Random Thoughts On The Passing Scene

Tidbits of wisdom from Thomas Sowell.       It is amazing how many people still fall for the argument that, if life is unfair, the answer is to turn more money and power over to politicians. Since life has always been unfair, for thousands of years and in countries around the world, where does that lead us? I am so old that I can remember when   ... MORE

Robert Higgs: Getting Past Slavery And Government

A case for anarchy.       Slavery existed for thousands of years, in all sorts of societies and all parts of the world. To imagine human social life without it required an extraordinary effort. Yet, from time to time, eccentrics emerged to oppose it, most of them arguing that slavery is a moral monstrosity and therefore people should get rid of it.      ... MORE

Paul Rosenberg: You'll Stop Being A Serf When You Do This

Martin Luther King knew all about it.            I hear the same complaints about politicians that you do. And while I understand them (I’ve complained plenty myself), the fact is that complaining accomplishes very little. And there is a very simple reason why complainers have no effect:  Because the complainers keep    ...  MORE