by Brian Phillips | Jun 29, 2012 | MARKETS
The advocates of “natural monopolies” have a short-term mentality. They look at the way things are now, and cannot envision them being any different.
by Brian Phillips | Jun 28, 2012 | Crime
Madoff was completely selfless.
by Brian Phillips | Jun 27, 2012 | Education
The poor have found remarkably innovative ways of helping themselves, educationally, and in some of the most destitute places on Earth have managed to nurture a large and growing industry of private schools for themselves.
by Jaana Woiceshyn | Jun 26, 2012 | Business
A friend once gave me a T-shirt with “Happiness Is Positive Cash Flow” printed in the front. While I agree that positive cash flow is one of the necessary conditions of happiness in a civilized society, it is not in itself sufficient. What is happiness? It is a... by Brian Phillips | Jun 26, 2012 | MARKETS
Even among advocates of capitalism, there are many misconceptions about how roads might operate in a free society. One of the most common of these misconceptions is the belief that if all roads were private property, a road owner might charge outrageous rates or close... by Dr Michael Hurd | Jun 25, 2012 | POLITICS
Roger Hedgecock, former Mayor of San Diego, writes the following: I live in California. If you were wondering what living in Obama’s second term would be like, wonder no longer. We in California are living there now. California is a one-party state dominated by... by Dr Michael Hurd | Jun 25, 2012 | Free Speech, Religion
Even in today’s crazy world, there’s still some justice to be found in the United States. A convert to Islam who helped promote death threats against the producers of the animated television show “South Park” after it featured a character... by Dr Michael Hurd | Jun 25, 2012 | Guns
The “fast and furious” scandal involving Obama and his attorney general is an example of Big Government gone bad. The scandal centers on a federal policy of “gunwalking” that began in 2006, first during the George W. Bush administration and later dramatically... by Brian Phillips | Jun 25, 2012 | POLITICS
Unlike contemporary politicians, the Founding Fathers recognized the importance of protecting property rights. They understood that, if individuals are to be free, prosperous, and happy, then they must be secure in their property. James Madison, the Father of the...
