Why Egalitarianism Persists

Today, March 2, would have been Murray Rothbard’s 100th birthday. Rothbard’s intellectual heir, Hans-Hermann Hoppe, has published on his Property and Freedom Society Web sit a tribute to his mentor that includes twenty new essays and much more. Hans is widely regarded all over the world as Rothbard’s most important intellectual heir and his closest […] The post Rothbard at 100 appeared first on LewRockwell.

Labor Day Gas Prices Have Never Been Higher American travelers are facing record-high gasoline prices this Labor Day weekend as conflict in the Middle East and disruptions to global fuel supplies keep prices elevated. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline stood at about $4.15 on Sept. 5, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). That is nearly $1 higher than a year ago. This year's Labor Day is now the first in history with a national average above $4 per gallon. The previous Labor Day record was $3.82 per...

Walmart Tumbles On Disappointing Guidance; Warns Low-Income Consumers Drowning, High Fuel Costs Will Hit Profit Extending concerns about US consumer weakness - now that the bumper OBBBA tax refund period is over - after yesterday's earnings by Home Depot and Target, this morning Walmart reported Q1 earnings (the last big company to report, rounding out earnings season) and warned that fuel costs are squeezing the company’s bottom line and could lead to higher prices for shoppers.  In the latest quarter, the world’s largest retailer said comparable sales in US stores rose 4.1%,...