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The modern state doesn’t get its power from the consent of the governed. Instead, it creates crises and then uses coercion to demand obedience.
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Modern political economy is based upon a Machiavellian belief in might makes right. Yet, political power cannot accomplish what free markets and private property...
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Economist Robert Barro has questioned the necessity of fighting a war in this country to end slavery. In this week’s Friday Philosophy, Dr. David...
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Ryan McMaken of the Mises Institute and Christopher Calton of the Independent Institute talk about why politicians want higher home prices. Even Trump now...
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Modern political economy is based upon a Machiavellian belief in might makes right. Yet, political power cannot accomplish what free markets and private property...
Politics
From time to time, the American people need to be reminded who is the boss. The boss is the US government. The citizenry are...
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While the political climate demands allegiance to one side or another, a more reasoned view can be found through libertarian principles, supported by the...