The Future–Capitalism or Central Planning

There is no question that capitalism as an economic system is under assault at the present time.  Because of the turmoil and downturn some are pushing hard for an agenda that would diminish the power and influence of private enterprise and entreprenuership and replace it with expanded government control over the decisions, marketing, policies and profits [...]

Capitalism Dead or in Hibernation?

It seems as though every other day for the last couple of months there have been comments about the demise of capitalism or at least a radical governmental intervention into the market place to correct the perceived shortcomings of capitalism.   That has been  the lead story on the TV news networks and in the print [...]

Does “Market” Need Fix?

Only yesterday our tax cheat in chief who happens to also serve as the Sec. of the Treasury said that the market can’t fix the financial mess.   Oh, I do beg to differ.   The arrogance of such a position is mind boggling.  The “market” is all of us making our individual and collective decisions on [...]

The Servant Referee

We have always had a free market system and recognition of the right of private property.   You only have to look at the 5th amendment to confirm this.  It is the one that provides that no private property may be taken for a public use without just compensation.    Likewise the power of Congress to regulate commerce implies [...]