During the 2012 presidential campaign, neither President Barack Obama nor Republican nominee Mitt Romney mentioned the Federal Reserve, its low interest rates and the policy of quantitative easing. Perhaps the two men didn’t address the topic because they wanted to keep the issue quiet, it was rather boring for the average voter or it’s the […]
Archives for March 2013
20 consequences of Hugo Chavez’s economic policies that led to poverty
This week, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez passed away at the age of 58 from a heart attack. The man, who was beloved and revered by society’s intellectuals, Hollywood celebrities and liberals, left behind a legacy that led to misery for his constituents, even though many claim he lifted millions of Venezuelans out of poverty. Performing […]
Video: What causes inflation?
A video put out by GoldSilver.com educates us on the true cause of inflation and what real money is. Contrary to what many people think, inflation is not a natural phenomenon of a free market economy. In the video you will find out what really causes inflation and learn about how the monetary system works. […]
Gary Johnson speaks on Stossel about the libertarian way
Former New Mexico Governor and 2012 presidential candidate Gary Johnson returned to Fox Business Network’s John Stossel. Johnson, alongside David Boaz, spoke about the libertarian way at the Students for Liberty conference. Enjoy the 7:09 video.
Poll: 71% of Americans support minimum wage hikes
Gallup published a new poll Wednesday that found an overwhelming number of Americans support President Barack Obama’s proposal to increase the federal minimum wage to $9. Close to three-quarters (71 percent) support minimum wage hikes, even though the anti-poverty measure hasn’t been proven to be a successful policy since its introduction in 1938. “Tonight, let’s […]