Stories that are so preposterous I can’t resist sharing.
Daily Analysis
The Horrifying Death Throes of Venezuelan Socialism, Captured in 28 Headlines
It’s hard to see how Maduro’s despotic regime can hold power much longer.
Who Will Prevail in Sunday’s French Presidential Contest and Earn the Right to Preside over the Nation’s Decline?
The runoff may feature two pro-big government outsiders.
Bureaucrat Pensions and America’s Brazilian Future
Many American states have made unaffordable and unfunded promises to give lavish benefits to retired bureaucrats.
Republicans Can’t Be Trusted with Tax Reform
Though the lack of consensus may lead Republicans to do the right thing and simply cut the corporate rate.
Another Reason to Reject the Border-Adjustable Tax: Value-Added Taxes Undermine National Competitiveness
The lack of a VAT in the US is a boon, not a burden.
The Shadow Bureaucracy and the Burden of Federal Spending
The number of people with taxpayer-financed jobs has expanded with the federal budget.
Sound Tax Advice from the International Monetary Fund
Will the political hacks running the IMF read the organization’s own research?
Economic Liberty and the Rise and Fall of Nations
There’s no substitute for free markets and limited government.
Another Reminder that the United States Should Not Become a European-Style Welfare State
The U.S. has a big advantage.