Another way of describing “Public Choice” is how Government employees use their position within Government to get what they want instead of concentrating on serving those that pay their salaries.
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Self Interest
Promoted from the Comments – Just like Anyone Else, Bureaucracies Act On Self-Interest
Too often, Capitalism is portrayed by the Left as being a selfish economic philosophy. Greed figures heavily into their diatribes as well. After all, if Socialism and Communism is your goal, why would anyone want to tell the truth about the system you want destroyed?
Spontaneous Order vs Top-Down Command Order: differences in a Nursery School
I’m betting you’re a bit puzzled by that title. How can there be “order” in a Nursery School with two classrooms full of 3, 4, 5, and 6-year-olds (and in the case of the Grandson, the latter two ages)? Complete chaos, yes.
Notable Quote – Dr. Don Boudreaux
Freedom of exchange and production within a regime of private property rights and freedom of contract harnesses self-interest to the public good. Admiration and endorsement of free markets is not – contrary to much uninformed commentary – admiration and endorsement of greed or materialism. It is, instead, the reflection of an acceptance of the reality … Read more
There are Lies Damned Lies and Then There is MSNBC
It seems that the existence of black Republicans was erased last Friday, at least on MSNBC. Anchor Chris Hayes asserted there’s “only one party” to which African Americans can belong. I did not know that.
Millennials, Commonsense and Tax Policy
In theory, lower tax rates should be supported by most Americans. A “tax cut” means less money going to Uncle Sam. More importantly, it means more money staying in your pocket. When the money is in your pocket it is ready for you to spend, save, or invest. And you can do it any way you see fit. What is the downside with that?
Federalist 10 or Bust
America’s Founders were familiar with some of the more negative tendencies of our digital public square. You see, people are human. They were in the late 1700s and they still are today.
Federalist 49 & 51
From 49th Federalist Here are a couple of samples from The Federalist Papers that may serve to raise your interest and encourage you to read them. My favorite Federalist writer was James Madison. The first selection is from 49th Federalist, in which Madison writes about the separation of powers. He explains why you have to … Read more
Redistribution: Helping the Poor
Why do Redistribution? A substantial amount of redistribution goes to the average Americans rather than the poor. Government redistribution programs are generally ineffective ways to provide benefits to the poor. They are designed to produce political support for the interest groups receiving the benefits from the programs. Think about Planned Parenthood. How does redistribution work? … Read more
Notable Quote: Adam Smith
It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker that we expect our dinner, but from their own interest. We address ourselves, not to their humanity, but to their self love, and never talk to them of our own necessities, but of their advantages. Nobody but a beggar chooses to … Read more