The State as a Substitute for God

Economist Robert Higgs on Americans’ unrealistic expectations of their government (hat tip Marginal Revolution): Until more people come to a more realistic, fact-based understanding of the government and the economy, little hope exists of tearing them away from their quasi-religious attachment to a government they view with misplaced reverence and unrealistic hopes. Lacking a true religious [...] No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Y

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