10 Facts about Walmart That Will Shock You

The simplistic view of government regulation envisions idealistic regulators forcing regulation onto unwilling business. The reality though is that businesses often seek government regulation in order to gain unfair competitive advantages in the marketplace. Established Companies Established firms in an industry often seek regulation in order to discourage new competitors from entering the market. This…

4.Gay Marriage The debate over gay marriage will be settled by Supreme Court and will likely be ruled that not allowing gay marriage is a violation of equal protection afforded under the 14th Amendment. The Amendment states that the laws must treat individuals in the same manner as others in similar circumstances and cannot deprive…

Photo by Monceau The Pax Britannica was the force which kept the 19th century world in relative peace and order. When an emerging power like Napoleonic France or Czarist Russia rose to challenge the order, they lost because their tradition of big government autocracy could not compete with the skills and the spirit of private…

Photo by PPSh-41 4. He Conducted a Genocidal War in Chechnya Russia’s disastrous war in Chechnya has witnessed butchery and savagery on a scale and intensity recalling World War II. During both invasions of Chechnya, massive formations of Russian tanks, artillery, and aircraft pounded Chechen cities and towns to charred ruins, killings tens of thousands…

One frequently cited example of how the U.S. can turn around its image in a difficult environment is humanitarian missions abroad.

Photo by American Life League A society is not truly free unless its marketplaces are free.  In commerce as in all other areas of life, both parties must consent to the exchange of goods, services, and money.  No person has the right to the goods or services of another person.  Such demands are paramount to…