Every tyranny begins with “good intentions.” The claim is never power—it’s protection. Protection of the weak, the poor, or the … Read the rest
Category: Statism
The Nature of Saving
Saving is one of the most misunderstood concepts in economics. People often think it means hoarding money or refusing to … Read the rest
The Psychology of Submission
The destruction of freedom begins with the destruction of thought. Control the words, control the mind. Once the mind is … Read the rest
Ownership and Responsibility
Every system, whether political or economic, rests on one principle: ownership. It determines how resources are used, how they’re preserved, … Read the rest
The Charlatans of Control
The modern age is full of charlatans. They claim to free you from oppression while fastening the chains tighter. Their … Read the rest
The Subtle Machinery of Aggression
Society divides not only over ideas, but over which forms of violence should be permitted. Most people never question this … Read the rest
The Pretenders of Progress
There’s no shortage of pretenders who redefine progress to fit their agenda. They speak with confidence, but every word is … Read the rest
Pseudo-Free Markets
Markets are constantly paraded as free when they are anything but. Politicians love to cloak intervention under the banner of … Read the rest
The Machinery of Control
Control is never immediate. Step by step it’s expanded. They’ll never impose the full weight of their desire at once—there … Read the rest
The Dominion of Belief
Society doesn’t rest on armies or weapons. It rests on what men believe. No matter how many swords are drawn, … Read the rest