Bob walks through what Ludwig von Mises wrote about slavery in Human Action, arguing that the institution was not — as the 1619 Project claims — the foundation of American capitalism.

Related:

• Ludwig von Mises, Human Action: Mises.org/HAP556a

As technology and AI grow more sophisticated, people commonly believe that they also are eliminating uncertainty. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/why-history-refuses-stay-planned

The modern state has become not only the guardian of political order but also the architect of cultural identity. We must separate culture from the state.

Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/culture-state-and-problem-liberty

Despite the eternal promises of members of Congress, government office space is rapidly deteriorating. Unfortunately, Congress has no plans to deal with the problem. All of this is easily explained by Austrian economics.

Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/surprise-surprise-government-capital-stock-deteriorating

This decision—as with birthright citizenship in general—will increase political conflict over the presence of foreign nationals—both legal and illegal—within the United States.

Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/birthright-citizenship-ruling-will-create-more-conflict-over-immigration

Money did originate from the state, no matter how many times contemporary monetary theorists might claim otherwise.

Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/backwards-history-money

With its new ruling in Trump v. Cook, the Supreme Court demonstrates it does not understand central banking or the Fed. Clarence Thomas, however, saw through the Fed's lies. 

Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/supreme-court-and-supreme-fed

It is important to change our political culture, which treats "democracy," or the "right" to vote, as the supreme political good.

Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/libertarian-critique-birthright-citizenship

While Bitcoin in its early days promised freedom from the tyranny of fiat currency, those days are gone. Instead, Bitcoin owners are now satisfied if its value goes up against the dollar.

Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/bitcoin-not-freedom-delusion-digital-escape

Comparing Sanders to fascism may seem unusual, but it should not be forgotten that the main leaders of Italian fascism, including Mussolini, were initially socialists before they became fascists.

Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/why-bernie-sanderss-ai-bill-fascistic-and-dangerous