capitalism

  • Long, harsh winters nurture socialism. Economic structures are traits of specific environments, not a pure logical construct (one of Plato’s Forms) that can be imposed by will and applied anywhere. Continue reading

  • A healthy, sustainable stock market must separate real value from speculated value. If people wish to bet on the success or failure of a company, let them do it like they would bet on their favorite sports team… in a… Continue reading

  • The Real America

    American Freedom,American Democracy,American Policy,American Diplomacy, andAmerican Capitalism are all connected,interwoven, almostone and the same. I do not know if this is a bad thing in itself, but I do know that the people who attain power understand this as truth… Continue reading

  • Cultural Economics

    Do the rich have more value than the healthy? Continue reading

  • Cultural Continuity

    If the young and healthy have to sacrifice so much for the well being of the old and weak, shouldn’t the rich have to sacrifice something for the well being of the poor? To answer no is to say that… Continue reading

  • Free No More

    Freedom is a luxury of space. When we want to feel free, we all seek open spaces. As the open spaces fill up and disappear, the only options are Fascism or Socialism. To understand this, think of the work it… Continue reading