The Myth of Good and Bad Nations
https://mises.org/power-market/myth-good-and-bad-nations
By Llewellyn H. Rockwell Jr.
> International politics is a struggle between nations with conflicting interests, not a struggle between good and evil powers.
What Israel Is Doing to Gaza Is a Choice
https://mises.org/mises-wire/what-israel-doing-gaza-choice
By Connor O'Keeffe
> Israel’s defenders act like Netanyahu and his allies have had no choice but to react to October 7 in the manner that they have. But that isn’t true.
Why Politicians Cannot Be Trusted with Just War Theory
https://mises.org/mises-wire/why-politicians-cannot-be-trusted-just-war-theory
By Aaron Sobczak
> Politicians will invoke the venerable just war theory when they believe they can manipulate the facts in their favor. In truth, it is the rare government that engages in a justified conflict.
How the Fed Helped Create the China Bubble—and Bust
https://mises.org/mises-wire/how-fed-helped-create-china-bubble-and-bust
By Brendan Brown
> The Federal Reserve has repeatedly been a key component in boom and bust events in the global economy since the 1920s. China is the latest example.
Human Action, the Way Forward | Jeffrey M. Herbener
Presented at the 2024 Human Action Conference on Saturday, 18 May 2024, at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama.
Dualism and Calculation: What Mises Taught Me about Economics and Capitalism
https://odysee.com/@mises:1/dualism-and-calculation-what-mises:8?r=8T2xqWjtafHWYGxQBSsrbw1wQPm7sWRq
Bob Murphy's talk at the 2024 Human Action Conference on Saturday, 18 May 2024, at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama.
Is Layer 2 Bitcoin A Shitcoin?
# Video Description
> In this video, I discuss the various trade-offs involved with using BTC on Coinbase, the Liquid Network, the Lightning Network, and in fedimints.
> Putting BTC on a Layer 2 does not make it a shipcoin, provided that there is real BTC locked up on-chain that backs it. I would draw the line at wBTC which uses altcoin payment rails like Ethereum.
> As on-chain transaction fees continue to rise, much or all of our Bitcoin transaction activity will take place on higher layers.
> While it's important to minimize trust, there is still a place for trust and custodial solutions in the Bitcoin ecosystem, which includes adults holding BTC for young children or older people in their family.
> We should expect some form of BTC to end up in every nook and cranny of the global financial system as well as on different Bitcoin layer 2s, because this is what hyperbitcoinization looks like.
How long until 2 pizzas once again cost $700M?
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House GOP Proposes A Bill That Gives Veterans Benefits To IDF Soldiers
Don't worry, it only applies to American citizens fighting for one particular foreign military.
Excellent Talk from John Mearsheimer on the State of Israel v. the Palestinians
https://mises.org/power-market/excellent-talk-john-mearsheimer-state-israel-v-palestinians
By Ryan McMaken
> Last week, John Mearsheimer presented an excellent summary on what is going on in Israel since the October 7 Hamas attack.
Can We Secure Property Rights without the State?
https://mises.org/mises-wire/can-we-secure-property-rights-without-state
By George Ford Smith
> Most people believe that the state is a necessary entity for securing private property rights. However, a study of the American West before the territories became states shows us a different reality.
Yeah, Tulsi has been a huge disappointment. I let myself think she was different.
The Case for Abolishing Regulatory Agencies
https://mises.org/mises-wire/case-abolishing-regulatory-agencies
By Patrick Barron
> Contrary to popular belief, regulatory agencies do not improve the quality of our lives, nor do they provide safety or security. They need to be abolished, as free markets provide their own effective forms of regulation.
RFK Jr And Tulsi Gabbard Voice Blind Support For Israel
From the Kim Iversen Show
## Video Description
> Tulsi Gabbard doesn't seem to think funding Israel and Ukraine are the same. RFK Jr. tries to sell Russell Brand on genocide.
Kim has been nothing short of heroic in her coverage of this topic.
Great reminder that it is CRITICAL to remove plastic from your life in any way you possibly can.
- Cooking/eating utensils
- Tupperware/containers
- Bottles
All should be metal/glass/wood.
Make the change. You and your future children/grandchildren's health depends on it. https://nostpic.com/media/0018b7ee33fb253843639c62e292fec700a69a93b08ee374c5bda971c9b39564/e9354b00f96b6f80677ab94831fedb5858200e68b816dd1532a3d8a6ff09e47c.webp
It's also important to eat a whole food diet, since processed foods will have had a lot of plastic exposure in the process.
We can make a much stronger statement than that:
Be teachable
You're almost certainly wrong
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Well, I'm sure her "blasting" it will put a stop to this inevitable technology trend.
Of course it's silly to claim to own sounds, but silliness won't stop the state from trying to enforce something.
The Law of Association: Foundation of Human Society | Paul F. Cwik
"We can build a society that's based on peace and cooperation, and we can create a society that flourishes. That's why the law of association is so important."
Why Solid State Batteries are Finally Here
# Video Description
> If I said that a solid state battery (or SSB) was coming to the market soon, would you believe me? What if I told you that some of the most advanced solid state batteries ever made are right around the corner? And that the pilot programs and production facilities are already in the works? I wouldn’t believe me either, but it's true. Solid state batteries have been one of those revolutionary breakthroughs that was always just another five or so years away. But now two companies, QuantumScape and Solid Power, are on schedule for commercialization. So how exactly are they bringing their solid state batteries to the market? And what makes them special?