capitalism

Big government is a part of capitalism

Government intervention in the economy is inefficient, coercive and, worst of all, it rewards the lazy while punishing the industrious. Thus, the argument goes, government ought to exist solely to enforce contracts and defend the country. In the Tea Party narrative, big government is the villain that must be defeated at all costs.



Student Thoughts: The lie of the new ten dollar bill

The new bill is nothing more than a patronizing nod on the part of the powers that be to the women that helped build this country. The fact that whoever will end up on the bill will share a space with a man shows as much.