History did not begin with a workers’ uprising against greedy factory owners. It began with aristocrats furious that ordinary men could finally earn more than a peasant’s wage. The first class warriors were not laborers — they were lords. When capitalism started lifting the poor, the privileged revolted, not to protect the weak, but to preserve their own place at the top. The great scandal of capitalism was not poverty; it was the escape from poverty.
Category: Economics
The Price of Pretending: Inflation and the Fantasy of Free Money
Inflation disproportionately impacts families, eroding their purchasing power while benefiting elites. It results from government overspending, culminating in wealth transfer from the working class to the affluent. This financial injustice perpetuates class warfare and undermines future security. A virtuous economy demands honesty, restraint, and moral responsibility to restore balance and ensure prosperity.
❧The Market Is a Conversation, Not a Calculator
Central planning fails because it disregards real prices, which reflect true consumer demand. The market reveals preferences through voluntary choices, while government interventions lead to resource misallocation and shortages. Historical examples demonstrate that understanding individual needs is essential for effective economic outcomes, as only freedom can accurately convey value.
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