Most people seem to believe the State is necessary for a functioning “society” and have accepted its existence as something that is normative to every culture, past or present and it seems incomprehensible that there is any alternative at all. But it would be a mistake to assume that all societies have existed as “States” historically […]
You Can Lead A Horse To Water…
“You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make him drink.” That we live in the “information age” is likely a conclusion that most people, nowadays, would probably agree with. That most people are well informed however, is another matter altogether. There are likely a number of reasons this is true. Everything from […]
Will Tariffs Help American Workers?
For those who think the government should impose Tariffs on imports so that American industries and workers can compete with foreign markets please read this carefully: https://mises.org/library/henry-george-and-tariff-question Tariffs may sound like a good idea on the surface but you need to look a little deeper. First let’s keep in mind that when you put […]
Trampling The Flag
A wellspring of “patriotic indignation” rises up in many Americans, especially those who have served or are serving in the military, over the “desecration” of the American Flag. To them, it’s like trampling on the memories of those who have served and or given their lives “defending” the flag and what they believe it […]
Libertarian Inspiration
Unlike the tug-of-war between the two predominate American political parties which, as far as I’m concerned, make me want to jump off the nearest bridge or at least expatriate, the liberty movement gives me hope. Maybe not so much for myself but at least for my posterity. In a relatively short time, primarily due to […]
Why Should You Vote?
People continue to vote for this candidate or that one, hoping beyond hope that one of them will change the destructive course their country is on but is there any hope? We are told by our fellow citizens, especially in the United States, that “if you don’t vote you can’t complain!” But isn’t this really a misnomer? […]