Bastiat Society of Pittsburgh

09/15/2020

https://fee.org/articles/people-are-less-selfish-under-capitalism/

As James Surowiecki explains: "The evolution of capitalism has been in the direction of more trust and transparency, and less self-serving behavior... That evolution, of course, has not taken place because capitalists are naturally good people. Instead, it's taken place because the benefits of trust...

08/29/2020

https://www.aier.org/article/the-power-of-no/

"Once we abandon a false and failed zero-sum worldview and realize just how much abundance is available for everyone, we will embrace winning friends, influencing people, and recognizing others’ right to say 'no' to any offer." ~ Art Carden

08/28/2020

https://www.aier.org/article/employment-options-not-labor-unions-are-the-real-source-of-bargaining-power-for-workers/

"If America really is filled with underpaid workers, before letting politicians and pundits who express this belief put other people’s money where their mouths are, let them put their money where their mouths are by launching new businesses that can profitably employ today’s underpaid workers...

08/26/2020

https://www.aier.org/article/a-closer-look-at-the-states-that-stayed-open/

08/26/2020

https://www.aier.org/article/yes-it-was-real-socialism-no-we-shouldnt-try-again/

"Feelings can be deceptive, however, and good intentions do not readily translate into good outcomes. Socialism, as Niemietz explains, has failed repeatedly. It never dies—but it should." ~ Art Carden

08/26/2020

https://www.aier.org/article/the-politicization-of-the-post-office-was-inevitable/

"The origins of the Post Office are political. No doubt about it. Why should we be surprised that, given these origins, the USPS is still a tool for politicking today?" ~ Vincent Geloso

05/21/2020

https://www.aier.org/article/will-the-political-class-be-held-liable-for-what-theyve-done/

"There is no way that politicians can compensate American citizens for all the damage they have inflicted in this pandemic. This COVID shutdown catastrophe should be a permanent black mark against the political class and the experts who sanctified each and every sacrifice." ~ James Bovard

05/20/2020

Virtual Event: "Post-COVID: Recovery and the Role of Government" with Phil Magness.

The Bastiat Society of Colorado Springs is hosting Phil Magness for a private discussion and our group is invited to join in! More info to come!

05/18/2020

We had plans of launching events that were derailed by COVID.

To still work on building the community, would anyone be interested in doing a watch party for some of the national web-based speaking engagements? I figured we could join by our own means and do a group zoom while watching the main event, or something, and then have a follow up discussion.

Thoughts?