Don’t Blame Capitalism for the Decline of the Extended Family | Mises Wire

A common myth about capitalism — and its associated ideology, (classical) liberalism — is that capitalism and liberalism somehow “force” people to prefer consumption and profit maximization above all other value systems.
— Read on mises.org/wire/dont-blame-capitalism-decline-extended-family

Our failed system of crony capitalism has created this mess. Until we demand an end to the tax breaks and collusion of the deep state with these corporations, we will keep getting more of the same. Big tech and big government are making every American dream smaller, and all by design. JohnBarleycorn

Are the Democrats Bent on Suicide? | Patrick J. Buchanan – Official Website

Are the Democrats Bent on Suicide? | Patrick J. Buchanan – Official Website
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It seems like it. With all of the new jobs created in the energy sector under Trump, you are going to have many families voting with their pocketbooks. The big energy companies will line up with those opposed to this economic suicide. JohnBarleycorn

AOC’s Green New Deal Is Absolutely Absurd, but That’s the Washington Status Quo | Mises Institute

This week Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez released a preliminary summary of her grand vision for a Green New Deal. Prior to its unveiling, the youngest rising star of the Democratic Party had already managed to get the support of leading members of Congress, including all of the party’s current leading Presidential candidates. Unfortunately for Ms. Ocasio-Cortez, the document was met
— Read on mises.org/power-market/aocs-green-new-deal-absolutely-absurd-thats-washington-status-quo

The theater of the absurd