Why Legal Kratom May Face a Battle with Drug Companies
In a classic "bootleggers and baptists" scenario, it looks like pharmaceutical companies are calling for greater regulation of kratom, which is viewed a potential competitor to patented drugs.
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California’s Tax-Limiting Prop. 13 Survives Yet Another Attack
Prop. 15’s attempt to undermine California Prop. 13’s property tax protections for businesses has apparently failed.
Dear Biden Supporters, It’s Not Too Late to Secede
Why subject yourselves to all the stress of the GOP retaking the House in 2022 and even the White House in 2024? Just secede now and save yourselves the trouble.
America’s Elites—Not Trump—Are Responsible for Undermining American Democracy
It appears that 2020 may be the year that finally proves that the façade of democracy is not enough to maintain a unified political body.
The United Nations and the Origins of “The Great Reset”
The United Nations has been the key institution in setting the stage for a global "Great Reset" devoted to global management of human society and of markets.
A Drop in the Money Supply Was Not the Cause of the Great Depression
Even if the central bank were to be successful in preventing the fall of the money stock, this would not be able to prevent a depression if the pool of real savings is declining.
The Dystopian “Fourth Industrial Revolution” Will Be Very Different from the First One
Klaus Schwab of the World Economic Forum has big plans for a "sustainable" future. Most of it involves the destruction of markets and basic human rights.
With a Biden Win, The War Party Will Be Back in Full Force
“What is the one thing that brings Republicans and Democrats together?” Rand Paul asked reporters. “War—they love it."
Why Is the Fed So Afraid of Judy Shelton?
A single vote on the Fed's policymaking committees wouldn't make any real difference. On the other hand, the Fed will brook no dissent from the official media and academic narrative.
A Conversation with Lipton Matthews
"While many academics in the developing world view economics as a zero-sum game, I never entertained the argument that wealth is necessarily due to exploitation."
