This article was originally published by The Distributist Review on 1 November, 2010 John Médaille’s recent article on the “Fair Tax” stirred up quite a conversation on the nature and acceptability of methods of taxation in relation to distributist principles. Although some of the controversy was due to a misunderstanding of his actual views, distributists … More Justice, Fairness and Taxation, Part One
This article was originally published on The Distributist Review What’s wrong with free trade and outsourcing? Nothing, according to most capitalists. There is a contingent of populist capitalists who argue that we are harming, if not losing, our economic and political independence with such practices, but they are openly mocked and scoffed at by the majority … More What’s Wrong with Free Trade and Outsourcing?
On 19 July, [2010], British Prime Minister, David Cameron gave a speech that should perk up the ears of Distributists, especially any that live in United Kingdom. Mr. Cameron’s “Big Society” initiative seeks to divest responsibilities and authorities absorbed by the British Parliament and transfer them to the local level. Of course, this is … More A Potential Step in the Right Direction
This article was originally published by The Distributist Review on 19 July, 2010 It’s campaign time again in the US. The issue of how political campaigns are financed has become a popular topic in recent years, with both of the major parties accusing each other of bad practice. Everyone knows that the ability to fund … More Distributism and Campaign Finance Reform
One important aspect of any economic view is how to meet the needs of those who, for some reason, cannot meet their own needs. The views on this subject vary, not only within society, but even within individual economic views. However within the economic views, there is generally a common philosophy that determines the direction … More Distributism and Government Entitlement Programs
During his State of the Union speech, the president was critical of the Supreme Court ruling that removed limits on corporate political contributions. This is one time where I actually agree, in part, with him. Our constitutional republic is supposed to act in the interests of the several states and the people, not those of … More Distributism and Campaign Finance Reform
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