World’s Richest Man Wasn’t a Capitalist

The richest person in the history of mankind is someone most of you have never heard of. Mansa Musa did not invent a vital piece of software, a powerful computer Continue Reading →

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What Exactly is Socialism?

I love talking about economics, but I am acutely aware the conversation is fraught for many, and for good reason. I have always found the historical aspects of economics fascinating. Continue Reading →

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Are You Really a Socialist?

Numerous publications have recently proclaimed “Socialism is no longer a dirty word in the US.” Many of these same publications and some pundits have also at one time or another Continue Reading →

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Tax-and-Spend Principles do Harm

There are times I wish our Founding Fathers had the foresight to insert the phrase “First do no harm” somewhere near the beginning of our Constitution. It is a phrase Continue Reading →

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Something to Ponder Before Clicking ‘Add to Cart’

I never know which way my journey will take me when I write my column. There have been numerous times when I started to investigate one topic, only to be Continue Reading →

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