Politics

Politicians’ lack of concern stems from the fact that taxpayers, families, and businesses will bear the brunt of the next crisis.

Since the end of the 19th Century, much of US history has been marred by meddling in the affairs of other nations. From William McKinley’s Spanish-American War to George W. Bush’s invasion of Iraq, US meddling has created tragedy and chaos abroad and at home.

Passed in the immediate aftermath of the American Civil War, the Fourteenth Amendment was intended to further centralize governance away from the old decentralized political model. It still is accomplishing that purpose.

Bob looks at the misconceptions and misuses of GDP accounting, explaining why this widely accepted metric often paints a misleading picture of economic health.

Passed in the immediate aftermath of the American Civil War, the Fourteenth Amendment was intended to further centralize governance away from the old decentralized political model. It still is accomplishing that purpose.

Politicians’ lack of concern stems from the fact that taxpayers, families, and businesses will bear the brunt of the next crisis.

Since the end of the 19th Century, much of US history has been marred by meddling in the affairs of other nations. From William McKinley’s Spanish-American War to George W. Bush’s invasion of Iraq, US meddling has created tragedy and chaos abroad and at home.

Antitrust law is being touted as an answer to our inflationary economy. Unfortunately, as Austrians have noted, antitrust law does nothing to bolster competition and actually makes the economy less competitive.

Rose Wilder Lane, known for her many writings, also has been a favorite of libertarians. In this week‘s Friday Philosophy, David Gordon reviews a book based on her columns in the Pittsburgh Courier from 1942-45 on race and race relations.

Politicians respond to pressure. If we want them to actually carry out the cuts they claim to stand for, it’s up to us to provide that pressure.