Politics
Do Monarchs Always Have Low Time Preferences?
Hans Hoppe theorized that monarchs, as opposed to democratically-elected political authorities, would have lower time preferences and would be less likely to engage in reckless government spending. Unfortunately, at least one Medieval Danish king acted like a modern politician.
The US Military Is Laying the Groundwork to Reinstitute the Draft
Not satisfied with the futile and destructive wars it has fought in this century, leaders of the US Armed Forces now want reinstatement of the draft. Instead, perhaps our government should give peace a chance.
Hamas, Israel, and the Collapse of the Fiat Global Order
The recent attacks in Israel are a horrific reminder of how lightly guarded civilization is from savagery.
Separation 101
Mark contemplates the political divides in America and around the world. But, there is a tried and true solution.
Is It Just War or Unjustified Slaughter of Innocents?
The recent attacks by Hamas on Israeli civilians have led to justified outrage. But will Israel's response also kill innocent people? Murray Rothbard has words of wisdom on this subject.
Ethnic Interest Groups Fuel the American Warfare State
Ryan and Zachary look at how interest groups have often lobbied for US intervention in foreign wars that in no way benefit the American population overall.
Get the US Out of the Middle East
Hamas's invasion of Israel happened in spite of decades of US intervention and spending in favor of Tel Aviv. Yet, this ongoing conflict has nothing at all to do with the safety and security of the United States itself. It's time for the US to get out.
Hamas, Israel, and a New War
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Tho is joined by Connor O'Keeffe to discuss their thoughts on the conflict between Hamas and Israel and whether Americans have learned any lessons from the War on Terror.