Why Debates (and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Refusal to Partake) Matter
"Even if Ocasio-Cortez were the best debater in world (and I do not know enough to pass judgement on her rhetorical abilities), her position in a debate with Shapiro, defending socialism, would be onerous at best. An embarrassing gaff could
The Dangers of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
"Her beliefs are not only wrong on the economics, which time and again has shown that free markets and capitalism do a better job of lifting populations out of poverty than a central planner ever has; her popularity is concerning
What a Socialist Victory Can Teach Us in Our Fight for Freedom – Lowdown on Liberty
"Philosophical ideas are a good starting point to reel people in, but they’re only good for a short while. What keeps the momentum going is where the political rubber meets the road; people need something to rally behind
The Socialist Disconnect
"I wish we could have a world where there was no reason to pursue monetary gain, where we could have a lavish lifestyle and all that we want and need while working only on the things we want to, but
Before You Go To University: Prepare Yourself and Your Children Intellectually
In April of this year I had to attend compulsory research methodology classes at the University of Pretoria in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree I am currently completing. One would imagine that research methodology is a straightforward
Democrats Backdoor Into Controlling Society – Red Dirt Liberty Report
"It’s odd that the Democrats are demonstrating knowledge that competition in the marketplace drives wages
Dear Pope Francis: Really Care About the Poor? Support Free Markets
"In a true libertarian system, one doesn’t have the right to harm even one person, let alone the broader population. And despite what the Pontiff and other anti-libertarian Christians may think, libertarianism is rooted in the theology of the Catholic
Why People Are Left Wing – Freedom Philosophy
It’s a peculiar thing to talk with an intelligent, well-meaning, leftist. They generally want a better society and yet statistics on minimum wage are unmistakable, it’s devastating to the poor. Capitalism annihilates poverty - this is indisputable. Deficit spending is the most potent
Kansas, Venezuela and Economic Claims of Faraway Lands
In politics, it’s easy to make un-fact-checked claims about the economics of foreign countries (like Venezuela), faraway states, and everything in between. The logic is sound: if socialism, or neo-liberalism, or capitalism are working (or failing) elsewhere, it will do