capitalism - Michael DeVinney

The Size of the Social Unit: Collective Envy

The saying goes: misery loves company. Under a large state, it’s more appropriate to say: envy loves company. Regardless … Read the rest

Unmotivated Variables in Action

Pseudo-economists use variables in the formulas they create. This can’t be done. As Murray Rothbard pointed out, these variables are … Read the rest

The Self-Congratulators

There are a number of evil ones who need approval from their peers. They congratulate themselves and hope others do … Read the rest

Law to Avoid Devouring Ourselves

Failure to understand natural law will result in aggression. This could very well be unintentional. You’ll end up inadvertently … Read the rest

The Thought Sculptors

Those possessed will attempt to appear as angels of light. People will know what they’re up to if they show … Read the rest

The Prince and The Pleb

Interpersonal comparisons of value are impossible. The different valuations are very stark between a prince and a pleb. There … Read the rest

The Starting Point: Human Action

It’s critical to understand property is the foundation if we want to avoid societal destruction. All human action starts … Read the rest

Secession of the Mind

You must separate yourself from the political party you support. Independent thinking is more important than ever when the world … Read the rest

Political Parties are not Society

Failure to recognize the significance of political parties will lead to confusion. There is a fundamental difference between the two. … Read the rest

Confusion Concerning the Market

Capitalism benefits every consumer. The harbingers of statism will create scapegoats. Every business tries to provide you with what you … Read the rest

Frédéric Bastiat: Who will Feed Paris? June 3, 2025
Frederic Bastiat understood better than most how free markets and market prices actually promote social harmony. And unlike most, he understood why Paris, which had little agricultural land, had plenty of food for its inhabitants.
Ulrich Fromy
Will other South American countries try the Milei strategy? June 3, 2025
Even a small move toward markets has greatly improved Argentina's economy. But there is still no sign that any other SA regime is interested.
The Failure to Stop Thomas Paine June 3, 2025
Tom Paine is one of the forgotten names of the American Revolution, but it can be argued that no other man was as important in galvanizing the thoughts of American colonials toward independence.
George Ford Smith