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The Continental Bait-and-Switch

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2025/12/25

The Continentals and other paper monies only temporarily retained some value largely because of an initial promise of future redemption in gold and silver—a monetary “bait-and-switch.”

Dickens the Man

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2025/12/25

Charles Dickens trained many to hate capitalism, but he never understood the difference between envious hatred of wealth and charitable concern for the poor. The true story of his personal life makes this evident.

Putting the Economics Back in Christmas

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2025/12/25

Consumer spending does not drive the economy. On the contrary, saving, investment, and entrepreneurship are the critical components of economic growth.

The Nordic Model Isn’t as Socialist as Democratic...

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2025/12/25

Scandinavia is not socialist; in fact, they are often ranked far higher than socialist economies like Venezuela in terms of economic freedom.

More Largesse from Santa Claus Trump

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2025/12/24

All children eventually learn that the presents under the Christmas tree come from family and friends, who must pay for them with their own money, and not from Santa Claus.

This Is Not a Christmas Story—But Maybe It Should Be

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2025/12/24

Losing one’s money, credit cards, and passports in a New York City cab could have been a disaster. Thanks to trust and cooperation among people who didn’t know each other, this story had a happy ending.

Reclaiming the Antistate Roots of Christmas

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2025/12/24

Shortly after hearing about the birth of Jesus, Herod the king tried to have the child murdered. Indeed, Herod's oppressive rule and the predations of the Roman state play a huge role in the Christmas story.

Why Are Houses So Expensive? It's Deliberate...

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2025/12/24

Historically, it has been very poor manners in Washington to admit that keeping home prices high is a deliberate policy. High prices are not the "unintended consequence" of good intentions.

More Largesse from Santa Claus Trump

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2025/12/24

All children eventually learn that the presents under the Christmas tree come from family and friends, who must pay for them with their own money, and not from Santa Claus.

Reclaiming the Antistate Roots of Christmas

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2025/12/24

The Libertarian Political Messages in “The Mark of...

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2025/12/24

The 1940 version of The Mask of Zorro is more than a swashbuckling film featuring Zorro and his skills with the sword. It is also a reminder that the state is oppressive and seeks to take away the natural rights and liberties of the people.

St. John Chrysostom’s Moral Critique of Socialism

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2025/12/24

“Equality imposed by force,” Chrysostom insists, “would achieve nothing, and do much harm.”

From the Desk of Lew Rockwell

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2025/12/23

Sound economics and economic freedom have never been more crucial than today. With your help, we will continue fighting against the state and its tyranny.

Trump Ignores Sound Economics at His Peril - And Ours

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2025/12/23

Like his predecessor, President Trump unsuccessfully tries to convince Americans that their economic pain isn’t real, but Americans know the difference.

The Fallacy of “Public” Education

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2025/12/23

There is clearly no need for formal instruction in "how to play," in "getting along with the group," in "selecting a dentist," and the multitude of similar ‘courses’ given in "modern education."

Gold price near $4,500. Silver price above $70.

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2025/12/23

"Gold and silver prices both set new all-time highs on Tuesday as persistent geopolitical uncertainty continues to keep safe-haven demand elevated."

A Christmas Gift to the War Machine

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2025/12/23

Imagine how many retired US military officers and former US officials-turned-lobbyists might be financially inconvenienced if we finally “just marched home”?

Why Are Houses So Expensive? It's Deliberate...

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2025/12/23

Historically, it has been very poor manners in Washington to admit that keeping home prices high is a deliberate policy. High prices are not the "unintended consequence" of good intentions.

Environmentalism Is a Convenient Excuse for...

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2025/12/23

The economic doctrine of “externalities” has become an excuse for governments to intervene economically in heavy-handed ways, all in the name of “saving” the environment.

Trump Says US Will Keep Seized Venezuelan Oil and...

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2025/12/23

President Trump said on Monday that the US will “keep” the Venezuelan oil and two tankers that it seized off the coast of Venezuela, and is escalating a blockade on the country.

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