The founders understood that democracy would inevitably evolve into a system of legalized plunder unless the plundered were given numerous escape routes and constitutional protections such as the separation of powers, the Bill of Rights, election of senators by state legislators, the electoral college, no income taxation, most governmental functions performed at the state and local levels, and myriad other constitutional limitations on the powers of the central government.
Ever since its founding in 1913, the Fed has described itself as an "independent" agency operated by selfless public servants striving to "fine-tune"… - Thomas Dilorenzo
Ever since its founding in 1913, the Fed has described itself as an "independent" agency operated by selfless public servants striving to "fine-tune"…
- Thomas Dilorenzo
The purpose of government is for those who run it to plunder those who do not. - Thomas Dilorenzo
The purpose of government is for those who run it to plunder those who do not.
Friedrich Hayek made the point that one of the keystones of socialism is the denial of individual responsibility. Thus, the crusade for socialism al… - Thomas Dilorenzo
Friedrich Hayek made the point that one of the keystones of socialism is the denial of individual responsibility. Thus, the crusade for socialism al…
The biggest roadblock to middle-class economic advancement is that governments confiscate more than a third of all family income. Each year the avera… - Thomas Dilorenzo
The biggest roadblock to middle-class economic advancement is that governments confiscate more than a third of all family income. Each year the avera…
The founders understood that democracy would inevitably evolve into a system of legalized plunder unless the plundered were given numerous escape rou… - Thomas Dilorenzo
The founders understood that democracy would inevitably evolve into a system of legalized plunder unless the plundered were given numerous escape rou…
It is no coincidence that some of America's most lethargic industries-steel, footwear, rubber, textiles-are also among the most heavily protected. - Thomas Dilorenzo
It is no coincidence that some of America's most lethargic industries-steel, footwear, rubber, textiles-are also among the most heavily protected.
America's universities are filled with economically ignorant haters of the free market, so university campuses have become major forums for union den… - Thomas Dilorenzo
America's universities are filled with economically ignorant haters of the free market, so university campuses have become major forums for union den…
Peaceful secession and nullification are the only means of returning to a system of government that respects rather than destroys individual liberty. - Thomas Dilorenzo
Peaceful secession and nullification are the only means of returning to a system of government that respects rather than destroys individual liberty.
I agree with Clyde Wilson that America can’t be saved or returned to its roots until the Republican Party is destroyed. - Thomas Dilorenzo
I agree with Clyde Wilson that America can’t be saved or returned to its roots until the Republican Party is destroyed.
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