The Government Shutdown Exposes Another Reason To Abolish The TSA
“…just one of the many pitfalls that come with federalizing airport security and making it all part of one giant, nationwide federal bureaucracy…”
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In Praise Of Christmas Tree Salesmen
“Even in countries where firs and pines grow naturally, the continued popularity of Christmas trees would never have been possible without…”
Continue readingBuy More Luxury Gifts: It’s Good For Your Neighbors In Need
One of the more persistent myths about capitalism is that wealth and resources are “wasted” when spent on luxuries…
Continue readingGeorge H Bush’s Wars Set The Stage For 25 Years of Endless War
It started with Panama’s Noriega, the first in a long line of foreign politicians held up as the next “Hitler” by the American propaganda machine. Here’s more…
Continue readingMoney Supply Growth Falls To 8-Month Lows As Mortgage Rates Rise
Money supply growth can often be a helpful measure of economic activity, and right now money supply growth is slowing. Here are the details…
Continue readingNo Matter How You Vote, The New Congress Won’t Represent You
“…its hard to see how we can also call this “representative” or a system that transmits “consent” from the voters to…”
Continue readingDeficits Do Matter: Debt Interest Payments Will Consume Trillions Of Dollars In Coming Years
The government is running deficits during a ‘booming’ economy. Growth in interest payments outpaces all other spending growth. Here’s why it matters…
Continue readingUnder Trump, Federal Spending And Debt Follow In Obama’s Footsteps
As the President’s agenda comes into focus, one thing is already clear: Budget cutting is not part of his agenda. Here’s a look at spending under Trump…
Continue readingCapitalism Vs Socialism: Capitalism Makes Us More Humane
Many dogs have been rescued post-Hurricane Florence, by acts of kindness, but starving Venezuelans are forced to eat dogs just to survive. Here’s more…
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