Category Archives: Capitalism
NPR: The Secret Document That Transformed China
NPR has a fascinating report on China which involves collectivism and the virtue of the profit-motive. From the report: In 1978, the farmers in a small Chinese village called Xiaogang gathered in a mud hut to sign a secret contract. They … Continue reading
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Commented on a Story on Mysticism and Rain
I commented on a report that tribesmen in northern Mindanao are doing mystical rituals to “appease nature” and prevent rainstorms. My comment: “It is better drainage systems, stronger structures, and effective communication, that the provinces need to better deal with rainstorms. These … Continue reading
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Ayn Rand on Self-Determination of Nations
“The right of “the self-determination of nations” applies only to free societies or to societies seeking to establish freedom; it does not apply to dictatorships. Just as an individual’s right of free action does not include the “right” to commit … Continue reading
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Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas, everyone!!! To this benevolent day and season, cheers!
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