April 2, 2025
by Moshe
Comments Off on How sustainable is the Foundation of China’s “Superpower”?
When they call themselves “communists” – trust them You have a great opportunity to hear about modern-day (and still communist) China from a highly credible source. Back in the 1970s, there were countless “Sovietologists.” Among them, very few did not … Continue reading
February 21, 2025
by Moshe
Comments Off on Commentary on the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Science selection, awarded in 2024
The increased attention of economists and the general public to the relationship between institutions and economic growth, as well as to the importance of studying economic history-heightened by the awarding of the 2024 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in … Continue reading
September 28, 2024
by Moshe
Comments Off on Assessing prospects of Nasrallah’s elimination
In April 2004, the IDF eliminated Hamas founder and spiritual leader Ahmad Yassin, along with the organization’s chief executive Abdel Aziz al Rantisi. During this period, Hamas also lost numerous field commanders. Though weakened, Hamas was not destroyed. Since 2004 … Continue reading
September 2, 2024
by Moshe
Comments Off on Are Term limits for Congress the best way to ‘drain the Swamp’?
This section is part of Chapter IV, “Modern Conservatism in Old Democracies,” from the upcoming book “To the Conservative (or Free Man) at the Crossroads: Notes on Poorly Learned Lessons.” It follows the paragraph “The Top of the Federal Bureaucracy … Continue reading
August 7, 2024
by Moshe
Comments Off on What Will Talented Young People Do if Socialism comes back?
We have previously discussed ideological indoctrination in public schools (Yanovsky, Zhavoronkov, 2022; Yanovsky, Zhavoronkov, Cherny, Zatkovetsky, 2018, Chapter 8). In public schools and publicly funded universities, youth are taught that the State and Government are indispensable in private life. Young … Continue reading
March 5, 2024
by Moshe
Comments Off on How to restore public trust in Science?
The erosion of public trust in Science since the COVID-19 pandemic is evident. This erosion reflects a natural response to heavy-handed attempts to enforce a singular and unquestionable “truth” through governmental coercion. Restoring trust requires a straightforward yet lengthy process. … Continue reading
October 21, 2023
by Moshe
Comments Off on Victory means Annexation נצחון אמיתי זה ריבונות
:”יש ח”כים שחתמו את המכתב לממשלה שכולל דרישת הריבונות, אז מגיע להם “ישר כח kallner@knesset.gov.il, hmelavitzky@knesset.gov.il,)(ahalevi@knesset.gov.il, bbismut@knesset.gov.il, danillouz@knesset.gov.il, mosaada@knesset.gov.il .ויש רוב מהח”כים מהקואליציה וגם ח”כים מהמחנה ממלחתי שבעבר התחסדו כאנשי ימין שזקוקים בלחץ שלנו :אז בוא נשלח להם מיילים ונדרש … Continue reading
October 8, 2023
by Moshe
Comments Off on Time to destroy the Idol of “Purity of Arms”
It is a really hard time, marked by numerous horrific events. However, it is a perfect time for us to critically examine the concept of “Purity of Arms” and recognize its grave flaws. The recent failure of the Israeli Army … Continue reading
September 27, 2023
by Moshe
Comments Off on Why does the welfare state often fail to protect people on the street?
In Section 2, Chapter II of our book “Socialism Khaziri” (Pig Socialism), titled “A Good Policeman and a Lazy Policeman,” we delve into the numerous opportunities the welfare state presents to law enforcement agencies’ officers. In old times policeman was … Continue reading
July 27, 2023
by Moshe
Comments Off on Long shadow of historical events
The failed socialist ideology is reemerging, finding resonance among “caring” social bureaucrats (Friedman, 1994) coalescing with power-hungry Left politicians. This resurgence is evident in the implementation of new, burdensome regulations and a significant decline in the quality of private property … Continue reading