The Economy Is Not Governed

Democracy Is Held Captive, Not Just By Money, But By Ideas - The Ideas That Money Buys.

The Do-it-yourself Version Of Pensions Is A Flop, As Many Americans Have Painfully Learned.

Aside From Sending Someone To War Or To Prison, Government S Ability To Make People Involuntarily Give Over Their Money Is Its Strongest Exercise Of Authority Over Private Citizens And Their Institutions.

The Threat To Globalization Is Not The Wasted American Dollars But Washington's Readiness To Mix Us Commercial Interests With Its Self-appointed Role As Global Protector.

Obviously, People With Low Or Even Moderate Incomes Could Not Afford Such Savings Rates, And Even Diligent Savings From Their Low Wages Would Not Be Enough To Pay For Either Retirement Or Healthcare.