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Whatever advances Great Britain made during the Margaret Thatcher years have long been reversed as the UK finds itself in decline of its economy and social fabric. Big government, once again, is the culprit. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/uk-economic-and-social-freefall

In his inaugural speech, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani declared an end to “rugged individualism” and the embrace of “the warmth of collectivism.” New Yorkers are about to find out that collectivism will not produce what they need to have better lives. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/warmth-collectivism-beginning-mamdani-era

The Trump administration wants Americans to believe that this latest intervention into Venezuela was a quick and definitive success. But, given enough time, there is essentially no way this can go well. Read the article here: https://mises.org/mises-wire/there-are-no-good-outcomes-trumps-latest-attempt-regime-change-venezuela Be sure to follow the Guns and Butter podcast at https://Mises.org/GB

The Austrian School of economics isn’t a 20th century or even 19th century creation. Instead, Austrian economics is rooted in the logical thought, as developed by Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/aristotelian-thomistic-roots-austrian-school

Donald Trump’s war against Venezuela is truly a racket, as it looks to be little more than an attempt to loot the nation of Venezuela’s natural resources in the name of “liberation.” Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/venezuelan-war-racket

The podcast delves into the real motivations behind U.S. military actions in Venezuela, highlighting the push for a puppet regime masked as a democracy promotion. It critiques the contradictions in Trump's justification for intervention and discusses the historical roots of U.S. interventionist policies. The hosts argue that American foreign policy favors compliance over genuine democracy, casting doubt on the true intent behind U.S. actions and emphasizing the irony of selective adherence to international law.

Explore John C. Calhoun's doctrine of the concurrent majority, designed to curb majority tyranny and protect minority rights. Uncover how constitutions should limit power rather than simply grant it. Delve into the concept of negative powers and vetoes as essential checks on government. Learn how minority pressures foster compromise, preventing the overreach of the majority. The discussion touches on historical concerns of democratic tyranny and illustrates with modern examples, emphasizing the significance of this doctrine in promoting social cooperation and individual liberty.

Dive into the controversial U.S. bombing in Caracas and its implications for American foreign policy. The discussion reveals how the Constitution is sidelined and democracy is often disregarded in favor of power dynamics. Explore the selective application of international law and the hypocrisy surrounding the Monroe Doctrine. Discover how U.S. interests shape foreign regimes, prioritizing compliance over genuine democratic values. Finally, it exposes the unsettling truth that Washington often dictates Venezuela’s leadership, regardless of popular vote.

Zohran Mamdani's swearing-in ceremony at a forsaken subway station sparks a discussion about the history of New York's transit system. The original privately managed subway, launched in 1904, is celebrated for its engineering excellence and urban mobility enhancements. However, price controls and regulations drove it to insolvency, contradicting the myth that public transit can't profit. The podcast navigates how privatization initially led to success, while public takeover led to decline, revealing a complex legacy of capitalism within urban transit.

The podcast dives into the U.S. claims about Venezuelan oil nationalization and challenges the idea that the government owns resources. It discusses how oil companies operated under concessions, not direct ownership. Nationalization is framed as a known risk that executives should bear without expecting government bailouts. The conversation also critiques U.S. history of nationalization and its interventionist policies, citing past events like the Iran coup as cautionary tales against foreign meddling.