by Peter Schiff | Sep 23, 2011 | Investing
On Tuesday, September 13, Peter Schiff, the CEO of Euro Pacific Capital, www.europac.net testified before the House of Representatives Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs, Stimulus Oversight and Government Spending. The hearing entitled, “Take Two: The... by Ludwig Von Mises | Sep 23, 2011 | Economics, POLITICS
As the popular philosophy of the common man sees it, human wealth and welfare are the products of the cooperation of two primordial factors: nature and human labor. All the things that enable man to live and to enjoy life are supplied either by nature or by work or by... by Dr Michael Hurd | Sep 22, 2011 | Free Speech, POLITICS
Q. I read with interest your commentary on free speech, published at Capitalism Magazine. I am troubled by the idea of “freedom of ALL speech”. If ideas matter, and they lead to action, then perhaps speech that advocates the violation of fundamental rights... by Richard E. Ralston | Sep 21, 2011 | Healthcare
There was a bit of an uproar recently when the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced, then withdrew, a plan to hire your fellow citizens to pose as patients seeking appointments with thousands of medical practices, using a script of false... by Ralph R. Reiland | Sep 19, 2011 | POLITICS
“Pass this bill now,” President Obama is repeatedly demanding, regarding his new American Jobs Act. There’s nothing new in the legislation, just more government spending, more transfers of money from “the rich” to Obama’s political... by Ralph R. Reiland | Sep 19, 2011 | POLITICS
On August 31, with job creation grinding to a complete halt, U.S. Labor Secretary Hilda Solis was asked this question: “Why do you think there have been so many jobs created in the last decade in Texas?” She laughed and said, “Come... by Peter Schiff | Sep 16, 2011 | Investing
Although it was labeled and hyped as a “jobs plan,” the new $447 billion initiative announced last night by President Obama is merely another government stimulus program in disguise. But semantics are of supreme importance in American politics…some... by Frédéric Bastiat | Sep 13, 2011 | POLITICS
Have you ever witnessed the anger of the good shopkeeper, James B., when his careless son happened to break a square of glass? If you have been present at such a scene, you will most assuredly bear witness to the fact, that every one of the spectators, were there even... by Dr Michael Hurd | Sep 13, 2011 | POLITICS
Fox News online reports: “Obama’s latest jobs plan calls for $130 billion in aid to state and local governments, providing either a welcome infusion of cash for those struggling with budget gaps, government layoffs and crumbling roads or merely a temporary...