-- Mark discusses the issues of homelessness, poverty, technology, and government in two 1995 episodes of the Star Trek series, Deep Space 9. #liberty #news
-- While we experience the predictable economic consequences of bad economic policies, the two main presidential candidates seem to be competing in an unspoken contest to demonstrate profound economic illiteracy. Unfortunately, whoever wins in this contest, we lose. #liberty #news
-- The automaker is choosing to prioritize hybrids, which are more popular and provide a better option for many motorists. But the EPA only foresees a minor role for hybrids. #liberty #news
-- The official Democratic Party platform no longer endorses abolishing the death penalty, decriminalizing marijuana, or repealing mandatory minimums. #liberty #news
-- In 301 AD, Roman emperor Diocletian implemented price ceilings on over 1,200 goods. His edict shows that not much has changed regarding the politics and economics of price controls. #liberty #news
-- With the U.S. Government engaged in out-of-control spending, we are looking at tax increases in the coming years. And even if Congress does not pass official tax hikes, we will see the government seizing wealth via inflation. #liberty #news
-- Bob quotes from David Ricardo to show that the classical economists understood that utility was essential to explaining market value, but then he also explains why the Marginalist Revolution was a scientific advancement. #liberty #news
mises.org: The Perpetual Struggle of Libertarian Candidates: Why They Face an Uphill Battle -- https://tinyurl.com/ys6umvjt -- Why do libertarian candidates face an uphill battle in the duopolistic system? Which party is more likely to ally with libertarian principles? #liberty #news
