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A foreign policy that seeks to maintain a global empire is entirely incompatible with the laissez-faire, free-market system at home that many hawkish self-described libertarians claim to support.

Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/rothbard-was-right-libertarians-must-never-warm-warfare-state

President Trump is not only angering Iranians and most of Europe. He also is making new enemies in both North and South America. Perhaps it is time for policy reset.

Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/trumps-foreign-policy-latin-america-and-caribbean-needs-strategic-reset

According to Rothbard’s first law of incidence, “no tax can be shifted forward.” That is, the person or company paying the tax cannot make the buyer pay the tax.

Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/who-pays-hormuz-toll

In dealing with the question of why the United States, a country founded on liberty, turned into a militaristic behemoth, Ralph Raico looked to the work of historian Arthur Ekirch for answers.

Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/raico-ekirch-and-tragedy-american-militarism

Ludwig von Mises Mises argues in Nation, State, and Economy that nationalism is compatible with economic and political liberty if it is peaceful, based on self-determination as an individual right.

Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/peaceful-nationalism-foundation-economic-liberalism

On this Minor Issues episode, Mark Thornton shares his recent interview with “Pinnacle Digest” host Aaron Hodnett. Mark uses Austrian business cycle theory to explain how “cheap money” distorts investment and leaves a fragile financial system that eventually has to correct. They dig into timing and market signals, what might finally expose the long-running “papered-over” boom, and how the Federal Reserve and policymakers typically respond when the cycle turns.

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On this episode of Power and Market, Ryan, Tho, and Connor discuss Fed drama, plummeting consumer sentiment, and how the American economy is becoming increasingly like a casino.

Those who invoke Jesus for socialism face a tension: if the power to end suffering creates a moral obligation, then the Jesus who healed many but not all appears, by that standard, either unwilling or unable.

Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/jesus-and-christian-socialists-problem-evil

As the socialistic Canadian medical system runs aground, the government actively promotes physician-assisted suicide as a way to save the system and promoting “die with dignity” at the same time.

Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/assisted-suicide-logical-outcome-government-controlled-medical-care

The Trump administration continues its bellicose war against Iran, destroying opportunities for prosperity through meaningful commerce along the way.

Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/war-and-trade-restrictions-fallacious-paths-national-security-and-prosperity