Invisible Hand of the Market and Other Turbo Capitalist BS

Turbo capitalists are fond of quoting Adam Smith’s “Wealth of Nations,” while failing to read all of what he said. … More

Ironies of Capitalism

Ironies of Capitalism Communists said capitalism would die due to it’s inherent contradictions. It was inevitable, they said. Yet they … More

Marijuana Kills Cancer? Is that why you called it Killer Weed?

Oops-it appears that marijuana kills cancer cells and has other health benefits, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. By … More

The Revolutionary Herb Farmers: “We have enough.”

While studying political philosophies, my mind often wanders back to O’Toole’s Herb Farm. They do not consciously espouse any political … More

A banker, a mechanic and a homeless man sit down for breakfast

A banker, a mechanic and a homeless man sit down for breakfast in a crowded diner. The banker is on … More

Marx had it wrong, but probably not the way you think

Many people in the west think they know all they need to know about communism. It’s bad, evil and “bloody.” … More

Adapt or Die-the vital need for reform

John Kennedy once said, “Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.” “Revolution” is a word with … More

Phony Choices: Capitalism vs Communism

Many Americans, after sixty years of intense propaganda, react to the words “communism” “socialism” or “leftist” the same way your … More

Beyond Capitalism vs Communism: Modern Money Theory

Perhaps you, like I, see problems with both cowboy capitalism and creaky communism. But what is the alternative? As Monty … More

Adam Smith on Compassion-What Free Marketeers Don’t Tell You

Adam Smith, is known as the “Father of Modern Economics” because of his 1776 book, The Wealth of Nations. He … More