I've come recently to the realisation that I should perhaps have spent more time studying India's history and classical past. When I try to bridge the link between the basic fundamental concept of liberty and India, I find it increasingly necessary to weave India's history and culture into the story. That's why the Hindu Capitalism […]
Category: India
In support of Aseem Trivedi, now being tried in India for sedition for drawing cartoons
I had never heard of Aseem Trivedi before, but I am shocked to read today that he has been arrested and will be tried for SEDITION! – for what? For cartoons that depict his anger at the massive corruption by the Indian government. [Also see this news of his arrest.] Apparently, in India, it is […]
Who is going to “regulate” the government? Markets. Here’s how.
In here talk Deirdre McCloskey said: Big Question: quis custodiet custodiem? Who is going to “regulate” the government, and “protect” us from government? I claim that markets do so. Governments reward the corrupt (both within government and in corporations). The huge bailouts in USA are a classic example. Those who worked hands-in-glove with government regulators […]