Topic: Crisis

Authoritarianism, Crisis, Government, Technology

A Reality Czar? What Could Possibly Go Wrong.

– May 8, 2022

“So who could be trusted as the reality czar? No one. That is why Democrats never suggested one when Trump was in office. In politics, truth is subservient to power.” ~ Gary M. Galles

Crisis, Government, History, War and Peace

Washington Needs to Play Better with Others: Relearning the Art of Diplomacy

– May 7, 2022

“In a future highlighted by great power competition the US is going to have to follow a better model, relearn the art of diplomacy, and focus on persuading others to support America.” ~ Doug Bandow

Art and Culture, Crisis, Education, Philosophy

The Campus of Sacred Feelings

– May 6, 2022

“To feel is easy and convenient, whereas to think (the prerequisite for public discourse) requires strenuous effort while bringing enormous discomfort because the mind will be unsettled.” ~ Habi Zhang

Central Banking, Crisis, Government, Inflation

The Renewed Politicization of the Federal Reserve

– May 5, 2022

“Central bank independence can only be maintained by focusing on the narrow goals assigned by Congress. By straying from its mandate, Fed officials have chosen to base their decisions on politics rather than on sound economics.” ~ Thomas L. Hogan

Crisis, Government, Inflation, Monetary Policy

Lisa Cook is Unqualified for the Federal Reserve Board

– May 4, 2022

“It’s time to end mandate drift once and for all. We need qualified nominees who understand the proper role of monetary policy. Unfortunately, Dr. Cook falls short on both counts.” ~ Alexander William Salter

Central Banking, Crisis, Inflation, Monetary Policy

The Fed is Responsible for Great Inflations

– May 3, 2022

“It’s time the Fed accepts responsibility and moves decisively to curb inflation before the problem gets even worse. Volcker’s Fed whipped inflation, and Powell’s Fed can, too.” ~ Nicholas Curott & Tyler A. Watts

Crisis, Education, Free Markets, Government

Public Education – The Innovation Desert That Leaves a Nation at Risk

– May 2, 2022

“Real progress in the U.S. K-12 system will take broad and aggressive reforms which can only be possible after we break the hold innovation’s enemies have on the education system.” ~ Don Parker

Authoritarianism, Crisis, History, Science

Transcending Covid Tribalism: Will the Best Science Please Stand Up?

– May 1, 2022

“It is time to step away from the dark age of official ‘Science’ and let science evolve alongside a more enlightened—and free—humanity.” ~ Brandon P. Reines & Mary D. Catlin

Classical Liberalism, Crisis, Economic Education, Free Markets

Can Capitalism Survive? 80 Years After Schumpeter’s Answer

– May 1, 2022

“Our task is to do all in our power and ability to revive an understanding of and inspire a desire to preserve, restore, and extend the ideal and practice of the truly free society.” ~ Richard M. Ebeling

Authoritarianism, Crisis, Government, Science

How Threat-Free Are Americans from COVID-19? Late April 2022 Update

– April 30, 2022

“The main threat to people continues to be totalitarian government orders based on COVID and anything else they can get away with calling a ‘public health emergency.'” ~ Jon Sanders

Authoritarianism, Classical Liberalism, Crisis, Government

Speaking of Liberal Values

– April 28, 2022

“We liberals must forever be ready, understanding the power of words, to challenge with our own words these assaults on freedom of expression and on open, peaceful discourse and debate.” ~ Donald J. Boudreaux

Authoritarianism, Classical Liberalism, Crisis, Government

The Threat to Liberty is Coming from Inside the House

– April 27, 2022

“Awakened to the erosion of liberty, there is more grist for the mill to facilitate our learning than at any time in recent memory. We have more opportunities to become advanced students of liberty.” ~ Barry Brownstein