The False Promises of Democratic Socialism
Democratic socialists are always talking about what they will do in the future. That is because they would rather we forget what they did in the past.
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How Conflicting Interpretations of Dred Scott Undermine State Sovereignty
The 1857 Dred Scott case remains one of the most controversial Supreme Court decision in US History. However, overlooked is the fact that it elevated federal sovereignty above sovereignty of the states.
How Conflicting Interpretations of Dred Scott Undermine State Sovereignty
The 1857 Dred Scott case remains one of the most controversial Supreme Court decision in US History. However, overlooked is the fact that it elevated federal sovereignty above sovereignty of the states.
Beware of George Soros Types in Government Finance
For all of his overt hostility toward the United States, George Soros certainly has a strong foothold in the Trump administration, as a number of his acolytes have key positions, including Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent.
The Irresistible Appeal of Anarchism
Anarchy is associated with chaos and mayhem, yet it is the state itself that unleashes chaos and mayhem on innocent people. It is time to rethink anarchy and its comparison to state power.
The Trap of Class Consciousness
Marx held that class conflict was the overriding issue of his day, and Marxists still hold to that viewpoint. Their assumptions about class, however, do not square with modern reality.
Why You Should Read Reed
In this week’s Friday Philosophy, Dr. David Gordon reviews Fred Reed’s latest work, which lambasts the American propensity to fight pointless yet destructive wars abroad, all the while destroying what is left of what was once a decent society at home.
Has Libertarianism Suffered a Strange Death?
Ryan, Connor, and Tho discuss a recent article from Daniel McCarthy that both criticizes the irrelevance of libertarianism and laments its influence on modern America.
California’s New Tire Rule will Result in Higher Costs and More Highway Deaths
The California Energy Commission is mandating that starting in 2029, California drivers must purchase environmentally approved tires that are less safe than current tires. The results are predictable: higher costs for drivers and more fatal accidents.
California’s New Tire Rule will Result in Higher Costs and More Highway Deaths
The California Energy Commission is mandating that starting in 2029, California drivers must purchase environmentally approved tires that are less safe than current tires. The results are predictable: higher costs for drivers and more fatal accidents.
