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Conditions of the Worker

Conditions of the Worker

Economic conditions were terrible before capitalism.  The pictures from the Industrial Revolution may not look great now, but what were … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on September 22, 2022September 22, 2022Categories Economics, StatismTags capitalism, economics, education, fascism, logic, socialism, Statism1 Comment on Conditions of the Worker

Government Insurance?

Government Insurance?

It’s impossible for the government to provide insurance.  It’s misappropriating the word “insurance.”  It’s just consumption.  So-called insurance is paid … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on September 20, 2022May 25, 2024Categories Statism, EconomicsTags capitalism, economics, education, fascism, insurance, logic, socialism, Statism1 Comment on Government Insurance?

The Devouring Nature of Taxation

The Devouring Nature of Taxation

The nature of taxation is often overlooked.  It’s just absurd to pretend that taxation adds to the national wealth.  It … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on September 18, 2022September 20, 2022Categories Economics, Money, StatismTags capitalism, economics, education, fascism, logic, money, socialism, Statism, tax1 Comment on The Devouring Nature of Taxation

Mercantilism of our Time

Mercantilism of our Time

Mercantilism has come back with a vengeance.  Albeit, it’s under the cover of a new name. The overlords might claim … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on September 16, 2022September 16, 2022Categories Economics, StatismTags capitalism, economics, education, fascism, logic, socialism, Statism, trade1 Comment on Mercantilism of our Time

Population and the Quality of Life

Population and the Quality of Life

Many want to claim that population is a crisis.  It’s not a crisis and never will be.  Any claim … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on September 14, 2022February 28, 2024Categories PopulationTags capitalism, economics, education, fascism, logic, population, socialism, Statism

The Harmony of Peaceful Cooperation

The Harmony of Peaceful Cooperation

Man has tried to improve his condition since the beginning of time.  There may be romantic stories about plenty and … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on September 12, 2022September 12, 2022Categories Economics, StatismTags capitalism, economics, education, fascism, logic, socialism, Statism2 Comments on The Harmony of Peaceful Cooperation

Uncommonness of Common Sense

Uncommonness of Common Sense

The much talked about common sense is extremely uncommon.  Common sense isn’t the half-baked ideas in your mind, even if … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on September 10, 2022September 10, 2022Categories Economics, StatismTags capitalism, economics, education, fascism, logic, socialism, Statism1 Comment on Uncommonness of Common Sense

The New Idol Directing Production

The New Idol Directing Production

The means of production are owned by “society.”  Society owning property is impossible.  The new idol has to direct production.  … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on September 8, 2022September 26, 2022Categories Economic Calculation, Economics, New Idol, StatismTags capitalism, economics, education, fascism, logic, psychology, socialism, Statism1 Comment on The New Idol Directing Production

What is Socialism?

What is Socialism?

There is an enormous amount of confusion about what the term means.  There aren’t multiple definitions.  It’s when the means … Read the rest

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on September 6, 2022September 16, 2022Categories Economics, StatismTags capitalism, economics, education, fascism, logic, socialism, Statism1 Comment on What is Socialism?

The Size of the Social Unit: Collective Envy

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

Author Michael DeVinneyPosted on September 4, 2022April 7, 2023Categories The Size of the Social UnitTags capitalism, economics, education, fascism, logic, small states, socialism, Statism1 Comment on The Size of the Social Unit: Collective Envy

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    Jane L. Johnson
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    While China has made great strides economically since the days of Mao, nonetheless, there remain a number of weaknesses in the economy. While we should recognize its economic strengths, we should not be tempted to portray China as an economic superpower.
    Lipton Matthews
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    Why is gold at a record high? How does modern mercantilism fuel today’s tensions? Are we all just pawns in a much bigger game?
    Mark Thornton
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