Mourning the Passing of an Unsung Giant in Human History September 16, 2009Ivan Eland In the wealthy American society, we have the luxury and freedom to value strange things. So be […]
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The Rise of Big Business and the Growth of Government
The Rise of Big Business and the Growth of Government September 10, 2009Robert HiggsThe Freeman Most people learn about the relation between the rise of big business and the growth of […]
Read moreTransforming America: The Bush-Obama Stimulus Programs
Transforming America: The Bush-Obama Stimulus Programs September 10, 2009Randall G. HolcombeThe Freeman George W. Bush’s and Barack Obama’s “stimulus” programs will permanently transform the American economy. The market-based system that has […]
Read moreTo Escalate the Escalation?
To Escalate the Escalation? September 9, 2009Ivan Eland The debate rages among experts on whether to escalate the escalation of Barack Obama’s “war of necessity” in Afghanistan—seemingly oblivious to American public […]
Read moreWhat did speaking out change for you?
The question, "What did speaking out change for you?" was asked of survivors by the author of a popular survivor's handbook. My response is below: What did speaking out change […]
Read moreNancy Garrido: The Other Predator
Patricia Casey, writing about Nancy Garrido for The Independent, on Mind & Meaning: Dugard kidnap highlights one of last taboos: Because it is not spoken about, there is little information on […]
Read moreMonopoly in Vero Beach
Monopoly in Vero Beach September 4, 2009Dominick T. Armentano Federal and state antitrust laws generally forbid any “monopolization” of commerce. Yet, ironically, the City of Vero Beach, Florida (where I live) […]
Read moreJapanese Landslide a Mixed Bag for U.S.
Japanese Landslide a Mixed Bag for U.S. September 2, 2009Ivan Eland Almost two decades after their bubble economy turned to economic stagnation, Japanese voters have dealt a hammer blow to their […]
Read moreThe Swiss Scapegoat
The Swiss Scapegoat September 2, 2009Alvaro Vargas Llosa GENEVA—Repercussions continue to mount here over the deal by which Switzerland will give the names of presumptive tax evaders to the U.S. government. […]
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