Are Uninformed Voters Justified?

The Uninformed Voter is an Irrational Voter  We are living in a time where we are completely surrounded by uninformed people making irrational decisions that are drastically affecting our country and culture. But, do not take this with an angry tone of voice. How are people supposed to make rational decisions when they are fed … Continue reading Are Uninformed Voters Justified?

Sabotaging the Free Market | How the Industrial Revolution and Great Depression Facts are Twisted

The effects of the Standard of Living by the Industrial Revolution The Industrial Revolution is a time in history that has undergone major debate and continues to be under great scrutiny, especially now when most of society views capitalism and capitalists as inherently evil and bad. In the typical high-school history class and textbook, pictures … Continue reading Sabotaging the Free Market | How the Industrial Revolution and Great Depression Facts are Twisted

The Failures & Inconsistencies of Karl Marx

Government 1B: Lesson 70 The theology of Marx  Communism has found favour in the majority of the world's leading countries today because of the claim that it is a system that is geared toward and in favour of the working-class people. Karl Marx wrote many books bashing the evils of the capitalist system while promoting the brilliance … Continue reading The Failures & Inconsistencies of Karl Marx

Sweden as an Example of the Free Market and the Protestant Work Ethic

Government 1B: Lesson 65 The standard claim about Sweden is that it shows society can prosper without a free market and with extensive government intervention. But the fact of the matter is, economists and politicians who use this claim have not studied the history of Sweden and know next to nothing about its culture, people, … Continue reading Sweden as an Example of the Free Market and the Protestant Work Ethic

Althusius vs Hobbes | Protecting the Rights “endowed by our Creator”

Describe the models of society laid out by Althusius and Hobbes. We are living in the shadow of a once great empire that built its foundation upon the words, "that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit … Continue reading Althusius vs Hobbes | Protecting the Rights “endowed by our Creator”

Washington Monument Syndrome | Government manipulation tactics

Government 1B: Lesson 45 The "benefit principle" has been used to justify progressive income taxation. What is the benefit principle? Are there any problems with it? The benefit principle attempts to create taxation similar to market pricing, where individuals should be taxed in accordance with the benefits they receive from the government. While sounding nice … Continue reading Washington Monument Syndrome | Government manipulation tactics

Save the Trees or Save the Oceans | The Effects of Government Intervention

Government 1B: Lesson 40 Save the Trees or Save the Oceans The market and the environment have been hot topics for decades, and it is once again affecting our daily lives though not in a way you might have expected. Paper bags or plastic bags? Save the trees or save the ocean? This is the … Continue reading Save the Trees or Save the Oceans | The Effects of Government Intervention

The Effects of WWII and the Invention of Healthcare

Government 1B: Lesson 35 What are some of the factors that have contributed to rising health-care costs in the United States? It is no secret that WWI & WWII changed the lives of millions and generations to follow. Not only were countless lives lost, but every sphere of life was dramatically affected and permanently changed. … Continue reading The Effects of WWII and the Invention of Healthcare