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Is American Justice Dead?

Is American Justice Dead? By David Galland, Managing Director Every nation-state has a body of laws woven into the fabric of society.  As Peruvian economist Hernando de Soto has commented on extensively, the stronger the rule of law, the stronger … Continue reading

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Grateful People Are Happy People

Searching for ordinary ideals of Americana is like looking for consistency in the Internal Revenue Service’s tax code.  It’s virtually nonexistent.  The stimulating conviction of one American vastly differs from that of another. One may celebrate adventures in mysticisms.  Another … Continue reading

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In Mob We Trust

“Democracy is a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance,” – H.L. Mencken Democratic Collectivism With the possible exceptions of love and war – or a residential real estate bubble – there’s nothing like the promise of election … Continue reading

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The Sick Lion

Venturing Back to the Land of Aesop We’re running a bit short on time today.  So, in lieu of our usual economic reflections, we’ll venture back to the sixth century BC to the land of Aesop. We’re not sure what … Continue reading

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