Merkel’s France First Fourth Term – Turning Her Back on German Liberals in Favor of French Reforms
The outcome of the German federal elections, in late September, left Chancellor Angela Merkel in power, as her party the CDU/CSU (Christian Democratic/Socialist Union) took a plurality of the seats in the Bundestag, giving her the right to form a
Keynesian Multiplier Bubble: Why Economic Growth Cannot be ‘Stimulated’ by Forcefully Recirculating Money
Well, we heard it again! This time from Cenk Uygur: “When taxes are higher it winds up being better for the economy … because it recirculates the money.” This is a variant of Keynesian multiplier argument that when government spends a dollar,
Macron’s Mandate: New Freedom or False Hope for France?
After the second round of voting in the French parliamentary elections of 2017, President Emmanuel Macron’s party, La République en Marche! (The Republic on the Move!), won a plurality of the first round’s votes at 32%, and is set for victory
Delusions & Shortcuts: The Left Is Right
I can not fully express how happy I am the French presidential election is over. That isn't to say I'm pleased or unhappy with the outcome; I could care less which socialist was elected to be the new captain of
The Case for the European Union – The Right Engle
France has a new president. In a runoff between a centrist (or center-left) pro-trade, pro-social freedom candidate and a far-right authoritarian nationalist, French voters opted for moderation. What’s surprising is that so many libertarians were disappointed with this result. One would
The Chief’s Thoughts: Fight the Welfare State with the Same Vigor you do Open-Borders!
In his follow-up article to the first round of the French presidential election, Bric Butler explained at length that, while Marine Le Pen is no doubt a socialist economically, she is still the preferable candidate because of her security and
Populism and France: A new love story?
France is possibly the most romantic place in the world, a land that promises romance and more often than not, delivers it. But, this political season, it seems the French people are infatuated with a new idea, one that, if
Why Le Pen Must Win: A Strategic Ally In The Fight For Freedom
Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen have advanced to the final round of the French presidential elections (to be held on May 7th). Her victory is almost certainly unattainable; nevertheless, she is the candidate that France needs today. Libertarians, classical liberals,
Reflections on the Revolution in France
The first act of the French presidential race has come to a close, and the results are seismic. Center-left candidate Emmanuel Macron and far-right leader Marine Le Pen will advance to a runoff election, leaving in the dust the candidates
French Election: Macron and Le Pen Advance to Second Round
After the April 23rd first round of voting results have begun being counted, the results show Emmanuel Macron, former Socialist turned centrist candidate and leader of his newly found party En Marche!, has taken first place with an initial estimate