What is a Socialist? – the definitive answer
Jere MooreMany people attempt to attribute such complicated characteristics to socialists that, should you subscribe to such a definition, nobody would ever be one. A good example: "Socialism means that you…
The Single Greatest (political) Line Written by a Man and a Curious Omission
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by the Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty…
Cosmic Justice! If only …
...we could resurrect Franklin, Jefferson, Madison, Samuel Adams, James Otis, and one or two others and then stand them in the presence of those politicians of today who think themselves…
The Case Against Big Government
Society and government come about because of a need to protect rights from those who would unjustly abridge them. In a system of 100% liberty, liberty too often belongs only…
The Old Broken Window Myth … (sigh) … again
It's not hard to find stories about how the recent tragic devastation in Japan is supposedly going to lead to growth and prosperity. That's the old "destruction leads to profit…
A Tale of Two Fathers
"These are the times that try men's souls." The American Crisis by Thomas Paine Thomas Paine Thomas Paine was born in England and emigrated to America in 1774, a…
Inflation, Part 1: The Evolution of Money – Both Real Money and Funny Money
In order to understand inflation, we must first understand money. Trouble is, we don't, so, time after time, we fall for the same old Keynesian schemes. As a result, we…
The Terrible Tragedy of Stupidistan – Part 2
Note! - If you haven't read Part 1, then you should go here and read that first. So, were you able to guess the small inaccuracy? Before I reveal it,…
The Terrible Tragedy of Stupidistan
The following is a true story. Only the country's name has been changed to protect the stupid. There is, however, one tiny little falsehood. See if you can find it.…
Inflation, Part 2: The Best Lesson You Will Learn All Week
Introduction Perhaps you already know what is presented below, but most don't, and it's because most of us don't know it that the problem has not been properly addressed and…