way around.
How Science So Often Devolves into Quick Fixes and Quackery
One mistake we make is to assume that the people who shout the loudest about their research must thus be right, or even know what they’re talking about.
Will Price Controls Make a Comeback?
Price controls, or antigouging laws, discourage innovation and sometimes can lead to supplies of goods and services being directed to other markets. In other words, price controls lead to shortages.
