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Western Civilization has brought great advances in culture and economics, yet no one is more relentless in trying to destroy this civilization than western intellectuals. Ricardo Duchesne lays it out in his book, Greatness and Ruin. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/review-greatness-and-ruin-ricardo-duchesne

Unfortunately, President Trump has severely damaged his credibility by embroiling us in a war that is not our war. Original article: https://mises.org/power-market/president-trump-end-war-now

Historically, slavery has always been held together by violence, including slavery in the US. However, the actual history of slavery here is much more complex than what modern academics want to admit.  Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/political-moralizing-about-history-slavery

Bolivians are finding out the hard way that socialist energy means price controls, and price controls mean fuel shortages and long gas station lines. Socialism excels in unkept promises and Bolivia is no exception to that rule. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/fumes-failed-system-bolivias-gasoline-crisis

Regardless of your view of the current conflicts, one fact is indisputable.  President Trump’s actions violate our traditional non-interventionist foreign policy.  Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/president-trumps-interventionism

Contrary to the expectation of the Luddites, we have only become wealthier than before and workers today enjoy much higher standards of living than workers in the past. Original article: https://mises.org/power-market/what-modern-luddites-miss-technology-makes-us-wealthier

There has been much talk of disinflation, but all the evidence points toward the conclusion that the Federal Reserve continues to administer injections of monetary inflation. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/there-no-disinflation

No one seems concerned about the constant devaluation of the dollar. They blame high prices on whoever is president or corporate greed. Original article: https://mises.org/power-market/silver-price-shows-what-government-has-done-our-money

America inherited the core institutional framework of Europe (especially Britain) but refined and amplified it through greater decentralization, lower taxation, and more expansive freedoms. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/american-miracle-was-european-miracle-steroids

Unfortunately, the only real long-term solution to this is genuine fiscal austerity and debt repudiation. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/japans-price-inflation-rises-its-central-bank-has-fewer-options

Mainstream economics is deterministic, holding that economic actors continue to move in one directions, not responding to changes in economic circumstances or incentives. The Austrians understand economics is about people engaged in purposeful action. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/purpose-production-and-economy-criticism-pronatalist-economics

Even though a significant number of libertarians supported Trump for president, he clearly has shown no respect for libertarian thinking, especially with his anti-growth trade policies and support for bloated federal spending. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/trump-suffers-libertarian-derangement-syndrome

Elon Musk has thrown in the towel on the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in all but name. Mises correctly anticipated failures like these. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/why-doge-failed

Economic sanctions, as a general principle, have a history of failure in the 20th and 21st centuries, which penalize everyday citizens in the sanctioned country. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/economic-sanctions-adrenaline

With the Iran bombing, the US Government is once again embarking on yet another act of war in support of the US empire. The eternal quest to expand the empire will not end well for Americans. Opposing the government‘s wars is a worthy endeavor. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/opposing-americas-imperialistic-wars-fight-worth-joining

As US debt soars and foreign central banks stockpile gold, members of Congress introduce a bill to require a comprehensive audit of America’s gold reserves. Original article: https://mises.org/power-market/members-congress-introduce-comprehensive-us-gold-audit-legislation

Our socialist transit systems are an ongoing failure made worse by even more government intervention. We should not be surprised, then, when political leaders insist that the real problem is the lack of a political will to spend even more money on government enterprises. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/disasters-government-enterprise

Ted Cruz’s politics aren’t just conservative, they’re theological. Jonathan Newman explores how dispensationalism shapes US loyalty to the state of Israel. Original article: https://mises.org/power-market/ted-cruz-dispensationalism-and-state-israel

Hamas‘s invasion of Israel happened despite 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. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/get-us-out-middle-east

Total war against civilians didn't begin with World War II. It was official policy of the Union during the Civil War to lay waste to southern cities, towns, and farms. Tactics northern generals used against civilians became the blueprint for armed forces in Europe and Japan 80 years later. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/total-war-against-civilians-never-justified

College professors have suddenly discovered entrepreneurship and are teaching about it in their classes. However, while it is an interesting subject, one cannot teach someone how to be a successful entrepreneur.  Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/entrepreneurship-cant-be-taught-college-classroom

The standard argument for government services is that only government can build enough roads to meet transportation needs. However, the disconnect between production and consumer choice ensures misallocation of resources under government roads, including traffic congestion. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/how-government-helps-create-congested-traffic

When politicians intervene in the economy, they often do it in the name of mitigating “greed” or “profiteering.” While they can pass laws regulating prices and the like, they cannot repeal economic laws. Instead, they can only make things worse. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/exploiting-moral-unseen

Sen. Ted Cruz was recently interviewed by Tucker Carlson, with Cruz advocating “regime change” in Iran. However, Cruz doesn‘t know enough Iranian history to make any qualified judgment on Iran or its people. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/iranian-history-ted-cruz-doesnt-know

Why is the Trump administration levying tariffs? Are they for tax purposes? Protecting domestic industries? Bargaining chips for international deal making? The administration and its supporters have floated mutually-exclusive reasons for these policies, making the confusion worse. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/trumps-tariff-policies-are-schizophrenic