We begin to understand the electoral college when we admit the United States is really supposed to be a collection of member states, and not a single unified nation. Abolishing the EC is likely to worsen national conflict and disunity. Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard. You Might Also Like The 2020 Debate: A Breakdown 2020-10-04 Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop talk about Tuesday’s debate, why "the issues" don’t matter, and why the debate probably won’t change the minds of many voters. If the US Adopts Eurozone Policies, the Jobs Recovery Will Suffer 2020-10-08 The best social policy is one that supports job creation and rising wages. Entitlements do not
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We begin to understand the electoral college when we admit the United States is really supposed to be a collection of member states, and not a single unified nation. Abolishing the EC is likely to worsen national conflict and disunity.
Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard.
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The 2020 Debate: A Breakdown
2020-10-04
Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop talk about Tuesday’s debate, why "the issues" don’t matter, and why the debate probably won’t change the minds of many voters.
If the US Adopts Eurozone Policies, the Jobs Recovery Will Suffer
2020-10-08
The best social policy is one that supports job creation and rising wages. Entitlements do not make a society more prosperous, and ultimately drive it to stagnation.
This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
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